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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 […]

Salford's illegal vape scene in spotlight as 74 premises found stocking counterfeit goods

Salford’s illegal vape scene in spotlight as 74 premises found stocking counterfeit goods

Almost 80,000 illegal disposable vapes were seized in Salford in the space of a year, with scores of businesses found […]

Top 5 activities to do on a rainy day in Salford

Top 5 activities to do on a rainy day in Salford

Torrential rain can deter the most hardy Salfordians from stepping foot outside. It can be easy to just stay inside […]

Image of Worsley brook. Credit: Jonny Kinnear via Facebook

Salford brook levels soar past highest records as banks burst after torrential rain

Water levels in a Salford village have exceeded existing records following torrential rain which causing overnight flooding.  Two warnings were […]

"If I can do it, they can do it"- The 84-year-old Salford woman walking 7km for charity

“If I can do it, they can do it”- The 84-year-old Salford woman walking 7km for charity

An 84-year-old Salford woman will walk seven kilometres to raise money for an Alzheimer’s charity after several friends were affected […]

Salford woman's ordeal as car smashes through garden wall narrowly avoiding front room

Salford woman’s ordeal as car smashes through garden wall narrowly avoiding front room

A woman has described the ‘scary’ moment a car crashed through her front garden, narrowly missing her house. Shenade Calderwood, […]

Peter Dunkley conducting the band 
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“They played their hearts out” – Worsley Concert Band celebrate 50 years in Eccles Town Hall

Worsley Concert Band hit a huge milestone this year celebrating 50 years, and are congratulated for their ‘fantastic job’ for […]

Salford Mayor backs MP's letter urging Winter Fuel Payment u-turn

Salford Mayor backs MP’s letter urging Winter Fuel Payment u-turn

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett has backed the MP’s letter to the Chancellor urging her to reconsider the decision to […]

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“I’m ​all ​about ​coming ​and ​having ​a ​laugh” – Salford’s newest ‘walk/run’ group promoting physical and mental health

A newly launched ‘walk/run’ initiative is encouraging Salford residents to get fit and help newcomers transition from walking to running. The […]