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I am Cameron Cowburn, a Salford based journalist, and I will be covering all the breaking news from around Salford with live updates throughout the day.
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17:00 Salford Foodbank gearing up for ‘frantically busy’ lead up to Christmas
Salford Foodbank helped 13,238 people in crisis last year by giving out food parcels, but visits are up 50% this year as the Foodbank prepare themselves for the Christmas season.
Paul Harrison, who works at Salford Foodbank, said: “Every year is up on the last. We get frantically busy [in December].
“Last year the amount of people we fed went up by 100 each week throughout December, with the last week reaching 600 people.”
16:45 Kai Morgan’s one year deal with the Devils – “I’ve got a lot to prove and I won’t let any of them down”
Young, fast and ready for a challenge. Former Leeds Rhinos reserve, Kai Morgan “can’t wait to get started“ after signing with Salford Red Devils at just 19 years old.
New signing for Salford Red Devils, Kai Morgan will join the team for the 2024 season Photo credit: Harry Siddall
The move means a huge step up from his recent rugby appearances, and Kai believes this decision set him on the right path towards his Super League debut.
Kai said: “I’ve been playing in Yorkshire for the past four years and moving over the Pennines is something new for me. I’ll probably be one of the youngest so I think it’s a good move for me at this stage. I just can’t wait to get started.”
16:30 GMP are appealing for the public’s help to trace Scott Chadwick
GMP are appealing for the public’s help to trace Scott Chadwick (06/12/1989), who is wanted for threats to kill and breach of court order.
He has links to the #Salford, city centre & north #Manchester areas.
Any Info? Call police on 0161 856 3506 or @CrimestoppersUK
16:15 Award winning directors bring new pantomime to Little Hulton
Actors from A-Peel drama group are performing Aladdin the pantomime at St Paul’s Peel Parish Community Hall throughout the weekends in January.
The drama group offers lessons for the local community with their doors open to anyone who has an interest in theatre.
Connor Parkinson and Jake Little are co-directing their first play together after being hired on short notice.
16:00 Salford City loan watch: Dackers on target in debut and Bailey continues fine form
There has been much contrast in the fortunes of Salford City’s loanee players so far this season with Odin Bailey top of the league but Callum Morton struggling for minutes at Forest Green.
Odin Bailey’s Stockport County faltered slightly in their form as they were held by National League Aldershot Town and Salford City. County are still top of League Two with Bailey registering one goal and three assists in 13 games.
Meanwhile Callum Morton has scored three in six for struggling Forest Green Rovers as they sit 23rd in League Two. The 23-year-old has struggled to put together a run of games in the South-West but has shown good value to the side in his goal contributions.
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15:45 Campaigners’ anger over destruction of “heritage asset” on Salford canal
Campaigners are urging residents to back them in their mission to halt the demolition of a heritage asset on a Salford canal near Pendleton.
The Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal Society are fighting plans to remove a bridge parapet and ground stones on the canal.
Canal Trust H20 Urban LLP plans to build 205 apartments in the location of the removed assets which lie between Upper Wharf Street and Oldfield Road.
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Catherine accepting her award. Picture by Gareth Jones
15:30 Broughton House director honoured for dedication – “She’s loyal, committed and very kind-hearted”
The Broughton House director of business administration has had her 30-year tenure at the veteran care village recognised in the form of a Meritorious Service certificate.
Former Broughton House trustee, Tom O’Brien, who nominated winner Catherine Healey for the award, said: “She would move heaven and earth to deliver the care and support to the residents of Broughton House and the veteran community.
“She has worked tirelessly and selflessly in supporting the charity, the home, veterans and their families.
15:15 Swinton Lions 2024 fixture list released
Swinton Lions have received their fixture list ahead of the 2024 RFL Championship season.
Lions avoided the drop from the second division of Rugby League last season following their victory over Halifax Panthers on the final day.
They start their upcoming campaign in the 1895 Cup travelling to face the North Wales Crusaders. A week later they face Widnes Vikings, with the winner of that round robin group progressing to the knockout rounds in the quest to get to Wembley.
15:00 Salford environmentalist sparks debate over food waste this Christmas – “It’s not really much effort”
Brussel Sprouts might possibly be the worst Christmas tradition. We’ve all either politely eaten them or they’ve gone straight in the bin.
An environmentalist based in Salford wants all of us to consider food waste when planning our Christmas season.
Salford environmentalist, Rosemary Murphy, said: “Why buy 500 sprouts if no one in your family likes them? Buy a small packet and cook them differently.
“No one likes Brussel sprouts because of the way they are cooked, everyone boils them within an inch of their life and they taste disgusting. Try frying them in a nut also try buying a smaller amount.”
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14:45 Free festive outdoor film screenings announced for Christmas Bazaar at New Bailey
Free outdoor film screenings and other winter festivities will be held at New Bailey as part of the Christmas Bazaar from Wednesday to Friday, December 6-8.
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14:30 No Wins in November – Salford City’s disappointing month in review
As the weather turned icy in November, Salford City were left out in the cold with no victories from six games despite their best efforts.
The month started on a somewhat positive note, when Neil Wood’s side travelled to League One side Peterborough in the first round of the FA Cup and were only denied a shock victory by Emmanuel Fernandez’s stoppage time equalizer.
It wasn’t all gloom as the Ammies were given a second chance at a giant killing this time in front of their home faithful 10 days later.
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14:15 “It warms our heart to think that other people are reacting like that to us” – Salford grandparents become Tik-Tok stars overnight
Holiday-loving grandparents from Salford have become accidental overnight TikTok stars after vlogging their experiences on cruises.
Sue and Geoff Vaughan, who live in Worsley, began documenting their high life on the ocean waves to show to their grandchildren.
It was their granddaughter Megan who posted one of their videos on Tik Tok which then went viral, accumulating over ten million views.
Sue, 76, said: “We always do a video to the children to involve them in the holiday and they love them.
“Megan thought this particular one was so sweet that she should share it with other people. So she put it on TikTok and that’s how it started.”
Since going viral the couple have featured on Good Morning Britain along with Megan, as well as Channel 5 and ITV news. They were also invited to visit the M&S flagship store in London for a Christmas extravaganza.
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14:00 A former Salford resident has been awarded the Young Person of the Year award at the ILoveMCRAwards ceremony.
Hannah Payton received the Young Person of the Year award at a ceremony in Manchester on November 23, due to her exceptional voluntary work at the Makants Greyhound Rescue.
Hannah enjoyed a glitzy evening with celebrities for company including Will Mellor and Gemma Atkinson, who she received her award from.
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Hannah Payton Celebrating her award
She said: “It felt amazing to win the award. Everybody cheered for me and congratulated me. I could not believe it! I was so happy walking up the red carpet, l could not stop laughing.”
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13:45 Salford family devastated after losing ‘big softie’ pocket bully
The family of a pocket bully in Salford are becoming increasing worried after their “big softie” has gone missing.
The pocket bully, named Mowgli, is a white and light brown coloured pocket bully, and is a beloved member of the Williams household.
Mowgli was last seen near Salford Royal Hospital on October 20 after he escaped through the front door of his house.
He is two and a half years old and the owner has had him since he was just 8 weeks old.
Mowgli’s owner, Phil Williams, describes him as a “big softie” and would “fall asleep with his head on the pillow at night”.
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13:30 Year eight pupils from the Swinton Co-op Academy have put together 32 hampers for families in need and the homeless as part of their social action project.
Mrs Ali, Principal at Co–op Academy Swinton, said: “This is a yearly event and our students, staff and community contribute food items or make donations to allow us to create these hampers for those in need.
“We are very proud of our students and to be able to serve the community during these difficult times”
The Co-op Academy in Swinton is in partnership with the Manchester United Foundation and as a result of this, pupils in year eight have been taking part in a social action group with Adele Howarth, the school’s partner officer.
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13:15 – Paddy McGuinness to play at The Lowry on first tour after eight year break
The Top Gear and Take Me Out star from Bolton will be at the Salford theatre with his Nearly There show on Friday March 28, 2025.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, 8 December from 10am and are available to buy here.
Full Story Here: https:// https://www.salfordnow.co.uk/2023/12/04/paddy-mcguinness…eight-year-break/
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13:00 Salford Stadium Update
The Club would like to provide an update in relation to developments to the situation with the Salford Stadium.
There remains confidence from the necessary parties that an agreement on the stadium could be reached in the first quarter of 2024.
Discussions remain ongoing surrounding a short-term agreement between the Club and Salford City Council in the mean time which we expect to have further clarity come the end of this month.
We’ll continue to provide updates on the full picture when appropriate to ensure supporters remain aware of the current state of play alongside the timelines that we are aware of.
We’d also like to note our thanks to those who have showed their unwavering support of late.
Full Story Here: https://www.salfordnow.co.uk/2023/12/04/nominations-for-candidates-in-upcoming-salford-quays-by-election-now-open/here.
12:45 Nominations for candidates in upcoming Salford Quays by-election now open
Nominations for candidates who wish to stand in the upcoming Salford Quays by-election have now opened.
A by-election was called in the wake of the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Alex Warren. He vacated his position in order to take up a new role with Watford Council, describing his time representing the Quays as “the privilege of a lifetime.”
Warren, who was the leader of the Lib Dem group on the council, said: “And so now, with a heavy heart, I am moving away to start the next chapter in my life. I am so glad I have managed to achieve so much over the last few years here.”
Full Story Here: https://www.salfordnow.co.uk/2023/12/04/nominations-for-candidates-in-upcoming-salford-quays-by-election-now-open/here.
12:30 – Appeal for information following reports of parcel thefts in Salford
Officers are appealing for information following reports of at least six parcel thefts from a tower block in Salford.
Between May and September, there have been reports that people have entered the Charcoal Building on Lockside Lane in Middlewood Locks
Several parcels were taken during each of the incidents.
Officers are now in a position to release CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to, as they believe the pair could help with their enquiries.
If you have any information, you contact police on 101, or via our site at gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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