A "legendary" lollipop man has hung up his stop sign after 23 years helping thousands of youngsters to safely cross the road.

A popular lollipop man from Sale has said he will miss the children and parents after retiring following a 23-year stint.

John Astley, who was a regular fixture outside Sale Grammar School in Trafford, Greater Manchester, said it was"so hard to stop doing the job I love so much". Students showered him with gifts ...