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

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).

Eva Carter and Ayesha Malik have secured a place in a Cambridge University programme

Two Rossendale students accepted onto Cambridge University programme
Two Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School students have secured a place in a Cambridge University programme.

Councillor Virginia Taylor laying a wreath at the County Memorial Service in Rickerby Park, Carlisle

Councillors from across the region attend Remembrance Sunday services
Cumbria Councillors attended Remembrance Sunday services to pay tribute to the Armed Forces.

A new photodocumentary exhibition has opened at The Fusilier Museum, Bury

New exhibition opens at Bury museum - here's what you can see
'KFOR and Kosovo +25', is a joint project between The Fusilier Museum and Heartstone, a UK-based arts, cultural, and education organisation

Smile Stylist has opened its second clinic in Hale Barns

Cosmetic dental clinic opens second site in Hale Barns
Smile Stylist has opened its second clinic in Hale Barns

The King’s Award for Voluntary Service aims to recognise 'outstanding work' by volunteer groups which support their communities

Group of magistrates receive 'highest award a local voluntary group can receive'
The Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Association has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2024