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Independent retailer donates £1,500 to community groups through MADL

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Independent retailer, Mike Sohal, from Nisa Dallam, has donated £1,500 from its Making a Difference Locally (MADL) fund to three local groups doing outstanding work in the Dallam area. Surestart, Ace Badminton and Winnington Park Rugby Club each received £500 with the funding supporting three…

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