Tag: Salford

File photo dated 21/03/17 of graffiti on a wall in Bristol. Hate crimes hit a record high in the last year with a surge in the number of reported offences triggered by sexual orientation and transgender identity, official figures show. Credit: PA Images

Salford sees increase in hate crime – Home Office statistics released

New Home Office statistics have revealed Greater Manchester has the second highest numbers of reported hate crimes in England and […]

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“We’re all very proud of the eco-friendly reputation of Salford.” – Salford praised as amongst most climate friendly areas in North West

A Salford Green Party member has praised Salford’s position as the most climate friendly area in the North West.

Cadishead Park. Photograph taken by Lily Harris.

Litter in Cadishead Park ‘one of the worst’ in the area

Residents local to Cadishead Park have found a significant increase in the amount of litter including broken glass and discarded […]

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University of Salford professor criticises UK government’s voter reform proposals

A Professor of politics at the University of Salford has spoken out on the governments new proposals that will look to eliminate […]

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Light-up musical seesaws are coming to MediaCityUK this December

Wave-Field, a Canadian company that “encourages interpersonal relationships with strangers”, will take up residence at MediaCityUK this December. The interactive […]

Markants Greyhound Charity volunteers ahead of their Saturday morning walk.

“You do tend to get attached to them” – Salford rescue charity adopts and re-homes ex-racing Greyhounds

A small self-funded Greyhound re-homing charity based in Greater Manchester has successfully adopted and re-homed over 370 ex-racing Greyhounds.  Makants are […]

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Peel Park’s writer in residence receives Arts Council England grant

Arts Council England has awarded a Salford-based writer, Adam Farrer, with a grant to write a series of non-fiction short […]