August 2025 will mark two hundred years since the foundational stone of the former Salford Magistrates Court was laid by […]
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Step back in time with historical Sunday tours at Ordsall Hall
Nestled in the heart of Salford, the historic Ordsall Hall offers a chance to uncover centuries of local history through […]
New high-tech immersive Salford music heritage trail is big hit
A new augmented reality (AR) trail has been developed to showcase Salford’s iconic music history. Through the Echo Salford app […]
Local historian restores iconic Salford history with Langworthy photograph exhibition
A local historian has exhibited a collection of old Salford photographs at Langworthy Cornerstone. Striving to preserve Salford’s history at […]
Salford’s forgotten past: Agecroft and Clifton collieries
Not long ago, Salford was a vital part of the Manchester Coalfield, with a collection of coal pits including the […]
Salford’s lost horse racing course – Thunderous galloping, noisy chattering and the Queen’s first win
With Cheltenham underway this week, attention is thoroughly focused on the horse-racing, so we’ve been saddled with digging into the […]
“If you’ve got the funds go and buy it”- The £11,995 model being sold to commemorate Salford’s history
A statue of a horse bearing a small part of Salford history has become available to buy with proceeds going […]
Will this be the year? A look at the last decade of Salford City in the FA Cup ahead of their next campaign
Salford City will be starting their 2021/22 FA Cup campaign on Monday as they travel to Dagenham & Redbridge live […]
“We’ve brought him home in spirit” – a moving mural appears in the car park of Salford’s St Clements Church
A moving mural has appeared on the wall of a St Clements Church in Salford ahead of this year’s Remembrance Sunday, as a commemoration to a young soldier who lost his life in the First World War.
An event space, a hotel, or an ice cream parlour – What Salford residents hope the future holds for Buile Hill Park Mansion as restoration project begins
Salford’s residents are looking forward to the future of The Buile Hill Park mansion, now that the long-awaited restoration project […]
New In Salford
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Former BBC Director and Mercury Studios Executive appointed as CEO of MediaCity
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New In Sport
Salford City acquired by new ownership group led by David Beckham and Gary Neville
Salford dance academy crowned World Champions
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Swinton Lions return to winning ways against Crusaders
New in Lifestyle
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