Tag: Walkden

Charity fundraiser - Image taken by 99th Garrison with permission

Star Wars characters storm Walkden Shopping Centre for charity fundraiser

Over the weekend Salford residents were visited by characters from Star Wars for a charity fundraiser at Walkden Shopping Centre. […]

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Neighbourhood police host knife amnesty this weekend

Residents of Walkden, Worsley, Boothstown, and Westwood Park have been encouraged to hand in knives this weekend.  Neighbourhood officers will […]

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Salford mum who used dance to overcome PND starts class to help others

A Salford choreographer who used dance to overcome postnatal depression, has set up a class to help people who are […]

"It is deeply saddening to see animals suffering" - Large number of pigeons found dead at Walkden train station

“It is deeply saddening to see animals suffering” – Large number of pigeons found dead at Walkden train station

Walkden residents have been left in shock after an alarming number of dead pigeons were found underneath the train station. […]

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Victorian park in Walkden wins £1,500 for community garden

A Victorian park in Walkden has won £1,500 for its community garden. Parr Fold Park won the grant after topping […]

Salford woman's ordeal as car smashes through garden wall narrowly avoiding front room

Salford woman’s ordeal as car smashes through garden wall narrowly avoiding front room

A woman has described the ‘scary’ moment a car crashed through her front garden, narrowly missing her house. Shenade Calderwood, […]

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“I’m ​all ​about ​coming ​and ​having ​a ​laugh” – Salford’s newest ‘walk/run’ group promoting physical and mental health

A newly launched ‘walk/run’ initiative is encouraging Salford residents to get fit and help newcomers transition from walking to running. The […]

Countryside Properties in Little Hulton with increased interest in the city - Countryside Homes

Salford named property hotspot with popularity growing for homes

The city of Salford has seen a recent popularity growth becoming a housing hotspot, according to research conducted by Countryside […]