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“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. […]

“People save the people” – Salford Soul Sisters aims to offer emotional support for women across the city

“People save the people” – Salford Soul Sisters aims to offer emotional support for women across the city

Across Salford, women have been left in the lurch when leaving abusive relationships, and lacked female emotional support and help. […]

Church members outside St.John's Church Mosley Common (Copyright credit: Nick Hardman)

“They are damaging the community” – Mosley Common Church vandalised in a series of attacks

A member of the parish council for St. John’s Church, Mosley Common, says burglars who have repeatedly targeted the church […]

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“We want to help people achieve their dreams” – Salford Credit Union takes part in first ever Credit Union Awareness Month with the #howsyourbalance challenge

Salford Credit Union has banded together with several other Credit Unions in Greater Manchester this October to celebrate Credit Union […]

Black History Month stall, featuring poet Griot Gabriel and Sexual Health Advisor for BHA for Equality, Elisabete Miranda, credit: Jennifer Mawby

Pendleton Together resident organises charity Black History Month health event

On Friday 1st October, Owen Power and the charity BHA for Equality co-organised a Black History Month event in Pendleton.  Stalls and speakers provided health information […]

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“It’s vital that we all listen to the voices of people who have too often been marginalised” – Salford organisations attend Challenge Poverty Week

Several Salford poverty action groups have come together for ‘Challenge Poverty Week’, to discuss issues surrounding poverty in Salford. Local […]

Lynn Setterington

“It’s about stopping and thinking” – Safety Net installation draws attention to Salford construction workers’ mental health

A local textile artist has designed a display to highlight construction workers’ mental health in Salford.

Image credit: Tia Shelley

“People work endlessly to put food on the table…it isn’t always enough”: The Salford wrestling team fighting food poverty

Pinfall Wrestling in Salford will be raising donations for Greater Manchester food banks in their upcoming charity event. Food Fight […]