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International Women’s Day: Salford’s Inspirational Women

To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, here are three inspirational women that have come from Salford. There are many […]

The Working class men library,Salford

Salford’s Working Class Movement Library granted £100k for Socialist group Big Flame history exhibit

Young activists in Salford will be able to learn about the revolutionary Big Flame organisation thanks to a £100k gift […]

Image credit: Open Media Ltd, Wikimedia Comms

Legendary Tony Wilson’s birthday: A look back on his life

Today, February 20, marks what would have been Salford born icon Tony Wilson’s 74th birthday. Wilson was born in Pendleton, […]

Image taken by Peter Whatley.

Historic mine shaft found beneath Walkden station

Featured image taken by Peter Whatley, Geograph. Works on Walkden railway station have now been delayed after a historic mine […]

New literary collection honours Salford's greatest playwrights

New literary collection honours Salford’s greatest playwrights

A new Salford Literary Collection has been made available for Salford residents to view for free online. The new collection […]

Image taken/ owned by Paul, Flickr

Here is how you can celebrate Chinese New Year in Salford

Chinese New Year kicks off this week and Salford has music, food and art in celebration of the occasion. The […]

"It's the best thing I ever did" - 85-year-old looks back on the summer camps at Salford Lads Club

“It’s the best thing I ever did” – 85-year-old looks back on the summer camps at Salford Lads Club

85-year-old Ronnie Critchlow said that spending his time at Salford Lads Club “was the best thing (he) ever did.” Ronnie […]