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“He’s my hero” Salford rugby legend’s daughter’s emotional Kilimanjaro climb to fight dementia

The daughter of a Salford rugby league legend is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in order to raise money for dementia – […]

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When is your local pharmacy open over the Christmas period?

Pharmacies in Salford will be operating during the Christmas period, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day to keep up with demand through the cold conditions.

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“We wanted to bring a trusted name to the UK” Botched star opens the UK’s first MedSpa in MediaCityUK

The UK’s first non surgical MedSpa has opened at MediaCityUK by a star of the T.V. show ‘Botched’. Dr Paul […]

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“It gives them an opportunity to not be at the back of the lesson” Disabled children in Salford encouraged to learn to swim

Parents of children with learning disabilities in Salford are being encouraged to send them to swimming lessons to build confidence.

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Salford Pharmacist urges patients to get their flu jab this winter

Flu has started to circulate the UK as hospital admissions have doubled in a week, with the North West having a high intensity of GP influenza-like illness consultation rates in England.

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“We’re creating something special.” Salford BAM Construct plants their 150,000th tree

Salford based company, BAM, celebrate the 150,000th tree being planted with City of Trees in honour of the construction company’s […]

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“It made me feel like everything was going to be okay” Stray cat becomes inspiration for Salford animal charity

A Salford resident was inspired to start up an animal charity after she helped by a stray cat. Georgia Mead, […]

Southport-bound train at Walkden station. Photo Laura Joffre

Walkden and Swinton to lose direct rail service to Southport

Residents from Swinton and Walkden will lose their weekdays direct train service to Southport when the new timetable is introduced on December 15.

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“I’m an advocate of bringing health and wellness” – Eccles choir are spreading Christmas cheer in care homes

An Eccles Christian choir are looking to spread Christmas cheer and the word of God around care homes in Salford.