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Crooner inspired by Tony Bennett to do 24-hour ‘swingathon’ receives recognition from Prime Minister

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For the latest Trafford news sign up to the MyTrafford newsletter here A man who performed a 24-hour ‘swingathon’ has received the Prime Minister's Point of Light Award.

In March, Wayne Devlin, from Davyhulme, sang for 24-hours non-stop at a local restaurant as part of a fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Society.

The charity effort came about as a way to recognise his idol Tony Bennett, the legendary swing singer who recently announced he had been diagnosed with Alzeheimer’s four years ago.

In previous interviews, Tony’s wife Susan has spoken about how much music has helped him since being diagnosed and Wayne decided to do something to honour that. Read more: Police descend on street after someone thought video gamer was 'violent disturbance'

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