Author: Aroob Raja

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“This is a country of opportunities and democracy” – Councillor Nkurunziza recalls his journey from asylum seeker to Langworthy councillor

Salford councillor Wilson Nkurunziza sought refuge in the UK 18 years ago when he fled from a civil war in […]

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“The true spirit of Salford” – Christmas hampers make sure nobody goes without

A Salford nursery is putting together Christmas hampers to help families in need this weekend.  Kidzrus, which has five nurseries […]

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“To give a little love to those families is just a really important thing” – Home-Start in Salford partners with John Lewis and Waitrose for Christmas campaign

This winter, residents across Salford will have the opportunity to ‘Give a Little Love’ to families in need by donating […]

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“It’s an opportunity to come together” – Coming up: Poetry Christmas Cracker event

To celebrate Christmas, Salford resident, and poet, ‘J’, will be hosting a Poetry Christmas Cracker event this December on Zoom. The […]

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“That fight for equality is everyone’s fight” – Black to the Future poetry event celebrates Black History Month

Salford-based poet ‘J’ Ahmed hosted a three-part series of virtual events in October titled ‘Black to the Future’ to mark Black History Month.

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“It just feels good to be back with the team more than anything” – How sport teams are surviving under Covid

The University of Salford sports teams have made many changes to the way in which they play team sports during […]

Pictured left to right: Jayne Gosnall, Shaun Kelly and Brody Salmon, local contributors to the anthology. Image courtesy of Church Action on Poverty.

“Creativity allows people to speak from their heart”: Church Action on Poverty publishes poetry anthology about poverty and lockdown

As part of Challenge Poverty Week on 12-18 September, a Salford-based charity, Church Action on Poverty, launched a poetry anthology […]

Anti-Prime Day: How you can support Salford independents and shun Amazon

Anti-Prime Day: How you can support Salford independents and shun Amazon

Consumer groups have urged shoppers to refute Amazon Prime Day and think locally by supporting small independent shops across the UK instead.

Residents of Salford who attended the event. Image credit: Aroob Raja

Salford housing group celebrates International Women’s Day

Salford women enjoyed therapy treatments, health and wellbeing support and employment and training advice at a special event in Pendleton to […]