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Salford locals wanted for new ‘Salford Sioux’ documentary

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A filmmaker is calling for anyone in Salford with connections to the Native American tribe ‘Salford Sioux’ to come forward. […]

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Developer’s proposals to honour Salford’s industrial canal firmly rejected

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A developer currently building 296 apartments on Oldfield Road has been told to go back to the drawing board after […]

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Salford distillery launch new rum in memory of the Salford dockers

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A Salford distillery has recently launched its limited edition Rum & Black which celebrates the “iconic drink of the Salford […]

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History festival returns to Salford – “We’ve got a wonderful history in the area”

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The Salford histories festival returned to Swinton on Saturday for the 12th year running.  On Saturday October 28, local history […]

"No team's done it since!": remembering the remarkable historical success of Swinton Lions

“No team’s done it since!”: remembering the remarkable historical success of Swinton Lions

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Swinton Lions have one of the most remarkable histories in Rugby League – the record-breaking season of 1927/28.

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“It’s more relevant than ever” – Salford’s Greek community marks Oxi Day with service and song

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Salford’s Greek community celebrated the annual Oxi day this weekend, with a church service, stories, food and song.

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Group campaigning to save Agecroft Chapel recieves charity status: “It opens so many doors for us now”

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An organisation campaigning for the reparation of the Agecroft Chapel has gained charity status to assist in their efforts. The […]

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