Swinton

Members of the knitting group. Taken by Ellie Dodd

Salford’s tight-knit knitting group helping the wider community

Meet the Swinton-based knitting group ‘Knit and Natter’ who knit clothes, blankets and more for those with dementia, premature babies, […]

Nigel Bond coaching one of the North West Academy players

Inside a Salford snooker club led by ex-international coaches

“You couldn’t have a nicer environment for the children and the academy here.” Salford snooker club, North West Snooker Academy […]

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Swinton’s ‘Man Club’ that is getting men talking

The Hive Wellbeing Hub in Swinton is starting a new men’s mental health group this March. ‘The Man Club’ aims […]

Police launch appeal after suspect hits staff at Swinton petrol station

Police launch appeal after suspect hits staff at Swinton petrol station

Salford police are appealing for information on a suspected man who they believe drove into a staff member at a […]

Increased police presence in Swinton tonight

Increased police presence in Swinton tonight

Following a suspected fight involving weapons, extra patrol officers have been deployed in Swinton. The patrol started last night and […]

Police launch appeal after serious assault in Swinton

Police launch appeal after serious assault in Swinton

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was seriously assaulted in Swinton on Friday (January 26).  Officers […]

Appeal launched to find next of kin of 85-year-old man in Swinton

Appeal launched to find next of kin of 85-year-old man in Swinton

Salford police have launched an appeal to find the next of kin of Beverley Cross who sadly passed away at […]

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“I think the community spirit has disappeared” – resident speaks out on decades of decline in Swinton

A resident in Swinton has been speaking out on Facebook about the lack of community spirit as another two shops […]