“He’s put so much time and effort into this” – Irlam Vale AFC star player signs to Liverpool Under 9s

By Kayla Harriss 6th June 2023 Football, Irlam 1 comment

An eight-year-old boy from Irlam has signed to Liverpool FC’s Under 9s. Eight-year-old Jayden Sargeant was officially signed in May […]

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Salford’s first We Invented the Weekend festival proves raging success in summer sunshine

By Kayla Harriss 5th June 2023 Culture 1 comment

Thousands of Salfordians flocked to Media City to soak up the sunshine and indulge in food, drink and live music […]

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Eccles Sixth Form College – An unlikely home for rescued and endangered animals

By Kayla Harriss 12th December 2022 Education 1 comment

A college in Eccles has boasted its state-of-the-art Animal Centre, unique to Salford and home to capybaras and kookaburras. Described […]

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Single dad from Irlam makes desperate plea for a safe new car

By Kayla Harriss 7th December 2022 Irlam, News 0 comments

A single dad from Irlam has made a desperate bid to replace his almost 20-year-old car due to the cost-of-living […]

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Locally produced radio play set to debut on Salford City Radio

By Kayla Harriss 30th November 2022 Community, Theatre, TV & Radio 0 comments

After a year in the making, a locally produced radio play will debut on Salford City Radio in time for […]

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Salford locals gathered to commemorate Remembrance Day

By Kayla Harriss 14th November 2022 Community, History 0 comments

Residents of Lower Kersal came together Friday morning to honour those lost in the two world wars. 104 years on […]

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Young women in Salford using art to tackle body image and mental health

By Kayla Harriss 11th October 2022 Art 0 comments

An arts organisation has been working with young women across Salford to explore issues surrounding body image. Tandem Theatre, a […]

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First vintage thrift store opens in Salford Shopping Centre

By Kayla Harriss 20th April 2022 Environment, News 1 comment

Bare Necessities, an online second-hand clothing store, has opened its first physical shop in Salford Shopping Centre making it the […]

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Salford schoolgirl’s generous act to help tackle abuse ‘prevalent’ among teenagers

By Kayla Harriss 29th March 2022 News 0 comments

A ‘special’ seven-year-old from Swinton has been walking miles to and from school every day to raise money that will […]

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“The generosity is incredible” – Corrie star among volunteers donating goods for Ukraine

By Kayla Harriss 8th March 2022 News 0 comments

Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine was among dozens of volunteers who gathered at a Polish centre in Eccles to sort […]

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