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Healthwatch Salford urges public to back petition to save local independence

Healthwatch Salford is calling on residents to back a nationwide petition to protect the independence of local Healthwatch services, after […]

Councillors demand urgent action from United Utilities following flooding in Eccles

Councillors demand urgent action from United Utilities following flooding in Eccles

Salford councillors have written a joint letter to United Utilities raising serious concerns about the flooding in the Peel Green […]

University of Salford lecturer receives international award

University of Salford lecturer receives international award

A Salford university lecturer has received an international award for athletic training and therapy.  Michael Carolan, who leads the sports […]

An example of counterfeit toys recovered in Salford. (Salford City Council, 2025)

4,600 ‘fake and unsafe’ toys have been seized across Salford

£55,000 worth of ‘fake and unsafe’ toys have been seized from wholesalers and retailers across Salford. As part of the […]

Alder Brook hub opened

“Fantastic” new SEND school hub opens in Irlam after £450,000 investment

Students, teachers and councillors could not hide their delight at the official opening of a new school hub catering to […]

Salford Students hands up, Salford Council roll out road safety initiative

New road safety project to be rolled out in schools this autumn

A new road safety project aimed at reducing vehicle-related collisions has secured funding and will be implemented this autumn in […]

Beat the Street campaign set to turn Salford into a ‘Giant Interactive Game’

Beat the Street campaign set to turn Salford into a ‘Giant Interactive Game’

Beat the Street, an initiative aimed at getting young people healthier, is set to turn Salford into a ‘Giant Interactive […]

Salford residents urged to get vaccinated ahead of winter.

Health bosses urge Salford residents to get vaccinated ahead of Winter

Health experts have urged Salford residents to book their seasonal vaccinations ahead of winter. Flu and child immunisations are now […]

Local musician Craig Winterburn delivered a gong therapy session at Salford Suicide Prevention Conference 2025.

Old friends, new faces and “a dream come true” – Jak’s World launches Salford Suicide Prevention Conference 2025

“This has been my dream, and today the dream is coming true,” says Kasia Halani, Jak’s World Suicide Prevention Charity […]

Salford Royal Hospital (Image: David Dixon)
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Dangerous concrete prone to sudden failure to be removed from Salford Royal Hospital

Salford Royal Hospital has been earmarked for the removal of a dangerous type of concrete that is prone to sudden […]