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Mission Christmas makes holiday season happier for children in need

Mission Christmas makes holiday season happier for children in need

Cash for Kids Manchester’s Mission Christmas is aiming to bring presents to disabled and impoverished children and teens across Greater Manchester.

Nature reserve vandalism in Salford described as "heartbreaking"

Nature reserve vandalism in Salford described as “heartbreaking”

Lancashire Wildlife Trust has described the act of vandalism at Little Woolden Nature Reserve as “heartbreaking” after a polytunnel was destroyed.

photo credit to Ellis Martin

Salford University student delivers care packages to rough sleepers

A student at The University of Salford decided to take action herself this winter when seeing the number of homeless people sleeping rough on the streets.

Sovereign House founder - "People project Salford as poverty but I see it as potential"

Sovereign House founder – “People project Salford as poverty but I see it as potential”

The founder of Sovereign House, a charity helping disadvantaged children, has spoken about Salford’s community spirit and “great potential”.

Salford Quays hosts bungee jump in aid of The Christie

Salford Quays hosts bungee jump in aid of The Christie

Salford Quays will host a charity bungee jump in aid of cancer charity The Christie in March 2019. Last year’s event raised £21,000 for the charity.

GMP kids Christmas card competition winners have been announced

The winners of the annual Christmas card competition run by Greater Manchester Police were announced last night just two weeks before the big day. 

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.