Shropshire Star

Beloved Shrewsbury school caretaker surprised with 425 mini-mes at retirement send-off

A primary school is bidding farewell to its legendary caretaker as he prepares to hang up his broom for the final time.

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Described as one of the last "great school caretakers", Leslie Jones, 66, has been the all-round handyman at Coleham Primary School in Shrewsbury for the last 12 years.

Not just known for his painting, decorating, sweeping and football retrieving, Mr Jones has earned a reputation for the starring role he plays in the school's yearly Christmas music videos.

During his time at the Shrewsbury primary, he's embodied - among other things - The Grinch, Simon Cowell, a snowman and James Bond.

The popular videos made by staff and students have attracted thousands of views online, and the Liverpudlian Mr Jones is at the heart of every one of them.