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“It’s a big help” – Young Salford carers welcome new strategy survey

Young carers in Salford have welcomed the chance to have their say on a new strategy to make their lives […]

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16-year-old Salford swimming sensation Amelie Blocksidge wins national award

Salford swimming sensation, Amelie Blocksidge, has won a prestigious swimming award after a year that seen her rise on both […]

Pengy Church: Inside Salford's secret underground crypt

Pengy Church: Inside Salford’s secret underground crypt

On Broad Street, in the heart of Salford, is the 19th century St Thomas’s Church, Pendleton, known affectionately as Pengy […]

900 homes on way as award-winning Salford University building to be demolished

900 homes on way as award-winning Salford University building to be demolished

The former University of Salford site ‘Centenary Building’ is set to be knocked down despite winning RIBA Stirling Prize upon construction.

Salford-born defender makes history with Bolton Wanderers

Salford-born defender makes history with Bolton Wanderers

Seventeen-year-old Salford footballer Alexsis Williams has joined Bolton Wanderers as a right-sided central defender in the club’s first-ever women’s team.  […]

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“It took 16 years to get a diagnosis” – Salford trainee nursing associate helps reform endometriosis policy

A trainee nursing associate at Salford University has helped reform a NHS policy on how they should treat colleagues suffering […]

Meet the Salford carer who strives to go above and beyond

Meet the Salford carer who strives to go above and beyond

Not many people can say they absolutely love their job, however carer Angela Marsh from Pendlebury certainly can.  Angela was […]

Marathon runner feels 'fortunate' after beating cancer for the fifth time

Marathon runner feels ‘fortunate’ after beating cancer for the fifth time

A lecturer from Salford University, who has beat cancer five times, is celebrating with a series of tough exercise challenges […]

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Founder of new Monton runners group wants more to join his running family

The founder of a new Monton running group, Monton Runners, welcomes anyone from the Salford community to join the group’s […]