Last night, a team from health organisation Salford Primary Care Together joined hundreds of people to walk 10 kilometers across Manchester to raise money for homeless charity Shelter.
Author: Laura Joffre
Watch: Salford election candidates send their last messages before polling day
It’s the last day of the campaign before the polls open across Salford tomorrow at 7am, and we have reached out to all the candidates from the three Salford constituencies to hear their last message to the voters.
Walkden and Swinton to lose direct rail service to Southport
Residents from Swinton and Walkden will lose their weekdays direct train service to Southport when the new timetable is introduced on December 15.
Salford Green Party adds to the controversy over the A666 bus lane
The debate around the A666 bus lane continues as Salford Green Party candidates fueled controversy yesterday in a YouTube video where they appear to be opposing the development.
Campaigners demand step-free access to Walkden Station
TfGM and Northern Rail had ranked the station number one in priority to receive Access for All funding, which is central government money dedicated to improve accessible facilities in the rail network. But the Department for Transport decided otherwise. Now campaigners are asking for the system to be reviewed for more devolution, which would allow funding to be distributed according to local needs.
Salford Art Club unveils stunning Christmas sketches
The Salford Art Club has unveiled its members’ latest work, a series of sketches made at their Christmas special still life session.
New life-size statue unveiled at Irlam station
The local community gathered at Irlam Station on Monday morning for the unveiling of a new artwork, known as the Man on the Bench. The 200kg life-size statue of an old man resting on a Victorian bench is a bronze cast of a work originally created 40 years ago, by a then pupil of the local high school, Simon Law.
New figures show more than two-thirds of pupils in Salford state secondaries are attending underperforming schools
Almost seven in 10 children in secondary state education in Salford are attending an underperforming school, new figures reveal. The latest school performance tables show that only three state-funded secondary schools in Salford have achieved progress scores above average, while nine showed scores “well below” England levels.
Salford City Council leaves autistic woman without adequate support
An autistic woman was left without adequate support for months after Salford City Council failed to carry out its statutory duties. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman issued a report last week following a complaint by Mrs W, who has not been named, a Salford resident with autism.
Parents in Irlam are asking for a school bus to end “nightmare” commute for children
Parents from Irlam and Cadishead are calling for a direct school bus service to bring their children to school “safely and on time”. A petition set up three days ago for a school bus to be routed from Irlam and Cadishead to Culcheth High School had already received 137 signatures at the time of writing.
New In Salford
Salford’s first ultra-low carbon £950,000 community building to open in 2025
Major £10m investment made to improve Salford Central in 2025
University of Salford partnership helps more than double success for local 16 year olds
Salford commits £1.6 million to support children with food over the school holidays
Fake £50 notes are circulating in the area
New In Sport
Salford City appoint Jamie Russell who returns with new Academy staff
Football freestyler performed at Salford City for Mental Health UK
Stockton scores two as Salford City cruise past Notts County
Signed Salford Red Devils shirt in silent auction for pre-school fundraiser
Salford City prepare for early kick off fixture against Notts County
New in Entertainment
Hollywood film star to play Gareth Southgate in the return of Dear England at the Lowry
Far From The Norm’s Until We Sleep to come to the Lowry in 2025
Multi award-winning musical Chicago to head to the Lowry in 2025
Free waterfront light display extended at MediaCity
Review – MediaCity’s new and exciting coffee and deli hotspot
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