Tag: Salford

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“You die when you’re rough sleeping” – More support needed for the homeless in Salford says charity

The recent statistics published on the tragic deaths of 22 homeless people over a five-year period in Salford between 2013 – 2021 have highlighted a severe lack of government resources to tackle the crisis.

Gavin Price with wife Alyson Price

“We just dealt with it as we could” – Salford Rugby Player battling Motor Neurone Disease raises more than £70,000 for others suffering with the condition

A Salford rugby player with Motor Neurone Disease has raised more than £70,000 for other people with the condition. 60-year-old […]

Councillor Heather Fletcher.

“I’m very proud of my photographs” – Salford councillor sells custom calendars for charity donations

A Salford councillor has put calendars containing her original photography up for sale to raise money for three Salford charities.  Councillor […]

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“The comments breastfeeding women can get are appalling”- Salford charity working to tackle negative perceptions of breastfeeding

A Salford charity is working to support breastfeeding mothers and combat negative options on the practice. Breastfeeding is a legal […]

2013 Asia Pacific Special Olympic Games. Image credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107677193@N04/11243606116/in/photostream/

“To win medals at 13 is extraordinary”: Young Salford swimmer wins multiple National titles

A 13-year-old swimmer from Salford has won three national medals, beating competitors several years older than her. Amelie Blocksidge, from City […]