Tag: Salford

Three CCTV screenshots of burglars on Fairmount Road, Salford. Image credit: GMP

Stuffed in a duvet for a quick getaway – CCTV footage of burglaries released

Detectives investigating a burglary in Salford have released CCTV images. Officers were called around 11.55am on Wednesday 20 January 2021 […]

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“You always have to be dynamic” – TEDxUniversityofSalford team talk vaccines, digital poverty and the future of TEDx in Salford.

The entirely digital TEDxUniversityofSalford is set to take place on March 6th 2021 with its theme of ‘new world normal’ […]

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“We are overwhelmed being nominated” – Local taxi service nominated for Salford award

An Eccles taxi firm has been nominated for the Spirit of Salford Award after being put forward by locals. Established […]

Sheldon Ryan (right)

“My main goal is UFC, but first I want the Cage Warriors flyweight belt” – Salford MMA fighter tells all

Salford-born fighter Sheldon Ryan, 26, has made a name for himself in amateur mixed martial arts (MMA) and is now hoping […]

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“It really benefits people to have that human contact and is quite needed” – Salford Pride’s virtual quiz night with Miss Blair

Salford Pride have presented a quiz night hosted by Miss Blair to celebrate LGBT+ history month. The event was hosted […]

“We can give people more of their cat’s story” – Meet the mother and daughter team helping Salford’s rescue cats

During the coronavirus lockdown, rescue cats have been a comfort to so many people, providing companionship and cuddles to help […]

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Eccles coffee shop Malaga Drift thanks customers for seeing it through lockdown

Loyal customers have helped an Eccles cafe get through lockdown despite being limited to takeaways. Gordon Conway, owner of the […]

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“There’s no better way to finish our journey”- Former Kandy Kabin to host Salford Baby Bank charity

A former sweet shop in Langworthy is providing a home for the Salford Baby Bank until 80,000 tickets are sold […]

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“Come and share the warmth of Salfordians”- artists create virtual reality hugs

Young adults and adults with a physical disability in Salford are being asked to share their memories of hugs to be developed into a 10 minute narrative told through theatre puppetry.

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“It captures the real spirit of Salford and the dedication of our key workers” – Tribute to Salford’s key workers to be showcased by the Lowry

A painting paying tribute to Salford key workers is due to appear in the “Days like These” exhibition this February. […]