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University of Salford graduate wins prestigious creative writing award

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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 […]

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My religion will always be a part of me” Jewish teen speaks out about anti-Semitic hate

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Salford- born teenager Poppy Waxman has spoken out about the damage caused by anti-Semitic comments after suffering abuse in silence […]

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‘Strictly Come Prancing’ – Sodexo staff ‘prance’ around Salford Quays for Stop Hunger

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Employees from the Salford branch of French company Sodexo have been raising money for Stop Hunger by prancing around Salford […]

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