Community Radio has been officially opened by a world-renowned Muslim scholar and writer.

Shaykh-ul-Islam Professor Muhammad Tahir-ul Qadri helped the Nelson-based station to celebrate another five year licence being granted.

A new ICT, media and educational centre was also opened at the Carr Road venue.

The station, Awaz 103.1FM, aims to provide dedicated programming to the Asian Muslim population that live in Pendle.

Anyone interested in becoming a presenter on the station can contact 723455.