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Home Secretary Alan Johnson and Hazel Blears talk Community Payback in Salford

2010-03-11 21:57:23

The Home Secretary Alan Johnson came to Swinton today to see for himself how offenders are working locally under the Government’s 'Community Payback' scheme.
On Sefton Street near the Swinton Moorside High School residents complained that the grass verges were making the place look untidy. So it was down to local offenders to clear up the mess. Since its launch over 10,000 offenders a month across England and Wales have worn the ‘Community Payback’ high visibility jackets whil...

Stability and renewed support for small businesses

2010-03-11 21:45:06

Providing small businesses with stability and renewed support was the subject of a launch event in London today.
A year of intensive research conducted by the Forum of Private Business showed that 66 per cent of businesses want external support. Phil Orford, chief executive of the Forum of Private Business, spoke about the changing business landscape, a credit crunch followed by a recession and a period of instability ahead in the possibility of a hung Parliament. In uncertain e...

New inspection framework promoting improvement for schools and children in Greater Manchester

2010-03-11 21:34:14

Ofsted has released the official data showing inspection outcomes for the first four months of the new inspection framework.
The findings reflect Ofsted’s sharper focus on weaker schools and confirm that by emphasising the overall achievement of all pupils, in particular their progress as well as the quality of classroom teaching and learning, Ofsted is providing the additional challenge to schools that the new inspections were intended to provide. In Greater Manchester, Ofsted ca...

Salford's new £1.8 million CCTV system

2010-03-11 15:58:27

Home Secretary Alan Johnson has officially opened Salford's new £1.8 million CCTV system.
Salford City Council's network is now one of the most advanced in the country with its 160 cameras upgraded to new digital technology, capable of capturing High Definition pictures. Salford is also one of the first authorities in the country to use new multi-directional cameras, capable of seeing 360 degrees at any one time and tracking criminals automatically. The Home Secretary was give...

Salford Reds do their bit for Sport Relief

2010-03-11 15:01:34

Salford City Reds are kicking off their efforts for Sport Relief with a unique challenge at the Total Fitness Gym in Walkden, throwing down the gauntlet to Total Fitness members in a rowing, cycling and circuits contest next Tuesday (16 March).
The rugby aces will complete the disciplines and the winner will be the gym member who gets closest to, or surpasses, their times. All of the challengers will have to make a donation to Sport Relief. Reds’ Vice Captain Rob Parker is urging...

Salford University to tackle graduate unemployment

2010-03-11 14:53:20

The University of Salford has developed an innovative scheme to give its unemployed and under-employed graduates the professional training and work experience they need to join the workforce
The Graduate Gateway scheme starts with a five day programme of intensive training which focuses on each individual’s personal and professional strengths. Topics include communication skills, leadership and teamwork, career management and organisational skills. The programmes sessions will be d...

Sgt Pepper at the Lowry, Salford

2010-03-11 14:49:39

Regarded by many people as one of the greatest albums ever made, The Beatles, Sergeant Pepper will be played for night only at The Lowry, on Friday 12th March.
As John Lennon said, "a splendid time is guaranteed for all." This stunning new note-for-note production brings one of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s greatest landmark albums back to life in truly breathtaking fashion. Featuring musicians from the Fab Four’s own home town of Liverpool, and backed by a spellbinding new light show, it's...

Salford's First Music Co-operative

2010-03-11 13:14:50

by Tom Rodgers An exciting new Co-operative dealing with the music business has been forged by the city's top DJs, musicians and promoters.
This area of the country has a rich and colourful history in co-operatives, collaborative ventures where knowledge is shared; 'social enterprises', long before the phrase became common parlance in the business world. So it was no surprise, in a way, when Salford's first ever music Co-operative was born recently, through the mind of singer ...

Sundays in Salford

2010-03-11 13:10:27

This weekend is all about Mum’s and if you’re not sure what to do this Sunday for Mother’s Day, look no further than our great ideas. If you’re stuck for what you can do this weekend, why not enjoy a stroll around our fair city and maybe learn a thing or two about it’s past with our Industrial Heritage Trails? Or maybe head down to The Lowry to see Dave Gorman for one night only
Mother’s Day . This Sunday is of course Mother’s Day – if you’ve forgotten your card, quick there’s still t...

New lease of life for Eccles pub

2010-03-11 12:12:52

By: Tony Flynn
Following the of the opening of The Nags Head pub, Church Street, Eccles last month and the proposed opening of The Town Hall pub, in May, further possible good news for Eccles regeneration. Today I spoke to workmen at The Golden Lion pub on Barton Lane, Eccles which has been boarded up and derelict for the past four years. Work has started on the renovation of the pub which will become a Chinese restaurant, owned by Manchester businessman Roy Chung. Owing to ...

GMP slammed but respond strongly

2010-03-11 12:01:29

New national rankings by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabularies (HMIC) show that GMP has been graded 'poor' for their performance in beating local crime.
The official watchdog of the police showed that GMP was ‘causing concern’ and ‘struggled in some key areas’. However, GMP insist that they have continued to cut crime and improve public confidence according to the latest figures released. An official statement said: "The Force has seen crime reduced by 13 per cent in fi...

Sign up today for Manchester Midnight walk

2010-03-11 11:36:48

by Tom Rodgers The ever popular St Anns' Hospice is heading down to Salford Shopping City today for you to sign up on the Manchester Midnight Walk.
The 10km wander around Manchester city centre is taking place this year on Fri 2nd July. "So many people have recommended their friends for the walk that the numbers have increased from 3-4,000 walkers this year." The route starts from Manchester Central, down Deansgate and Castlefield, through Spinningfields and all the way round...

Ex-teen mum shows Salford girls how to DIY

2010-03-11 11:01:06

Independence and DIY classes out of a mobile bus in Walkden
With Government statistics showing that Salford has the fourth highest teenage pregnancy rate in the Northwest, a former teen mum is now trying to show young women that it's important to be independent and to sort out a career before they think about having children. The enthusiastic teens are picking up vital life skills and proving that DIY is not just for boys with the help of qualified joiner, Louise Bown, 30, who gav...

Tiger Moth race night, Irlam

2010-03-11 10:24:07

by Jason Whitty Irlam Hornets are to hold a Race Night at the Tiger Moth Public House, Moss Vale Estate, Irlam.
On Saturday 13th March 8.00pm start, everyone is welcome to have a flutter and also enter the karaoke session afterwards with a prize of £50.00 going to the winner on the night. The event is in aid of raising funds towards "Irlam Hornets On Tour" in the USA in May to June 2011 next year. There will be a big drive for this event to be successful in promoting and rai...

Hispano Suiza press conference at the Geneva Motor Show 2010

2010-03-11 00:50:28

Mr Erwin Himmel, Manager of Image Product and Development, Mrs Marta Pou, General Manager and Mr Roland Mayer, Engineer, present a World Premiere.

Lamborghini press conference at the Geneva Motor Show 2010

2010-03-11 00:45:04

Presentation of the World Premiere of the Gallardo Superleggera.

Morgan press conference at the Geneva Motor Show 2010

2010-03-11 00:33:33

Mr Charles Morgan, CEO, presents the World Premiere of the Morgan Roadster Sport.

Ford press conference at the Geneva Motor Show 2010

2010-03-11 00:26:14

Mr John Fleming, President and CEO Ford Europe, presents the World Premiere of the Focus Stationwappon.Mr John Fleming, President and CEO Ford Europe, presents the European Premiere of the Focus 5 Door.

Alfa Romeo press conference at the Geneva Motor Show 2010

2010-03-11 00:22:00

Mr Harald J. Wester, Chief Technology Officer Fiat Group, CEO Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Abarth & Co, presents the World Premiere of the Giulietta.

'Dying Matters' week, March 15 to 21

2010-03-11 00:02:22

As a society we do not talk about death and dying. Death comes to us all and it can be difficult to talk about. But talking has its benefits. You are never too young or too old to make sure things are in place for when you die.
These drop-in sessions aim to: * Promote and encourage open discussions * Help you make plans and put them in place A range of organisations will be available e.g. District Nurses, Specialist Palliative Care Nurses, St. Ann’s Hospice, and other car...

Art Students Work with Chinese Community to Create ‘Messenger of Luck’ Dragon

2010-03-10 23:31:03

Students from the University of Salford’s School of Art & Design have worked with the Wai Yin Chinese Women Society and Chinese Arts Centre in Manchester to create a Messenger of Luck Dragon which will be on show until 13 March.
As part of the University’s commitment to community engagement, students learned about Chinese arts and mythology from Ying Kwok, the Curator at Chinese Arts Centre, and then worked with members of the Wai Yin Women Society to create a dramatic and colourful ...

Last minute spaces available on the FREE Child Protection and Safeguarding Awareness training course

2010-03-10 22:57:23

There are a few spaces available on the upcoming Child Protection and Safeguarding Awareness training course on Thursday 18th March 2010.
Training is verified by the Safeguarding board and is delivered by a VCO Safeguarding Training pool with local commitment from Barnardos, the NSPCC, Fairbridge, Salford SMART, Manchester Jewish Federation, Together Trust and Salford Foundation. Venue: Rainbow Community Centre – Main Hall (289 Liverpool Road, Patricroft, Eccles, M30) ...

LINk in Salford Annual event 2010

2010-03-10 22:44:27

Local Involvement Network (LINk) in Salford Annual event Ellesmere Shopping Centre, Walkden, M28 3ZH Saturday 17th April 2010 10am – 4pm
If you are interested in attending or having a stall at the LINk event, please can you complete the attachment and forward to Wendy Armstrong, LINk in Salford Facilitator Wendy.armstrong@unlimitedpotential.org.uk Source: Unlimited Potential

The Broughton Trust - Assistant Outreach Workers - Assistant Administrators

2010-03-10 22:32:47

- Assistant Outreach Workers - Assistant Administrators
There is no pre-recruitment course required for these opportunities, therefore interviews/open days will take place on W/c 22nd March 2010 The successful candidates will be offered a 6 month FJF job opportunity to commence on Monday 29th March 2010 Please note: These opportunities is initially available for the following candidates: - Assistant Outreach Workers 18+ year old benefit claimants living in disadvantaged areas ...

Easter - Fit City

2010-03-10 22:24:13

As Easter is soon to be upon us, Eccles Town Centre traders will again be taking part in an Easter Egg Hunt for any young person that would like to take part and it is free.
The hunts will take place on Saturday 3rd April in Eccles Town centre, meeting at the Community Art Gallery on Boothway. Each hunt will last approximately 1 hour and the Easter Bunny will be there to take the young people around the trail. If you would like your child to take part, then they need to registe...

An eclectic season of exciting events helps The Lowry celebrate a decade of cultural excellence - May - August 2010

2010-03-10 22:12:41

The Lowry’s 10th anniversary celebrations step up a gear this summer with an exciting programme of events comprising world-class musicals, cutting-edge studio drama, a brand new commission from a world-renowned visual artist and an action-packed two-day birthday bash for children and families.
At the heart of The Lowry’s May-August season is an eclectic collection of musicals including Cameron Mackintosh’s blockbuster 25th anniversary production of Les Misèrables (Tue 10 – Sat 21 Aug...

Three Salford bookie robbers jailed

2010-03-10 17:59:14

Three men have been jailed after committing a series of betting shop robberies in Salford.
Daniel Hague (born 12/10/1991) of Brydon Close, Pendleton, pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing at Minshull Street Crown Court and was sentenced to five years imprisonment for five counts of robbery, four counts of attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon. Lee Sweeney (born 08/09/1988) of Great Cheetham Street East, Salford, pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing at Minshull ...

Salford Community Stadium - Chief Exec responds

2010-03-10 17:39:20

by Tom Rodgers We interviewed the Chief Executive of Salford City Reds, David Tarry, to find out his views on the "Community" aspect of the new Salford stadium to be built at Barton.
It has been over four years in the making, but with joint-owners Peel putting out the stadium to tenders for actually building the 15,000 seater bowl in Barton, it's actually becoming a reality. But what about Salford City Reds? Won't their image be lost in all the community groups who want to use...

Have a say in Salford drug policy

2010-03-10 14:50:41

by Mark Bright Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust are now holding elections to their Council of Governors, with users of substance misuse services being asked to nominate themselves.
The Trust’s Council of Governors includes staff governors, service user governors, carer governors, public governors and appointed governors from partner organisations. The elected governors stand for a three year period. There are a number of governor seats due for elec...

New jobs at Salford Lowry

2010-03-10 14:41:23

In association with the six-month jobs offered by the Future Jobs Fund (FJF), Claremont and Weaste Neighbourhood Management team have sent us these job opportunities at the Lowry on Salford Quays.
There is no pre-recruitment course required for these opportunities, therefore interviews will take place on the following: - Policy and Development Assistant - Monday 15th March - Trainee Painter - Monday 22nd March - Trainee Recruitment Assistant - Wednesday 17th ...

Eccles Interfaith Event

2010-03-10 14:33:55
Following is a message from the Eccles Neighbourhood Management Team
Following the success of the Interfaith events which we ran last year in partnership with the Eccles Mosque and St Andrews Church of England Church, we would like to welcome you to another event. This event will be hosted by Patricroft United Reformed Church on Shakespere Crescent in Eccles. It will take place on Thursday 15th April 2010 from 7.30-9.30pm in the Church Hall. The idea for this event, is th...

Video: Primary children's art work on Chapel Street

2010-03-10 14:16:53
by Tony Flynn Pupils from three Salford primary schools have been inspired to write poetry about the city’s landmark buildings for a project that will see their work displayed to passers-by.
The words written by pupils will form part of a big Salford skyline design, which will be displayed on the Black Horse Hotel, Chapel Street as part of the ongoing regeneration on the area. Pupils from St Philips Primary School, The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC and The Friars P...

Salford seeks hearing impaired for TV study

2010-03-10 13:20:11
by Mark Bright As part of some collaborative work with Dolby labs in America, the University of Salford is trying to improve the clarity of speech on the TV.
Many hearing impaired listeners find it difficult to understand what is being said by people on the television - particularly in the presence of background noise or music. The researchers' goal is to make things better and clearer. We are looking for a panel of hearing impaired volunteers to take part in a test which lasts ...

Iphone tops Salford fave mobile list

2010-03-10 13:17:26
by Mark Bright After 2,000 votes were cast in an online survey from the University of Salford - it's official - the iPhone is the most iconic mobile phone of the last 25 years.
The University's Professor Nigel Linge set up the survey to celebrate 25 years of mobile phones in the UK and to help get people interested in communications technology. And after 560 people cast their 2,000 votes it was the iPhone which secured 13% of the total votes. The iPhone was closely followed by...

Irlam Hornets 54 Rochdale Mayfield 12

2010-03-10 13:10:31
by Jason Whitty North West Counties Division 4 Irlam Hornets played at Rochdale Mayfied and came away 54-12 winners.
Irlam started strongly with two tries in the opening six minutes, and played some brilliant rugby in the first half, going in at half time 32-0 up. The second half got a little bit scrappy with Mayfield putting up a good fight. Said the Rochdale coach Leon Ashworth: "The visitors were bigger, stronger and faster in every department and it was a real test o...

Ciderfest by Salford students for kids cancer

2010-03-10 12:52:20
by Tony Flynn Students plan to hold a new cider festival to raise money for children's cancer charity KidsCan.
On Wednesday 24th March, students from Salford University will sell 14 varieties of the apple-based memory confuser, and promise apple-bobbing, and a 'Jukebox DJ', meaning if you like a song, you can donate to have it played. If you hate a song, you can donate to have it taken off the stereo. It sounds like democracy in action, if you ask me. There will also be a ra...

£1.2m charge for Expenses inquiry

2010-03-10 12:13:14
House of Commons authorities have revealed details of the £1,183,207 spent on the audit of MPs expenses.
£870,784 was spent on “work commissioned” by Sir Thomas Legg’s audit of MPs allowances, while £5,889 went on office supplies and £306,534 on staff. It has previously been revealed that Legg himself was paid £142,000 of this in personal fees. The breakdown of costs was given in a parliamentary answer given to Labour MP Frank Field. Commons authorities also revealed that a...

Fit City Eccles Dance for Sports Relief

2010-03-10 11:21:32
by News Team Fit City Eccles will be holding a dance weekend in aid of dance for life (change for life charity) running alongside Sport Relief.
This event will be held on the Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st March at Fit City Eccles, Barton Lane, Eccles, M30 0DD. Salford City Radio will be carrying out LIVE broadcasts every 30 minutes back to the station and giving out flyers and car stickers as well as greeting the public and carrying out interviews throughout the day. Througho...

Salford Community Stadium at Barton kicks off

2010-03-10 11:06:01
by Tom Rodgers Hear John Merry telling you in person about the details of the community stadium, follow the Related Link below.
The multi-million pound community sports complex for Salford has been kicked off by councillors. Salford City Council’s cabinet has today approved plans to form a joint venture company with Peel Holdings to deliver a 15,000-seat community stadium, which will be home to Salford City Reds. The £26 million project will transform land at Barton, with P...

Round 2: Election special on Salford Economy

2010-03-10 10:53:05
by News Team Salford Arts Theatre plays host to the election special on the Economy, where the financial implications of the future governments and councils will be discussed.
7pm-8:30pm Salford Arts Theatre, Kemsing Walk, off Liverpool St, Salford M5 4BS Subject: Economy and Employment Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. Over the next five weeks a series of Question Time-style events comes to Salford Arts Theatre with a panel answering questions from the audien...

Salford City 1 Harrogate 1

2010-03-10 10:34:59
by Andy Giblin UNIBOND LEAGUE FIRST DIVISION NORTH BATTLING AMMIES SETTLE FOR A POINT
Despite an enterprising second half performance Salford City had to settle for a point from this clash with fellow strugglers Harrogate Railway Athletic. The visitors' occasionally over-physical approach perhaps should have seen them reduced to ten men during the first half but the referee took a lenient view of Steve Palfrey's unpleasant challenge on City full back Alex Mortimer. Havin...

Anti-Terror hotline launch in North West

2010-03-10 01:01:26
by Mark Bright A campaign was launched this week to urge residents in the North West to help fight terrorism at community level.
Anti-terror police officers are promoting an Every Call Counts' initiative to crack down on neighbourhood-level suspects. Detective Chief Superintendent Tony Porter, head of the North West Counter Terrorism Unit, said: “People hold the key. “It is important that they feel able to contact us if they have noticed anything they think is suspicious. ...

MAzDA - Domestic Abuse support group for men, Salford

2010-03-09 23:43:22
For men who are currently or have previously suffered domestic violence or abuse
Group takes place once a month in Salford For further details please call our information line on 07535 208408 Line open Monday – Friday 10:00 – 12:00

Man charged for sexual offences

2010-03-09 23:36:45
A man has been charged following an investigation into allegations of sexual grooming.
Junaid Bhuta (born 24/04/1991) of Manchester Road, Frenchwood, is charged with grooming a girl under the age of 16, rape of a girl under 13, and two counts of sexual activity with a girl under 13. He is due before Salford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 10 March 2010 It follows allegations a 12-year-old girl, from the Salford area, was groomed through an online social networking site. ...

Rwanda Commits to Commonwealth Values and Principles on Commonwealth Day

2010-03-09 23:32:10
The Commonwealth's 54th member Rwanda was symbolically inducted into the association with a flag raising ceremony at Marlborough House in London, March 8 -Commonwealth Day.
President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame said joining the Commonwealth is an important milestone for his country. Available material includes views of the Rwanda flag raising as well as soundbites, stills and audio files from Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma and Commonwealth C...

Brian Lara and Dwight Yorke Celebrate Commonwealth Day 2010

2010-03-09 23:11:19
Trinidad and Tobago sporting heroes Brian Lara and Dwight Yorke visited Trinity School Croydon, London, to mark Commonwealth Day on 8 March 2010. The legendary West Indian cricketer and the former Manchester United footballer represented their country to mark the Day, which is celebrated worldwide on the second Monday in March each year. While there, the pair held cricket and football clinics with boys from the school and talked to them about their respective sporting careers and their roles as sport lea...

Commonwealth Day 2010 - Evening Reception

2010-03-09 23:02:37
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth, Prince Phillip and other members of the royal family joined Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Patrick Manning, Rwanda President Paul Kagame, and hundreds of other dignitaries in celebrating Commonwealth Day at a reception at the association's Marlborough House headquarters in London.
Among the guests was cricket legend, Brian Lara, Football stars – Dwight Yorke, and Nwankwo Kanu, Kenyan Banker Peter Munga, Kenyan Biotech Scie...

An Observance Service for Commonwealth Day 2010

2010-03-09 22:54:42
Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth led members of the science and technology community and other Commonwealth citizens in an observance service at Westminster Abbey to celebrate Commonwealth Day 2010.
The theme for Commonwealth Day is Science , Technology and Society. In her Commonwealth Day message, Her Majesty said, "Experimentation, research and innovation, mean that more opportunities for improving people's lives exist today than ever before."Her majesty the Queen noted...

Eccles 30 Stanley Rangers 16

2010-03-09 17:35:48
by Alfreida Kindon National Conference League – 6th March 2010 Eccles took a giant step towards securing promotion from the 2nd division with a tremendous victory over third-placed Stanley Rangers.
Still sitting at the top of the table, they are 3 points clear of 2nd placed local rivals Oldham St. Annes, although St. Annes have a game in hand. It wasn’t all one way traffic though, and second rower Damien Thomas and stand-off Dave Grice led a determined Stanley effort. Sco...

Creative Salford school promotes achievment in the arts

2010-03-09 16:34:50
Poetry sessions, clay modelling, junk music workshops and fashion shows are just some of the arts activities undertaken by pupils at St Augustine’s C of E Primary in Pendlebury as part of its new creative curriculum being developed with funding from Greater Manchester Challenge
The Greater Manchester Challenge is a three-year programme, which aims to implement and secure significant improvements in education for each of the 600,000 children and young people in Stockport, Bury, Ma...