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New eye clinic opens its doors in Wakefield
Patients visiting the centre will typically be seen within two weeks for their first appointment with surgical treatment within the following four weeks.
Penny Coleman
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New woodland park in Loftus awarded green recovery grant
The park, located next to the Beyond Housing development at Hummersea Hills, will create groundworks and labouring work and training opportunities.
Christmas
Eccles care home celebrates Elf Day
Ecclesholme Activities Coordinator, Peter Lockett, said: “We had a lot of fun celebrating Elf Day and we decided to do it every day for a week!
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Digital boost for long-term unemployed in Liverpool
People taking part in the scheme receive a desktop computer or laptop, free internet access for two months, along with a computer desk and chair set up for them in their home.
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People from all over the world send letters to Kinsley care home residents
The home’s Activities Coordinator Natalie Benson, said: “Our residents have been overwhelmed by the lovely letters full of positive, thoughtful, kind and loving words.
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Christmas party money donated to two Lancashire charities
With Christmas parties unable to take place this year, businesses are donating money set aside for festivities to charity.
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Northamptonshire domestic abuse charity receives £1,000 donation
The charity offers one-to-one counselling, drop-in services and support groups to help those suffering from domestic violence and abuse.
Christmas
Santa's little helpers spread Christmas cheer in Chorley
An army of elves have jumped into action to raise funds for Derian House Children's Hospice this Christmas.
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Tablets keep Hartlepool care home residents in touch with loved ones
The devices have helped residents to speak to their loved ones on a regular basis using video calling software.
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Manchester walker marks accident anniversary by fundraising for charity
Brian and his walking group called ‘The Posse’ have been involved in raising over £16,000 for the Wales Air Ambulance Charity.
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Festive cash boost for Blackburn Foodbank
The donation will help towards the Christmas hampers and feeding children throughout the school holidays.
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Morpeth foodbank welcomes cash boost
Wansbeck Valley Foodbank in Morpeth is the largest independent foodbank in Northumberland and delivers food parcels to those in need.