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“It’s vital that we all listen to the voices of people who have too often been marginalised” – Salford organisations attend Challenge Poverty Week

Several Salford poverty action groups have come together for ‘Challenge Poverty Week’, to discuss issues surrounding poverty in Salford. Local […]

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“It’s about stopping and thinking” – Safety Net installation draws attention to Salford construction workers’ mental health

A local textile artist has designed a display to highlight construction workers’ mental health in Salford.

300-year-old footpath at risk of being closed by Ralli Quays development

Campaigners protest against Ralli Quays development plans putting 300-year-old footpath at risk

A footpath running along the River Irwell is in danger of being closed after plans were proposed to build a […]

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“Baby loss has made me look at life very different” – Salford Mum speaks out during Baby Loss Awareness Week

Between the 9th and 15th of October each year, Baby Loss Awareness Week commemorate the lives of babies who have died during pregnancy, birth and infancy.

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“It’s just a celebration like everything else” – Salford business react to National Own Business Day

Salford business owners have welcomed National Own Business Day, which honours those who have set up their own companies across the country.

"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. […]