Calum Banister

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RSPCA's call to action to people of Merseyside to help with litter collections

2 months ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Calum Banister

The RSPCA is urging people in Merseyside to join a litter pick this month (Image: RSPCA) The RSPCA has called on people in Merseyside to help with litter collections this month. This call to action coincides with the commencement of Keep Britain Tidy's 'Great British Spring Clean', which runs from March 21 to April 6. According to the charity, Merseyside is in the top ten counties for litter reports affecting animals.
University of Greater Manchester's launches degree in sports medience

Mar 25, 2025 | theboltonnews.co.uk | Calum Banister

Jess Law with her award from Bolton Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024 (Image: Supplied) A new Master's degree in sports medicine has been launched at the University of Greater Manchester. The course, developed by award-winning lecturer Jess Law, is aimed at students interested in public health, the NHS, musculoskeletal private practice, elite sport, disability sport, or PhD studies.
Bolton business among 20 selected to exhibit at Festival of Enterprise

Mar 25, 2025 | theboltonnews.co.uk | Calum Banister

Circle of Trust (Image: Supplied) A Bolton business was one of 20 selected to exhibit at a Greater Manchester business festival. Circle of Trust was part of the chosen few at the Festival of Enterprise, the 'largest entrepreneur event in the city region.' The event, which took place last week, welcomed more than 500 attendees to the Royal Exchange Theatre.
Law firm promotes six staff to head up offices across the country

Mar 24, 2025 | theboltonnews.co.uk | Calum Banister

Fletchers Group has promoted six of its staff to head up offices across the country (Image: Supplied) A law firm has promoted six of its staff to head up offices across the country. Fletchers Group, which has offices in Bolton, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Cambridge, and Southport has promoted Michelle Heyes, Saima Mazhar, Gillian Lakes, Tim Moulton, Claire Hutchinson, and Emma Semwayo.
Powerful play set amid the 1970s winter of discontent to be performed in Bolton

Mar 24, 2025 | theboltonnews.co.uk | Calum Banister

Power Cut is the latest offering from the On The Go Theatre Company (Image: Supplied) A new play set in the 1970s will be performed across Bolton. Power Cut, written by members Josie Byrne and Lynda Gray, and directed by Martin Green, is the latest offering from the On The Go Theatre Company.
Bolton businesses warned about new rules coming in at the end of the month

Mar 24, 2025 | theboltonnews.co.uk | Calum Banister

A Refood collection vehicle (Image: Supplied) Businesses in Bolton are being urged to prepare for new recycling rules. After March 31, companies must separate all commercial food waste and arrange for it to be collected by a reputable service provider. Failure to comply with this nationwide legislation will make businesses liable for their environmental impact. Disposing of food waste through general waste, maceration, or liquefying digestors will be banned.
£4.5m expansion to provide free skills support for businesses

Mar 24, 2025 | theboltonnews.co.uk | Calum Banister

Essential Work Skills team (Image: Supplied) A £4.5 million expansion is set to provide free, tailored skills development support for businesses across Greater Manchester. Funded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), the initiative aims to tackle workforce challenges, enhance productivity, and promote staff training.
Oldham Academy North celebrates with community Iftar event

Mar 24, 2025 | theoldhamtimes.co.uk | Calum Banister

The sold-out event saw attendees share a three-course meal, breaking fast together at sunset (Image: Supplied) Five hundred guests attended Oldham Academy North's (TOAN) community Iftar event on March 13, celebrating Ramadan together. Students, staff, families, and local residents shared a three-course meal, breaking fast at sunset.
Oldham: Aldi and Kids Planet among treated businesses

Mar 24, 2025 | theoldhamtimes.co.uk | Calum Banister

The latest food hygiene ratings are in (Image: Pexels) The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Oldham restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed. Environmental health officers from Oldham have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the area to see if they are meeting hygiene requirements.
New campaign launches after hundreds caught using phones while driving

Mar 23, 2025 | leighjournal.co.uk | Calum Banister

A NEW campaign is warning drivers about the 'potentially life-changing consequences' of using their mobile phones while driving. Safer Roads Greater Manchester has launched the campaign, highlighting the dangers of distractions behind the wheel. The campaign follows a trial of 'state-of-the-art' cameras last year, which caught 3,205 people using their phones while driving or not wearing seat belts.