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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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]