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“The club is probably in the best shape it’s been in for a long time” – Walkden Cricket Club reflect on the beginning of the new season

“The club is probably in the best shape it’s been in for a long time” – Walkden Cricket Club reflect on the beginning of the new season

New sponsors have given Walkden cricketers a boost as the new season gets under way. Walkden Cricket Club, founded in […]

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“We have seen nearly double the footfall” – Swinton Square boss pleased following full reopening

Peter McDermott / Swinton Square   The Centre Manager of Swinton Square, Chris Doidge, has revealed his relief and excitement at the […]

"It was great for my mental health over lockdown" - Swinton student on the success of her new business

“It was great for my mental health over lockdown” – Swinton student on the success of her new business

A third-year fashion design student from Swinton has launched a Helsinki-inspired business from home during lockdown.  Olivia Black, who studies […]

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Ninety-seven-year-old walking 6.2 miles in 100 days for domestic abuse charity

Veteran Langworthy fundraiser 97-year-old “Fearless” Vera Green is walking 100 metres every day for 100 days to raise money for […]

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Sparkly Magical Princess visits makes children smile during lockdown

A high school student has spread a little fairy-tale magic to make lockdown more bearable for children in Cadishead through […]

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“There were still signs of its former life as a bustling community club” – Urban explorer visits The Adelphi Lads Club

Images from inside a derelict Salford lads club are providing what could be a last glimpse of the iconic building […]

C8C67P Policeman at the scene of a shooting incident in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. Sunday October 09, 2011. Image credit: Alamy

Murder investigation launched after death of man in Eccles

A murder investigation has been launched after a 41-year-old man was found with fatal stab wounds in Eccles. The victim […]

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“Best chippy in town” – Salford favourite Sykes chippy among best in UK

A community favourite, Sykes Fish and Chips, has placed in the Fry Magazine top 50 UK fish and chip takeaways […]