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Greater Manchester Fire Service celebrate the fallen at Agecroft War Memorial on Remembrance Day

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Members of the Greater Manchester Fire Service gathered at Agecroft War Memorial to celebrate Remembrance Day and those lost from […]

"It split up families" - 40 years on a Salford miner reflects on the strike that drove a wedge through communities

“It split up families” – 40 years on a Salford miner reflects on the strike that drove a wedge through communities

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40 years on, a former Salford miner has reflected on the 1984 miner’s strike, which saw thousands of miners across the country walk away from the pits.

Glenn Kennedy, spokesperson of ACRA. Image taken by Lewis Gray

Group campaigning to save Agecroft Chapel recieves charity status: “It opens so many doors for us now”

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An organisation campaigning for the reparation of the Agecroft Chapel has gained charity status to assist in their efforts. The […]

Agecroft Rowing Club. Image by Harry Warner.

“It really helps them excel, at all aspects of life” – Salford-based school rowing programme wins British Rowing Project of the Year award

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A school rowing project based at Salford Quay’s Agecroft Rowing Club has been awarded Project of the Year by British […]

The Salford Memorial. Image credit: Google Maps

“I’ll be in uniform, sword and medal” – How the community is observing Salford Remembrance Day

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During this Salford Remembrance Day, we look back on the achievements and show respect to those that fought and in […]

University of Salford rowing team complete first race of the season

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THE University of Salford rowing team complete their first race of the season. Seven different crews including Manchester, Chester, and fastest in […]