Calum Banister

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Calum is a journalist covering a range of stories for publications in the North West. Some of Calum's articles are being drafted using generative AI tools. However, Newsquest editors and journalists always decide which content to cover and always review the content before it is published.

Calum is a journalist covering a range of stories for publications in the North West. Some of Calum's articles are being drafted using generative AI tools. However, Newsquest editors and journalists always decide which content to cover and always review the content before it is published.

Latest articles from Calum Banister

All the dates and locations for Bolton's Christmas sleighs

Father Christmas is coming to town - the streets he will be visiting
The Rotary Club of Westhoughton has announced its Christmas sleigh dates which will be visiting various areas throughout December.

Mark Talbot, Technical Director of B&M Longworth, Dawn Huntrod, Region Director of Make UK in the North and Scott Hardie, Business Development Manager, Inspired Plc

Blackburn company wins regional manufacturing award
Blackburn's B&M Longworth was presented with the Make UK North West Energy & Sustainability Award.

The two teams have put their brewing heads together to develop the ‘Ooh Ahh Lancashire’ pale ale

New 'Lancashire Tea' pale ale released for Lancashire Day
A new limited-edition The 'Ooh Ahh Lancashire' pale ale, infused with the flavour of Lancashire Tea, is available in November.

Gediminas Smolskas, of Bury Croquet Club, is climbing the ranks of the croquet world

Meet the Bury Croquet Club player making a name in sport's world rankings
A Bury Croquet Club member, Gediminas Smolskas, is making a mark on the English croquet world, currently ranked 87th in the UK and 180th in the world

Clayton Boxing Club achieve their funding target to extend veterans programme

Boxing club raises over £12k to support veterans

Clayton Boxing Club has raised more than £12,000 to extend its veterans programme.

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AFC Urmston Meadowside (Meds) has received the King's Award for Voluntary Service

Football club awarded 'prestigious' national honour
AFC Urmston Meadowside (Meds) has received the King's Award for Voluntary Service, often referred to as 'the MBE for volunteer groups'.

Students from Cairns Primary, St Cadoc’s Primary, and West Coats Primary took part in the festival

Hundreds of Cambuslang pupils attend annual book festival
More than 200 Cambuslang pupils attended the annual Wee Write children's book festival.

A Bolton-based company, Brooklin Claims Consultants, raised £1,200 for the Fire Fighters Charity

Bolton firm rises to the challenge of climbing England's highest mountain
A Bolton company has raised £1,200 for the Fire Fighters Charity.

In Greater Manchester last year, more than 31,000 falls-related calls were made to the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS)

NHS issues advice after emergency calls for ambulance surge over one incident
NHS Greater Manchester says falls are 'the leading cause of injury amongst older people'.

Mr Stevenson will use his lived experience in the Armed Forces and professional expertise to provide leadership, guidance, and strategic oversight

Paralympic gold medallist becomes trustee of armed forces charity
Gold medal Paralympic Gregg Stevenson, from Foulridge, will take on the role of trustee at Walking With The Wounded (WWTW).