Wood Street Mission say that many families in Salford still struggle to buy their child a school uniform, among other factors of poverty.
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Mum of Walkden angels makes special gesture to hospital staff who saved her life
Michelle Pearson, the mother of the Walkden angles, has presented staff at Wythenshawe burns unit with a cheque for £1000.
“An exceptionally challenging year”: Salford Council sends bleak letter to residents about tax rises and funding
Salford City Council will increase council tax by 3% next financial year, the maximum amount allowed before a local referendum is triggered.
“Reckless and unsustainable” – Green candidate criticises Andy Burnham’s housing proposals
Green party Councillor Bryan Blears yesterday sent a letter to the Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham, calling his new housing proposals “reckless and unsustainable”.
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.
Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood to visit Salford
Margaret Atwood, author of dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale, will be coming to The Lowry Theatre in October of this year.
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.
Salford Foodbank “struggling to cope” in current premises and needs new home
Salford Foodbank is looking for a new location due to a lack of food storage in their current home in Mocha Pararde, Lower Broughton.
Salford Royal joins in with Nutrition and Hydration Week
Nutrition and Hydration Week is aimed at bringing people together to educate them on the value of maintain health through food and drink.
Eccles CoderDojo helps children get involved with technology
The Eccles CoderDojo is a volunteer-led organisation that enables a range of young children to engage in coding activities.
New In Salford
Children’s soft play centre in Swinton launches Bee Network branded bus ride
Volunteers celebrated at the first Salford Hongkongers awards
Former bank boss jailed for three years for defrauding friend out of £100,000
Protestors hold vigil at MediaCity in response to the BBC’s recently pulled Gaza documentary
Ex-bank chairman to be sentenced for fraud after handing himself in
New In Sport
Salford Red Devils beaten in a one-sided contest against Hull KR
Salford City hope to return to winning ways as they host promotion rivals Bradford City
Salford Red Devils prepare for mid-week clash against Hull KR
Salford Red Devils Women back in action in first pre-season match
Tickets for the Women’s Rugby World Cup games in Salford are now live
New in Entertainment
New podcast showcases talent and opportunities on offer at MediaCityUK
Educational and interactive dinosaur show to come to Salford this March
Powerful art exhibition to raise awareness for secondary breast cancer
“Every single bit of it has been a complete joy” – Tracy-Ann Oberman stars in The Merchant of Venice 1936 at the Lowry
“They’ll always have a hug if they need one” – Three new walking groups to be launched in Salford
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