Boothstown

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Salford’s rising deer population: “They’re too successful for their own good”

A rise in deer sightings across Salford is causing concern among environmentalists. Deer are becoming increasingly common in both urban […]

"A welcome outcome, but not the final one" - Salford MP hails decision to pause green belt housing plan

“A welcome outcome, but not the final one” – Salford MP hails decision to pause green belt housing plan

The MP for Worsley and Eccles has praised the decision to pause plans to rip up a stretch of Salford […]

Campaigners have been protesting against the plans for months 
Image courtesy of 'Save Astley and Boothstown Greenbelt'

Salford residents ‘determined to win’ battle over green belt homing protected species

Plans to rip up a strip of Salford greenbelt to build houses and offices have been met with anger and […]

Man jailed for murder of mother's partner in Salford

Man jailed for murder of mother’s partner in Salford

A man from Boothstown has been handed a 16-year prison sentence after being found guilty of murdering his mother’s partner. […]

Worsley running group offers mental health support in the heart of the community

Worsley running group offers mental health support in the heart of the community

A running group in Worsley is providing a safe and non-intimidating space to seek mental health support whilst running together. […]

Boothstown canal - https://www.google.com/maps/@53.4990295,-2.4133437,3a,75y,196.89h,90.21t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1saYgoibqMbW0_bctqjBzgjQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-0.2063932288623107%26panoid%3DaYgoibqMbW0_bctqjBzgjQ%26yaw%3D196.88607041235204!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQyMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Police patrol Boothstown canal towpath after reports of ‘suspicious male hiding in the bushes’

Salford police will be conducting patrols along a popular canal towpath in Boothstown following reports of a man ‘hiding in […]

Boothstown memorial plaque - credit Danielle Tudor

Boothstown unites to celebrate history and honour community champion

Boothstown residents came together to celebrate their village heritage and honour the life of community champion Beryl Howard.  Honouring her  […]

Boothstown restaurant returns to a surprise sell out weekend from word of mouth advertising

Boothstown restaurant returns to a surprise sell out weekend from word of mouth advertising

A Boothstown restaurant that closed its doors last year, has reopened with a sold out weekend from word of mouth […]