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Specialist mental health service launched for students in and around Manchester
A new specialist NHS service in Greater Manchester will provide Salford university students with the help they need to overcome significant mental illness. Mayor of […]
‘Does a bus lane fit here?’ Protesters hold demonstration against new bus lane plans
Early this morning a group of local residents held a demonstration against the council’s bus lane plans set for the […]
Salford canal images
“There’s a lot of mis-information” New drone regulations aim to make Salford skies more safe
Drone users throughout the UK will now have to pass more tests and pay fees, as new regulations come into […]
Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict Crown theatre in Eccles
A fire broke out in the early this Sunday as firefighters were called to tackle the blaze at a derelict […]
Captured in time: The iconic images of Salford
In 1973, Daniel Meadows and Martin Parr photographed the residents of June Street in Salford just months before the terraced […]
150 more beds and helipad included in £50m Salford Royal hospital renovation
Renovations costing more than £50 million are set to expand Salford Royal Hospital by 150 patient beds and create a […]
Group wants 100 Salford venues to be breastfeeding-friendly
BOOBS (Be open on breastfeeding Salford) calls on more venues in Salford to welcome breastfeeding mothers. The campaign #boobsapproved began […]
Former Salford student hosts new BBC podcast on Hillsborough
Former Salford University journalism student Grace Mailey has been working with BBC Radio Merseyside to create a series of podcasts […]
New In Salford
Salford households to face double blow as energy bills and council tax are set to rise in April
“They’ll always have a hug if they need one” – Three new walking groups to be launched in Salford
Applications now open for 2025 Heart of Salford awards
Celebrations of LGBTQ+ history across Salford this month
New ultra-low carbon £950,000 community building in Little Hulton has opened its doors
New In Sport
Salford Red Devils Women back in action in first pre-season match
Tickets for the Women’s Rugby World Cup games in Salford are now live
Swinton Lions start their season with 16-10 victory over Whitehaven
Salford City captain Curtis Tilt named in League Two Team of the Week despite weekend defeat
Swinton Lions received visit from comedian and RFL President Adam Hills
New in Entertainment
“Every single bit of it has been a complete joy” – Tracy-Ann Oberman stars in The Merchant of Venice 1936 at the Lowry
“They’ll always have a hug if they need one” – Three new walking groups to be launched in Salford
Celebrations of LGBTQ+ history across Salford this month
New stage version of hit Malorie Blackman novel coming to The Lowry this March
14-year-old singer-songwriter from Salford has released new single ‘Not The Same’
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