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Candidates in upcoming Salford Quays by-election

Three candidates have been nominated in the upcoming January by-election for the new Salford Quays councillor.  Paul Heilbron – Liberal […]

Salford residents to have "a real say" on "crucial" city developments

Salford residents to have “a real say” on “crucial” city developments

Salford residents can now have their say on the city’s future plan, which includes improving town centres in Eccles, Walkden, […]

Dachshund Puppies abandoned on Oak Road

Five puppies left “in freezing temperatures on the streets of Salford”

 Last week, it was reported that five 16-week-old, malnourished puppies were found abandoned in freezing temperatures on the streets of […]

Pictured: Claire with consultant neurosurgeon Ankur Saxena

Salford Royal becomes first hospital in UK to carry out advanced spinal surgery

Salford Royal Hospital recently became the first hospital in the UK to carry out an endoscope assisted lumbar fusion on […]

Swinton Co-Op Acadmey students with all their hampers

Swinton academy students create hampers for the homeless – “We are hoping this aids the community during these difficult times”

Year eight pupils from the Swinton Co-op Academy have put together 32 hampers for families in need and the homeless […]

Salford Crescent Train Station

Christmas rail strikes to cause disruption across Salford – “If the train’s not there then what can you do?”

Salford train passengers have expressed their frustration at the next round of rail strikes starting on Saturday December 2. The […]

Free parking spaces in Salford this festive season

Free parking spaces in Salford this festive season

Free Christmas parking has returned at selected car parks throughout the city over the Winter period in a bid to […]

A Monton miracle: pensioner praises public after 'whirlwind' whipround replaces lost cash

A Monton miracle: pensioner praises public after ‘whirlwind’ whipround replaces lost cash

A man from Monton who lost £60 has been overwhelmed by the unexpected outpouring of kindness from the community who […]

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New improvement plans for Mariners Canal in Salford Quays

Proposals to improve Mariners Canal have been released in order “to make Salford Quays an even better place to live, […]

Photo of Buile Hill house Salford, Credit - David Dixon

Renovation works start for Salford’s Buile Hill Mansion

Renovation works will commence today (November 20) for Salford’s Buile Hill Mansion after years of neglect. The £7m improvements to […]