A Salford distillery has recently launched its limited edition Rum & Black which celebrates the “iconic drink of the Salford […]
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Monoply re-release Salford City board this Christmas
The classic family board game, Monopoly, has re-released its City of Salford version in time for Christmas. The board features […]
History festival returns to Salford – “We’ve got a wonderful history in the area”
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
Swinton Lions have one of the most remarkable histories in Rugby League – the record-breaking season of 1927/28.
“It’s more relevant than ever” – Salford’s Greek community marks Oxi Day with service and song
Salford’s Greek community celebrated the annual Oxi day this weekend, with a church service, stories, food and song.
Group campaigning to save Agecroft Chapel recieves charity status: “It opens so many doors for us now”
An organisation campaigning for the reparation of the Agecroft Chapel has gained charity status to assist in their efforts. The […]
The Salford priest who invented the sport of Rugby, or did he?
In 1823, two hundred years ago at Rugby School, a Salford boy by the name of William Webb Ellis was […]
Salford’s historic blue cranes forever demolished 10 years ago today
10 years ago today (October 26 2013) the historic Cargo Cranes in Salford Quays were dismantled. The Salford City Council […]
When Buffalo Bill came to Salford – city’s Native American connection spanning over a century
December will mark the 136th anniversary of when the famous Buffalo Bill brought his Wild West Show to Salford. Known […]
Local residents challenge council’s plans to demolish Buile Hill Greenhouse: “There’s nothing like it”
Residents in Salford are urging the city council to re-think the potential demolition of a 90-year-old greenhouse in Buile Hill […]
New In Salford
Armed police in hazmat suits swoop on Salford Quays high-rise in drug probe
Thousands of Salford children benefit from free summer meals and activities
Four bedroom HMO plan given greenlight in Ordsall
Bookings “flooding in” as Salford pub reopens after £600,000 revamp
Jimmy Cricket’s son remembers him as ‘family man, hero and champion’ at Salford funeral
New In Sport
Peter Cklamovski urges Salford City to learn from Chesterfield loss
Salford City host Chesterfield as League Two football returns to the Peninsula stadium
Salford City complete the signing of Plymouth midfielder Brendan Wiredu
Salford City’s chief football advisor Paul Scholes handed driving ban
Superb Swinton Lions ease to 60-10 win over North Wales Crusaders
New in Lifestyle
Bookings “flooding in” as Salford pub reopens after £600,000 revamp
Salford distillery strikes deal to help expand UK and overseas sales
Acclaimed orchestra to swap concert halls for Salford Royal dementia ward
John Cooper Clarke to make Salford homecoming at BBC’s Contains Strong Language
Beloved clown Louby Lou on laughter, legacy and returning to a “favourite” Salford spot
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