Salford
7th March 2023 | By Miles Cooke
Wife of missing Salford man pays tribute to “best buddy” following formal identification of husband’s remainsThe wife of a Salford man has paid tribute to her husband after Greater Manchester Police confirmed that human remains discovered in Salford belong to...
7th March 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani
Salford Mayor to launch ‘City Mayor’s Challenge’ in a bid to tackle education inequality among teenagersPaul Dennett, Salford City’s Mayor, is set to launch a new initiative tomorrow (Wednesday 8 March) entitled the City Mayor’s Challenge. He hopes this challenge...
12th January 2023 | By Jessica Smith
Eccles shopping centre bought by Salford council for £4m to help boost ‘much needed’ regeneration in townSalford council has bought Eccles shopping centre from previous owners – Columbia Threadneedle Properties – for a reported £4.15m. The shopping centre has been taken...
28th November 2022 | By Thomas Markham
‘It’s Coming Home’: Iconic Lowry painting returns to public gallery after record-breaking saleMesmerised Mancunians traveled in their droves to see L.S Lowry’s ‘Going to the Match’ as the painting is rehung in The Lowry Art Gallery. The...
26th October 2022 | By Thomas Mansbridge
Lowry successfully bids £7.8m to keep Going to the Match paintingFeatured Image - LS Lowry Going to the Match 1953 Professional Footballers’ Association, on loan to The Lowry Collection, Salford - The Estate of L.S. Lowry. All Rights Reserved, DACS 2015
20th May 2022 | By Liam Taylor
Islington park to be restored to be included in the Greater Manchester bee network schemeMosaic in Salford’s Islington Park to be preserved after Greater Manchester chose the site to be improved. In line with the mayor’s cycling and walking...
6th May 2022 | By Rebecca Redican
Labour retains control of Salford council but concedes three seats to the ToriesLabour retained control of Salford Council but lost three seats to the Conservatives. The Liberal Democrats gained two seats and one seat was taken by an...
10th April 2022 | By Tyrese King
Sounds From The Other City announces full line-up for 2022 editionSalford’s Sounds From The Other City (SFTOC) festival has announced its full line-up ahead of its eagerly awaited live return on 1 May. Sounds From The Other City is...
2nd March 2022 | By Hannah Wintle
Memory of Salford man kept alive through random acts of kindnessA Salford family are celebrating the life of a loved one by encouraging residents to undertake random acts of kindness for others. Norman Frost died...
2nd February 2022 | By Okiemute Obotuke
Body of 17 year old boy found stabbed to death in Salford parkA 17-year-old teenage boy was found dead in a Salford Park on Sunday morning. Police investigations revealed that Alan Szelugowski was stabbed to death in Clowes Park...
18th November 2021 | By Joseph O'Shea
Salford E-scooter trial extended for further six months: what does this mean for their futureSalford has been one of over 30 locations in the UK used for e-scooter trials. The current trial began 12 months ago and was due...
8th November 2021 | By Hannah Wintle
Two young boys ask mum if they can pick up litter after the ‘scruffs’ who left it behindA woman has described herself as a ‘proud mummy’ after her two young sons picked up the litter they found on their dog walk in...
4th November 2021 | By Toni Clarke
Film project in Salford commissioned to help raise awareness of knife crimeA Salford housing association is investing £12,000 to produce a short film documenting the impact of knife crime on young people. The project is expected to...
2nd November 2021 | By Toni Clarke
Illuminated sculpture in Greengate Triangle is historic link to Salford’s industrial rootsA new sculpture has been unveiled in Salford symbolising its historical roots with the Industrial Revolution. The illuminated sculpture – entitled Slow Revolution – is also...
11th October 2021 | By A.White
Plans for demolition of Ralli Quays upsets residents who say it blocks access to River IrwellSalford residents are angry about a proposed new office and hotel development they say will block access to the River Irwell. Building work will involve...
28th October 2020 | By Kiah-Azriel Freer
Swinton Park Golf Club could be saved by hopeful community membersSwinton Park golf club members and investors want to take the club back into ownership after plans for a housing development on the course fell...
26th October 2020 | By Niamh O'Connell
Puffin crossing in Salford given rainbow makeover to honour LGBTQ+ communityA pedestrian crossing in Salford has received a new makeover that honours the LGBTQ+ community after a request from a local resident. The puffin crossing outside the...
25th October 2020 | By Harry Wragg
Greater Manchester councils take action to feed the city’s most vulnerable children over half-termGreater Manchester councils have pledged to support their most vulnerable children through this week’s half-term holiday to ensure no child goes hungry. Many councils...
6th October 2020 | By Harry Hansen
Electric scooter trial scheme to begin at the University of Salford for students on campusAn electric scooter trial scheme will begin in Salford this month after being approved by the city council. The scheme – in partnership with TfGM and...
28th September 2020 | By Matthew Kay
Poorly post war kids have their ‘health holiday’ stories told in new documentaryManchester Metropolitan University has recorded the experiences of Manchester residents who were sent to Switzerland on 'health holidays' after the Second World War