Welcome to Salford Now’s live blog! Phoebe Hughes is writing the blog today and will be updating you throughout the day on news across Salford.
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Don’t puff your life away! Stoptober 2020 Salford campaign
The Stoptober campaign aims to reduce the alarmingly high smoking rate in Salford, Greater Manchester. Salford Royal NHS Foundation get […]
Students invest in luxury accommodation to feel safer during the pandemic
With lockdown looming, it’s a difficult time to be away from home for people at university. With accommodation costs being […]
Let’s go for a walk! Walking for mental health with Salford Ramblers
Richerman, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Residents across Salford have been encouraged to walk independently in their bubbles […]
Salford golf player goes sober to raise money for cancer
A Salford golf player has decided to participate in this year’s ‘Sober October’ campaign to raise money for cancer during […]
Salford mural defaced with ‘White Lives Matter’ banner
A ‘White Lives Matter’ banner has been found covering a ‘Welcome to Salford’ sign on The Quays. The map is […]
“We believe that’s a mistake”: Salford Mayor Paul Dennett signs letter from GM leaders on the Governments tier 3 system
Mayor of Salford Paul Dennett has signed a statement from every Greater Manchester leader in response and defiance of the […]
“This is the right decision and we’re glad the Government has listened” – Salford placed into Tier 2 of three-tier system
Salford has been placed under Tier 2 of the Boris Johnson’s new three tier system for Covid-19 restrictions. The system, […]
“It looks gorgeous and makes a great statement of inclusion” – Salford’s new rainbow crossing
A new rainbow crossing has been completed outside Salford University to celebrate pride in the city. The permanent visible display […]
“We’ve got people crying down the phone to us on a daily basis because they’ve got no money to buy their children a present”: Salford charity launches an appeal to save Christmas
An urgent appeal has been launched to collect presents for Salford’s under-privileged children in a bid to make sure the […]
New In Salford
Plans approved to transform former 66-room care home into girls’ school
Body found near Eccles railway station
Salford residents to expect travel disruptions after a serious road collision
MediaCity unveils new £600,000 multi-use creative studio
Plans for 25 affordable homes across two locations given go-ahead
New In Sport
Salford Red Devils advance to fourth round of Challenge Cup after dominant second half
Salford return to playoff positions as Hakeeb Adelakun hits brace against Tranmere
Salford Red Devils confirm new ownership securing the future of the club
Salford City hope to return to winning ways against Tranmere Rovers
Cadishead rugby youth team benefit from police funding for new equipment
New in Entertainment
Thrilling stage production of Inspector Morse to visit Lowry in 2026
Sounds From The Other City release festival lineup for 20th birthday
Registrations open for Salford Quays’ dragon boat festival
Immersive historical exhibition to be hosted at the Salford Museum and Art Gallery
Powerful physical theatre show Last Rites is set to visit the Lowry this February
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