Welcome to our live blog where we will be updating you throughout the day on news across Salford! Keep up with us across our social media channels!

16.25 Ellie Shannon writes about the best albums from Salford on National Album day


16.20 Ex Swinton Lions Chairman talks to Salford Now about their name – Jack McKinnell’s article.


16.15 Michael Smith reports on Salford’s campaign on value of social enterprises


16.10 Salford Red Devils player to get married day after Super League Grand Final – story by Darcy Williams


16.05 Renovation of Hulme Hall aims to tackle knife crime in Salford – article by Krissy Ford


16.00 Award winning sow ‘Trojan Horse’ premieres at the Lowry this evening – preview by Will Dickson


15.55 Mum of Salford girl with diabetes raises cash for charity – article by Lucy Clayton


15.50 Benjamin Wild reports on a new album launch at Salford’s Eagle Inn


15.45 Councillors and residents react to 200 new homes being built on Walkden playing fields – article by Charlotte Williams


15.40 Residents react to ForViva housing – Henry Martindale’s report 


15.35 Non-League day 2019: Who you can support around Salford – article by Taran Dhamrait


15.30 NHS Salford offers free Lung ‘M.O.T’ checks – article by Lucy Webber


15.25 Salford’s child obesity on the rise – story by Megan Chapman


15.20 Bat walk to educate public on endangered bats living in Salford – article by Andra Brasovanu


15.00 The best Salford Halloween events for 2019 – article by Darcy Williams


14.55 New “I’m a Celebrity” entertainment attraction to open at MediaCity by Alastair Hancock. Link here


14.50 Salford students engage in role play in support of bereaved parents. Story by Phoebe Walters


14.45 Police appeal for information following collision where two men died. Article by Ben Ibson


14.40 Ellis Hyde reports on reaction from Salford residents amid new property being built.


14.30 Pankhurst museum passes fundraising target after break-in. Article by Will Dickson.


14.25 Taran Dhamrait reports on Counterfeit items seized at a Salford industrial state


14.15 A car garage for ex-servicemen reveals plans for expansion written by Owen Widdowson


14.00 Salford brewery nominated for business award – Dan Wright reports


13.55 Cari Morris previews the Salford Red Devils’ game in the Super League Final


13.35 Former Thomas Cook employee’s response to company’s liquidation – report by Oliver Walker


13.10 Imogen Holland reports on community event educating families on the story of Thomas Paine


13.00 A Salford charity takes on an obstacle course for Cancer Research – by Benjamin Stacey. Read here.


12.20 Abigail Walker shows what activities there are for kids this halloween – read here


11.30 Mwika Bulaya reports on tribute to Liverpool sculptor


10.30 Madeline Bateson previews the play ‘Our Kid’ being shown at the King’s arms in Salford


9.00am Welcome to the SalfordNow live blog. I’m Jamie Burr and I will be updating you on news, sport and more etc etc etc .. don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook (include the links) and send us your thoughts at now@salford.ac.uk etc etc

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