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Construction gets underway on Salford Royal’s major £68 million development

Building work has begun on the £68 million new major trauma centre at Salford Royal Hospital. The Facility’s main role […]

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“This is very real, it’s not going away” – Salford PT running 48 miles in 48 hours to raise money for new Project67 women’s home

A Salford personal trainer has taken on the 4x4x48 challenge in the hope of raising £3000 to help fund a […]

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“It’s very welcome news” – Eccles Rugby Club excited as date set for return

Eccles Rugby Club has welcomed the latest government announcement which means the club could be opening up at the end […]

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“We’re exhausted” – King’s Arms landlady responds to Government roadmap out of lockdown

A landlady of a Salford pub has reacted to the roadmap out of lockdown set by Boris Johnson yesterday. Lisa […]

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“We are overwhelmed being nominated” – Local taxi service nominated for Salford award

An Eccles taxi firm has been nominated for the Spirit of Salford Award after being put forward by locals. Established […]

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Eccles coffee shop Malaga Drift thanks customers for seeing it through lockdown

Loyal customers have helped an Eccles cafe get through lockdown despite being limited to takeaways. Gordon Conway, owner of the […]

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“There’s no better way to finish our journey”- Former Kandy Kabin to host Salford Baby Bank charity

A former sweet shop in Langworthy is providing a home for the Salford Baby Bank until 80,000 tickets are sold […]

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“It captures the real spirit of Salford and the dedication of our key workers” – Tribute to Salford’s key workers to be showcased by the Lowry

A painting paying tribute to Salford key workers is due to appear in the “Days like These” exhibition this February. […]