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Affordable children’s activities this spooky season across Salford

Halloween is fast approaching and there are many spooky events lurking around Salford for young children and families.  Most of […]

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Salford Mayor urges residents to claim pension credit as £8.6m remains unclaimed 

Over 3,700 eligible residents are being encouraged to claim pension credits to support their bills this winter with many set […]

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Tram travel across Salford expected to be affected this weekend

Travel across Salford is expected to be affected this weekend as no trams will run through the Cornbrook tram stop.  […]

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England Netball are bringing Walking Netball sessions to Swinton

Walking Netball sessions are set to be underway in Swinton this week with England Netball running the newest activity.  The […]

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Grieving Salford grandmother urges support for cancer charity

A Salford grandmother whose daughter died of liver cancer has called for more support for charities which support the families […]

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Monton’s blossom trees set to be replaced after being swept by a parasitic fungus

Monton Green’s beautiful cherry blossom trees have been removed with more set to be taken down due to a parasitic […]

"It is deeply saddening to see animals suffering" - Large number of pigeons found dead at Walkden train station

“It is deeply saddening to see animals suffering” – Large number of pigeons found dead at Walkden train station

Walkden residents have been left in shock after an alarming number of dead pigeons were found underneath the train station. […]

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Victorian park in Walkden wins £1,500 for community garden

A Victorian park in Walkden has won £1,500 for its community garden. Parr Fold Park won the grant after topping […]

Salford supermarket closed for second day as torrential rain causes flooding

Salford supermarket closed for second day as torrential rain causes flooding

A Salford supermarket has been closed for the second day after torrential rain caused flooding across the borough. Over the […]

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“It’s a mid-week treat” – Salford celebrates International Coffee Day

The 1st October marks a global celebration for all caffeine lovers as International Coffee Day moves through Salford. The celebrations […]