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“We wanted to make sure that we were presenting the young women of Salford with a whole range of careers”

By Chloe Deakin 12th March 2019 News 0 comments

Last Thursday, The Deans Youth Centre in Swinton hosted an International Women’s Day event for young girls across Salford.

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One in ten adults over 40 are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes

By Michael Smith 12th March 2019 Community, Health, News 1 comment

In Salford just under 14,000 people are currently diagnosed with diabetes, an estimated 90% of which will have Type 2 Diabetes.

File photo dated 25/4/09 of a man holding a knife. More prisons should be built to combat Britain's knife crime epidemic, a police leader has suggested. John Apter, chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, hit out at proposals to reduce the number of short jail sentences.

‘Open your eyes to knives’ – GMP responds after recent stabbings

By Jack Adcock 11th March 2019 News 0 comments

Greater Manchester Police have launched a new campaign, aiming to raise awareness of knife crime following recent high profile stabbings across the UK.

Stroke survivors display powerful artwork at the Peoples Gallery

By Tara Dalton 11th March 2019 Art, Culture, Health, News 0 comments

The artwork of seven stroke survivors has gone on public display to show there is life after a stroke. The […]

The National Football League’s Jacksonville Jaguars prepare to take the field Oct. 27, 2013, during the internationally televised game against the San Francisco 49ers at Wembley Stadium in London, England. At the front of the formation, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Taylor, 100th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, held the American flag and lead the charge onto the field. The NFL continues its Salute to Service campaign by giving Taylor and U.S. Air Force Airman Sara V. Summers, 48th Security Forces Squadron patrolman from RAF Lakenheath, the opportunity to lead rival football teams onto the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Griffiths/Released)

NFL’s Jaguars visit Eccles school to teach American Football

By Josef Leizerowitz 7th March 2019 Community, Education, Sport 0 comments

The American Football franchise have gone around the country to teach kids how to play the game, this time visiting Lewis Street Primary in Eccles.

Review: Noughts and Crosses at The Lowry theatre

By Mwika Bulaya 6th March 2019 News, Theatre 0 comments

A gloomy and chilling adaptation of Malorie Blackmans accredited novel Noughts and Crosses visited the Lowry Theatre stage this weekend.

“A true son of Salford” – Harold Kershner dies aged 83

By Benjamin Wild 5th March 2019 Community, News 0 comments

Long term member of the Salford Mental Health Forum Harold Kershner has been described as “always a giver; never a taker” after his death at the age of 83.

New mental health project launched in Salford schools

By Ellis Clarke 5th March 2019 Art, News 0 comments

Mental health Charity START in Salford is running a new creative arts scheme in primary schools across the area.

“People can be themselves” – Peel Park to host Salford Pride’s Pink Picnic

By James Burr 5th March 2019 News 0 comments

The Pink Picnic is returning to Peel Park this Friday. Organised by Salford Pride, the event aims to raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community.

Salford’s G-Festival announces new location and acts

By Brandon Mawson 5th March 2019 Community, Music, News 0 comments

G-Festival will be taking place at Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club this year on 5th May in order to raise money for Georgia’s Children of the World charity and is for all the family to enjoy.