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“The comments breastfeeding women can get are appalling”- Salford charity working to tackle negative perceptions of breastfeeding

A Salford charity is working to support breastfeeding mothers and combat negative options on the practice. Breastfeeding is a legal […]

The Hamilton Davies Trust- The building where the Lads Den takes place

“People know about my mental health but I don’t really talk about it”: Salford men turn to Irlam’s Lads Den to talk about mental health

An Irlam-based organisation is giving men the chance to talk about their mental health through weekly meetings. Irlam’s Lads Den, which […]

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“It’s for a great cause and a fantastic thing to do”: Runners dress as Santa to raise money for cancer treatments

Students and staff from the University of Salford took part in a Santa-themed run today to help raise money for […]

Eccles dancer encourages locals to "exercise in disguise" with a fun gym alternative

Eccles dancer encourages locals to “exercise in disguise” with a fun gym alternative

A new dance class is being held in Eccles’ Rainbow Community Centre with hopes of encouraging enjoyable exercise. Dance:X has […]

Man diagnosed with stage-four cancer becomes volunteer dining companion at Salford Royal

Man diagnosed with stage-four cancer becomes volunteer dining companion at Salford Royal

A man still receiving treatment for an aggressive stage-four cancer has become a volunteer dining companion at Salford Royal Hospital Mike Atkinson, […]