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Salford City interim manager Paul Scholes on the pitch before kick off against Southend United, during the Sky Bet League Two match at Moor Lane, Salford.

Sporting legends join forces for Salford Christmas toy appeal

Following the enormous success of last year, the Bridgewater Foundation’s annual toy event is back this Friday December 12. The […]

From Right to Left Jeanette Cutt, Elaine Fox, Vera Oakes, Mavis Tonge, Marion Hutchinson. 
Photo by Hollie Smith

Anonymous nomination leads to community award for Salford dementia group

The challenging experience of caring for a relative suffering from dementia has led to a Salford organisation winning most-loved community […]

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A season of giving: Salford Foodbank launches its biggest Christmas goody bag drive

Salford Foodbank has kicked off its annual Christmas Goody Bag project, aiming to bring warmth, dignity, and festive cheer to […]

Langworthy Cornerstone, Salford.

Langworthy Cornerstone provides “haven” for those struggling this winter

A Salford community centre has been praised for taking part in an initiative to combat loneliness and help people stay […]

Martin Parr

Martin Parr, photographer who captured Salford’s 1980s shopping scene, dies aged 73

Martin Parr, the English documentary photographer who took part in a project to document and archive ordinary life in 1980s […]

Salford care home distrubutes parcels.

Salford home care provider gifting hampers to pensioners this Christmas

 A Salford home care provider is gifting Christmas hampers to pensioners to prevent loneliness during the festive season. Care Your […]

Zack Polanski at the 2025 Green Party Leadership election results. David Mirzoeff (2025). The Green Party

How likely are ‘eco-populist’ Greens to win in Salford?

Salford Green supporters are hoping for a once-in-a-century moment in politics as the party shoots up the polls. The Green […]

Family pay touching tribute to woman who died in Little Hulton mobility scooter crash.

Family pay tribute to “funny and caring” grandmother who died in Little Hulton mobility scooter collision

The heartbroken family of a woman who died after the mobility scooter she was riding was struck by a car […]

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Walkden community braves heavy rain to help move mountain of compost

A rainy Sunday in Walkden turned into an unexpected celebration of community spirit as multiple residents, families and local organisations […]