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“We rescue it and transform it into healthy food” – Salford Food bank prevents food waste to provide free community meal

FoodCycle in Salford has been recycling used food to providing a free meal for Salford’s less fortunate. With an estimated […]

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First look at the new I’m A Celebrity…Jungle Challenge at Salford Quays

Images have been released of the new I’m A Celebrity…Jungle Challenge attraction, which will feature tasks and trials themed around the […]

University of Salford graduate wins prestigious creative writing award

Sean Gregory, 39, was awarded the Aesthetica Creative Writing Award for his short story ‘Louish and Benim’, which he describes […]

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“Once they get to 25 there’s nobody picking up that support” Salford charity says care leavers are being shut out of work

Young care leavers are struggling to secure employment once they leave care as they are not receiving adequate support, according […]

“If it means selling my house, I’ll do that” – Eccles resident hopes to raise £40,000 for life-changing surgery

“If it means selling my house, I’ll do that” – Eccles resident hopes to raise £40,000 for life-changing surgery

Eccles resident, Lee Barber has conceded he may have to sell his home in order fund a surgery that could cost up to £40,000.

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Almost 800 libraries closed since 2010 but Salford’s ‘incredibly lucky’ to have all 16 still open

New figures by The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy’s (Cipfa) have found that almost 800 libraries have closed since 2010.

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SALFORD NOW LIVE BLOG 12 December – news, sport, weather and more from around Salford

Welcome to Salford Now’s live blog! Piotr Mielczarek is writing the blog today and will be updating you throughout the […]

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Magical Christmas event to raise money for Parr Fold Parks weathered band stand.

This Christmas, local residents are volunteering along with the Rotary group to come together at Parr Fold Park in Walkden […]

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“My dream is to transform U5 & U6’s football coaching sessions worldwide” Local football coach publishes new book series

The owner of Salford pre-school football programme Little Legends has published a step-by-step guide on how to coach players aged 4-6. Expert […]