Regional News

Brendan Rendall: Salford’s ‘Roadrunner’ fighting to save Chester Zoo

Brendan Rendall: Salford’s ‘Roadrunner’ fighting to save Chester Zoo

A Salford runner is no novice when it comes to pounding the streets, and he’s now bidding to raise funds […]

“Prove me wrong” says Salford MP over government’s “paltry” green industrial revolution plans

Salford and Eccles MP, Rebecca Long-Bailey, has given a scathing assessment of the government’s green industrial revolution plan. Speaking on […]

Salford overpass, coronavirus warning. Image credit: Matthew Lanceley

“We believe that’s a mistake”: Salford Mayor Paul Dennett signs letter from GM leaders on the Governments tier 3 system

Mayor of Salford Paul Dennett has signed a statement from every Greater Manchester leader in response and defiance of the […]

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Nominate a Salford Hero for a ‘Spirit of Salford’ Award

Do you know a Salford Hero who has made a profound difference in Salford? Why not nominate them for a #SpiritOfSalford award? […]

3-D printer. Credit: Chriss Kelly.

Dock 10 in Media City use 3D printer to make PPE for frontline workers

Creative and inspirational workers at Dock10 in MediaCityUK have reassigned their 3D printer to print PPE for frontline Covid-19 workers […]

Fr. Sheehy next to St. Peter's cemetery. credit: Yann Robinson

“Sheer vandalism” – Swinton priest condemns grave robbers after flower thefts leave residents ‘distraught’

A series of flower thefts from a church cemetery have left local residents “distraught” according to the church’s priest. Father […]

‘Shelter are here to defend the right for a safe and secure home’ – homelessness in Manchester & Salford is at a 12 year high

Did you know that the amount of children who become homeless on a daily basis in the United Kingdom is […]

Organiser Chris Blood making repairs. credit Yann Robinson

“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 […]