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Dr Allan Chapman gives a lecture on the power of astronomy at Swinton Gateway

Salford astronomy expert says more education needed in schools

A Salford-born professor says “the lack of education on astronomy is shocking” prior to a huge meteor shower that will be visible across the region tonight.

Volunteers helping tidy Peel Park

Residents delighted by results of Salford Park Rangers litter pick at Peel Park

The Salford Park Rangers hosted a litter pick today in Peel Park, next to the university main campus, to bring the Salford community together.

Nature reserve vandalism in Salford described as "heartbreaking"

Nature reserve vandalism in Salford described as “heartbreaking”

Lancashire Wildlife Trust has described the act of vandalism at Little Woolden Nature Reserve as “heartbreaking” after a polytunnel was destroyed.

Salford food fairy in panic to raise enough money for Christmas dinners

Salford food fairy in panic to raise enough money for Christmas dinners

Natalie Lek, who has a reputation of being the ‘food fairy of the North’ for her charity work, is struggling to come up with the funds to provide over 1000 dinners to those in need this Christmas.

"Our only hope was to turn to crime": Meet the Salford businessman inspiring young people

“Our only hope was to turn to crime”: Meet the Salford businessman inspiring young people

A local businessman has been “empowering” young people through a training business he set up from scratch. Neil Degg from […]

Salford students appeal for people to join their Just Love social justice campaign

Students across Salford and Manchester are appealing for more people to join their campaign.Just Love a non-profit organisation, was founded by students.

photo credit to Ellis Martin

Salford University student delivers care packages to rough sleepers

A student at The University of Salford decided to take action herself this winter when seeing the number of homeless people sleeping rough on the streets.