Frank Evans, aka “Frankie Defan,” played his last game for Rugby League side Swinton Lions on this day 88 years ago, but his legend lives on across Salford.
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“I am a very proud, Salford born and bred” – KidzRus Director to open fifth Salford nursery
Private nursery group KidzRus are set to launch their fifth Salford nursery in the village of Monton Green, Eccles. Nicola […]
Swinton and Salford move into Libraries Live stage four
Salford Community Libraries has just moved into their fourth season of Libraries Live, their events programme that brings high quality, […]
Swinton dementia event allows sufferers and carers to ‘relive memories from past’
Salford Ceremonial Mayor and Mayoress, Ronnie and Pat Wilson, hailed an event to support those living with dementia and their carers.
Salford Foodbank to open fourth foodbank in Swinton
Salford’s fourth foodbank is to open in Swinton next month. The expansion organised by Salford Foodbank comes after 5,047 three-day […]
Salford College students build sensory wall for people with complex needs
By Jim Scott. Students from the Princes Trust at the Salford College of Further Education have built a sensory wall for less than £50 for people with complex needs.
Holistic living fair offers spiritual insights in Swinton
Crystal healing and tarot readings are among the attractions at a holistic living fair this Sunday in Swinton. The fair at […]
Dirt Factory hosts pop-up bike day in Swinton
Dirt Factory is hosting pop-up bike days in Swinton offering cyclists free bike repairs and free bike security tagging. The […]
Age UK Promotes Getting Active with Salford Heritage Health Walk
Age UK welcomes its Salford Heritage Health Walk to the public and recognises its contribution by volunteers. In December, many […]
Dancing with Dementia celebrates its second anniversary
It definitely wasn’t a mundane Monday at Swinton Grand Palais as over 80 people joined in to celebrate Dancing with […]
New In Salford
Salford residents reminded of rail closures this spring
Imitation firearm recovered in Little Hulton
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BBC presenter’s legacy lives on as new ovarian cancer awareness roadshow tour comes to Salford
Gary Neville shared ex-teammate David Beckham is ‘sorting’ his 50th birthday tattoo
New In Sport
Salford Red Devils prepare for challenge against Leeds Rhinos
Salford Red Devils to field a full-strength squad this weekend after takeover approved by the RFL
Salford City hoping to return to winning ways travelling to promotion rivals Port Vale
Salford student launches fundraiser to represent the UK in College Disc Golf competition
Salford Basketball Club aims to grow to National League status
New in Entertainment
14-year-old singer-songwriter from Salford has released new single ‘Not The Same’
Opera North bringing their latest productions to the Lowry this March
The Koala Who Could to comes to the Lowry this Easter
Boothstown restaurant returns to a surprise sell out weekend from word of mouth advertising
Salford theatre group to bring three unique plays to Little Hulton
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