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“Incongruous, unnecessary, and out of scale” – Row over proposed high speed broadband masts

Preston telecommunications company IX Wireless today put forward their proposal to the Planning and Transportation Regulatory Panel. These propositions did […]

"It's about protecting the animals and spreading the word, there's so much going on that people don't know about" - New Animal Rights group formed in Salford

“It’s about protecting the animals and spreading the word, there’s so much going on that people don’t know about” – New Animal Rights group formed in Salford

Two Salfordians have come together to form a New Animal Rights group in the city. Mike Faulkner, together with Fay […]

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“It’s been a rough couple of years and we thought this would be a fun way to get the ball rolling again” – Laura and Philip Beswick set up a Tea With Santa event for the community

Walkden residents took the chance for a get together at two Tea With Santa events this week. Laura Beswick and […]

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“No matter who you are you can be involved in whatever form” – New adaptive “brilliant” boxing classes kick start in Walkden

Special boxing classes catering for users of wheelchairs or crutches have begun in Walkden. The first ‘Kronik Warrior’s’ adaptive boxing […]

“Talking about things is so important and some people don’t have anyone to do that with.” Chatty Benches in Walkden has been set up for people who need someone to talk to

“Talking about things is so important and some people don’t have anyone to do that with.” Chatty Benches in Walkden has been set up for people who need someone to talk to

A bench area in Walkden shopping centre has been set up to offer support and be a place for people […]

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“Profit over people” – Application for 7 bed HMO in Little Hulton refused to maintain “community street”

The application for a family home on Elsham drive to be renovated into a seven bed HMO (house in multiple […]

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“Why don’t we have advent calendars for birthdays?” – New Walkden business gets ready for its first Christmas trading

A new family business based in Walkden selling advent calendars is preparing for its first Christmas of trading after being […]

Salford Poppy Trail. Permission given by Vicki Tyrer.

“It brings the community together for all those that have lost loved ones” – Salford church hosts Walkden Poppy Trail for Remembrance Day

Friends of St. Mary’s Park in Walkden are hosting a Poppy Trail this Saturday at 11am. The drop-in session will […]