Month: December 2024

Salford City draw Manchester City FA Cup

Salford City face trip to Premier League Champions Manchester City in FA Cup Third Round

Salford City face a trip to the Etihad Stadium after drawing reigning Premier League champions Manchester City in the third […]

View along the towpath in 1954. (Credit: MBBCS)

“A tombstone on the canal” – Campaign launched to save Salford’s forgotten waterway

A canal society is campaigning to stop a new development from hiding the heritage of Salford’s forgotten canal, memorialised in the song Dirty Old Town.

Paul Dennett at the Plans approved- photo screenshotted from Salford City Council YouTube

Salford Mayor critical of new “unrealistic” housing target increases

Salford Mayor Paul Dennett says new government housing targets from deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner are unrealistic. The new plans […]

Assisted Dying Bill

Salford disability campaigner joins protest outside Parliament against ‘assisted dying’ as MPs vote to support it

A Salford disability campaigner spoke out against ‘assisted dying’ in protests outside Parliament as MPs voted to support it. JoAnn […]

Image from production of coming to England image via Mark Senior

Stage adaptation of Floella Benjamin’s ‘Coming to England’ to arrive at the Lowry

The award winning autobiography ‘Coming to England’ stage adaptation is coming to the Lowry Theatre in February.  Floella Benjamin’s autobiography […]

"I’ve enjoyed what I’ve achieved" - NHS veteran reflects on 35-year career after retiring

“I’ve enjoyed what I’ve achieved” – NHS veteran reflects on 35-year career after retiring

An accident and emergency specialist who worked in Salford through challenging times is celebrating his retirement after 35 years. Jimmy […]