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“It’s more relevant than ever” – Salford’s Greek community marks Oxi Day with service and song

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Salford’s Greek community celebrated the annual Oxi day this weekend, with a church service, stories, food and song.

Glenn Kennedy, spokesperson of ACRA. Image taken by Lewis Gray

Group campaigning to save Agecroft Chapel recieves charity status: “It opens so many doors for us now”

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An organisation campaigning for the reparation of the Agecroft Chapel has gained charity status to assist in their efforts. The […]

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Salford’s historic blue cranes forever demolished 10 years ago today

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10 years ago today (October 26 2013) the historic Cargo Cranes in Salford Quays were dismantled.  The Salford City Council […]

When Buffalo Bill came to Salford - city's Native American connection spanning over a century

When Buffalo Bill came to Salford – city’s Native American connection spanning over a century

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December will mark the 136th anniversary of when the famous Buffalo Bill brought his Wild West Show to Salford. Known […]

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Local residents challenge council’s plans to demolish Buile Hill Greenhouse: “There’s nothing like it”

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Residents in Salford are urging the city council to re-think the potential demolition of a 90-year-old greenhouse in Buile Hill […]

Local historian restores iconic Salford history with Langworthy photograph exhibition

Local historian restores iconic Salford history with Langworthy photograph exhibition

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A local historian has exhibited a collection of old Salford photographs at Langworthy Cornerstone.  Striving to preserve Salford’s history at […]

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65 years on: Remembering Salford star Harold Brighouse

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From working as a textile buyer, to writing the nationally renowned Hobson’s Choice whilst stationed in the Air Military Intelligence […]

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