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Marjorie Ainsworth, president of the Film Society (photo from 2016)

“Watching films helps you stay in the zeitgeist, and guarantees you won’t have a mouldy old age” – The oldest film club in existence celebrates 90th birthday

Salford is home to the oldest film club in existence and is still headed by the original president, who is […]

Elena at her office desk. Credit: Jessie Sale

“I never imagined that I could have my own law firm” – Salford woman sets up ‘The Injury Solicitor’ to help locals

Elena Manukyan, a 31-year old from Salford, has singularly launched her own law firm at the beginning of the month. […]

"We’ll see family over Zoom on Christmas Day" - the older generation in Salford staying safe from Covid while waiting for vaccine

“We’ll see family over Zoom on Christmas Day” – the older generation in Salford staying safe from Covid while waiting for vaccine

A Swinton resident is foregoing Christmas with his family due to concerns over Covid-19, saying ‘the finishing line is in […]

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“The true spirit of Salford” – Christmas hampers make sure nobody goes without

A Salford nursery is putting together Christmas hampers to help families in need this weekend.  Kidzrus, which has five nurseries […]

the crescent development

First phase of £2.5 bn development at The Crescent set to begin

A £2.5 billion Salford Crescent masterplan to regenerate a key area of the city includes a new Metrolink station and […]

Rebecca Long-Bailey MP. Image Credit: James Sumner

“This is a huge scandal…” – Rebecca Long-Bailey wants to protect her constituency against the Salford cladding crisis

Rebecca Long-Bailey is sticking up for her constituency after the spending review in November resulted in no extra money for […]

The Unicorn Pub in Salford, soon to be demolished. Photo credit: Lee Hodson, used with permission

“They could have supported us better” – Unicorn pub campaigner blasts Salford City Council in email

A campaigner behind the failed bid to save Salford’s Unicorn pub has hit out at the city council. Gary Parsons […]

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Salford Santa’s Grotto will open for an extra day due to demand

Salford Santa’s Grotto at Hug in a Mug will open for an extra day due to the high demand to help their community and keep the café from closing.