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Leon and Jacob as children at Christ the King Nursery (Leon Horrocks, 2025)

Former students to run marathon to raise money for Salford nursery they attended

Two Salford men are running the Manchester marathon to raise funds for the nursery where they were once pupils. Leon […]

Left: Walkden Co-Op Academy Right: Andrew Tobutt training (2025)

“She is my motivation”- Salford teacher to run London Marathon for childhood cancer charity

A teacher from Salford is running the London Marathon for his four-year-old daughter, who has been diagnosed with leukaemia. Andrew […]

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Plans revealed for three phase plan to bring rail to the Bee Network by 2028

Plans have been unveiled a three-phase plan that will aim to improve and grow the Bee Network in Salford by […]

Bowel cancer patients Russ, Sharon, Nabila and Nadine, plus van ambassadors Vanessa and Michaela, with the new NHS bowel cancer awareness van.

‘This Van Can’ initiative visits Salford to raise awareness for bowel cancer

Salford residents are set to be visited by a new bright blue van which aims to raise awareness for bowel cancer. […]

Walkden Grinch Stealing Christmas joy

“This is the Walkden Grinch – he is taking the Christmas spirit” – Walkden mum reacts to stolen Christmas lights

A Walkden mum has slammed ‘a Christmas Grinch’ who stole festive lights from her garden. Tammy Fullelove was shocked after […]

"I look forward to run days" - The jogging group connecting Walkden together this December

“I look forward to run days” – The jogging group connecting Walkden together this December

A local Walkden running group will be hosting a meet-up and fancy dress run this December to celebrate Christmas.  The […]

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From crafts to candlelit concerts: What’s on at your local Salford library this Christmas?

With the festive season fast approaching, Salford Community Libraries are hosting a number of events for Christmas.  And there will […]

Charity fundraiser - Image taken by 99th Garrison with permission

Star Wars characters storm Walkden Shopping Centre for charity fundraiser

Over the weekend Salford residents were visited by characters from Star Wars for a charity fundraiser at Walkden Shopping Centre. […]