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Leicestershire professor presented with prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

A distinguished Leicester GP and researcher who has earned himself a global reputation has received a top accolade for his remarkable career achievements. Professor Kamlesh Khunti CBE, Director of the

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NHS urges parents of secondary school-aged children to take up school flu vaccine offer, amid rising cases

Secondary school flu vaccination has started in the North West this month, with school vaccination teams already taking the vaccine out to pupils to ensure they have the best protection

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Three cheers for three Blackburn’s ‘Make a Difference’ award winners!

The winners of the BBC Radio Lancashire Make a Difference Awards 2022 have been revealed with three of the eight being from Blackburn. Sarah Bernasconi-Parsons, Muhammad Abdulrashid and Blackburn Central

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GMP launch new speed camera to tackle anti-social driving in Bury

Over the past year, Bury has seen a rise in anti-social driving on the streets of Bury which residents in Bury have expressed numerous concerns regarding the increase in car

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Greater Manchester Civic Leadership Programme participants graduate

On Wednesday 7th December participants who have taken part in the Greater Manchester Civic Leadership programme graduated. The Civic Leadership programme is an initiative by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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Former mayor given Freedom of Bury

Former Mayor of Bury and long-serving councillor Roy Walker has been awarded the Freedom of Bury. He was presented with the highest civic honour the borough can bestow at a

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Youth buddies help troubled teens in A&E

Tow London hospitals are piloting the use of Youth Buddies to help connect with troubled teenagers being treated in A&E. The reluctance of many young people to engage with adults

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Hospital Imam recognised for Chaplaincy role

Blackburn Royal Hospital Imam Fazal Hassan been recognised by the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Council for his services throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic. Imam Fazal Hassan has received the Mayoral

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Lantern Academy named Best Madrassah in the UK for third year running

It’s a hat-trick for Lantern Academy! Best Madrassah in the UK 3 times in a row.  Lantern Academy is a branch of the Golden Mosque which was founded in 1963

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Rochdale Diversity Awards 2022

KYP’s Unity Hall was the venue for Rochdale Diversity Awards 2022. Champions of Diversity from across the borough and Greater Manchester attended the event on 30th Nov 2022. Rochdale Diversity