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Salford Sports award. Credit: Eoin Togher

“We’re trying to make sure kids aren’t on the streets as much.” Teachers target more exercise for Salford students

A recent report by Sport England has shown that almost half of the children in this country are doing an average of 60 minutes of physical activity a day.

Neil Stapleton and Andy Barlow from the Friends of Walkden Station. Photo Laura Joffre

Campaigners demand step-free access to Walkden Station

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.