Environment

"There’s something worth writing about here" - meet Peel Park's resident writer

“There’s something worth writing about here” – meet Peel Park’s resident writer

Writer Adam Farrer begins his new role as the writer in residence for Peel Park, Salford this week, hoping to bring awareness to the park.

"Doing nothing is not an option" - '£20 fine' for idling cars outside schools

“Doing nothing is not an option” – ‘£20 fine’ for idling cars outside schools

Trafford Council are proposing to fine parents who keep their car engines running, in the hope it will reduce air pollution within the borough.

"This strike is vital" - Member of Youth Parliament for Salford supports Youth Strike for Climate

“This strike is vital” – Member of Youth Parliament for Salford supports Youth Strike for Climate

Young people in Greater Manchester are planning to join a second school strike for climate on Friday as part of a global day of protest by young people to demand action against climate change. Alex Derbyshire, 17, Member of Youth Parliament for Salford, is a strong supporter of the movement.

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“Reckless and unsustainable” – Green candidate criticises Andy Burnham’s housing proposals

Green party Councillor Bryan Blears yesterday sent a letter to the Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham, calling his new housing proposals “reckless and unsustainable”.

Bridgewater Canal brings science to life for British Science Week

Bridgewater Canal brings science to life for British Science Week

Bridgewater Canal and ScienceX are celebrating the ten-day event of science, technology, engineering and maths with imaginative experiences for children and families.

Swinton Wastewater Treatment Works

Salford sewage works and industrial sites to be transformed into nature reserves

Former industrial sites in Salford are set to be cleaned up and transformed into three new nature reserves as part […]

Graffiti artist dismayed as Salford Wetlands artwork defaced

Graffiti artist dismayed as Salford Wetlands artwork defaced

A RENOWNED graffiti artist wants his defaced Salford artwork to be repaired as soon as possible after vandals tried to wreck his hard work.

ECO Africa brings fashion show for gorillas to Salford University

ECO Africa brings fashion show for gorillas to Salford University

The Wildlife society and ECO Africa ran a fashion show for gorillas in the Salford University student’s union last week. Here are the highlights.