TfGM and Northern Rail had ranked the station number one in priority to receive Access for All funding, which is central government money dedicated to improve accessible facilities in the rail network. But the Department for Transport decided otherwise. Now campaigners are asking for the system to be reviewed for more devolution, which would allow funding to be distributed according to local needs.
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Walkden ‘coffee morning for Jim’ to aid bowel cancer charity
A son and daughter are holding a coffee morning to raise awareness for bowel cancer, in memory of their late […]
Poppies put up on lampposts by Walkden volunteer group for remembrance parade
Walkden Community Volunteers have placed a total of 63 poppies on lamp posts along the remembrance parade route taking place […]
Salford’s first ever zero waste store to open next month
A new zero waste store will open in Walkden town centre stocking plastic free, eco-friendly, vegan products.
200 new homes to be built on Walkden playing fields despite community backlash
Planning applications have been approved for over 200 new homes to be built on Walkden’s St George’s playing fields. The […]
Walkden Cricket Club shows how cricket is once again thriving in England
After an incredible summer that saw the England Men’s team lift the Cricket World Cup for the first time ever, we look at how those heroes are helping to inspire the next generation of cricketers in Walkden.
‘She was a beautiful daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, and an amazing mother’ – Family pay tribute to mum killed in Salford
The family of a woman who died in in Salford have paid tribute to her as an amazing mother who will be greatly missed.
Murder investigation launched in Salford
A murder investigation has been launched in Salford after the discovery of a woman’s body in Walkden earlier today.
What happens in Salford, Stays in Salford. Walkden Fight Club provides free introductory boxing lessons
White Collar Boxing lessons are being taught in Walkden by former European super featherweight champion Stephen Foster Jr.
Mum of Walkden angels makes special gesture to hospital staff who saved her life
Michelle Pearson, the mother of the Walkden angles, has presented staff at Wythenshawe burns unit with a cheque for £1000.
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