Author: Laura Joffre

Alex Ganotis, GMCA lead member for the Green City Region portfolio

Interview: Alex Ganotis, the man behind GMCA’s five-year environment plan

Alex Ganotis, the man behind the man behind the five-year environment plan says everyone can take simple steps to make a difference to climate change. 

Young campaigners given prime position as Salford hosts green summit

Young campaigners given prime position as Salford hosts green summit

Young green campaigners were given prime position at the Greater Manchester Green Summit on Monday, following the success of their Youth Strike for Climate on March 15.

Photo Liam Shaw

Breaking: Fire near the University of Salford

Fire and rescue services are attending a fire near the University of Salford. Witnesses have spotted a small fire under the bridge between the Old Pint Pot and the University’s Maxwell building.

Photography - Nick Harrison

Salford children vote for their favourite book at the Children’s Book Awards

Pupils from 10 different schools across Salford voted for their favourite book at this years’ Salford Children’s Book Award. The winner, The 1,000 Year Old Boy by Ross Welford.

"This strike is vital" - Member of Youth Parliament for Salford supports Youth Strike for Climate

“This strike is vital” – Member of Youth Parliament for Salford supports Youth Strike for Climate

Young people in Greater Manchester are planning to join a second school strike for climate on Friday as part of a global day of protest by young people to demand action against climate change. Alex Derbyshire, 17, Member of Youth Parliament for Salford, is a strong supporter of the movement.

Tommy Robinson BBC protest attracts thousands in Media City

Tommy Robinson BBC protest attracts thousands in Media City

Tommy Robinson gathered an estimated 4000 supporters at Media City, but was met by a counter-protest made up of trade unions and anti-racism demonstraters.

Say No to Tommy Robinson march and rally in London on Sunday 9th December 2018. Photo: Garry Knight

Calls for counter-protest against Tommy Robinson in Salford’s Media City

Salford anti-racist groups have vowed to protest against Tommy Robinson when he comes to Media City on Saturday February 23.