“A tombstone on the canal” – Campaign launched to save Salford’s forgotten waterway

By Keane Newby 2nd December 2024 History, News 0 comments

A canal society is campaigning to stop a new development from hiding the heritage of Salford’s forgotten canal, memorialised in the song Dirty Old Town.

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Salford care leavers share experiences in graphic novel

By Holly Fenton 29th November 2024 News 0 comments

A new graphic novel that reveals the experiences of Salford care leavers through self-designed characters has been published this month.  […]

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‘Waiting game’ as abandoned Salford Victoria Theatre goes up for auction

By Adam Weightman 28th November 2024 Art, Broughton, Culture, Environment, News 0 comments

Salford Victoria Theatre has been put up for sale at auction with a price tag of £650,000. The Grade-II listed […]

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“Much needed” – Community Hub set to open in Peel Green

By Roger Berlea 25th November 2024 News 0 comments

A community hub is being launched in Peel Green as part of a new community hub at Salford City Academy. […]

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“Help light up Boothstown for Christmas” – Residents raise over £9,000 for new Christmas lights display

By Isabel Wright 22nd November 2024 Boothstown, News 0 comments

Boothstown Residents Association has raised more than £9,000 towards new Christmas lights – but wants to raise more to really […]

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Pengy Church: Inside Salford’s secret underground crypt

By Kenzie Harrison 21st November 2024 Features, History, Pendleton 1 comment

On Broad Street, in the heart of Salford, is the historic St Thomas’ Church, Pendleton – locally known as Pendleton […]

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220-year-old Worsley chapel undergoes £600,000 transformation into coffee shop

By Evie Venables 21st November 2024 News, Worsley 0 comments

A 220-year-old Worsley chapel has been transformed into a coffee shop and house. The former Worsley Methodist chapel on Barton […]

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Salford domestic abuse charity needs emergency funds to keep hub open

By Ellie Dodd 5th November 2024 Community, Eccles, News, Wellbeing 0 comments

A Salford domestic abuse charity is campaigning for emergency help after struggling to pay for its hub as costs rise […]

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Salford Veterans on what Remembrance Day means to them

By Julia Trela 8th November 2024 Features 0 comments

Veterans from across Salford say Remembrance Day is still vital in reminding us of the importance of paying respects.

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