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Metrolink industrial action to strike Manchester Marathon

Metrolink strikes are expected to severely hamper mobility around Salford and the Greater Manchester area this Sunday.  The slated walkout […]

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‘Getting fresh blood into the industry’ is ‘really important’ – HGV drivers in Salford react to petrol and driver shortages

Copyright: © Copyright David Dixon and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.. Geograph.ie A Salford HGV driver spoke […]

“We are petrified, emotional but so excited at the same time” – Salford couple to run Manchester Marathon in memory of friend Steven Keigher

“We are petrified, emotional but so excited at the same time” – Salford couple to run Manchester Marathon in memory of friend Steven Keigher

Joe and Johanna Costello, who are from Salford, are taking on their first-ever marathon this weekend, in memory of their […]

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“A unique place of nature” – Salford volunteers kickstart campaign to bring Buile Hill Park back to life

Volunteers in Salford have kickstarted a Crowdfunder to help boost their ‘Green and Growing’ project at Buille Hill Park.

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“It’s really important to engage audiences that might not ordinarily have a relationship with poetry” – How you can celebrate Random Acts of Poetry Day in Salford

Kate Feld, poet and Salford lecturer. Image credit: Rebecca Lupton “If the day can be done on the right scale, I […]

"Mindless" - CCTV crowdfunder after mental health charity's greenhouse in Salford vandalised

“Mindless” – CCTV crowdfunder after mental health charity’s greenhouse in Salford vandalised

A Salford resident has started a crowdfunder after Salford community mental health charity was the target of vandalism, causing thousands […]

“It’s got to a stage where it’s the biggest we’ve ever had it” - Salford Histories Festival returns with range of new events

“It’s got to a stage where it’s the biggest we’ve ever had it” – Salford Histories Festival returns with range of new events

A vintage bus and church tours are among the new exhibits at this year’s Salford Histories Festival. Organisers say the […]

'Naughty stories and big secrets' - Explore Salford on foot this Autumn with the October Walking Festival

‘Naughty stories and big secrets’ – Explore Salford on foot this Autumn with the October Walking Festival

Salford Ranger Team have organised a full schedule of themed walks, set to take place all over the city throughout […]

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Salford’s tallest building construction set to be approved this week

A 55-storey tower, which would be ‘Salford’s tallest building’ and form part of a 542-apartment scheme, is set to be […]