Community

Ben Lever and the group of walkers raising money for the MND Association.

“It’s not a little walk in the park” – A group of walkers raise more than £10,000 for MND Association after completing 47 mile trek

Walkers have trekked from Salford to Leeds to raise money for the MND Association, after being inspired by rugby league […]

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“Litter Heroes” – Community group launch Monton litter pick to give back to their local community

Monton Village Community Association is launching a litter pick on Sunday 25th April. The event will be taking place from […]

“We’ve decided to walk 200km”- Meet the Digital Diversity Festival organisers ‘Walking Proud’ for Salford Pride fundraiser

“We’ve decided to walk 200km”- Meet the Digital Diversity Festival organisers ‘Walking Proud’ for Salford Pride fundraiser

A Walking Proud group of friends and volunteers are covering 200km of Greater Manchester for a five-week Salford Pride fundraiser. The group […]

Alfrieda & Rod Kindon (Image: Chris Irwin)

Tributes pour in across Rugby League following death of Salford City Roosters founder

Rugby League clubs have been paying tribute to a community champion described as the “heartbeat” of a club in Salford. […]

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“It’s about getting people to start growing their own and to be sustainable while doing so” – Moss Lane Farm on Living sustainably and eating organically in Salford

Moss Lane Farm, in Salford, has urged the community to eat organically and live more sustainable lives with ‘Grow Your […]

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Art classes restart at Eccles studio after a year of online teaching

An Eccles art studio is reopening its doors following the easing of Covid restrictions. Hannah Brown is looking forward to […]

Critchley regulars enjoy food and drink in the sun together.

Reopening of Swinton café has been a “lifeline” to residents who have been shielding

A community cafe in Swinton has re-opened its garden giving customers a place to go after months of isolation. Loneliness […]

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“Time is running out for us” – Swinton Poolhall owner desperate for reopening date next month

The Swinton Poolhall owner, Dave Spencer, has expressed the need for him to be able to open up next month. […]

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“We give as much advice as we can” – Salford GPs on patient confusion and appointments during lockdown

The UK’s coronavirus lockdowns have led to confusion for patients seeking to book appointments according to one Salford GP. Blackfriars […]

Firefighters tackle blaze at Little Hulton Shopping Precinct

Firefighters tackle blaze at Little Hulton Shopping Precinct

Little Hulton residents are being advised to close all windows and doors as the Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service […]