Community

Swinton Mural. Credit: Harvey Fletcher

The Mancunian mural putting Swinton, and Mr Chips takeaway on the map

One Swinton business sick of the “scruffy graffiti on the side of his chippy”, decided to take matters into their […]

Horsham St community garden. Photo by Helen Stoker.

“We want this to be a place for everyone to enjoy”- Langworthy community garden project breaks ground

Horsham St community garden has finally broken ground after months of waiting to secure funds for the project. A group […]

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“Incongruous, unnecessary, and out of scale” – Row over proposed high speed broadband masts

Preston telecommunications company IX Wireless today put forward their proposal to the Planning and Transportation Regulatory Panel. These propositions did […]

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Photography exhibition in Salford aims to “perfectly capture the pub culture surrounding a truly British tradition”

On Tuesday 14th December, Lower Kersal Social Club will display a range of art from a group of young photographers. The […]

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“I think this year has been especially important with more people wanting to find alternative places to shop” – Salford Christmas market enjoys another successful turnout

This year, Princes Park Garden Centre in Irlam ran their annual winter market each Sunday from 21st November to 12th […]

“You see authors and books in shops and you don’t think it’s a possibility” - Salford professional dog walker turned author on her debut book

“You see authors and books in shops and you don’t think it’s a possibility” – Salford professional dog walker turned author on her debut book

Salford author and professional dog walker Leanne Marshall released her debut book, ‘Losing Lindani’ after spending five years developing it. […]

Foundation 92 inclusion coordinator Jordan kay

“There really has been some success stories that have come out of people coming to us” – Foundation 92 coordinator talks about the charity’s impact

The 92 Shield scheme is one of Foundation 92’s earliest initiatives and has helped to transform lives across the Salford […]

"It's about protecting the animals and spreading the word, there's so much going on that people don't know about" - New Animal Rights group formed in Salford

“It’s about protecting the animals and spreading the word, there’s so much going on that people don’t know about” – New Animal Rights group formed in Salford

Two Salfordians have come together to form a New Animal Rights group in the city. Mike Faulkner, together with Fay […]

Laura and Philip Beswick from Zoom Interview

“It’s been a rough couple of years and we thought this would be a fun way to get the ball rolling again” – Laura and Philip Beswick set up a Tea With Santa event for the community

Walkden residents took the chance for a get together at two Tea With Santa events this week. Laura Beswick and […]