Bradley Lowery's life to be celebrated at funeral in Blackhall Colliery

The family of six-year-old Bradley Lowery have said all are welcome to come and "celebrate his life" at his funeral.

Bradley, from Blackhall Colliery near Hartlepool, died on Friday following a fight with neuroblastoma, a rare type of childhood cancer.

His family have spoken of his funeral details on Facebook, announcing the theme of "cancer has no colours".

They have asked mourners to wear colourful football tops to celebrate Bradley and the hope he inspired when paying their respects.

A statement posted on Bradley Lowery's Fight Against Neuroblastoma Facebook page says: