Almost a third of 11-year-olds in Salford are leaving primary school without required reading skills as the popularity of books […]
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“He’s costing me a fortune in books” – Eccles year 7s praised for reading more than 1m words
A trio of Eccles year 7 students have been celebrated for reading more than a million words in books since […]
Salford to host its 20th Children’s Book Awards
The Salford Children’s Book Awards is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The award, run by Salford Schools’ Library Service, encourages older […]
Author saves the day after annual Salford children’s book award is cancelled
Favourite author of the month, S.A. Patrick, stepped in to send an exclusive video to his superfans after the Salford […]
‘The most important part of reading is sharing it with those around you’- Look for a Book project comes to Salford
‘Look for a Book’ is a new project launched in Salford which aims to make reading fun and accessible to […]
Salford Library reads with a roar!
Swinton Library will be helding two exciting readings of the ‘Library Lion’ New York bestseller from 2006 for the little ones on 1st December
WHAT’S ON: National Libraries Week 2017
From Monday 9 to Saturday 14 of October libraries all across the country will showcase an array of free creative […]
Ashton-under-Lyne MP blames Tory government for the UK lagging behind on the global stage in new Pisa rankings
SINCE results three years ago, the UK has made little progress in education and is still lagging behind other leading […]
Reading Hack launches event to promote BBC Love to Read Campaign
A NUMBER of events, which include a talk from a best-selling author, have been launched in local libraries to encourage young […]
Book Review: The Bone Series
FROM the same publishing company as Harry Potter, best-selling author Samantha Shannon is set to have her third book published […]
New In Salford
Free creative and relaxing events to be hosted across Salford for Carers Week
Key changes to services for Salford residents as a part of the next phase of a £147m investment to tram network
Salford’s children’s services recognised as the most family-friendly in the North West
Mental health support difficult to access for people with Huntington’s disease new report finds
Five-year strategy to improve housing in the city approved
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Lionesses suffer their first defeat of the season to the Broncos
Salford Red Devils travel to Wakefield hoping to secure a win
Swinton Lionesses look to continue winning momentum
New in Lifestyle
Immersive exploration of the history of grime heads to the Lowry this June
Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Midnight Bell heads to the Lowry
“These little hats really do make a huge difference”: Salford knitters needed for fun charity challenge
Peggy Seeger to perform at the Lowry for her last ever concert tour
An evening with Dr John Cooper Clarke to be hosted at Salford Lads Club
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