75-year-old nurse handed award after working 60-hour weeks during pandemic
Gladys Nkhola was honoured at the Markel Third Sector Care Awards after working up to 60 hours per week at Monet Lodge in Withington - a facility that provides care for people living with complex dementia or mental health conditions.
A 75-year-old Hulme nurse has been handed a care awardfor her incredible service during the pandemic.
Gladys Nkhola was honoured at the Markel Third Sector Care Awards after working up to 60 hours per week at Monet Lodge in Withington – a facility that provides care for people living with complex dementia or mental health conditions.
Born in South Africa, Gladys moved to Britain nearly twenty years ago – joining the South Manchester care facility in 2004.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the nurse has been working extra night shifts to look after some of the city’s most vulnerable people – taking taxis to and from her workplace to minimise risk to residents.
At the virtual award ceremony in February, Gladys’ amazing work was acknowledged with the ‘Compassion Award’.
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The judges stated: “Compassion is a key element of care which can be shown in many ways.
“This award celebrates those who go above and beyond to ensure people they support feel safe, respected and dignified.”
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Compassion is a key element of care which can be shown in many ways. This award celebrates those who go above and beyond to ensure people they support feel safe, respected and dignified. Congratulations to our winner Gladys Nkhola, Monet Lodge @MakingSpaceUK #3rdSectorCareAwardspic.twitter.com/rh1TJ0yshX
Joby Raju, clinical lead at Monet Lodge, praised Gladys for her work, describing the nurse as someone who “always has a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye.”
He stated: “At 75, [Gladys] continues to work tirelessly and compassionately, night after night, to ensure that the patients in her care receive the absolute best care that they deserve.
“She has an inherent sense of humanity, compassion, love and understanding. Her clinical knowledge is vast and she is a great motivator and leader.”
Gladys has also been nominated for five Great British Care Awards for 2021 – including ‘The Social Care COVID Hero’ accolade and the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Social Care’ trophy.
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Teen arrested after hiding in wheelie bin following attempted burglary in Bolton
Emily Sergeant
A teenage boy has been arrested after police found him hiding in a wheelie bin during the early hours of the morning.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that, at around 3:50am this past Saturday morning (24 October), officers from the Bolton Neighbourhood Team were called to reports of a ‘disturbance’ on Ullswater Drive, in the Farnworth area of Bolton.
Upon arrival, police discovered that a group of people had attempted to break into a garden shed and steal items.
Following a police chase on foot and searches of surrounding gardens, officers found a 17-year-old boy hiding inside a wheelie bin, and he was subsequently arrested on suspicion of burglary.
A 16-year-old girl was also arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary, and they have both been bailed while the investigation continues.
Enquiries remain ongoing to identify and locate others who police believe to have been involved in the incident.
Sergeant Emily Fogg, from GMP’s Bolton Neighbourhood Team, said the boy ‘clearly did a rubbish job’ of hiding from police.
“Our policing teams are committed to rooting our criminality in our communities and will continue to seek justice for victims of this invasive crime,” Sergeant Fogg concluded.
Anyone with information the can assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting the log number 475 of 24/10/26.
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National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings
Daisy Jackson
The hunt is on to find a National Lottery player in Tameside who’s won £1m – and not claimed it.
The missing millionaire won the huge prize on a Lotto ticket bought on Wednesday 1 July, somewhere in the Borough of Tameside.
But with just two months to go until the prize expires, the player has still not come forward to claim their winnings.
The winning numbers in were 5, 8, 26, 33, 39, 42 and the Bonus Ball was 54.
Now, the National Lottery is renewing its search for the millionaire, calling for the mystery winner to cash in their prize before it expires at midnight on 28 December.
National Lottery Senior Winners’ Advisor Andy Carter has been out in Tameside ‘hunting’ for the missing millionaire, visiting everywhere from Portland Basin to Hartshead Pike.
Andy said: “I’ve searched high and low across Tameside for our missing millionaire, but I’ve had no luck.
National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings. Credit: Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association
“With just two months left to claim this £1 million prize, now is the time for anyone who bought a Lotto ticket in Tameside for the 1 July draw to have another look.
“The winning ticket could be tucked away somewhere completely ordinary, while its owner has absolutely no idea they are a millionaire.
“We’d love to find the person we’ve been looking for and turn this search into a celebration. So, if you bought a ticket in the area, dig it out, check those numbers and help us find Tameside’s missing millionaire. It could be you.”
With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket. Anyone who has any queries or who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email [email protected].
The Manc -
25th February 2021 
