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More than 422 Barton-upon-Irwell graves documented in year-long transatlantic project

More than 422 graves at Barton-upon-Irwell’s Catholic Graveyard (All Saints Church) have been sourced and documented as part of a […]

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Little Hulton Christmas event cancelled as temperatures plummet to -11 overnight

A Christmas event in Little Hulton is the latest closure in Salford as a result of this week’s plummeting temperatures. […]

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Bogus e-cigarettes worth £800,000 seized in Broughton warehouse raid

Counterfeit e-cigarettes worth up to £800,000 have been seized in a Broughton warehouse raid Officials suggest that the products breach safety regulations and […]

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Free live-streamed Lowry performance for children in Greater Manchester hospices and hospitals

Children in hospices and hospitals across Greater Manchester are being offered a free live-streamed performance of stage production ‘Room on […]

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Salford career criminal receives 13 years in prison for conspiracy to supply class A drugs and firearm offences

A Salford career criminal has received 13 years in prison for conspiracy to supply class A drugs and firearm offences. Arron […]

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Eccles Town Hall painting wins ‘Artwork of the Month’ in national magazine

A painting of Eccles Town Hall has been awarded ‘Artwork of the month’ in a national magazine. Painted by Salford-based […]

Multi-million pound Salford Youth Zone plans submitted

Multi-million pound Salford Youth Zone plans submitted

Plans for a multi-million pound Salford Youth Zone have been submitted to the city council. The youth zone, supported by […]