Schoolchildren across Salford are at different stages of learning as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns, almost two years on. Children […]
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IWM North tells Salford Stories of ‘Wartime Mealtimes’ in WW2
Imperial War Museum North will hold an event to educate Salford citizens on the hardships of rationing in their “Wartime […]
Salford colleges nominated for award for student support students
A group of colleges in Salford have been commended for an award for the support they provide to students. The […]
“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 […]
“Seeing those who we support struggle through Covid has been most emotionally challenging” – The charity helping children with autism in Salford
Greater Manchester based charity I AM has been helping people with autism in Salford cope throughout the pandemic. The Covid-19 […]
“We can come together to achieve this goal” – Swinton’s Co-Op Academy prepares for strike action
Swinton’s Co-Op academy have today announced a teachers strike, commencing Tuesday 19th October and set to last for three days. […]
“Her resilience and courage reflected the ambitions of the school” – How the legacy of nursing heroine, Mary Seacole, is commemorated in Salford
Bust of Mary Seacole. Image credit: Jerry Dohnal via Flickr. No changes made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Mary Seacole was a Crimean war […]
“She is already asking to change schools after only being there for four weeks” – Swinton school teachers go on strike after nearly 300 ‘angry’ parents sign a petition against new rules
The Co-op Academy in Swinton has seen over 30 members of staff go on strike, in support of the 276 […]
Salford professor says ‘big gap’ in knowledge of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder following first ever UK-wide study
The university of Salford’s latest foetal alcohol syndrome research has found that despite the disorder being as common as autism, it’s severely underfunded.
“It’s breathtaking” – Poppy exhibition with a permanent home in Salford’s Imperial War Museum North
© Copyright David Dixon and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. The Imperial War Museum North, famous for […]






















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