Credit:@Swinton_Lions on Twitter Swinton Lions have announced a trio of new signings ahead of the 2019 Betfred Championship season, including […]
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ON THIS DAY: Swinton Lions and Salford Red Devils met for the first time in 1880
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
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
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
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’
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
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.
“A unique place in a unique team” – A retrospective on Swinton legend Frank Evans
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.
“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, […]
New In Salford
Salford residents warned to brace for strong winds as Storm Floris approaches
World War II RAF Veteran celebrates landmark 100th birthday in Worsley
Irlam cannabis farm and £14,000 cash found in police raids
Fundraising campaign launched to build Salford’s first permanent labyrinth
Plans submitted to transform former Morrisons store into Aldi and Pure Gym
New In Sport
“We are bringing Swinton Lions Rugby back to the community” – Brand new summer rugby camp to launch this August
Salford City return to action this weekend as they face off against Crewe Alexandra
Eccles Rugby Club volunteer receives Citizen’s Award
Hull KR’s head coach left feeling “empty” after 74-12 victory over Salford Red Devils
Salford Red Devils lose 74-12 to Hull KR
New in Lifestyle
Salford’s award-winning community arts company launches celebrations ahead of the city turning 100
‘We Love Eccles’ art project on display across the hoardings of regeneration works
“Every bite was so delicious” – Salford’s Old Fire Station fires up bold new menu
MediaCity’s first Irish pub to open this August
“We’re both Salford kids and wanted to stay true to not just the origins of the brand but ourselves as people”
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