Month: November 2024
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Salford
Swinton shop closed for selling illicit cigarettes and tobacco
Lavin Mini Shop Ltd, Station Road, Swinton, has been ordered to shut for repeatedly selling illegal cigarettes and tobacco. The…
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The University of Manchester
Global review charts lethal impact of fungal infection after lung disease
Around 32% of people who have had prior damage from lung diseases will die after five years if they also…
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Wigan
Key decisions and updates of the Full Council, Wednesday 28 November
Welcome to our round-up from the latest meeting with all of Wigan Council’s elected members. View the Agenda for Council on…
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Rochdale
Flag of Palestine raised in Rochdale to mark international solidarity event
The decision to raise the flag outside Rochdale Town Hall, alongside a flag of peace, was made following consideration of…
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The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester celebrates double win at Times Higher Education Awards
The University of Manchester is the proud recipient of two awards from Times Higher Education in recognition of its outstanding…
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Oldham
Nursery and directors ordered to pay more than £5,700 over dirty conditions
Oldham Council has prosecuted a nursery and its directors for food hygiene offences after standards slipped. In November last year…
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The University of Manchester
New book calls for urgent government action to regulate online platforms
A new book by Dr Luke Yates from The University of Manchester is calling for the government to take immediate…
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Rochdale
Views sought on conservation area status for Syke
Syke is located on the historic packhorse route. In the days before the canals and railways, horses would use this…
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Wigan
A warm welcome to AllChild and a proud first for Wigan Borough
By Councillor Jenny Bullen, cabinet portfolio holder for children and families A new community-driven support scheme for young people –…
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The University of Manchester
Experts call for responsible messaging on hearing loss and dementia
The UK’s leading hearing loss organisations have joined forces to highlight misleading reports by some health professionals and the media…
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