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Cancelling Salford’s £1.8m contract with Russian gas provider could see bill rise by 800%

Salford is asking for help to cancel its £1.8 million contract with Russian state-owned Gazprom which provides vital public energy to Salford’s […]

Energy house 2.0 leads the way for a carbon net zero Greater Manchester

Energy house 2.0 leads the way for a carbon net zero Greater Manchester

A new ‘Energy House 2.0″ has opened on Salford University’s Peel Park campus, established for environmental research. The building, the […]

"Satisfied and pleased" - Salford Red Devils overcome courageous Leeds Rhinos side

“Satisfied and pleased” – Salford Red Devils overcome courageous Leeds Rhinos side

Salford Red Devils came from behind to beat Leeds Rhinos 26-12, in what was a hard-fought victory at the AJ […]

Female councillors wear traditional Ukraine wreaths 'Vinochky' to support Ukraine. (Credit: Tanya Burch)

Two Parallel Worlds: Ukrainian Salford councillor on supporting her family and country facing the invasion

Salford councillor Tanya Burch had to hold back tears as she meets with her Ukrainian family taking refuge in Poland, […]

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“It really develops that awe and wonder” – New chicks hatch at Boothstown Methodist Primary School

Boothstown Methodist nursery students had a day like no other this week when baby chicks hatched in the classroom. The […]

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Dirty Old Town – Salford’s claim to one of the most popular Irish Saint Patrick’s Day songs

In the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day, the iconic song ‘Dirty Old Town’ will be constantly played in Salford on […]