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“Children love it” – The new business helping educate and entertain kids of Salford
Edu-crate is a new enterprise that aims to provide fun and educational activities for children at a cheap price. It […]
U-First Fitness Society – The personal training service “more sustainable” than the gym
The outdoor personal trainer-led Bootcamp provides a fun and affordable way for the people of Salford to get active. “Me […]
ParkRun organiser says – “Everyone is welcome” to weekly run at Peel Park
The organiser of a 5K community fun run in Salford says everyone is welcome to get involved. Co-organiser Susan Glover, […]
‘Getting fresh blood into the industry’ is ‘really important’ – HGV drivers in Salford react to petrol and driver shortages
Copyright: © Copyright David Dixon and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.. Geograph.ie A Salford HGV driver spoke […]
Salfordian Christopher Eccleston thought he was “going to die” amid mental health struggles
Salford star, Christopher Eccleston, recently told how he “thought he was going to die” in 2016. The ex Doctor Who […]
The Green Homes Grant is now available in Salford – here’s how you can insulate your home for less
Image credit: Salboy From today, the Green Homes Grant scheme is being piloted in a number of local authorities, including […]
All you need to know – Everything reopening in Salford from the 17th
As we enter the third stage of the governments ‘roadmap out of Lockdown’, more entertainment venues are reopening in Salford. […]
“We all need to hug” – Salfordian’s on hugging being allowed from May 17
Hugging between friends and family is to be allowed from May 17. Statistics suggest that over half of all adults […]
“A great way to keep fit” – Salford’s great cycling routes encourage more to get out and about
As restrictions subside, staying active is as important as ever for those looking to ease themselves back into normality. For […]
New In Salford
“The money we raise gives so many people great opportunities” – Salford woman to walk 6.6 miles for Francis House Children’s Hospice
Disbanded Salford flower club donates bench to Community hub as its’ final legacy
“Wearing a mask is just one measure” – Salford academic’s advice over reducing the spread of COVID-19
Salford residents being denied their covid jabs despite the centres advertising walk-in vaccines
“I tried to commit suicide three times” – The dark reality of suffering from extreme gambling harm
New In Sport
Salford author who unfurled the famous ‘Ta Ra Fergie’ banner is writing the follow up to his first book
“This is a blue-collar sport in a blue-collar town” – Boardman and Eccles welcome the return of competitive girls lacrosse
Irlam FC cruise to convincing victory over Winsford despite storm Arwen
Scoring goals by losing weight? ‘Man V Fat’ Football aiming to motivate men to get into shape with incentivised league
“It went our way today. It hasn’t at times this year and it’s good that it’s happened today” – Matthew Lund reacts to Ammies derby day victory
New in Entertainment
“Will be great to see faces, old and new… See you at the front” – Bez’s Homecoming gig at the Pendlebury
“I once picked up John Cooper Clarke at 3.30pm; he had a custard cream for breakfast” – Henry Normal unveils Salford memories and poem ahead of Lowry gig
‘Cheesy’ tasting evening of cheese, wine and beer evening at Monton restaurant
Multi-award winning ‘Girl From The North Country’ coming to The Lowry in 2022
“The first question I asked was am I going to die?” – How Covid prompted an Eccles native to release his first memoir detailing encounters with Ronaldo and Beckham