“George was quite wealthy but ended up giving it all away” – incredible story of George Langworthy – ’The Salford Saint’ – told in new book

By David Poucher 8th December 2020 History, Langworthy, News 0 comments

An author says he was inspired to write a book about a man dubbed the ‘Salford Saint’ after hearing his story while holidaying in the Costa Del Sol.

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New affordable online shop will make Christmas easier for local families

By Jodie Smith 8th December 2020 News 0 comments

A new online shop has launched selling toys, books and games for babies and children, most of which have been kindly […]

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International Animal Rights Day 2020 – an update on deer culling in Salford

By NadiaAhmed 8th December 2020 Environment, News 0 comments

Photo via Good Free Photos A petition drawn up to protest against the culling of nine roe deer in Salford […]

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A community win of £67k for Green Grosvenor’s playground

By Natacha Pires 8th December 2020 Community, News 1 comment

The Friends of Green Grosvenor Park in Salford have won the final £3,000 of a £67,000 grant to revamp the […]

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Socially-distanced Nativity Window Trail to bring hope to Salford community this Christmas

By Zaynah Esat 8th December 2020 Community, Langworthy, News 0 comments

Leading up to Christmas, a socially-distanced Nativity Window Trail has been set up to bring hope to the Salford community […]

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“Change starts at a community level” The Salford mum hoping to raise £100,000 for new eco-friendly centre

By Katherine Coyne 8th December 2020 Environment, Health, News 0 comments

A Salford mum has launched a fundraising campaign to create a sustainability centre in the city. Steph Bateman, a wildlife […]

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SALFORD NOW LIVE BLOG 8th December – Swinton man one of the first to get Covid-19 vaccine

By Zaynah Esat 8th December 2020 News 0 comments

Welcome to Salford Now’s live blog! Zaynah Esat is writing the blog today and will be updating you throughout the […]

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“Art has never been so important to keep us going after this year” – Online Festive Makers Markets aims to support small creative businesses

By Jonna Rogers 8th December 2020 News 0 comments

Covid-19 won’t stop the annual Festive Makers Market promoting small businesses sharing their crafts this Christmas. Although the Salford University […]

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Knife crime in Salford – “Young people sometimes carry knives and stash them in Parkland when at school”

By Sofia Tavini 8th December 2020 Crime, News 0 comments

Knife Crime in Salford has become more apparent as Greater Manchester Police have begun weekly knife sweeps in local parks. […]

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It’s time to ‘bee’ active – The Running Bee Foundation launch new jogging campaign

By EllieMacDonald 8th December 2020 Health, News 0 comments

Fancy getting into the Christmas spirit while getting some exercise? Then the Running Bee Foundation is here to help. The […]

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