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Christopher Seddon: Tributes paid to ‘respected and loved’ businessman who dies at 73

The construction industry has paid tribute to 73-year-old Christopher Seddon who passed away on Saturday 1 August after a long battle with cancer. Mr Seddon, who lived...

Wayne Rooney signs up as NSPCC’s First Ambassador for Childhood

Devoted dad and England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is unveiled today as the NSPCC’s first Ambassador for Childhood. Wayne will help lead the...

Two hospitalised in Kersal high-rise fire

A man and a woman were taken to hospital suffering smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a high-rise tower block in Kersal, Salford. Fire crews were called to a...

Salford mum cooks up a new career

An aspiring chef is cooking up a new career for herself thanks to a helping hand from a Salford housing provider. Salix Homes tenant Charmain Green, 34, has got her...

Lego Master Builder teams up with Salford libraries to get kids reading this summer

Salford Community Libraries and Manchester’s LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre have established an innovative partnership to encourage primary school children to read over...

BBC throw open 250 Make it Digital traineeships in Salford

The BBC is opening its doors to unemployed young people in Salford with a chance to join the broadcaster’s Make It Digital Traineeship. 16-24 year olds who are not...

Salford Boys battle wind and rain in cancer charity football match

A charity football team made up of 11 fundraisers fought torrential weather conditions to raise over £1,000 for Cancer Research. At Salford Sports Village on Saturday 1...

Salford housing firm ForWorks secures major contracts boost

Salford-based construction firm ForWorks has been awarded two landmark social housing contracts as it continues to expand its operations across the region. It has been...

Council tackles anti social behaviour at Salford Quays

Residents have welcomed new powers to tackle anti social behaviour at Salford Quays including a ban on people jumping from bridges into the water. Salford City Council...

Recap: Salford says farewell to ‘Vinegar’ Vera Done

Literally hundreds of people lined the streets around Salford Precinct on Friday 31 July to pay their final respects to one of Salford’s most well known...