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
Thousands raised to transform garden at Salford residential home
Salford school teachers take strike action over “dangerous pupil behaviour”
Eccles Town Centre transformation moves closer
Beloved shop and community hub in Walkden to move after 35 years in business
University of Salford announce ambitious transformation plans of public spaces
New In Sport
Oliver Russell joins Salford Red Devils on loan
Swinton Lions secure a huge victory against Whitehaven despite late drama
Paul Rowley believes Salford turned in best performance against Warrington
Salford Red Devils continue search for a win against Warrington Wolves
Endurance swim challenge to be hosted at MediaCity this weekend
New in Lifestyle
A bold retelling of The 12 Dancing Princesses comes to the Lowry this August
New production of Disney’s High School Musical to run in Salford in August 2026
Young people came together at the Lowry in a celebration of arts and culture within education
Annual festival returns in Salford to celebrate and bring the community together
Skies over Salford set to be illuminated at Barton Aerodrome this September
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