Welcome to Salford Now’s live blog! Phoebe Hughes is writing the blog today and will be updating you throughout the day on news across Salford.
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Don’t puff your life away! Stoptober 2020 Salford campaign
The Stoptober campaign aims to reduce the alarmingly high smoking rate in Salford, Greater Manchester. Salford Royal NHS Foundation get […]
Students invest in luxury accommodation to feel safer during the pandemic
With lockdown looming, it’s a difficult time to be away from home for people at university. With accommodation costs being […]
Let’s go for a walk! Walking for mental health with Salford Ramblers
Richerman, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Residents across Salford have been encouraged to walk independently in their bubbles […]
Salford golf player goes sober to raise money for cancer
A Salford golf player has decided to participate in this year’s ‘Sober October’ campaign to raise money for cancer during […]
Salford mural defaced with ‘White Lives Matter’ banner
A ‘White Lives Matter’ banner has been found covering a ‘Welcome to Salford’ sign on The Quays. The map is […]
“We believe that’s a mistake”: Salford Mayor Paul Dennett signs letter from GM leaders on the Governments tier 3 system
Mayor of Salford Paul Dennett has signed a statement from every Greater Manchester leader in response and defiance of the […]
“This is the right decision and we’re glad the Government has listened” – Salford placed into Tier 2 of three-tier system
Salford has been placed under Tier 2 of the Boris Johnson’s new three tier system for Covid-19 restrictions. The system, […]
“It looks gorgeous and makes a great statement of inclusion” – Salford’s new rainbow crossing
A new rainbow crossing has been completed outside Salford University to celebrate pride in the city. The permanent visible display […]
“We’ve got people crying down the phone to us on a daily basis because they’ve got no money to buy their children a present”: Salford charity launches an appeal to save Christmas
An urgent appeal has been launched to collect presents for Salford’s under-privileged children in a bid to make sure the […]
New In Salford
Residents encouraged to share views on community governance in Broughton Park area
Salford students celebrated for improvements in A-levels, T-level, and vocational qualifications
Salford gangster Jamie Rothwell sentenced to 43 years in prison
Pendleton Sixth Form College celebrates outstanding A-Level results
“I don’t want to shy away – it is making me more determined” – Pub in Eccles praises the community for its support after recent vandalism
New In Sport
Karl Robinson remains encouraged by Salford City’s recent performance as they face Accrington Stanley
Salford Red Devils fixture against Wakefield Trinity cancelled
Peaceful protest march to be held ahead of Salford Red Devils fixture against Wakefield
Salford City look to return to winning ways against Accrington Stanley
Salford Red Devils prop Joe Bullock joins Barrow Raiders
New in Lifestyle
Salford’s award-winning community arts company launch celebrations ahead of the city turning 100
Independent mobile bar to celebrate National Rum Day at Middlewood Locks
Radical French dance collective (LA)HORDE hits the Lowry this September
Burgerism celebrates 7th birthday with 7p burgers for Salford locals
Tales of tattooing in women’s history will come to life this October
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