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Biggest Salford housing development in 50 years gets the green light

Biggest Salford housing development in 50 years gets the green light

The biggest housing development project in 50 years has the green light from the Salford City Mayor. The project will […]

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“This has been a time that will stay with many of us in the years to come” – Lockdown’s long-term effects on mental health

Although the physical threat of Covid-19 is higher for older people, many statisticians and charities have reported a sharp upturn […]

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Eccles Christmas craft market returns this December

Eccles Shopping Centre is hosting a Christmas craft market for craft lovers and local shoppers to support local businesses during […]

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Salford night shelter turns to daytime support to help homeless people through Covid-19

A Salford shelter is providing support for homeless people, despite the Covid-19 pandemic forcing its dormitories to close. The Narrowgate […]

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“The impact has been huge. We couldn’t ignore it”- Salford CCG funds theatre charity revamp performance to tackle Covid-19

The theatre charity, Odd Arts UK, is putting on an interactive theatre performance for Salford schools using professional actors to […]

Salford MP welcomes two-stage Covid-19 testing for Greater Manchester care homes

Salford MP welcomes two-stage Covid-19 testing for Greater Manchester care homes

Worsley and Eccles South MP Barbara Keeley has welcomed a two-stage Covid-19 test for those visiting relatives in Greater Manchester […]

Meet the Salford students who have made it as BBC Radio One hosts

Meet the Salford students who have made it as BBC Radio One hosts

A Salford student and two Salford University graduates have been chosen from thousands of  applicants to host their own BBC Radio […]

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Salford company works on lowering carbon emissions during pandemic

One of the country’s leading infrastructure contractors Excalon, specialising in services within the utilities industry, have continued their pivotal work throughout both lockdowns.

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“It makes you feel good that you’re doing it for someone else, you’re doing it for a purpose”: The men helping a Salford dad raise funds for daughter’s treatment

Two dads who struck up a virtual friendship on Facebook are to meet up for the first time for a fundraising walk to help one of their daughters.