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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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New exhibition shows “fascinating” lives of Salford’s old working-class

A “fascinating” new photography exhibition will showcase working-class people in Salford and the houses they lived in between 1890 to […]

New Oxford pub, Image permission given by Tony Flynn

“We’re returning The New Oxford to its former glory” – Salford pub to be taken back to its Victorian roots

A 200-year-old pub in Salford is undergoing an impressive three week transformation to take it back to its Victorian roots.  […]

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Graham Nash on starting his musical road in Salford

Legendary singer songwriter Graham Nash has told the tale of his “musical road” in Salford at a time when “nobody […]

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Ordsall Hall’s 16th century painting returns with new secrets uncovered

A 16th century painting has returned to Orsdall Hall after a recent restoration uncovered previous drafts of the piece. The […]