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“The stigma that comes from art degrees is that all you can do is be an artist” – Fine art students on government plans to limit entry into university courses

The independent regulator for higher education is considering plans to limit the number of students studying creative art degrees and […]

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“Anybody can Join in and do some exercise and hopefully have some fun as well” – The Salford Energise Healthy living Centre introduce inclusive chair-based fitness classes.

The Energise Healthy living centre based in the heart of Salford, are holding chair-based fitness groups to help keep all […]

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“There is no excuse for taking this piece of land” – New Worsley housing development set to cause upset in community

Plans for 300 new homes across the road from RHS Bridgewater is set to bring protests from local land protection […]

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“Safe environment for both mum and baby” – Salford venues join breast-feeding campaign to help mums

The 100th venue has joined the Be Open on Breastfeeding Salford (BOOBS) to allow local mothers to breastfeed openly. Formed […]

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“There’s so much racket, it’s very stressful and upsetting for them” The fear Bonfire Night causes for our pets

With Bonfire Night returning this Friday our furry companions could be in serious distress over the next couple of days. […]

SALFORD NOW LIVE BLOG 1st November 2021 - news, sport and updates from around the city

SALFORD NOW LIVE BLOG 1st November 2021 – news, sport and updates from around the city

Welcome to Salford Now’s Live Blog!  Eleanor Hignett is curating our live feed today and will be updating you throughout […]

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“I literally had to wade through a river to get back home” – Flooding in Salford following heavy rainfall

Roads across Salford have experienced heavy flooding after 12 hours of heavy rain. The rainfall began at 4pm yesterday evening, […]

"Just the prospect of what is going to happen to our planet if we don’t change anything, is scary" - How Salford is fighting against the climate crisis

“Just the prospect of what is going to happen to our planet if we don’t change anything, is scary” – How Salford is fighting against the climate crisis

The climate crisis has been an ongoing problem for many years, however with many people worried that we are running […]

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Rebecca Long-Bailey and Maxine Peake back The Dispensary in Walkden’s World Vegan Day event

The Dispensary, a zero-waste shop in Walkden, is holding an event on November 1 for World Vegan Day – with […]

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“It shouldn’t be dangerous” – Former Salford nightclub manager backs boycott over club and bar spiking

A former nightclub manager and Salford resident has called for more prosecutions for people who spike drinkers on nights out. […]