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“Risk taking in a controlled environment” – Salford children’s parkour project

A Salford community project is holding weekly parkour lessons for young people as an alternative to engaging in antisocial behaviour. […]

The Man on the Bench at Irlam Station. Photo Laura Joffre

New life-size statue unveiled at Irlam station

The local community gathered at Irlam Station on Monday morning for the unveiling of a new artwork, known as the Man on the Bench. The 200kg life-size statue of an old man resting on a Victorian bench is a bronze cast of a work originally created 40 years ago, by a then pupil of the local high school, Simon Law.

A family enjoying their free meal at Langworthy Cornerstone. Photo by: Ellie Kemp.

‘It’s helped me to get into the community’ – Community centre offers free meals during school holidays

A community centre is feeding Salford children for free over the October half term. For some, the holidays might mean […]

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Eccles Breakfast Club provides free meals for the homeless

The Salford Unemployed and Community Resource Centre (SUCRC) Breakfast Club provides the homeless with a free breakfast every morning. The […]

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“There’s more and more people who need our help”- Salford charity boss appeals for furniture donations

A charity based in Little Hulton is appealing for donations of second hand furniture to help deprived people in Salford.  […]

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“Our mission is to inspire everyone to grow” RHS Gardens set to open next year

An exciting new community based garden is set to open next year in Salford with the aim of inspiring the next generation of gardeners.

File photo dated 21/03/17 of graffiti on a wall in Bristol. Hate crimes hit a record high in the last year with a surge in the number of reported offences triggered by sexual orientation and transgender identity, official figures show. Credit: PA Images

Salford sees increase in hate crime – Home Office statistics released

New Home Office statistics have revealed Greater Manchester has the second highest numbers of reported hate crimes in England and […]

Cadishead Park. Photograph taken by Lily Harris.

Litter in Cadishead Park ‘one of the worst’ in the area

Residents local to Cadishead Park have found a significant increase in the amount of litter including broken glass and discarded […]