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Running backwards to go forwards: Salford woman breaks world record

Running backwards to go forwards: Salford woman breaks world record

A Salford woman has broken the Guinness world record for being the fastest backwards female runner, after completing the Wiggle Manchester half marathon in two hours, sixteen minutes and eight seconds on Sunday.

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“We’re all very proud of the eco-friendly reputation of Salford.” – Salford praised as amongst most climate friendly areas in North West

A Salford Green Party member has praised Salford’s position as the most climate friendly area in the North West.

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Salford business ‘Visit from the Stork’ shares plans for new toy-recycling project

Salfordian social enterprise organisation ‘Visit from the Stork CIC’ has announced plans for a brand new project reusing and redistributing […]

Cadishead Park. Photograph taken by Lily Harris.

Litter in Cadishead Park ‘one of the worst’ in the area

Residents local to Cadishead Park have found a significant increase in the amount of litter including broken glass and discarded […]

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“I’m so glad you’re my mum” – Salford mum shares heartbreaking message from son lost to suicide

The mother of a Salford man who killed himself whilst on suicide watch is urging people to ‘fight the stigma’ […]

Salford Campaign to end stigma against malnutrition celebrates helping 1,000 people

Salford Campaign to end stigma against malnutrition celebrates helping 1,000 people

Featured Image Credit: Rhys Blanchard The PaperWeight Campaign launched by Age UK Salford has now helped over 1000 malnutritioned Salfordians maintain a healthy […]

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University of Salford professor criticises UK government’s voter reform proposals

A Professor of politics at the University of Salford has spoken out on the governments new proposals that will look to eliminate […]