Tag: Swinton

Southport-bound train at Walkden station. Photo Laura Joffre

Walkden and Swinton to lose direct rail service to Southport

Residents from Swinton and Walkden will lose their weekdays direct train service to Southport when the new timetable is introduced on December 15.

Women from Dancing with Dementia. Image taken by James Holt.

“Music is one of the things we’ll never forget” – Salford charity brings rhythm to the hearts of people with dementia

A charity from Swinton aims to bring life and rhythm into the hearts of those living with Dementia. Over 180 […]

inside Deskript / Image credit: Neil Burnett

‘People need to be looking for other solutions’ – Salford’s newest work space

Salford’s newest work space, Deskription, is a facility in Swinton where people can use a work station whenever it suits […]

Image credit: Rachael Allison

“It’s a team that accepts everybody” – Swinton cheerleading team strive to empower young people

Cheerleading company, Firestorm, says cheering encourages young people to feel more confident whilst shaking their pom poms. Firestorm is currently […]

Group of local people demonstrating against new bus lane plans. Credit: Holly Pritchard.

‘Does a bus lane fit here?’ Protesters hold demonstration against new bus lane plans

Early this morning a group of local residents held a demonstration against the council’s bus lane plans set for the […]