Author: Luke Pons

University of Salford celebrates 10 Years of Create Student Awards 

The Create Student Awards are back and celebrating a decade of honouring the students at the University of Salford. In recognition of their tenth edition, 2025 will be the biggest awards ceremony yet and take place at the prestigious Lowry Hotel on Thursday 12th June. Create Awards is an opportunity to celebrate the work of […]

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Campaigns for more green spaces and cycle lanes in Manchester as climate changes targets lag

A climate campaign group is urging the council to reallocate parking into green spaces and more cycling access to reduce Manchester’s traffic crisis. Sarah Wroe is a leading voice behind these initiatives. She said: “Manchester city centre is taken up by road, space and car parking, that’s over a third of the space in the city […]

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“Since his passing I wanted to do something” – Manchester man takes on half marathon for Movember after losing brother

A Greater Manchester man is attempting his first half marathon inspired by his late brother. Steve O’Donnell is taking part in the Morunning event which starts at Heaton Park on the 17th alongside dozens of other runners supporting Movember. Movember is an annual event in which men grow moustaches throughout the month of November to […]

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Salford crackdown on fraudulent permits continues.

People from Salford who own a blue badge they are not entitled to use can now hand them in no questions asked. Salford councillor Robin Garrido tells us why the council have acted: “Blue badge holders who should not be using a blue badge are denying spaces to people who genuinely should have a blue […]

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Salford academic says 2024 US election pivotal but too close to call

A Salford university history lecturer and expert on American politics American expert says whichever candidate wins it will be a significant election for America. Dr. Krysten Blackstone is a social and military historian of Early America at the University of Salford and says the election is of historic importance to the USA. ”I think a […]

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