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Salford Heroes: Ewan MacColl: Salford’s uncompromising voice of folk and socialism
Ewan MacColl was not simply a legendary folk singer, but a campaigner and playwright forged in the poverty of early C20th Salford.
Salford Heroes: John Virgo – The Ordsall lad who became snooker’s soundtrack
Born in post-war Ordsall, John Virgo never forgot the city that shaped his humour, grit and unmistakable voice.
New In Salford
Labour’s Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester
Investigation launched into death of autistic Salford man restrained in handcuffs
Labour and Reform UK go head-to-head in second round of Manchester mayoral vote
Vietnamese trafficking victim who travelled to Salford while ‘missing’ loses age challenge
Police appeal after vehicles damaged in Salford
New In Sport
Salford musician drums up support for mental health charity through Three Peaks Challenge
Salford City sign winger Luke Molyneux from Doncaster Rovers
Salford-trained Reuben Ward adds Commonwealth Games silver to historic gold
Salford-trained gymnast clinches historic Commonwealth Games gold
Swinton Lions suffer 34-10 defeat at high-flying Newcastle Thunder
New in Lifestyle
Families to flock to Salford school for summer fair
The Lowry launches free exhibition celebrating much-loved children’s story characters
Salford Heroes: Simon Williams – the powerlifter who turned adversity into world-record success
Salford playwright brings different side of 1990s nightlife to stage at historic pub
Salford’s Working Class Movement Library hosts film on welfare and inequality
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