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Creative Embassies artists on residency in Leeuwarden. Image by Sarah Heard

“If Manchester is the restaurant, Salford is the kitchen”: Salford artists swap skills with foreign counterparts on European exchange programme

Salford artists are being given the chance to collaborate with creators from other European cities to share skills, cultures and […]

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Worsley woman quit job and started dog confectionery business in pursuit of happiness

Rebecca ‘Bex’ Cain, 34, started ‘Lola’s Little Bakery’ in the first Covid-19 lockdown as she strived to turn her life […]

Porky Pigs Traditional Breakfast. Image by Harry Warner

Pursuit of Salford’s best breakfast: Porky Pigs

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

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“I just thought that our older generation was getting a little bit left behind”: Salford charity’s GoFundMe to bring Christmas joy to isolated elderly residents

A Salford charity has started a GoFundMe campaign to bring food, gifts and entertainment to elderly, isolated people this Christmas. […]

Dr David McKelvey along with his six other defendants:  Dr Chris Newman, Dr Mark Russell and Dr Patrick Hart - all GPs, Dr Alice Clack - a hospital consultant obstetrician, Dr Rosie Jones - a clinical psychologist and Anna Bunten - a specialist nurse
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The retired Salford GP who was arrested during a climate protest

For most people, retirement means more time with the grandchildren and maybe an extra holiday every year. But one month […]

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Salford health groups hosts Christmas-themed advice and feedback sessions

A Salford health group is urging residents to share feedback on local health and social services through a series of […]

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“After I lost my guide dog, my life was never the same” – a blind man praises the Salford charity that helped him get out and about again

A visually impaired man from Salford says he is grateful to a Salford organisation after being able to exercise for the first time since Covid

"It’s a way of us helping our community": Salford pub is running its annual Christmas toy collection

“It’s a way of us helping our community”: Salford pub is running its annual Christmas toy collection

A pub in Boothstown is collecting toys for struggling families in Salford over Christmas. The Royal Oak Pub, of Leigh Road, is […]

Broughton RUFC Women Valkyries. Image Credit: Emma White

“We knock ten bells out of each other and go for a pint afterwards” – Broughton Women Valkyries have high hopes for the future of women’s rugby

Broughton RUFC Women Valkyries along with the support of Sedgley Tigers have opened their doors once again for women in Salford.