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Volunteers

Thousands of volunteers are needed to offer their helping hands over the course of King Charles III’s coronation celebrations - Credit: Getty Images

King Charles III coronation looking for thousands of volunteers Ethan Evans

Janette Barton at Cats Guidance Rescue

Fashion show and darts tournament to bring in cash for Wigan cat rescue Gaynor Clarke

The NHS has re-launched its Check in and Chat service for isolated patients

NHS re-launches volunteer service for lonely and isolated patients Chelsie Sewell

Cub Scouts Josh and Oliver Seddon, seven, with leader David Simpson

Cub Scouts help to pack bags while volunteering at Wigan borough food bank Gaynor Clarke

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IN PICTURES: Volunteers thanked for their hard work at awards presentation Michelle Adamson and Gaynor Clarke

British National dies in Ukraine, Foreign Office confirms

British National dies in Ukraine, Foreign Office confirms Will Millar

Bones were found by the team of litter pickers

News Shock for volunteers as they discover bones while litter picking Gaynor Clarke

Just Stop Oil protesters guilty of conspiring to cause public nuisance at Silverstone British GP

Just Stop Oil guilty over British GP track invasion - watch protest Will Millar

The Old Courts are asking for volunteers who wish to support those feeling the affects of isolation and loneliness.

Arts hub calls for volunteers to address loneliness in the borough Matt Pennington

A dead 12ft whale was washed up on the banks of a British river last week.

Huge dead whale found washed up British river bank Chelsie Sewell

Andrew Bagshaw, 48, and Christopher Parry, 28, have gone missing in Donetsk, Ukraine.

Two British men who volunteered in Ukraine go missing Rahmah Ghazali

A walrus called Thor was spotted having a rest at Scarborough Harbour ahead of the New Year

Walrus pays a visit to Scarborough harbour en route to the Arctic Jamie Jones

Dog meat trade survivor Alice took part in a special festive photo shoot with Firebird Photography

Photographer's snap of a dog saved from butchery is new charity calendar star Hayley O'Keeffe

Meet some of the volunteers at Trussell Trust food banks in the UK Ethan Evans

April Jones went missing in October 2012 - her body was never found.

Mystery of April Jones as Channel 4 documentary revisits murder Sophie Wills

<p>Crates of food at a Trussell Trust food bank (Photo: Trussell Trust)</p>

Read This Trussell Trust foodbanks need people to donate these items Daniel Mcneil

Flossie, pictured here with new owner Vicki, has been named the world’s oldest cat by the Guiness Book of World Records.

UK cat Flossie officially named world’s oldest moggie Sophie Wills

Lindsey Stockton (far right, holding framed document) with food bank colleagues

National World campaign: A day in the life of a Trussell Trust worker Patrick Hollis

Crates of food at a Trussell Trust food bank (Photo: Trussell Trust)

National World launch Trussell Trust winter fundraiser Patrick Hollis

EasyJet is bringing its Fearless Flyer course back to Gatwick Airport on Sunday, November 27, to help nervous flyers take control and overcome their fears. Picture by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images

Passenger dies during flight between Cyprus and London Benjamin Jackson

Councillors and volunteers at Aspull Library

Helpers needed so Wigan village library can extend its opening hours Gaynor Clarke

Dolphins spotted in UK waters as pod swim happily alongside RNLI boat - watch video taken of sighting

Dolphins spotted swimming alongside RNLI rescue boat Will Millar

There are thousands of books in the new shop

Volunteers fill shelves with thousands of titles at new shop in Wigan borough Gaynor Clarke

Kim Beardsmore from Age UK Wigan Borough, right, with Kath Lewin, left, from Daisy Chain Stitches, the group meet every Tuesday afternoon at Clifton Street Community Centre, Poolstock, have been busy making little knitted hats to go on Innocent Smoothie bottles in partnership and raising funds for Age UK, the group have made about 600 so far.

Wigan tight knit group does a great job for charity Holly Pritchard

Volunteer co-ordinator Jen Naylor

Wigan's hospice opens its doors in bid to recruit new volunteers Gaynor Clarke

Dorothy Bowker from Leigh, is to be awarded a BEM (British Empire Medal) for her charitable work in the community. She has set up a 'social supermarket' and has plans for a community cafe later this year.

Woman from Wigan borough to be awarded with prestigious honours medal Holly Pritchard

Volunteers at Citizens Advice Bureau in Wigan.

Citizens Advice Wigan borough thank its volunteers for their vital work Holly Pritchard

Volunteers Andrew Turton, Kevin Barr, Theresa Winnard, Tony O'Dwyer, Bill Houghton and Jean Groves at The Brick Works

Celebrating helpers who are 'backbone' of Wigan charity during Volunteers' Week Gaynor Clarke

Aspull and Haigh Walking Day has been held for many years

Traditional walking day returns to Wigan village after three-year break Gaynor Clarke

A group of volunteers at the soon to be known as Sanctuary Cafe

News Cafe host open day to celebrate name change Matt Pennington

Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh engagement officer George Sharp on a visit to Pensioners Link

The champion of Wigan's health and care service users needs more volunteers Charles Graham

Jo Carby, chief executive of Wigan and Leigh Hospice, congratulates Maureen Shaw

Volunteers recognised after 35 years of service for Wigan charity Gaynor Clarke

Jay Blades

Volunteers wanted for Wigan reading project Sian Jones

Christina McKeown in the shop

Shoppers grab a festive bargain as Christmas comes early to Wigan charity shop Gaynor Clarke

Hindley station

News Wigan railway volunteers praised for keeping stations looking great Liam Soutar

From left: Tony Draper, Jim Churton, David Forrester, Ian Clegg, George Peoples, David Moffat, Bryan Hall and Coun Paul Blay

Fun day to mark Wigan memorial garden is shelved due to Covid Ben Butler

Volunteers are needed at Robin Park Leisure Centre

Volunteers wanted to help at coronavirus vaccine clinic in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

From left: Tony Draper, Jim Churton, David Forrester, Ian Clegg, George Peoples, David Moffat, Bryan Hall and Coun Paul Blay

Memorial garden in tribute to Wigan war heroes set to open Ben Butler

Coun Steve Jones with partner Courtney Bampton, daughter 11-month-old Lilly and sister Becky Jones

Any ideas for future use of this Wigan shop? Ben Butler

Volunteers at the vaccination centre in Hindley

Praise for volunteers who have been crucial in rollout of coronavirus vaccine in... Gaynor Clarke

Wigan's NHS Trust has issued a call to arms for anyone interested in volunteering at the borough's Covid-19 vaccine clinics

Volunteers needed for help at Wigan vaccine centres Liam Soutar

The Bridge at Leigh has been given the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

Community cafe and food market wins prestigious voluntary service award Andrew Nowell

Nancy Tabrizi at the Samritans charity shop in Hallgate; they are desperately short of stock and volunteers.

Wigan charity in call for volunteers, stock and customers Charles Graham

Coun Steve Jones (first left) with volunteers outside the new community centre

Wigan community centre opens its doors for the first time Ben Butler

The new container safely ensconced into its new home

Wigan food pantry to open inside shipping container Ben Butler

Christine Lawler, Hilda Byrne, Pat Hockenhull and Deborah Lloyd, members of Hindley and Hindley Green Community Action Group

Volunteers continue delivering food and books to Wigan residents during pandemic Gaynor Clarke

You could be paid £4,500 to contract Covid as part of a new research project (Photo: Shutterstock)

You could be paid £4,500 to contract Covid as part of a new research project Ethan Shone

The new study will be conducted on over 800 participants (Photo: Jane Barlow - Pool/Getty Images)

A trial to confirm if Covid vaccine types can be mixed is underway - what we kno... Rhona Shennan

Queen's Lancashire Regiment Memorial at the National Arboretum

Lasting tribute unveiled to generations of Lancashire soldiers Mike Hill

Katy Brittain and Shirley Southworth with the awards

Wigan duo running Fur Clemt get Heart of the Community award Andrew Nowell