Education

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Parents in Irlam are asking for a school bus to end “nightmare” commute for children

Parents from Irlam and Cadishead are calling for a direct school bus service to bring their children to school “safely and on time”. A petition set up three days ago for a school bus to be routed from Irlam and Cadishead to Culcheth High School had already received 137 signatures at the time of writing.

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Bats, newts, voles, swans and kingfisher can all be sighted at Salford’s Peel Park, experts say

What are the best things to see at Peel Park? Salford’s Wildlife Society and Peel Park rangers identify the highlights worth seeing.

Susan Crabb at the Welcome Centre.

Wai Yin Society offers free second-language English lessons in Salford

Salford residents wanting to learn English as a second language are being offered free lessons in Little Hulton and Pendleton. […]

"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.

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.

Women with Wings open business centre in Little Hulton

Women with Wings open business centre in Little Hulton

Women with Wings celebrated the grand opening of their new business centre in Little Hulton last Friday, March 8, on International Women’s Day.

Daily Mile promotes health, fitness and overall well-being in Salford children

Daily Mile promotes health, fitness and overall well-being in Salford children

The Daily Mile, a 15-minute classroom initiative which aims to increase concentration and improve the overall health and wellbeing of our children, both physically and emotionally, seeks more Salford schools to sign up to the free program.

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.