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Yasmin with her dog, Tilly. Permission to use by Yasmin Tenk

“I think that people set them off to cause trouble, not because they’re pretty” – The fight to ban fireworks in Salford

Yasmin Tenk, who recently graduated from the university of Salford, is one of the residents who are petitioning against the private […]

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Scoring goals by losing weight? ‘Man V Fat’ Football aiming to motivate men to get into shape with incentivised league

Ordsall Leisure Centre is playing host to ‘Man V Fat’, a company aimed at encouraging men to lose weight whilst […]

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“About 80 per cent of the women I’ve dealt with have been raped at some point in their life” – Salford domestic abuse survivors seek urgent help

Survivors of domestic abuse – which soared during lockdown – are being offered a lifeline to recovery in Salford. Salford […]

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“There is a broad spectrum so the jobs will be in all areas” – 100 new jobs created as £15 million Bridgewater Manor care centre opens in Worsley

A £15 million Bridgewater care home has been opened in Worsley, creating around 100 new jobs for residents. The three […]

Screenshot from LinkedIn video of the planned 'Eden' living wall. Link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/muse-developments_activity-6863445457905979392-z5tZ/. (00:01)

£36m office featuring largest ‘living wall’ in Europe revealed for Salford

The name for the office building that features Europe’s largest ‘living wall’ has been revealed to be ‘Eden’. The £36 […]

IWM North tells Salford Stories of ‘Wartime Mealtimes’ in WW2

Imperial War Museum North will hold an event to educate Salford citizens on the hardships of rationing in their “Wartime […]

Media City Church & Community Club to host clothes swap event

Media City Church & Community Club to host clothes swap event

The Media City Church & Community Club will be hosting a clothes swap event at 4pm on Thursday. The event, […]

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“Life can be tough bringing up kids on your own with little support” – Home-Start host ’12 Days of Christmas’ fundraiser to raise money for local families

Home-Start Trafford, Salford & Wigan are hosting their first 12 Days of Christmas Fundraiser to raise £6000, which will be […]

The new cycle hire scheme part of The Bee Network is under way

“If you can walk or cycle these short journeys that’d be great” – Walk Ride Salford Central discuss the importance of active travel

Cycling and walking is set to become more common in Salford with the introduction of eco-friendly transport plans. Plans from […]