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“We want to give new life to broken things” How a Repair Café in Boothstown is promoting sustainability

The village of Boothstown is host to just one of many Repair Cafés across the UK, an international movement encouraging […]

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“These people would give anything to be back with their families” Salford Christian Brother calls on support for asylum seekers

A brother from a Salford parish has pleaded for an increase in support for Asylum Seekers, in commemoration for the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 

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Salford restaurants get on board with eco-friendly food delivery app

Food waste fighting app ‘Too Good To Go’ has announced that it has saved one million meals in the UK since 2016 with Salford restaurants getting involved.

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“Salford is the cornerstone of our business” Meet the milkmen with a sustainable mission

A Salford-based family business delivers traditional glass bottles of milk in an effort to cut down the amount of plastic […]

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Ecobricks are creative way to reduce litter, says campaigner

Anti-litter campaigner Danielle Wright is calling on Salford recyclers to make ‘ecobricks’ as a creative way to reduce plastic waste ending […]

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“It’s like playing Rodger Federer on centre court.” 71-year-old Salford man raises more than £3,000 in Hawaii triathlon

Salford man John Heaney recently competed in the grueling 140-mile triathlon in Hawaii whilst also raising money for Guide Dogs UK. 

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“It’s going to make it less of a painful experience” How acting is helping Salford students look after their mental health

University of Salford drama students have been taking part in new mindful acting classes to help manage their mental health and wellbeing.