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New high-tech immersive Salford music heritage trail is big hit

A new augmented reality (AR) trail has been developed to showcase Salford’s iconic music history.  Through the Echo Salford app […]

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Team selected to regenerate “overlooked” gateway area between Salford and Manchester

A team has been appointed with the task of creating a regeneration plan for the Strangeways and Cambridge area. The […]

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Salford prepares for booming bonfire weekend after Manchester cancellations

Bonfire night events in Salford are expected to double in popularity this year as Manchester City Council cancel their events […]

Elderly woman left "stranded" after her scooter was stolen in Worsley

Elderly woman left “stranded” after her scooter was stolen in Worsley

Officers in Salford are appealing for information after an elderly woman’s mobility scooter was stolen and left damaged in Worsley. […]

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Salford groups eligible for up to £5,000 walking and wheeling grant

Salford Community and Voluntary Service, alongside other Greater Manchester voluntary groups, have launched a new scheme to encourage walking in […]

Salford Civic Centre, home to Salford City Council, Swinton. Credit: Harry Warner

Salford City Council to write off £1.8m of council tax and business rates debt

Salford City Council will write-off £1.8m of accumulated public-owed debt in a meeting held today (October 17) at Salford Civic […]

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“I think the wrong people are in prison” – Salford locals react to national prison shortages

People in Salford have given their thoughts on the increasing prison population in the UK that has resulted in the Government asking judges not to send criminals to prison.

Pro-Palestine demonstration planned at Salford Quays this weekend

Pro-Palestine demonstration planned at Salford Quays this weekend

A protest in support of Palestine is set to take place outside the BBC headquarters this weekend amidst what appear to be an imminent ground invasion in Gaza.

Findings from water safety review of Salford Quays released following six deaths in five years

Findings from water safety review of Salford Quays released following six deaths in five years

A review the water safety ratings has revealed hidden dangers in Salford Quays, after six fatalities and 52 serious incidents between 2017 and 2022.