Several residents in Salford have reported incidents of fireworks being launched at their homes or at themselves, including at student accommodation buildings. It comes after Greater Manchester Police were allowed to issue a dispersal order last Saturday (1st November) due to “recent incidents involving the antisocial use of fireworks by youths”. People targeted by the […]
Train stations such as Salford Crescent and Manchester Piccadilly are due to have additional security following the travel secretary’s promise to increase safety measures following a train stabbing. Travel secretary Heidi Alexander has said the government will “review security arrangements” following the incident which left 11 people hospitalized on Saturday night. Alongside CCTV, staff presence and ticket gates, train stations are said to be taking additional security measures to ensure passenger […]
Photo: Flickr, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/ After finding his own prostate was enlarged, a man is advocating for awareness during Movember. Raj Bharath, 46, was told to go for a blood test when he realised his energy levels felt lower than normal and his results said his Prostate Specific Antigen, which measures levels of protein in your prostate […]
On Friday evening, the UK’s brightest Asian-media talent gathered together as the Asian Media Awards 2025 (AMAs) took place in Deansgate, Manchester. Celebrating Asian representation, creativity and storytelling across journalism. With creatives appreciating television, radio and digital platforms. Hosted in partnership with the University of Salford, the event recognised the achievements of British-Asian professionals and […]
Salford Youth Zone came alive this week as young people, volunteers, and community partners gathered to celebrate Black History Month — a vibrant event highlighting the importance of unity, education, and cultural pride within Salford. “We have tried to celebrate Black History Month throughout the whole of October at Salford Youth Zone for our senior and junior […]
Manchester could be a target for nuclear attack if conflict breaks out, say Disarmament Week campaigners. Greater Manchester Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) is calling on Manchester residents to campaign against the use of nuclear weapons, especially as arms manufacturer BAE Systems has bases in the region. It is one of the only companies globally […]
The UK’s Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has announced that tuition fees will increase in line with inflation in England from next year. The white paper was brought to Parliament, yesterday (20th October). But what is a white paper? It’s a proposal of policies set out by the government in Parliament they wish to implement. The […]
Manchester goes all out for Halloween with events across the city for all ages. From haunted venues to pumpkin carving, immersive experiences, and monster parades, there is something for everyone this October and into early November. Here is a guide to some of the best ways to get into the Halloween spirit! Free events Halloween […]
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has begun using new facial recognition surveillance technology vans as part of a Home Office-funded national project. The vehicles equipped with live-facial recognition (LFR) cameras, will scan faces in public areas and match them to police watchlists of wanted or missing people. The first deployments will take place in Sale […]
After a 22-year absence, the famous Ashes series finally returns this autumn. England Head Coach, Shaun Wane, prepares his England squad to face the mighty rivals, Australia, in the upcoming ABK Beer Ashes Series – the first since 2003. The Ashes series is a historic rugby league rivalry between England and Australia, traditionally contested as […]