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Salford Labour councillor explains resignation amidst ‘bullying’ claims

Councillor Paul Wilson says his resignation from the Labour Party was down to a number of factors, including ‘bullying’ within the local group.

The unveiling of a poignant sculpture by renowned artist Alfie Bradley to mark the historic D-Day 75th anniversary year,The sculpture named D-Day Soldiers of Sacrifice has been created in tribute to 4,414 allied servicemen who lost their lives on D-Day, the first day of the Allied invasion of Normandy. It is set to embark across the UK to Normandy in France on a special one-off tour starting today before taking up residence in Portsmouth in time for the official commemerations in June.

D-Day 75th anniversary tribute begins nationwide tour at Salford Quays

Over 4,000 replica bullets have been used to create a breathtaking tribute sculpture for the 75th anniversary of D-Day, unveiled at Salford Quays.

IncrEdible Education Salford switch to peat free compost

IncrEdible Education Salford switch to peat free compost

A horticultural project in Salford has been using peat-free compost to grow their newest produce, citing the environmental damage that […]

Could a new Salford neighbourhood be a pioneer for the future of housing?

Could a new Salford neighbourhood be a pioneer for the future of housing?

Salford has been shortlisted for a housing pioneer project of 2019 thanks to a future method of housing and modular building construction.

Police appeal for information after masked biker puts child at risk

Police appeal for information after masked biker puts child at risk

Police in Salford are appealing for information after footage surfaced of a masked man driving dangerously on a motorbike with a young child on board.

Swinton Wastewater Treatment Works

Salford sewage works and industrial sites to be transformed into nature reserves

Former industrial sites in Salford are set to be cleaned up and transformed into three new nature reserves as part […]

You Can Care Week: Meet the woman supporting carers in Salford

You Can Care Week: Meet the woman supporting carers in Salford

You Can Care week is a perfect opportunity for one Salford woman – Ageless Grace educator Jo Brizland-Cullen – to help carers look after themselves.

Salford charity warns of "dangerous and devastating" cuts to children's services

Salford charity warns of “dangerous and devastating” cuts to children’s services

Figures in a new study created by a group of charities show that funding for children has fallen by a third per child in England since 2010.

Our Lady of Fátima statue visits Salford Cathedral

Our Lady of Fátima statue visits Salford Cathedral

Salford Cathedral has over the weekend welcomed the visitation of the pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima and the relics of Saints Jacinta and Francisco.