In 1823, two hundred years ago at Rugby School, a Salford boy by the name of William Webb Ellis was […]
History
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 […]
Local residents challenge council’s plans to demolish Buile Hill Greenhouse: “There’s nothing like it”
Residents in Salford are urging the city council to re-think the potential demolition of a 90-year-old greenhouse in Buile Hill […]
Local historian restores iconic Salford history with Langworthy photograph exhibition
A local historian has exhibited a collection of old Salford photographs at Langworthy Cornerstone. Striving to preserve Salford’s history at […]
£7m Buile Hill Mansion refurbishment set for vote
The decision to award a contract worth over £4m for the restoration of Buile Hill mansion is set to be […]
Memorial board for 110 Salford Far East Prisoners of War to be unveiled
A memorial board bearing the names of 110 people with Salford connections who died as Prisoners of War in the […]
65 years on: Remembering Salford star Harold Brighouse
From working as a textile buyer, to writing the nationally renowned Hobson’s Choice whilst stationed in the Air Military Intelligence […]
“Its changing so fast and lots of people want to hear from those who have the memories”: Meet the man working to capture the unheard memories of Ordsall
A musical event dedicated to exploring the unheard stories of the Ordsall community is coming to the area. Taking place […]
Inside Salford’s long lost pubs that YOU want to see return
Earlier this week, we revisited some of the lost Salford pubs our readers said they’d like to see return. Now, […]
New In Salford
Salford braced for disruption from snow and ice
Light show inspired by memories of Swinton residents to take place this January
Plans submitted for new state-of-the-art building in Salford
Eccles chess club members win the French European Chess Tournament
Roadworks on Monton Green to take place for eight weeks in 2025
New In Sport
“We’ll play the same way” – Karl Robinson looks ahead to Man City clash
Salford City rise to third after overcoming MK Dons
Salford City end year on a high with win against struggling Morecambe
Boxing Day delight as Salford City breeze past Barrow
Salford go one point off playoffs following Accrington win
New in Entertainment
Film and television director returns to the King’s Arms with ‘Faith Healer’
Critically acclaimed The Merchant of Venice 1936 heads to the Lowry
Hollywood film star to play Gareth Southgate in the return of Dear England at the Lowry
Far From The Norm’s Until We Sleep to come to the Lowry in 2025
Multi award-winning musical Chicago to head to the Lowry in 2025
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