Alan Whalley
I WAS in New Zealand on the Robert Lord Writing Residency and when I received an email about Alan Whalley’s death.
I feel very sad as Alan gave me my break into the world of journalism and much more.
He trained and supported me so well.
Sue Gerrard, former St Helens Star journalist
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