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Mary Tantrum and her colleague, Joan, who run ‘The Inner Wheel Club of Irlam 2000’

Photo taken and given permission to use by Scarlett Mullender

“We’ve only been here twice, and it’s been fantastic”: Irlam market joins Christmas with community

A local market has united Irlam for the fifth year running, beginning the start of its Christmas run on Sunday. […]

Image credit: Nick Glackin

Salford Sporting Centre closed after supposed “serious incident” involving contractors working at height

A Salford Sporting Centre has had to remain closed after a supposed “serious incident” involving a contractor working at height. […]

Credit: Alison Riley

Family of man who died during Remembrance Day charity run set up fundraising campaign for funeral

The widow of a Cadishead man who collapsed and died while participating in a charity run has described him as “a lovely person with a beautiful heart.”

Mike Sweeney and producer during broadcast at Salford Shopping Centre.

“This is my DNA; this is my city” – BBC presenter Mike Sweeney hosts radio show at Salford Shopping Centre

BBC presenter Mike Sweeney has hosted a radio show at Salford Shopping Centre to promote charities assisting people in Salford with the cost-of-living crisis.

"We're paying prices that will fold the club": North Walkden FC setback as another one of their pitches is made unplayable

“We’re paying prices that will fold the club”: North Walkden FC setback as another one of their pitches is made unplayable

After suffering pitch damage earlier on in the season, North Walkden FC have suffered more damage to one of the grounds they use.

The club reported the damage on Saturday via a Tweet, containing images detailing the disruption to the pitches at Kenyon Way.

Dr Alan Price conducting FASD research (Credit: Sophie Rumsby)

“I’m parenting a child with an invisible disease” Salford University’s ‘groundbreaking’ research into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

The University of Salford has received £400,000 for research into children who were affected by their mother drinking whilst pregnant.