Heartfelt tributes have poured in for Nottingham's 'number one scrap man' as around 30 vans showed up for his funeral. Wayne Newcombe, who was described as a "man who would help anybody", died on April 4 aged 60.
He had a passion for collecting antiques - so much that his house and garden resembles 'Del Boy's yard' according to his family. Mr Newcombe, of Carlton, worked seven days a week and was battling cancer in the last year of his life.
The dad of five was described as a 'happy man' who was keeping his impressive collection of more than a thousand antique items in his home and backyard. His niece, Laura Collins, has spoken of the large funeral at Wilford Hill Crematorium where more than 300 gathered to pay their respects.
