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George Simms, (second row from top in centre) Royal Marines Commando 41. Image courtesy of Broughton House

Broughton House fundraiser optimistic of final push in veteran home redevelopment

Broughton House is a home in Salford for ex servicemen and women, which is currently undergoing a £15 million redevelopment […]

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“Whatever I can do to help even one child at Christmas is worth doing” -Salford Christmas gift appeal

A Salford resident has organised a gift collection to benefit less fortunate families across the city this Christmas.  Claire Havey […]

Credit: George Simister

“No childcare, no housing, it doesn’t help people” Third of young mums in debt

A 23-year-old mum from Salford, Demi Eddison told us “I’d rather myself go without” so that her son Logan doesn’t […]

“If it means selling my house, I’ll do that” – Eccles resident hopes to raise £40,000 for life-changing surgery

“If it means selling my house, I’ll do that” – Eccles resident hopes to raise £40,000 for life-changing surgery

Eccles resident, Lee Barber has conceded he may have to sell his home in order fund a surgery that could cost up to £40,000.

Pendleton Gateway Library. Image Credit: Lily Harris

Almost 800 libraries closed since 2010 but Salford’s ‘incredibly lucky’ to have all 16 still open

New figures by The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy’s (Cipfa) have found that almost 800 libraries have closed since 2010.

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“It’s my passion, I just want to get out and perform” – Meet the magician who aims to get Salford on the magical map

Salford based magician Dean Williamson is set on spreading his passion of magic to the rest of Salford. Since he […]

Photo Credits: Isobel Muir

Magical Christmas event to raise money for Parr Fold Parks weathered band stand.

This Christmas, local residents are volunteering along with the Rotary group to come together at Parr Fold Park in Walkden […]

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“My dream is to transform U5 & U6’s football coaching sessions worldwide” Local football coach publishes new book series

The owner of Salford pre-school football programme Little Legends has published a step-by-step guide on how to coach players aged 4-6. Expert […]

Photo credit: Isabella Foster

Christmas tree company urges people to be green this year

Salford families are being encouraged to replant and recycle trees this year.  Workers at Woodheys Christmas Trees have made wooden […]