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Eight-year-old from Eccles raises £1,500 for St Ann's Hospice selling loom bands

Eight-year-old from Eccles raises £1,500 for St Ann’s Hospice selling loom bands

An eight-year-old from Eccles has been putting in a tireless effort to make and sell hundreds of loom bands for […]

University of Salford 2025 Graduation - The Lowry, Salford Quays

Celebrated photographer Craig Easton given honorary degree from University of Salford

A multi-award-winning photographer has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Salford for his outstanding contributions to society […]

Emergency services cordon off busy street after reports of a person "entering the water"

Emergency services cordon off busy street after reports of a person “entering the water”

Emergency services are in place near Salford’s Lowry hotel after reports of a person in the water of the River […]

Free open air cinema returns to MediaCity this summer

Free open air cinema returns to MediaCity this summer

MediaCity’s popular open-air screen, returns to the Waterside Steps this summer offering something for all ages.  The free open-air screen will […]

Salford to Celebrate Centenary with year-long programme in 2026

“We have a city to be proud of” – Salford to celebrate 100 years of city status in 2026

Salford will see a year of celebrations to mark 100 years since King George V officially granted Salford city status. […]

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Travel disruptions expected in Salford ahead of the three Oasis gigs this week

Salford residents should expect significant disruption to the transport network ahead of the final run of Oasis gigs this week. […]

Classic Car Boot Sale, photo by River Frayling

Vintage enthusiasts returned for Salford’s second annual Classic Car Boot Sale

From classic cars to vintage outfits and antiques, Salford’s second annual classic car boot sale was an idyllic step into […]

Eccles group complete three peak challenge - Lee Middleton

Eccles group raises more than £2,750 from Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge

A group of men from Eccles has completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, raising more than £2,750 for a local […]

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Travel disruptions expected for Salford residents this August

Travel disruptions on the tram network expected for Salford residents as essential engineering works are set to take place this […]