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"We'll definitely feel a hit" - What Salford shopkeepers think about building a Lidl on the site of Mocha Parade

“We’ll definitely feel a hit” – What Salford shopkeepers think about building a Lidl on the site of Mocha Parade

Residents have given a mixed reaction to plans to knock down a well-known Salford shopping precinct and build a new […]

Salford University announces first TEDx event for March 2021

Salford University announces first TEDx event for March 2021

The ‘new normal’ will be the topic of Salford University’s first TEDx talk next year. Speakers will grapple with the […]

Little Hulton District Centre (Image: S A Obaleye)

“l regret taking the loan” – Salford hairdresser regrets spending over half of £50K government hardship loan on online shopping

A Salford-based hairdresser has described her regret at taking a government hardship loan, available to small businesses struggling during Covid-19, […]

Biggest Salford housing development in 50 years gets the green light

Biggest Salford housing development in 50 years gets the green light

The biggest housing development project in 50 years has the green light from the Salford City Mayor. The project will […]

Pam Pickard. Credit: Jalen Barlow

Eccles Christmas craft market returns this December

Eccles Shopping Centre is hosting a Christmas craft market for craft lovers and local shoppers to support local businesses during […]

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Salford company works on lowering carbon emissions during pandemic

One of the country’s leading infrastructure contractors Excalon, specialising in services within the utilities industry, have continued their pivotal work throughout both lockdowns.

Darren Bailey with daughter Freya

“It makes you feel good that you’re doing it for someone else, you’re doing it for a purpose”: The men helping a Salford dad raise funds for daughter’s treatment

Two dads who struck up a virtual friendship on Facebook are to meet up for the first time for a fundraising walk to help one of their daughters.

George Langworthy (Image Credit: Mike Shapton)

“George was quite wealthy but ended up giving it all away” – incredible story of George Langworthy – ’The Salford Saint’ – told in new book

An author says he was inspired to write a book about a man dubbed the ‘Salford Saint’ after hearing his story while holidaying in the Costa Del Sol.