Pensioner wins top community award in Greater Manchester

    Photo Credit - Manchester Evening News

    A pensioner has been awarded a top community prize for her voluntary work in Swinton, Greater Manchester.

    85-year-old Vera Whitworth, known as the ‘eyes-and-ears’ of her community, received the award at a ceremony for local unsung heroes.

    The award recognised her work for assisting residents in social housing for over 14 years.

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