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Today at Eccles Train Station - Image by Liam Geoghegan

“We are over the moon” – Plans to close Salford’s rail ticket offices scrapped

Campaigners are celebrating news that rail ticket offices across Salford have been saved from closure. Plans to close hundreds of […]

"No team's done it since!": remembering the remarkable historical success of Swinton Lions

“No team’s done it since!”: remembering the remarkable historical success of Swinton Lions

Swinton Lions have one of the most remarkable histories in Rugby League – the record-breaking season of 1927/28.

Paul Bowers and Claire Street. Photo permission given by Claire Street

“We just wanted to give them something special” – Royal Chelsea Hospital hosts Salford veteran’s club following military donations

Veterans from across Salford have visited a hospital in London, having donated personalised walking sticks to Chelsea Pensioners in the capital.

Image taken by Charles Fred

Remembrance weekend services scheduled across Salford

Salford will mark Remembrance Sunday this year with a series of marches across the city. The day will give the […]

Image permission given by parents

Salford scouts recruiting following successful litter pick

 A Swinton-based Scout troop, which hosted a litter picking session to tackle dumped waste, says it wants to add more sections.

Image: Fly
Image credits: Sami Speakman

“It’s that unconditional love you get from a dog…they’re there to give you a cuddle” – Fly the Swinton therapy dog dies

A much-loved therapy dog from Swinton, who has supported people in hospital and schools, has died. Fly, a rescue Border […]