Tag: Salford

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.

The Which Way Group member Aston Wallwork. Credit:  Lydia Ransome

“We all met in a homeless shelter” Salford community group provides £2.50 Sunday roasts

The Which Way Group have been providing a cooked Sunday Roast for members of the local community in Salford for […]

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Salford born star crowned I’m a Celeb runner up

Coronation Street star Andrew Whyment was announced second place in Sunday night’s ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ final after being edged out by fellow soap star Jacqueline Jossa.

inside Deskript / Image credit: Neil Burnett

‘People need to be looking for other solutions’ – Salford’s newest work space

Salford’s newest work space, Deskription, is a facility in Swinton where people can use a work station whenever it suits […]

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“I’m happy here in Salford, this is my gym and my family” – Salford Boxer prepares for the biggest fight of his professional boxing career

Diego ‘Dynamite’ Costa, 33, is in the run up the Contender VIP boxing final on 21st December. The undefeated boxer […]

The ICCM team completing their walk . Image credit: Rhys Blanchard

Crematorium workers walk 30 miles for national grief awareness week

£600 was raised following the nine-hour sponsored walk from Liverpool to Salford to mark National Grief Awareness Week. Twelve members […]