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Braving the soaring temperatures seen dur- ing the school holidays, Henry has already raised £556 for Derian House, which cares for around 400 children and their families each year. Henry, who lives with mum Claire, dad Chris and younger brother Robin, said: “I decided to run a mile every day because I love running and I wanted to raise money for Derian House. “I know it can be hard to run every day, espe- cially when my legs are achy, or it’s very hot or raining, but I’m enjoy- ing getting outside and seeing all the wildlife and plants. “I feel proud that I’m helping poorly children and their families, and now I want to raise as much money as I can.” Mum Claire said: “It’s been lovely to get out and run with Henry every day and see how deter- mined he is to complete the challenge. “Henry loves to run and has completed 26 junior park runs and seven 5K park runs – he’s already faster than me! Henry also plays football for Bolton Lads and Girls Club, cricket for Lostock Cricket Club and has recently started athletics at Leigh Harriers – he’s very sporty. “Henry is very deter- mined and never wants to give up. We’ve got three different routes that we can take, which keeps things interesting, and he’s been having some sweets and chocolate to keep him going. “It’s been really spe- cial seeing how proud he is to be raising money for Derian House. He knows that the money he raises can make a real differ- ence to poorly children and their families, and that’s what’s keeping himmotivated.” Ann-Marie Fishwick, community fundraiser at Derian House. said: “Running a mile every day throughout the school holidays is a huge chal- lenge, particularly when the weather has other ideas! It’s fantastic to see Henry putting his love of running towards some- thing that will make a real difference. “We couldn’t do what we do without support- ers like Henry helping us to continue to care for seriously ill children and their families across the North West. “With the new school term just around the corner, we’d also love to BOLTON West MP Phil Brickell haswelcomedaplanned clamp- down on vape and betting shops in the high street. The MP, who has raised the issue in Parliament, believes the move will make a ‘real difference’ in communities including Horwich, Blackrod andWesthoughton. He was speaking after the Labour government announced its intention to scrap the “Aim to Permit” rule, making it easier for councils to reject new bet- ting and 24-hour slot-machine shops where there are strong local concerns. Vape shops would also require planning permission, giving councils greater control over where they open and to stopthemopeningnearschools. Adult gaming centres would also require planning permis- sion under proposals due to come into effect at the start of next year. The maximum length of Closure Orders will also double from six to 12 months, giving police and local authorities more time to investigate prem- ises linked to organised crime, pursue prosecutions, and prevent rogue businesses reo- pening before investigations are complete. A statement from Mr Brickell said: “The changes could make a real difference to high streets across Bolton West including Bolton, Blackrod, Horwich and Westhoughton by giving local people more influence over the businesses opening in their communities.” It described the measures as part of Labour’s wider plan to support responsible busi- nesses, restore pride in local places and bring hope back to town centres. Mr Brickell said: “Since I was elected, I have stood in Parliament numerous times to discuss illegal vape shops and the scourge they have become to our high streets. “Having called for closure orders to be lengthened I’m delighted that the government have taken on board my con- cerns and are looking to double closure orders so that the max- imum goes from six months to 12months. “People across the constit- uency, particularly in Horwich and Westhoughton have raised their concerns with me about how they feel that dodgy vape shops and rogue businesses have blighted our high streets and damaged pride in our town centres. “By clamping down on these businesses we can keep our communities safer and restore some of the pride in our towns.” HENRY GOES THE EXTRA MILE MP welcomes vape shops clampdown Campaign: Phil Brickell Fundraiser: Henry Cragg (Photo credit: DerianHouse) hear from more schools who would like to learn about Derian House and how they can support us.”