Author: Katherine Stephenson

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Almost 12,000 spills of sewage recorded in the River Irwell last year – “These figures are shocking”

Featured image taken by Tim Green, Flickr. In 2023 there were nearly 12,000 recorded sewage spills in the River Irwell […]

Salford-based manufacturing business given Kings Award

Salford-based manufacturing business given Kings Award

A Salford-based manufacturing business has recently been awarded a Kings Award. The company, Metalube, produces and sells industrial lubricants to […]

Salford doctor picked up four medals at the World Aquatics in Qatar

Salford doctor picked up four medals at the World Aquatics in Qatar

A doctor at Salford Royal Hospital recently picked up four medals at the World Aquatics Championships held in Qatar. 26-year-old […]

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Plans for 180 new flats next to the River Irwell awaiting approval

A new high-rise tower block alongside the River Irwell could provide more than 180 new flats if approved by planners […]

New cycle trail through Manchester and Salford launches with unusual feature

New cycle trail through Manchester and Salford launches with unusual feature

A new and rather unusual cycle trail through Salford and Manchester has launched to showcase the cemeteries within the two […]

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What you need to know for the upcoming mayoral elections

Here’s everything you need to know about voting in the upcoming mayoral and local elections this May. On Thursday May […]

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New plans approved to turn MediaCity into a “world class” waterfront destination

Newly reformed plans to transform MediaCity and The Quays into a “world class” waterfront destination have been approved. The reformed […]

Former boxing champs attend massive Easter donation event in Salford

Former boxing champs attend massive Easter donation event in Salford

Former boxing champions Jamie Moore and Michael Brodie attended a “massive” Easter donation event in Salford today (March 26).  Hundreds […]

Police launch appeal after an elderly man's van was stolen in Salford

Police launch appeal after an elderly man’s van was stolen in Salford

Police have launched an appeal after a man in his 80s had his delivery van rammed into and stolen in […]

Salford's first solar farm completed in Little Hulton

Salford’s first solar farm completed in Little Hulton

Salford’s first two-megawatt solar farm has been connected to the national grid and is set to provide electricity to around […]