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Salford Mum desperate for funding towards campervan for disabled son

Salford Mum desperate for funding towards campervan for disabled son

“He deserves to live too,” says Salford Mum trying to raise cash to buy camper van to help son, who has a rare medical condition. 

Merlin Road, Irlam

Remembering the Irlam gas explosion, 15 years on: The day Merlin Road changed forever

This month marks 15 years since a gas explosion in Salford, Greater Manchester, left 15 people injured and four homes destroyed.

The Salford chippy serving up 'the freshest food' through thick and thin

The Salford chippy serving up ‘the freshest food’ through thick and thin

It’s a cold and grey morning in Salford, yet Steve and Demetrios are awake and ready to work at their […]

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16-year-old Salford swimming sensation Amelie Blocksidge wins national award

Salford swimming sensation, Amelie Blocksidge, has won a prestigious swimming award after a year that seen her rise on both […]

Luis left, Sonny right. Photo by Naomi Eden

“I didn’t anticipate how much of my life was going to become about badges” – The Salford badge club building a community

It’s a frosty morning when I meet Sonny and Luis, the creators of Salford Badge Club, in a bustling coffee […]

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Eliza’s Army walk 40 miles from Little Hulton to Blackpool Pier for Make-A-Wish

Battling Little Hulton fundraisers – dubbed Eliza’s Army – took on a 40-mile challenge to Blackpool Central Pier in support […]