Tag: Swinton

“It’s got to a stage where it’s the biggest we’ve ever had it” – Salford Histories Festival returns with range of new events

“It’s got to a stage where it’s the biggest we’ve ever had it” – Salford Histories Festival returns with range of new events

A vintage bus and church tours are among the new exhibits at this year’s Salford Histories Festival. Organisers say the […]

Co-Op Academy strikes continue at this Swinton school. Photo credit: Nathan Bagnall

“She is already asking to change schools after only being there for four weeks” – Swinton school teachers go on strike after nearly 300 ‘angry’ parents sign a petition against new rules

The Co-op Academy in Swinton has seen over 30 members of staff go on strike, in support of the 276 […]

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“Our motto is we want a child to survive and thrive and that is our end goal” – Kidscan charity to hold events at Swinton Square Shopping Centre

Kidscan children’s cancer research charity will be holding a series of events and activities at Swinton Square Shopping centre.

Personal Trainer, Lee Marks uses exercise to help his mental health, Credit: Lee Marks

“If me speaking up about battling it can help one person, I’m happy with that” – Personal trainer lifting the weight of mental health

A personal trainer from Salford turned his life around after an accident encouraged him to train in mental health. Lee […]

Belinda Robinson. Raised £300 on go fund me.

“It made me feel so upset to think people could stoop so low” – Swinton woman creates GoFundMe page to raise money for a strangers stolen bag

A woman from Swinton has raised £300 on a GoFundMe page to replace the money from an elderly woman’s stolen […]

Image Credit: @LizziePatizzerie

“It’s such a great feeling to know that people enjoy my content” – Swinton baker takes over TikTok and Instagram

After starting her business in the first lockdown, the owner of Lizzie Patizzerie has racked up millions of views on […]