Salford prides itself on being a diverse city, welcoming a variety of cultures and backgrounds. But for many residents, the chance to socialise, gain career opportunities and build connections is delayed through one factor: the language barrier.

Littering and fly-tipping have plagued Salford’s streets for years, but locals feel it is now worse than ever. Eloise Parry joined one of Walkden in Blooms’ community led litter picks to talk to the people taking Salford’s litter crisis into their own hands.

If you know Salford, you know Salford Shopping City. Once described by local councillor John Warmisham as “the biggest eyesore in Salford”, the centre is signposted by an impossible-to-miss 25-storey residential block that screams SALFORD SHOPPING CITY. Despite its signage, the centre hasn’t held the title “City” in over twenty years, long ago demoted to Salford Shopping Centre.