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“I can’t imagine Salford without the canal” – The history of Bridgewater Canal

Opened on July 17th 1761, the Bridgewater Canal has cemented itself in history as a model for all canals built […]

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“I started teaching with seven people but in the past week that has gone up to fifteen” – Art classes in Boothstown, Salford.

Zak Kadir talks about giving back, as he offers art classes to his local community. Boothstown’s Zak Kadir, 20, has […]

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“People are coming out because they don’t want to sit in a cold house” – Salford community centre offers free breakfast and lunch to elderly as cost of living crisis worsens

Langworthy Cornerstone community centre is offering Salford residents aged 65 or over a free lunch or breakfast until October 24. […]

Barry and Theresa Emberton. Image used with permission by Theresa Emberton

Meet the couple who identified 500 Pendleton WWI soldiers

A couple from Pendleton have successfully identified over 500 Pendleton soldiers from World War I. Barry and Theresa Emberton embarked […]

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Unearthing Pendleton’s Past: The volunteer group digging up history

A group of volunteers are planning to uncover long-lost gravestones hidden under a grass verge at St. Thomas’ Church, Pendleton. The […]

Wendy Hutchins, Paul Hutchins (Trustee), Charlie (Mascot), Mark Foster (Trustee) and Gen Hutchins. Image used with permission: Wendy Hutchins

“It’s about giving back to the community” – Bobby Ball’s sons to headline Sorrel Bank charity event

Promising to deliver a ‘Red Carpet Experience’ without the price tag, Wipe Your Tears children’s Charity hopes to raise money […]

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Charity appeals for diverse young people for NHS advert

Salford-based charity, Youth Leads UK, has campaigned for young people to help promote diversity in NHS Hospitals. Teaming up with […]