Trafford Council has announced a new “groundbreaking” scheme that provides unemployed residents with free outfits for job interviews.
Working Wardrobe is an initiative that appeals to local residents to donate any work clothes or professional attire that they no longer need to those who are struggling to afford outfits for job interviews.
The scheme was launched last Friday by representatives from Groundwork Greater Manchester – which operates Working Wardrobe alongside Trafford Council – and Trafford Housing Trust, who provided a grant of over £85,000.
The service – which also provides job advice and vital interview preparation – will be operating from various ‘pop-up’ locations across the Trafford borough with the main goal of giving individuals “the confidence to get the job that they deserve”.
Donations of “high-quality, work-appropriate clothes”, both for men and women, are being requested in a range of sizes.
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A ground-breaking scheme which provides unemployed residents with free outfits for interviews and has been officially launched in Trafford.
Accessories – including handbags, belts and jewellery
Alongside these clothing items, Trafford Council is also asking for donations of new and unopened cosmetics and make-up, skincare, body and hair products, and men’s shaving products.
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“The project has always been so close to my heart and to set this up from scratch has been amazing,” said Natasha Bernard – Project Lead at Groundwork Greater Manchester, which has so far collected more than £20,000 worth of quality clothing to donate to people ahead of their interviews.
“I feel it’s so important to have services like Working Wardrobe.
“It is meaningful, tailored support to those who need it most and I am extremely proud of what we have achieved so far [so] please support us with your donated clothes.”
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Working Wardrobe is an initiative that appeals to local residents to donate any work clothes they no longer need / Credit: Flickr
Aileen Edmunds – Head of Social Impact at Trafford Housing Trust – added: “It is a real privilege to be able to fund this fantastic project, and meet the passionate and dedicated team at Working Wardrobe.
“At Trafford Housing Trust, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a better life and seek to fund organisations like Working Wardrobe that make a real difference.”
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Body of missing 15-year-old boy recovered from water at Salford country park
Emily Sergeant
The body of a missing 15-year-old boy has sadly been recovered from the water at a country park in Salford.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to reports of a teenager getting in to difficulty in the water at Clifton Country Park in Salford at around 4:51pm this past Saturday (27 June).
Since then, emergency services – including partners from Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) – have been working together to locate the missing boy.
But despite their best efforts, a body was, unfortunately, located in the water yesterday (29 June).
The body was recovered from the water by specialists at North West Under Water Search and Marine Unit, GMP confirmed.
Formal identification is yet to take place, but police are supporting the family of the missing boy in the meantime.
“Saturday’s incident is truly heartbreaking,” commented Detective Inspector Dave Ogden, from the Salford CID.
“My thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of the young boy who has so tragically lost his life. While we are satisfied there are no suspicious circumstances, this incident is an incredibly upsetting reminder of the serious risks associated with open water.
“We understand people want to make the most of the warm weather, but we would urge everyone to stay safe and avoid entering reservoirs, rivers, canals or ponds.
“Please take care and enjoy the weather in a safe way.”
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Man named and charged with ‘brutal’ murder at Peak District stone circle on summer solstice
Emily Sergeant
A man has been formally named as he’s charged with murder after a man’s life was taken in ‘the most brutal way’ following a summer solstice event.
He has been named as Szymon Babynko – a 23-year-old Polish national who now lives in London.
Babynko was named as part of an ongoing investigation, which was launched after Derbyshire Police were called to reports of a man’s body being found at Nine Ladies Stone Circle in the Peak District at 1:38pm on Monday 22 June, and when emergency services attended the scene, a 26-year-old man was found and pronounced dead.
The man was identified as Isaac Clare-Watts, from Nottingham, with police assuring his family are being supported by specialist officers.
Babynko was arrested on Thursday 25 June in connection with the incident, before being charged with murder today (29 June).
He has also been charged with attempted murder in relation to another incident on Hady Lane in Chesterfield on Thursday 25 June, the same day he was arrested.
Investigators say they still remain ‘keen’ to hear from anyone who was at the stone circle site over the weekend – which was notably the weekend of the summer solstice – as well as anyone with video footage from the event, and dashcam footage of vehicles arriving and leaving over the weekend.
A Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) has been set up where members of the public can send information to police directly.
Emily Sergeant -
15th September 2021 
