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“I think the community spirit has disappeared” – resident speaks out on decades of decline in Swinton

A resident in Swinton has been speaking out on Facebook about the lack of community spirit as another two shops […]

Hannah Payton receving her award with Gemma Atkinson

Dedicated Salford volunteer wins Young Person of the Year Award – “I could not believe it”

A former Salford resident has been awarded the Young Person of the Year award at the ILoveMCRAwards ceremony. Hannah Payton […]

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Salford father and son jailed alongside third man for £4m drug conspiracy

Three men from Salford have been sentenced to a total of 28 years in jail for a £4m drug conspiracy. […]

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Swinton Square to host Kidscan Christmas charity fundraiser

Kidscan are bringing Santa to Swinton to help raise money for children’s cancer research.   Swinton Square is bringing Santa’s […]

Salford boxer Lewis Woods image by Eleanor Anderson

‘Every fighter’s goal is to be a world champion’ – Salford boxer Lewis Wood eyes glory in Battle of the M62

Salford Boxer taking part in boxing match against Liverpudlian rival John Edo for the featherweight title on December 16

Architect's impression of the upstairs cosy space. Credit: Ministry of Work and Eddie Whittingham.

Swinton’s chapel turned co-working space to open this month

The historic Manchester Road Chapel, once a place of worship, is being meticulously renovated into a dynamic co-working space. With […]

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EFL Utility Cup for young girls in Salford aims to welcome girls into the sport

The 92 Foundation recently held the EFL Utility Cup tournament for young girls over the weekend. The u13s competition aimed […]

Remembrance silhouettes created for memorial garden in Swinton

Remembrance silhouettes created for memorial garden in Swinton

Salford City College has created 12 silhouettes in Swinton’s memorial garden to remember “the fallen ahead.” The silhouettes represent both […]

Owners of iconic Salford ballroom reassure community amid conversion fears

Owners of iconic Salford ballroom reassure community amid conversion fears

Fears have been raised that The Grand Palais in Swinton is going to close its doors after submitted renovation plans. […]