Author: Yann Robinson

Fr. Sheehy next to St. Peter's cemetery. credit: Yann Robinson

“Sheer vandalism” – Swinton priest condemns grave robbers after flower thefts leave residents ‘distraught’

A series of flower thefts from a church cemetery have left local residents “distraught” according to the church’s priest. Father […]

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“We want to give new life to broken things” How a Repair Café in Boothstown is promoting sustainability

The village of Boothstown is host to just one of many Repair Cafés across the UK, an international movement encouraging […]

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“This is your home, stay here” – Home Instead Salford sheds light on care problem with new TV campaign

A Salford healthcare organisation is hoping to “change the way that we conceptualise getting older” through a new national TV […]

“The people have had enough and they will show it on May 2” – Irlam’s Core Independents target Labour in Salford election

“The people have had enough and they will show it on May 2” – Irlam’s Core Independents target Labour in Salford election

Leader of Irlam-based Community Reform [Core] Independents, Darren Goulden, believes independents like him can topple Labour’s majority in Salford following […]

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“They’ll probably go out two or three times before they find a proper home” – Salford animal carer on pet neglect

A Salford animal carer believes more legislation should be implemented on people’s eligibility to own pets. Justine Ramsden of Animals […]

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Salford brings light to carers on Carers Rights Day

This Friday will see carers celebrated in Salford on Carers Rights Day. Langworthy Cornerstone will be one of several venues across the UK hosting events as part of a national campaign to help carers understand their rights under care legislation.