UROLOGY INVESTIGATION SHORTLISTED FOR MAJOR INDUSTRY AWARD

Reporter one of four shortlisted for 'News Reporter of the Year'

Amy Fenton in this year’s O2 Media Awards North West list of finalists.

In a record breaking year more than 420 entries were received across the different categories.

“The O2s showcase excellence in news, sport, entertainment, social and community media and applaud the growth of creative industries in the North West. Whether it’s writers delivering grassroots journalism or programme makers winning national acclaim, the awards highlight the impact the media has on our communities,” said Nicola Green, Director of Corporate Affairs at O2.

This year’s presentation evening will be held at the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford, Manchester, on Thursday, November 7. BBC Breakfast’s Louise Minchin and Dave Massey, O2’s Senior Corporate Communications Manager, will host the evening.

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