The ‘APPG – All-Party Parliamentary Groups, on British Muslims defines Islamophobia as “Rooted in racism, Islamophobia targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” This Islamophobia Awareness Month, the organisation is inviting us to Flip the Script. The campaign’s mission is to ‘showcase the positive contributions of Muslims in the UK and raise awareness of islamophobia […]
It is Remembrance Sunday on the 9th November and millions will pause at 11am to remember those who lost their lives in conflict. But as the generations who lived through the world wars pass into history, one question remains: do young people still care about Remembrance Day? For more than a century, Remembrance Day has […]
For the first time in more than two decades, the elite rivalry of the Rugby League Ashes Series returns. The three-test series between England and Australia has one more game left on November 8th at Headingly Stadium, Leeds. Australia have already sealed the Ashes series, winning 26-6 at Wembley Stadium on the 25th October and […]
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 […]