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Colin Davies, MA Social work student who helped organise a food drive at the University.

University students organise a food collection for Salford Food Bank

A group of masters students at the University of Salford have decided to give back to people in need by organising a food collection.

Survival packs to help Salford's homeless population this Christmas

Survival packs to help Salford’s homeless population this Christmas

Salford worker Gary Shaw has taken it upon himself to make a positive difference for the homeless communities of Greater […]

Education in Action inspires Salford students about science

Education in Action inspires Salford students about science

Non-profit organisation Education in Action was at the University of Salford on Wednesday to inspire young students to get into science.

Little Snowmen Trail workshops for schoolkids from across Salford

Little Snowmen Trail workshops for schoolkids from across Salford

The 12 giant snowmen placed around Media City were joined by 47 miniature versions created by local primary schools, colleges and high schools.

Actress Julie Hesmondhalgh hopes to recruit 500 people to her £1 a week campaign

Ex-Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh backs pound a week campaign

Ex-Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh has set up a campaign on Facebook that will see 500 people give one pound […]

Bolton Charity Boss Criticises Politicians at community markets

Bolton Charity Boss Criticises Politicians at community markets

The CEO of a Bolton charity has slammed politicians for creating “state sanctioned poverty” with their policies. Dave Bagley, head […]

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Salford’s Christmas Green Scheme

Recycling around Christmas time can seem like an extra chore but here is how Salfords local community is helping you be more green over the holiday season

Derelict women’s hostel to be transformed into social housing

Derelict women’s hostel to be transformed into social housing

An abandoned former women’s hostel in Salford is being transformed into social housing. Running the project is the Salford based, Salix Homes.

Salford’s Santa binmen collect 2,000 Christmas presents for needy families

Salford’s Santa binmen collect 2,000 Christmas presents for needy families

SALFORD Now gains an exclusive interview with the binmen who are making Christmas possible for children by collecting gifts from peoples homes.

"If it wasn’t for people like Walter, we wouldn’t be here"- Funeral held for Salford-born war hero

“If it wasn’t for people like Walter, we wouldn’t be here”- Funeral held for Salford-born war hero

Dozens of people have turned out to attend the funeral of a war veteran who had no surviving family left.   Local veterans’ groups had […]