A developer currently building 296 apartments on Oldfield Road has been told to go back to the drawing board after […]
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Salford distillery launch new rum in memory of the Salford dockers
A Salford distillery has recently launched its limited edition Rum & Black which celebrates the “iconic drink of the Salford […]
Monoply re-release Salford City board this Christmas
The classic family board game, Monopoly, has re-released its City of Salford version in time for Christmas. The board features […]
History festival returns to Salford – “We’ve got a wonderful history in the area”
The Salford histories festival returned to Swinton on Saturday for the 12th year running. On Saturday October 28, local history […]
“No team’s done it since!”: remembering the remarkable historical success of Swinton Lions
Swinton Lions have one of the most remarkable histories in Rugby League – the record-breaking season of 1927/28.
“It’s more relevant than ever” – Salford’s Greek community marks Oxi Day with service and song
Salford’s Greek community celebrated the annual Oxi day this weekend, with a church service, stories, food and song.
Group campaigning to save Agecroft Chapel recieves charity status: “It opens so many doors for us now”
An organisation campaigning for the reparation of the Agecroft Chapel has gained charity status to assist in their efforts. The […]
The Salford priest who invented the sport of Rugby, or did he?
In 1823, two hundred years ago at Rugby School, a Salford boy by the name of William Webb Ellis was […]
Salford’s historic blue cranes forever demolished 10 years ago today
10 years ago today (October 26 2013) the historic Cargo Cranes in Salford Quays were dismantled. The Salford City Council […]
When Buffalo Bill came to Salford – city’s Native American connection spanning over a century
December will mark the 136th anniversary of when the famous Buffalo Bill brought his Wild West Show to Salford. Known […]
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