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Salford Now Live Election Blog – all the news from across Salford constituencies

Welcome to Salford Now’s live blog! Michael Smith is writing the blog tonight and will be updating you throughout the […]

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Researcher to teach parents to deal with kids affected by alcoholic pregnancies

A researcher from the University is developing a training programme for parents and carers of people with alcohol foetal spectrum […]

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“I had a desire to bring people together through music” – Manchester Inspirational Voices take to Salford

The ensemble of Manchester Inspirational Voices are getting into the Christmas spirit at the Light House Church in Salford. The […]

Graham Fadley, a resident of the shelter using the facilities provided. Image: Libby Goodman

Salford day-and-night shelter to provide homes for homeless people this Christmas

The Narrowgate Night Shelter in Pendleton is to provide round the clock accommodation to homeless people in Salford this festive […]

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FINISHED “People from different backgrounds need to be able to get a job in television or radio, if they choose to” – Cat Lewis explains the importance of Media City

BAFTA award-winner and CEO of Salford-based production company, Cat Lewis praised Media City for creating media jobs outside of London. […]

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“I don’t think enough places in Salford promote body positivity” – Is there enough body image support in Salford?

Body image issues are a concern for our mental health but is there enough support on the topic in Salford? […]

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Will displaying ‘exercise calories’ on food packaging tackle obesity in Salford?

New research has shown that displaying how much exercise people need to do in order to burn off calories, could […]

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Inspiring Communities Together host their fifth annual festive singalong to raise money for Salford foodbanks

On Wednesday, charity Inspiring Communities Together brought the community of Charlestown and Lower Kersal under one roof at Salford’s Sport […]