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“It’s incredibly uplifting during these strange times” Local students cheer veterans with lockdown letters
Schoolchildren are writing letters to veterans at Salford’s Broughton House to keep their spirits up during lockdown. Pupils at Prestwich […]
IWM North is letting visitors speak to veterans over the half-term
A two-day event is being held at IWM North Salford, which will aim to give visitors a first-hand insight into […]
Honouring Salford-Born Soldiers in Eccles
A memorial was held to commemorate the Salford-born servicemen that have died on active duty since World War II. The […]
“Life-saving” veterans charity set to undergo major refurbishment in Eccles
A charity for military veterans transitioning back to ordinary life, The veterans garage, is set to undergo major refurbishment, after […]
Broughton House fundraiser optimistic of final push in veteran home redevelopment
Broughton House is a home in Salford for ex servicemen and women, which is currently undergoing a £15 million redevelopment […]
Salford man is raising funds for a new retreat to help veterans and men who suffer with mental health issues
On 23rd December 2017 Darren Siegenburg was caught up in a road traffic collision on the M40 near Oxford. It […]
Salford Veterans organisation wins community award for tackling isolation
The Salford Veterans Breakfast Club won Best Age Friendly Project at this year’s Spirit of Salford Community Awards.
“If it wasn’t for people like Walter, we wouldn’t be here”- Funeral held for Salford-born war hero
Dozens of people have turned out to attend the funeral of a war veteran who had no surviving family left. Local veterans’ groups had […]
Plea to honour Salford war hero at his funeral
Salford Veterans Network has invited all citizens to honour Salford war hero at his funeral on Monday, December 10th.
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New In Sport
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New in Entertainment
New monthly wine club is set to come to Salford Quays
NINE the Musical prepares as it heads to Lowry this February
Cast announced ahead of National Tour of Handbagged coming to Lowry this March
Major art exhibition continues at the Lowry until February
Birmingham Royal Ballets Cinderella is coming to the Lowry this March
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