“They think we deserve death and nothing else” – Salford graduate trapped in Afghanistan desperate to escape the Taliban’s rule

By Sam Ketch 6th December 2021 Features, Interviews, News, Politics 0 comments

A Salford graduate from Afghanistan is looking to escape the Taliban with his young family to move back to the […]

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“I tried to commit suicide three times” – The dark reality of suffering from extreme gambling harm

By Sam Ketch 30th November 2021 News 0 comments

A Salford woman is in more than £60,000 worth of debt to gambling addiction without ever setting foot in a […]

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“This is a blue-collar sport in a blue-collar town” – Boardman and Eccles welcome the return of competitive girls lacrosse

By Sam Ketch 30th November 2021 Eccles, Monton, Sport 0 comments

Competitive lacrosse has returned for girls in Salford for the first time after nearly 30 years.  Boardman and Eccles Lacrosse […]

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“The warehouse staff were run off their feet come Monday morning…” – Salford Rum recommended on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen Live

By Sam Ketch 26th October 2021 Food & Drink, News 0 comments

A Salford company has seen a huge boost to sales after its product was recommended on the BBC’s Saturday Kitchen Live at the weekend

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A new 30-storey tower could be added to Salford skyline as property developers seek public views

By Sam Ketch 26th October 2021 News 0 comments

Property developers in Salford are asking for the public’s opinions on a proposed 30-storey tower community living project at Clippers […]

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“Although we manage it, it belongs to the local community” – The Swinton community garden centre that has big growing plans for the future

By Sam Ketch 25th October 2021 News 0 comments

A community garden centre in Swinton is aiming to become a community resource to support people’s health and well-being. Ian […]

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Peterloo, working in a cotton mill and selling books: 19th Century memoirs finally published after 160 years

By Sam Ketch 4th June 2021 History, News 0 comments

The memoirs of a 19th century Salford-born bookseller, James Weatherley, will feature in a new book to highlight the working-class experience during […]

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Competitive tennis back in Salford after nearly two years

By Sam Ketch 4th May 2021 Sport, Tennis 0 comments

Competitive tennis is back after a year-long pause due to the pandemic with the Walkden and District Tennis League starting last Wednesday.  Teams from 18 clubs in […]

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