Tag: Swinton

Part of Moss Lane, Swinton was evacuated after the discovery of a WW2-era bomb

“There will be a large multi-agency presence in the local area” – Unexploded World War 2-era bomb found in Swinton back garden shed

Swinton residents told to evacuate their homes after an unexploded World War Two-era bomb was found in a garden. The […]

"A matter of life and death" - Swinton's Church Inn pub hosts fundraiser to buy defibrillator following regular's cardiac arrest

“A matter of life and death” – Swinton’s Church Inn pub hosts fundraiser to buy defibrillator following regular’s cardiac arrest

A regular customer at The Church Inn almost lost his life in September after he suffered from an unexpected cardiac […]

Swinton Co-op academy

“We can come together to achieve this goal” – Swinton’s Co-Op Academy prepares for strike action

Swinton’s Co-Op academy have today announced a teachers strike, commencing Tuesday 19th October and set to last for three days. […]

“It’s got to a stage where it’s the biggest we’ve ever had it” - Salford Histories Festival returns with range of new events

“It’s got to a stage where it’s the biggest we’ve ever had it” – Salford Histories Festival returns with range of new events

A vintage bus and church tours are among the new exhibits at this year’s Salford Histories Festival. Organisers say the […]

Co-Op Academy strikes continue at this Swinton school. Photo credit: Nathan Bagnall

“She is already asking to change schools after only being there for four weeks” – Swinton school teachers go on strike after nearly 300 ‘angry’ parents sign a petition against new rules

The Co-op Academy in Swinton has seen over 30 members of staff go on strike, in support of the 276 […]

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“Our motto is we want a child to survive and thrive and that is our end goal” – Kidscan charity to hold events at Swinton Square Shopping Centre

Kidscan children’s cancer research charity will be holding a series of events and activities at Swinton Square Shopping centre.