How did your local MPs vote in the Winter Fuel Payments?

By Alfie Mulligan 11th September 2024 Broughton, Community, Eccles, Eccles, Langworthy, News, Politics, Walkden, Worsley 0 comments

Following the decision yesterday, that saw the government cut the Winter Fuel Payments, it means millions will lose access to […]

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New fun day ‘Make Tracks’ comes to Walkden this September

By Katherine Stephenson 22nd August 2024 Art, Community, Culture, Music, Walkden 0 comments

A free day of live music and activities is coming to Walkden Parr Fold Park this summer on Sunday September […]

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Nearly £1.75m spent on improving drainage systems in Walkden

By Katherine Stephenson 25th July 2024 Community, Environment, News, Walkden 0 comments

Funding of nearly £1.75 million has been given out to reduce the risk of flooding in Walkden by improving drainage […]

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Bridgewater Primary School given ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating

By Katherine Stephenson 2nd July 2024 Community, Education, News, Walkden 0 comments

Bridgewater Primary School in Salford has been given an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating following their inspection in May.  The report stated […]

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Plans to go ahead for £15m development of Walkden Town Centre

By Katherine Stephenson 12th June 2024 News, Regional News, Walkden 1 comment

The £15 million development scheme for Walkden Town Centre has been given the go ahead.  The £15 million plan, which […]

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Man seriously injured following a suspected firearms discharge in Salford

By Katherine Stephenson 28th May 2024 Breaking News, Community, Crime, Little Hulton, News, Walkden, Worsley 0 comments

A 20-year-old man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a suspected firearms discharge on Aspinall Crescent. At […]

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Walkden food parcel champions fight stigma against asking for help

By Max Lonsdale-Smith 16th April 2024 Cost of Living, News, Walkden 0 comments

A Walkden group helping families in need is running an evening food club to provide parcels of goods for £2 […]

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North Walkden Women’s football club wants to strengthen squad with new players

By Megan Bainbridge 27th February 2024 Community, Football, Little Hulton, Sport, Walkden 1 comment

The manager of the North Walkden Women’s football team is looking to strengthen the team with new players. The North […]

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Historic mine shaft found beneath Walkden station

By Katherine Stephenson 16th February 2024 Community, History, Walkden 2 comments

Featured image taken by Peter Whatley, Geograph. Works on Walkden railway station have now been delayed after a historic mine […]

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“We are seeing it more and more” – Salford homelessness charity on importance of ending ‘no fault’ evictions

By Ben Taylor 13th February 2024 Health, Little Hulton, News, Walkden 0 comments

Salford homelessness charity Mustard Tree says an end to no-fault evictions is badly needed to prevent more people ending up […]

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