Education

A Reindeer in a pen at a Salford Community Christmas fayre on Saturday.

“They are enslaved” – Salford Animal Rights group criticise use of reindeers in Christmas entertainment

The use of reindeers for entertainment has been described as ‘absolutely disgraceful’ by Salford Animal rights group. The group, who […]

"It is about raising the aspirations of residents across the city" - Salford City Council hosts skills and work panel

“It is about raising the aspirations of residents across the city” – Salford City Council hosts skills and work panel

Salford City Council hosted an expert panel discussion to discuss the future of skills and work in the city this […]

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“A huge win” – Salford lecturer praises contributions from Paul Dennett and Rebecca Long-Bailey in attending strike

A lecturer and union official has praised the Mayor of Salford, Paul Dennett and MP for Salford and Eccles, Rebecca […]

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“My five-year-old is in year one now and he’s struggling to read and write” – Salford schoolchildren still suffering lockdown learning issues

Schoolchildren across Salford are at different stages of learning as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns, almost two years on. Children […]

IWM North tells Salford Stories of ‘Wartime Mealtimes’ in WW2

Imperial War Museum North will hold an event to educate Salford citizens on the hardships of rationing in their “Wartime […]

“There are a variety of myths that have grown up over time” – Professor Mike Wood hosts ‘Mythbusting Chernobyl’ lecture in Salford

“There are a variety of myths that have grown up over time” – Professor Mike Wood hosts ‘Mythbusting Chernobyl’ lecture in Salford

The myths and misinformation surrounding the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster will be discussed at a free public lecture at the […]

I AM provide several services to support people diagnosed with ASC

“Seeing those who we support struggle through Covid has been most emotionally challenging” – The charity helping children with autism in Salford

Greater Manchester based charity I AM has been helping people with autism in Salford cope throughout the pandemic. The Covid-19 […]

Swinton Co-op academy

“We can come together to achieve this goal” – Swinton’s Co-Op Academy prepares for strike action

Swinton’s Co-Op academy have today announced a teachers strike, commencing Tuesday 19th October and set to last for three days. […]

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“Her resilience and courage reflected the ambitions of the school” – How the legacy of nursing heroine, Mary Seacole, is commemorated in Salford

Bust of Mary Seacole. Image credit: Jerry Dohnal via Flickr. No changes made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Mary Seacole was a Crimean war […]