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Derelict women’s hostel to be transformed into social housing

Derelict women’s hostel to be transformed into social housing

An abandoned former women’s hostel in Salford is being transformed into social housing. Running the project is the Salford based, Salix Homes.

Salford’s Santa binmen collect 2,000 Christmas presents for needy families

Salford’s Santa binmen collect 2,000 Christmas presents for needy families

SALFORD Now gains an exclusive interview with the binmen who are making Christmas possible for children by collecting gifts from peoples homes.

"If it wasn’t for people like Walter, we wouldn’t be here"- Funeral held for Salford-born war hero

“If it wasn’t for people like Walter, we wouldn’t be here”- Funeral held for Salford-born war hero

Dozens of people have turned out to attend the funeral of a war veteran who had no surviving family left.   Local veterans’ groups had […]

GMP Male Voice Choir sing at charity event to raise money for wheelchair access

GMP Male Voice Choir sing at charity event to raise money for wheelchair access

The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Male Voice Choir held a concert, last Saturday, at Monton Unitarian Church to help raise […]

Worsley Rotary reverse advent calendar project needs your help

Worsley Rotary reverse advent calendar project needs your help

Worsley Rotary Club have called for the people of Salford to donate a present, for their project, to someone less fortunate this Christmas

Salford roads in breach of air pollution laws, says GMCA Clean Air Plan

Salford roads in breach of air pollution laws, says GMCA Clean Air Plan

In July 2017 the Government identified 12 roads in Greater Manchester that breached air pollution laws. Now, the real figure […]

Salford’s Lightoaks Park annual Christmas Cracker event

Salford’s Lightoaks Park annual Christmas Cracker event

Salford’s Lightoaks Park annual Christmas cracker event took place on 9th December (Sunday). The day showcased festivities from Santa’s grotto to […]

national postal workers' day

Celebrate National Postal Workers’ Day

National Postal Workers’ Day recognizes all of the UK’s postmen and postwomen, who make sure your mail and packages are delivered on time at every address.

Lightwave festival 2018 arrives at MediaCity

Lightwave festival 2018 arrives at MediaCity

Annual interactive light festival, ‘Lightwave,’ is at Salford Quays in MediaCity for 10 days, from Friday 7th December until Sunday 16th December.