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Salford residents encouraged to join Great British Spring Clean

Salford residents encouraged to join Great British Spring Clean

Salford joins the nationwide event, The Great British Spring Clean, by hosting litter picking events across the city to improve the environment.

Students say Varsity uni sports event can improve mental wellbeing

Students say Varsity uni sports event can improve mental wellbeing

Salford University welcome Chester University back to their turf ahead of the fourth official ‘Varsity’ sporting competition, commencing Wednesday 20th of March.

Wood Street Mission helping "cold and hungry" children in Salford

Wood Street Mission helping “cold and hungry” children in Salford

Wood Street Mission say that many families in Salford still struggle to buy their child a school uniform, among other factors of poverty.

Faith leaders encourage Salford locals to take up 40-day Lent challenge

Faith leaders encourage Salford locals to take up 40-day Lent challenge

Faith leaders in Salford and Greater Manchester have been talking about how Christians can participate and celebrate the importance of Lent.

Salford affected by fire service cuts

Salford affected by fire service cuts

A number of cuts are being made to the Greater Manchester fire department, including closures of six stations in order to downgrade to three and re-locate to more convenient areas. Up to 113 support workers could also be made redundant due to the cuts.

The National Football League’s Jacksonville Jaguars prepare to take the field Oct. 27, 2013, during the internationally televised game against the San Francisco 49ers at Wembley Stadium in London, England. At the front of the formation, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Taylor, 100th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, held the American flag and lead the charge onto the field. The NFL continues its Salute to Service campaign by giving Taylor and U.S. Air Force Airman Sara V. Summers, 48th Security Forces Squadron patrolman from RAF Lakenheath, the opportunity to lead rival football teams onto the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Griffiths/Released)

NFL’s Jaguars visit Eccles school to teach American Football

The American Football franchise have gone around the country to teach kids how to play the game, this time visiting Lewis Street Primary in Eccles.

5 things to do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Salford

5 things to do to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Salford

The annual celebration of St. Patrick’s Day is next weekend, and here’s 5 things you can do to celebrate the popular Irish event in Salford this year.