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“If it means selling my house, I’ll do that” – Eccles resident hopes to raise £40,000 for life-changing surgery

“If it means selling my house, I’ll do that” – Eccles resident hopes to raise £40,000 for life-changing surgery

Eccles resident, Lee Barber has conceded he may have to sell his home in order fund a surgery that could cost up to £40,000.

Pendleton Gateway Library. Image Credit: Lily Harris

Almost 800 libraries closed since 2010 but Salford’s ‘incredibly lucky’ to have all 16 still open

New figures by The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy’s (Cipfa) have found that almost 800 libraries have closed since 2010.

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SALFORD NOW LIVE BLOG 12 December – news, sport, weather and more from around Salford

Welcome to Salford Now’s live blog! Piotr Mielczarek is writing the blog today and will be updating you throughout the […]

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Magical Christmas event to raise money for Parr Fold Parks weathered band stand.

This Christmas, local residents are volunteering along with the Rotary group to come together at Parr Fold Park in Walkden […]

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“My dream is to transform U5 & U6’s football coaching sessions worldwide” Local football coach publishes new book series

The owner of Salford pre-school football programme Little Legends has published a step-by-step guide on how to coach players aged 4-6. Expert […]

Poppy Waxman does not let antismetic comments get to her.
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My religion will always be a part of me” Jewish teen speaks out about anti-Semitic hate

Salford- born teenager Poppy Waxman has spoken out about the damage caused by anti-Semitic comments after suffering abuse in silence […]

Strictly Come Prancing.
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‘Strictly Come Prancing’ – Sodexo staff ‘prance’ around Salford Quays for Stop Hunger

Employees from the Salford branch of French company Sodexo have been raising money for Stop Hunger by prancing around Salford […]

St Lukes Primary School. Image Credit: Maddy Bateson

Salford school looks after students mental health by becoming ’emotionally friendly’

St Luke’s primary school has become one of five schools in Salford to be recognised for looking after their pupils […]

Jordan Ryan, football coach. Credit: Lydia Ransome

“I can’t leave him there to die” Football coach from Salford helps to save young boy’s life after stabbing

A football coach from Salford helped to keep a 14-year-old stabbing victim alive until paramedics arrived. Jordan Ryan was coaching […]

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University of Salford and Leeds United announce ‘innovative’ football and business crossover course

The University of Salford and Leeds United Football Club have announced a new football and business hybrid course specifically designed […]