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“I am super thrilled” – Salford baby development boss after winning two awards

A baby play company that has branches in Salford has bagged two national awards. The franchise which specialises in baby […]

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Junior Doctors at Salford Royal Hospital star in BBC programme

Junior Doctors from Salford Royal Hospital have featured in a fly-on-the-wall documentary on BBC One The programme aired its final […]

Salford City Councillor wants more environmentally friendly developments

Salford City Councillor wants more environmentally friendly developments

Councillor Derek Antrobus believes progress has been made and will continue to be made by Salford City Council.

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“I’m so glad you’re my mum” – Salford mum shares heartbreaking message from son lost to suicide

The mother of a Salford man who killed himself whilst on suicide watch is urging people to ‘fight the stigma’ […]

Salford Campaign to end stigma against malnutrition celebrates helping 1,000 people

Salford Campaign to end stigma against malnutrition celebrates helping 1,000 people

Featured Image Credit: Rhys Blanchard The PaperWeight Campaign launched by Age UK Salford has now helped over 1000 malnutritioned Salfordians maintain a healthy […]

Salford City Council leaves autistic woman without adequate support

Salford City Council leaves autistic woman without adequate support

An autistic woman was left without adequate support for months after Salford City Council failed to carry out its statutory duties. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman issued a report last week following a complaint by Mrs W, who has not been named, a Salford resident with autism.

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“I miss my bump so much” – Being pregnant whilst plus size

A Salford university graduate is now influencing people online through Instagram, sharing plus size fashion advice as well as letting people in on her journey with pregnancy/new mum lifestyle. 

World Sight Day encourages the importance of 'Vision First'

World Sight Day encourages the importance of ‘Vision First’

World Sight Day encourages people to be aware of the health of their eyes, highlighting how an eye test can prevent later issues from occurring.

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Salford fitness group helping to tackle obesity and mental health crisis

A fitness group in Salford, U-First Fitness society is changing the lives of its members with its community led approach to tackling obesity.

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“It changed our lives”: Mum of Salford girl with diabetes raises cash for charity

A school girl from Salford with diabetes is celebrating her mother’s fundraising efforts after she walked one million steps for […]