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Salford children vote for their favourite book at the Children’s Book Awards

Pupils from 10 different schools across Salford voted for their favourite book at this years’ Salford Children’s Book Award. The winner, The 1,000 Year Old Boy by Ross Welford.

Urban Exploration Salford
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“Steeped in history” – Urban explorers on forgotten Salford

A new hobby is uncovering the forgotten histories of Salford – urban exploration. It involves exploring abandoned buildings and sharing the contents online.

"Don't suffer in silence" - former firefighter uses own experiences in mental health course

“Don’t suffer in silence” – former firefighter uses own experiences in mental health course

Mental Health First Aid course providing training from specialists to teach people to recognise the warning signs of mental health and how to approach this is being held in Eccles.

"There’s something worth writing about here" - meet Peel Park's resident writer

“There’s something worth writing about here” – meet Peel Park’s resident writer

Writer Adam Farrer begins his new role as the writer in residence for Peel Park, Salford this week, hoping to bring awareness to the park.

"Doing nothing is not an option" - 'ÂŁ20 fine' for idling cars outside schools

“Doing nothing is not an option” – ‘ÂŁ20 fine’ for idling cars outside schools

Trafford Council are proposing to fine parents who keep their car engines running, in the hope it will reduce air pollution within the borough.

Charity Zumbathon to raise money for child bereavement charities

Charity Zumbathon to raise money for child bereavement charities

This Saturday, 23 March, a charity Zumbathon is taking place in Swinton in aid of Beyond Bea and 4Louis, two charities that focus on raising awareness of baby loss and bereavement and aim to educate healthcare professionals in order to improve bereavement care.