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"2,070 people in Salford are living with glaucoma" - why it's vital to book your eye test

“2,070 people in Salford are living with glaucoma” – why it’s vital to book your eye test

Mahmoud Moustafa, clinical director at Specsavers in Salford, stresses the importance of regular eye tests to prevent eye condition, Glaucoma.

Daily Mile promotes health, fitness and overall well-being in Salford children

Daily Mile promotes health, fitness and overall well-being in Salford children

The Daily Mile, a 15-minute classroom initiative which aims to increase concentration and improve the overall health and wellbeing of our children, both physically and emotionally, seeks more Salford schools to sign up to the free program.

Salford affected by fire service cuts

Salford affected by fire service cuts

A number of cuts are being made to the Greater Manchester fire department, including closures of six stations in order to downgrade to three and re-locate to more convenient areas. Up to 113 support workers could also be made redundant due to the cuts.

"We wanted to make sure that we were presenting the young women of Salford with a whole range of careers"

“We wanted to make sure that we were presenting the young women of Salford with a whole range of careers”

Last Thursday, The Deans Youth Centre in Swinton hosted an International Women’s Day event for young girls across Salford.

File photo dated 25/4/09 of a man holding a knife. More prisons should be built to combat Britain's knife crime epidemic, a police leader has suggested. John Apter, chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, hit out at proposals to reduce the number of short jail sentences.

‘Open your eyes to knives’ – GMP responds after recent stabbings

Greater Manchester Police have launched a new campaign, aiming to raise awareness of knife crime following recent high profile stabbings across the UK.

The National Football League’s Jacksonville Jaguars prepare to take the field Oct. 27, 2013, during the internationally televised game against the San Francisco 49ers at Wembley Stadium in London, England. At the front of the formation, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Taylor, 100th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, held the American flag and lead the charge onto the field. The NFL continues its Salute to Service campaign by giving Taylor and U.S. Air Force Airman Sara V. Summers, 48th Security Forces Squadron patrolman from RAF Lakenheath, the opportunity to lead rival football teams onto the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Griffiths/Released)

NFL’s Jaguars visit Eccles school to teach American Football

The American Football franchise have gone around the country to teach kids how to play the game, this time visiting Lewis Street Primary in Eccles.