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Fool Me Once cover via Netflix and Michelle Keegan via Maria, owner of The Confetti Box

Michelle Keegan wears wedding dress from Eccles shop in Netflix sensation Fool Me Once

A wedding dress worn by Michelle Keegan in hit Netflix crime drama Fool Me Once was supplied by an Eccles […]

A horse bus of the Manchester Carriage Company, the company that John Greenwood created. Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester

How a “poor bloke” in Salford invented the UK’s first ever bus service

The first ever bus service was created in Salford by John Greenwood, a seemingly ordinary bloke who revolutionised transport services […]

Salford D-Day veterans at Broughton House.

Two Salford D-Day veterans turn 100 this month

Two honourable D-Day veterans who live in Salford are celebrating their 100th birthdays this month. Peter Belcher marked his milestone […]

Permission given by Dale Williams.

Salford man runs from Salford to Blackpool for charity – “We need funding as much as anyone else”

Dale Williams, a local hero who works at Salford Community Leisure, recently ran 66.49km in aid of extra funding for […]

Salford woman helps women to understand men's mental health after losing brother

Salford woman helps women to understand men’s mental health after losing brother

An event to help women understand men’s mental health will be held in Salford on Sunday (November 5) by the […]

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

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

The Three Geordie lasses
Credit: Farrah Abbassy

Teenagers learn how to fly the nest in Birdie at Salford’s Lowry Theatre

Stupidity, friendship, growing up. Birdie reminds everyone of what it means to be a teenager. The Matilda Neill play introduces […]

Eight-year-old Salford rugby player cycles 120 miles to raise funds for club's trip

Eight-year-old Salford rugby player cycles 120 miles to raise funds for club’s trip

An eight-year-old rugby player from Cadishead has cycled 120 miles to raise more than £1,000 for his club’s tour. Cadishead […]

Lucy Ryan at the British Transplant Games. Credit: Lucy Ryan

Salford student given five years to live now represents Great Britain in World Transplant Games

A Salford organ transplant survivor using her “last life” to represent Great Britain in the 2023 World Transplant Games, is […]