Salford’s Greek community celebrated the annual Oxi day this weekend, with a church service, stories, food and song.
History
Group campaigning to save Agecroft Chapel recieves charity status: “It opens so many doors for us now”
An organisation campaigning for the reparation of the Agecroft Chapel has gained charity status to assist in their efforts. The […]
The Salford priest who invented the sport of Rugby, or did he?
In 1823, two hundred years ago at Rugby School, a Salford boy by the name of William Webb Ellis was […]
Salford’s historic blue cranes forever demolished 10 years ago today
10 years ago today (October 26 2013) the historic Cargo Cranes in Salford Quays were dismantled. The Salford City Council […]
When Buffalo Bill came to Salford – city’s Native American connection spanning over a century
December will mark the 136th anniversary of when the famous Buffalo Bill brought his Wild West Show to Salford. Known […]
Local residents challenge council’s plans to demolish Buile Hill Greenhouse: “There’s nothing like it”
Residents in Salford are urging the city council to re-think the potential demolition of a 90-year-old greenhouse in Buile Hill […]
Local historian restores iconic Salford history with Langworthy photograph exhibition
A local historian has exhibited a collection of old Salford photographs at Langworthy Cornerstone. Striving to preserve Salford’s history at […]
£7m Buile Hill Mansion refurbishment set for vote
The decision to award a contract worth over £4m for the restoration of Buile Hill mansion is set to be […]
Memorial board for 110 Salford Far East Prisoners of War to be unveiled
A memorial board bearing the names of 110 people with Salford connections who died as Prisoners of War in the […]
65 years on: Remembering Salford star Harold Brighouse
From working as a textile buyer, to writing the nationally renowned Hobson’s Choice whilst stationed in the Air Military Intelligence […]
New In Salford
Foundation 92 launches new campaign to deliver financial inclusion
Irlam and Cadishead Academy earns ‘Good’ Ofsted rating after years of hard work
Missing 16-year-old girl from Salford found
Teenager jailed for stabbing victim in the neck at Salford precinct
Two people in Eccles arrested following drug raid
New In Sport
£660k project sees 22 local tennis courts reopen in Salford
Salford Red Devils Foundation host Easter rugby sessions for girls
Undefeated Salford boxer announces first fight of 2024
“It’s not the cheapest sport in the world” – Winton cricket coach on importance of government investment in grass roots sport
Eccles Chess Club starts an all-female group – “It’s fun, it doesn’t have to be serious”
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