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Murder investigation launched after woman found dead in Salford

By Jack Adcock 15th January 2019 News 0 comments

Greater Manchester Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body in a car in Salford.

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First ever Paget’s Awareness Day to take place in January

By James Kingsley 21st December 2018 Health, News 0 comments

The first ever Paget’s Awareness Day will take place on January 11 2019, and aims to spread knowledge of the disease and offer support for sufferers.

Swinton’s Halloween house dedicates Christmas display to son killed in road accident last month

By Alice Wragg 13th December 2018 News 0 comments

Swinton’s Halloween House Does Christmas are putting on a small Christmas display this year for the British Biker Relief Foundation in memory of their son Callum who passed away in a road traffic accident on his motorbike in November.

Swinton Lions sign Scottish international Oscar Thomas

By Daniel Marland 12th December 2018 Rugby League, Sport 0 comments

Credit:@Swinton_Lions on Twitter Swinton Lions have announced a trio of new signings ahead of the 2019 Betfred Championship season, including […]

ON THIS DAY: Swinton Lions and Salford Red Devils met for the first time in 1880

By Beth Collinson 4th December 2018 Rugby League, Sport 0 comments

Exactly 138 years to this day, on the 4th December 1800, Swinton Lions met Salford Red Devils for the very first time, defeating them two nil.

‘Zumbathon’ Raises Over £370 for Salford Mental Health Charity

By Rory Boyle 4th December 2018 News 0 comments

A Zumba class has raised £377.19 for a Salford mental health charity after completing a ‘Zumbathon’. A total of […]

Three Salford train stations nominated for step-free upgrade

By Laura Joffre 16th November 2018 News 1 comment

Walkden, Swinton and Irlam are among 10 train stations being nominated by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Northern Rail […]

Salford crime author interviewed in Swinton tonight

By Lewis Atherton 15th November 2018 Lifestyle 0 comments

Salford author Mandasue Heller will take place in an interview and book signing tonight in Swinton. The event at Swinton […]

Health campaigner says level of air pollution in Salford ‘causing ill health’

By Brandon Mawson 15th November 2018 Health, News 0 comments

A health campaigner and member of Salford’s Green Party has attacked pollution rates in the region.

On This Day – Salford Rugby played host to the first match under floodlights

By Luke Pearson 22nd October 2018 Rugby League, Sport 0 comments

Night fixtures are a common occurrence in any sport in 2018 but turn the clock back 140 years and history was being made in Salford as the first recorded rugby match to be played under floodlights took place on this day in 1878.