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"The wildlife is just fantastic" - new forest school that lets kids experience outdoors opens in Salford

“The wildlife is just fantastic” – new forest school that lets kids experience outdoors opens in Salford

A drop in session for Hollinwood Scout Camps new Kids Go Wild Forest School is happening on October 17th with a wide range of outdoor activities to enjoy.

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“People work endlessly to put food on the table…it isn’t always enough”: The Salford wrestling team fighting food poverty

Pinfall Wrestling in Salford will be raising donations for Greater Manchester food banks in their upcoming charity event. Food Fight […]

"We have all come together" - My Salford Our Home event will showcase African culture

“We have all come together” – My Salford Our Home event will showcase African culture

The organisers of an event in Salford during Black History Month say they hope to showcase African arts, language, dress […]

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“He paved the way for this”- Remembering Salford born scientist James Prescott Joule

On the anniversary of his death, Salford Lecturer Dr. Heather Yates speaks about a brewer’s son from Salford, who changed […]

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“I made a GoFundMe page out of pure desperation” – NHS waiting lists drive Salford trans man to private surgery

A man from Salford is fundraising for private surgery after more than six years in the NHS gender clinic system. […]

SALFORD NOW LIVE 13 OCTOBER – news, sport and updates from around the city

SALFORD NOW LIVE 13 OCTOBER – news, sport and updates from around the city

News, sport and developments from around Salford and ramifications for the city from the report into the government’s handling of the Covid crisis.

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“Bring out the sass”- From Beyonce to Dua Lipa, Salford dance sessions promote body positivity 

Curvy women are invited to use dance to develop body confidence at a series of classes in Salford. Curves & […]

Buile Hill park.
photo taken by me: Jonna Rogers

“I wanted it to be for all the family” – Salford families march for World Mental Health Day

Families gathered in Salford’s Buile Hill Park to join a walk to promote mental health.  Visit From The Stork CIC, […]

“The whole system is broken”: Salford Soul Sisters on lack of police rape units

“The whole system is broken”: Salford Soul Sisters on lack of police rape units

A Salford charity says the criminal justice system that deals with sexual violence towards women needs a complete overhaul. Nicola […]

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“We thought it might be an idea to do some gardening” – how one Salford resident re-greened the Quays

A Salford woman has used Facebook and Go Fund Me to raise money and encourage volunteers to join her in […]