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“He’s costing me a fortune in books” – Eccles year 7s praised for reading more than 1m words

A trio of Eccles year 7 students have been celebrated for reading more than a million words in books since […]

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“It’s not the achievement of the medals, It’s the feeling of being an example to somebody” – Salford single mum wins gold for Great Britain in powerlifting

A single mum-of-two from Eccles has won gold at the European championships in powerlifting. Lenka Pilnikova, 39, won the medal representing GBR […]

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Suspected gas leak at Eccles Morrisons causes major disruption throughout town centre

A suspected gas leak at Eccles Morrisons has caused excessive disruption, with access to the leisure centre and schools affected. […]

“I really just like feeling I’m making a small difference in people's lives” - Little Hulton sound therapist helping pain sufferers

“I really just like feeling I’m making a small difference in people’s lives” – Little Hulton sound therapist helping pain sufferers

An alternative healing practice is supporting pain-sufferers throughout Little Hulton. Sound therapy group, Moonflow, was set up by Little Hulton’s Hazel […]

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“We’ve certainly seen an explosion of numbers” – Salford Scout group in desperate need of new volunteers

A Scout troop in Salford is in desperate need of new volunteers after an increase in members since the coronavirus […]

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Pursuit for Salford’s best breakfast: Yum Yum’s Diner

In this series of reviews, Alfie Mulligan and Harry Warner will be delving into a world of cooked breakfasts and […]

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Three free events on Salford history come to Swinton library

A series of free events exploring Salford’s rich history, including a visit from Queen Victoria, are set to come to […]