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“Come along and give it a go!”Salford Cycle Club highlights benefits of cycling

The chairman of Salford Cycle Club says the attitude of motorists in the city is a barrier to increased participation […]

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“They told me the baby had no heartbeat” – a mother remembers her stillborn daughter this Christmas

A Salford-born mother was heartbroken when she lost her baby girl and is speaking out about the difficulty of Christmas for parents who lose babies.

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Salford couple import fairtrade superfoods from female cooperatives in Africa

Where our food comes from and its health benefits has become a big concern for many people. Now small Salford business Saco Trading is trying to help

SALFORD NOW LIVE BLOG 13 December – news, sport, weather and more from around Salford

SALFORD NOW LIVE BLOG 13 December – news, sport, weather and more from around Salford

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

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“Manchester is all very well, but poor old Salford gets overlooked” – new book celebrates Salford’s architecture

A new book celebrating 50 of Salford’s buildings has been released allowing readers to discover the city’s architecture.

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“It makes a big impact” Kidscan urges Salfordians to swap caffeine for charity

Salford based charity, Kidscan are urging coffee lovers to rethink their morning lattes and donate the money to charity instead […]

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Salford businesswoman urges residents to waste less this Christmas

A Salford businesswoman is urging people to ditch non-recyclable wrapping paper for more environmentally friendly alternatives. 

“We want investment in our area, we don’t want austerity” – Salford alumni Cllr Jon-Connor Lyons on 2019 election

Labour councillor and former student of The University of Salford Jon-Connor Lyons says the 2019 General Election campaign has been ‘chaotic’.

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Mixed views on Rebecca Long-Bailey as potential new Labour leader

Rebecca Long-Bailey has been mentioned as a potential Labour leader, however there are mixed reactions to the prospect of the Salford & Eccles MP leading the party.