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
A new programme has been unveiled to improve support for those at risk of unemployment due to health conditions
Familiar Salford locations can be spotted in the new season of Brassic
“They’ve all been invited back” – Regent Road Retail Park landowners confirm shops could return
Neighbourhood police host knife amnesty this weekend
Salford MP shares concerns as local Post Office is at risk of closure
New In Sport
Eccles Rugby Club raises £5,000 from Aussie rules football tournament
Salford Red Devils sign French international Justin Sangare
Salford Red Devils pay tribute to club legend Marjorie Parkin
Irlam FC face W Didsbury and Chorlton in hopes of breaking losing streak
Salford Red Devils announce dual registration agreement with Barrow Raiders
New in Entertainment
“Its just so surreal” -TikTok famous ‘Spud Bros’ shocked as hundreds of fans excitedly queue in MediaCity
TikTok’s famous ‘Spud Bros’ are bringing their jacket potato van to Salford Quays this Friday
Lightwaves show to return Salford Quays this December
Popular burger restaurant is set to open in Salford as part of exciting expansion
Salford legends stole the show at the EMA’s in politically fueled interview
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