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Seeking asylum is difficult, especially during times of increased community tensions and anti-migrant protest and hostility in town centres and outside asylum accommodation. This poster has been…
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Salford City Council are launching an important initiative across Salford to tackle hate crime and promote safer, more inclusive communities.  It would be great for you to be part of it.In…
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Due to the media coverage of the weight loss injections and to support with any enquiries from services users and residents seeking information regarding the weight loss drug Tirzepatide (Mounjaro):…
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A new assessment tool being used to support women in contact with the Criminal Justice System in Greater Manchester has been validated for use in the UK – along with a huge funding boost to expand…
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A significant new funding package was announced by the Prime Minister, aimed at reconnecting young people with their communities and expanding youth services across England. Almost £88 million…
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 The new ‘Together we are Greater Manchester’ website sets out their collective vision of ‘creating a thriving city region where everyone can live a good life’ and the steps we need to take to…
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 The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm.Your mobile phone or tablet will vibrate and make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent…
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 Better Youth Spaces is open to applications!Youth organisations in 42 priority areas across England, including Salford, can now apply for the Better Youth Spaces capital grant. Grants…
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 As World Suicide Prevention Day nears, the Salford community is uniting for a heartfelt Vigil & Procession of Remembrance on Wednesday 10th September, beginning at 6:30pm at START, a local…
 18th August – Eccles 6-7.30pm at Rainbow Rooms Community Centre20th August –  Broughton 2.30-4pm at Broughton Trust20th August – Swinton 5-6.30pm at Arts Let Loose CIC21st August – Irlam…
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A group of local Age UK charities across Greater Manchester have come together to form the Age UK Greater Manchester Collective — a bold new partnership working to ensure every older person in the…
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Loan sharks are greedy criminals who prey on people in need of money. They charge high interest rates and often use coercive control, threats and intimidation to keep people paying significantly more…
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