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Hospital worker recognised by kind-hearted grandson

A healthcare assistant from East Lancashire Hospitals was nominated for a colleague of the month award by a kind-hearted grandson who said he made the last few weeks of his

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Anti-racism commitment results in award for East Lancashire Hospitals

A commitment to pro-actively tackling racism and encouraging colleagues and patients to speak up against it has resulted in a prestigious award for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT).The Trust

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Minor health complaint? Visit your Pharmacy First

Thousands of people in Lancashire and South Cumbria suffering from a minor health complaint have received faster treatment via their local pharmacy thanks to a recently-launched service.Pharmacy First is a

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NHS England – North West offers practical tips to stay healthy this winter

WITH the colder weather well and truly on its way, people in the North West can take three important steps right now to protect their health ahead of winter, according

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Mayor urges housing providers to replicate `mind-blowing’ initiative

Local housing providers are being urged to take inspiration from an ‘oven-ready’ initiative in Chadderton that’s boosting people’s job prospects, self-confidence, and cooking skills.This follows the Mayor of Oldham’s ‘mind-blowing’

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Businesses in Blackburn with Darwen to benefit from trailblazing new AI training for free

Businesses and organisations in Blackburn with Darwen are set to be among the first in the country to benefit from empowering AI training with the IN4 Group – one of

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Major plastics recycling change comes into effect

From 14 October 2024 for the first time, residents in the borough of Rochdale will be able to recycle additional plastic household items in their mixed recycling bins at home.The

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Flaming brilliant: Fire festival returns to light up Rochdale with extra night and more displays

The countdown to Christmas begins in Rochdale next month with the return of an extended version of the spectacular Ignite Fire Festival and magical family entertainment leading up to the

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2024 Kia Sorento HEV Facelift for AWD 7-Seater Hybrid

Review by: Shahzad Sheikh AKA Brown Car Guy The Kia Sorento has been a solid choice in the family SUV market, and for 2024 it gets a bit of an

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60 organisations come together to launch new plan to tackle hate crime in Greater Manchester

On Wednesday 16 October, during National Hate Crime Awareness Week, over 60 organisations from across Greater Manchester came together for the launch of a new plan to tackle hate crime