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"There’s something worth writing about here" - meet Peel Park's resident writer

“There’s something worth writing about here” – meet Peel Park’s resident writer

Writer Adam Farrer begins his new role as the writer in residence for Peel Park, Salford this week, hoping to bring awareness to the park.

"Doing nothing is not an option" - '£20 fine' for idling cars outside schools

“Doing nothing is not an option” – ‘£20 fine’ for idling cars outside schools

Trafford Council are proposing to fine parents who keep their car engines running, in the hope it will reduce air pollution within the borough.

Charity Zumbathon to raise money for child bereavement charities

Charity Zumbathon to raise money for child bereavement charities

This Saturday, 23 March, a charity Zumbathon is taking place in Swinton in aid of Beyond Bea and 4Louis, two charities that focus on raising awareness of baby loss and bereavement and aim to educate healthcare professionals in order to improve bereavement care.

Credit: Jeffrey Bell Architects

Plans for 23-storey residential tower in Eccles submitted for approval

Manchester based company, Jeffrey Bell Architects have submitted plans for a 23-storey residential tower to be built in Eccles.

How a drunken bet changed a Salford man's life forever

How a drunken bet changed a Salford man’s life forever

Former Salford University student, Brendan Rendall, took on a bet of completing a half marathon in 2006 and now he has completed a Coast to Coast run.

"Dinner with Madeleine Albright" – Spirit of Salford nominee on her rise

“Dinner with Madeleine Albright” – Spirit of Salford nominee on her rise

Sarah Whitehead, director of local community company ‘Community Pride’, will find out if she is Salford’s Citizen of the Year tonight.

"This strike is vital" - Member of Youth Parliament for Salford supports Youth Strike for Climate

“This strike is vital” – Member of Youth Parliament for Salford supports Youth Strike for Climate

Young people in Greater Manchester are planning to join a second school strike for climate on Friday as part of a global day of protest by young people to demand action against climate change. Alex Derbyshire, 17, Member of Youth Parliament for Salford, is a strong supporter of the movement.

Wood Street Mission helping "cold and hungry" children in Salford

Wood Street Mission helping “cold and hungry” children in Salford

Wood Street Mission say that many families in Salford still struggle to buy their child a school uniform, among other factors of poverty.

Michelle Pearson presented a cheque to staff at Wythenshawe  burns unit

Mum of Walkden angels makes special gesture to hospital staff who saved her life

Michelle Pearson, the mother of the Walkden angles, has presented staff at Wythenshawe burns unit with a cheque for £1000.