Environment

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“When they start building on our green belt, I can’t get behind it” – Ex-Salford Councillor expresses frustration about new development plans

© Copyright David Dixon and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. Ex-councillor for Cadishead, Darren Goulden, is frustrated […]

"I think they're great, but not when they're thrown all over the place"- Campaigners share their concerns about e-scooters

“I think they’re great, but not when they’re thrown all over the place”- Campaigners share their concerns about e-scooters

They were launched in a blaze of publicity last year and hailed as the eco-friendly alternative for Salford, but now […]

"It’s come most strongly and loudly from young people who feel a real urgency" - Bishop of Salford celebrates younger generation's efforts to fight climate change

“It’s come most strongly and loudly from young people who feel a real urgency” – Bishop of Salford celebrates younger generation’s efforts to fight climate change

The Bishop of Salford has praised young people’s efforts in the battle against climate change as the UN’s Climate Change Conference (COP26) got underway this weekend.

“There are a variety of myths that have grown up over time” – Professor Mike Wood hosts ‘Mythbusting Chernobyl’ lecture in Salford

“There are a variety of myths that have grown up over time” – Professor Mike Wood hosts ‘Mythbusting Chernobyl’ lecture in Salford

The myths and misinformation surrounding the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster will be discussed at a free public lecture at the […]

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“I literally had to wade through a river to get back home” – Flooding in Salford following heavy rainfall

Roads across Salford have experienced heavy flooding after 12 hours of heavy rain. The rainfall began at 4pm yesterday evening, […]

Hedgehogs spotted in the wild
Image credit: Holly Broadhurst

“Habitats where they can live safely and thrive” – The Salford scheme that’s helping helping hedgehogs

Wildlife campaigners are introducing a scheme to help hedgehogs in Salford by creating habitats and monitoring numbers in Peel Park.

"It's also about self and community care” - Muddy Millers community garden opens at Islington Mill

“It’s also about self and community care” – Muddy Millers community garden opens at Islington Mill

Muddy Millers, based at Islington Mill have opened a new community garden for bees, veggies & humans, as respite from the gentrification of Salford.

“It’s important to get outside, stretch our legs and connect to the seasons" - Salfordians embrace nature during Mindful Walk

“It’s important to get outside, stretch our legs and connect to the seasons” – Salfordians embrace nature during Mindful Walk

Salfordians have been embracing nature during a ‘Mindful Lunchtime Walk’, held in Peel Park this afternoon.

Wellbeing Walks at RHS Bridgewater.
Credit: Salford Community Leisure

“There was actually people crying on the first walk because they were so relieved.” – Wellbeing Walks begin at RHS Bridgewater

Community bosses say walks that provided a lifeline for people in Salford during lockdown will now benefit from a new […]