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Arrests in Lower Kersal. Credit: Greater Manchester Police.

Three men arrested after latest shooting in Salford

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting in Salford last week. Greater Manchester Police […]

Sweet Genius, Swinton
Credit: Cherrelle Ekepe

“The first week of lockdown was the quietest we’d had since opening” – Salford business going into tier 3

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s a tough time of year for small businesses. However, imagine being both a […]

Light Oaks Park, Salford.
Credit: Anna Dugdale

How to celebrate Tree Dressing Day in Salford this December

If there’s one thing Salford has in abundance, it’s beautiful parks and green spaces. This makes it the perfect place […]

Hair Salons in the Salford area can reopen when the current lockdown comes to an end. Credit: Heather Smith

“It does affect people’s mental health and wellbeing if they can’t have their hair done” – Salford’s hair salons to reopen just in time for Christmas

A Walkden hairdresser is celebrating news that salons and other close-contact services can reopen on December 3, regardless of what […]

Christmas Grotto (Photo Credit Jenny Dancer)

Salford nursing home spreading Christmas cheer, not letting Covid-19 ruin their Christmas

Laburnum Court Care Home, located just off Lower Broughton, has announced a number of events coming up this December in […]

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Art for the environment: Worsley mixed-media artist on how she’s playing her part

Climate change has become a major issue for many artists, and reducing their carbon footprint is on the agenda. Worsley […]

Martyn lost his pedal on a bike ride on Sunday! (Copyright: Martyn Ellis)

“There’s so much more that can be done” – Futureworks staff organise Covid-friendly fundraiser in memory of student

Staff members from Futureworks in Salford are completing a 5000km exercise challenge to remember one of their students this month.

Boothstown landlady is 'absolutely blown away with the support' as a Christmas present appeal is launched for Salford's disadvantaged children

Boothstown landlady is ‘absolutely blown away with the support’ as a Christmas present appeal is launched for Salford’s disadvantaged children

A selfless landlady at a community pub in Boothstown is asking for donations of presents to provide disadvantaged children with […]

Photo credit: Worsley Rotary Club

“We need to accept that homelessness is an issue that has been increasing in our society, even before Covid came along.” – Worsley Rotary Club

With the festive season fast approaching, Worsley Rotary Club is again appealing for participants in its annual Reverse Advent Calendar […]