Jaspar Shepherdson is writing the blog today and will be updating you throughout the day on news across Salford.
News
Local nurse completed virtual marathon in aid of a Salford homeless charity
On Sunday 4, October, Sara Waters ran the Virtual London Marathon 2020, for Greater Manchester charity, Embassy Bus. Embassy Bus […]
Salford residents can have their say on plans to clean Greater Manchester’s air
Salford residents can have their say as plans to clean Greater Manchester’s air begin with an eight-week consultation process starting […]
“I’ve always been passionate about wildlife” Lewis Nelson on becoming Wildlife Champion
This week councilor Lewis Nelson was appointed Wildlife Champion of Salford. We spoke to him about what impact he thought […]
Bus catches fire near Salford precinct
A bus caught fire in Salford this morning, whilst heading towards Cheetham hill and Failsworth. The fire was determined to […]
Play streets could return to Salford
Image credit: Kevan on Flickr, used under CC BY 2.0 Play streets could be introduced in Salford in an attempt […]
COVID UPDATE 6th October 2020: Salford cases reach 3,948, Salford Royal has three new deaths
Figures released today show another 164 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Salford. This has taken the city’s total […]
MediaCityUK Phase 2 begins £1 billion construction
MediaCityUK £1 billion Phase 2 is officially under way. The Phase 2 construction, which is set to double the size […]
Swinton Golf Club closes after 94 years
Swinton Park Golf Club in Salford has closed down after 94 years due to financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Salford artist goes into battle for World Mental Health Day
The second virtual Manchester Art Battle will take place this weekend in aid of World Mental Health Day to raise money for Mind Charity.
New In Salford
“My position remains clear” – Worsley and Eccles MP on the new proposed assisted dying bill
“I want to honour him” – Irlam man takes on 240km charity cycle challenge for mental health awareness
Salford lecturer describes how the closure of the city’s magistrates’ court in 2011 inspired his new book
Salford musicians launch ‘vibrant’ percussive children’s culture workshop
Salford creatives entitled to apply for up to £500 in funding from new scheme
New In Sport
Salford goalkeepers’ impressive clean sheet earns spot on League Two Team of the Week
Salford Red Devils newly appointed CEO shares excitement for the clubs future
Karl Robinson praises Salford City and supporters in 2-0 win over Tranmere Rovers
Hakeeb Adelakun makes League Two Team of the Week after recent goalscoring form
Salford Red Devils advance to fourth round of Challenge Cup after dominant second half
New in Entertainment
Abandoned Swinton pub to be made into takeaway and barbershop
LIVES at the Lowry showcases humanity pitted against the consequences of industry
Black Sabbath The Ballet to make northern debut at The Lowry this autumn
Thrilling stage production of Inspector Morse to visit Lowry in 2026
Sounds From The Other City release festival lineup for 20th birthday
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