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50 years ago in Salford: Stella Maris ‘Seaman’s Mission’ opens to Modernist delight
It may be difficult to believe, but in a spot near where Chinese investors are building 2,000 new homes at Salford’s Middlewood Locks, there once stood...
100 years ago: Somme first day forgotten as telegrams break Salford family hearts
The country has just finished nationwide commemorations of the first day of the Battle of the Somme, with tributes, events and quiet contemplation on Friday 1 July 2016....
Family pay tribute to ‘fun-loving’ police Special Samantha Derbyshire, 23, tragically killed on M61
The family of a Special Constable who died after being hit by a lorry on the M61 have paid tribute to their “beautiful, amazing daughter”. 23-year-old...
University of Salford exhibition tells stories of religious transgender people
A groundbreaking exhibition telling the stories of religious transgender people is opening at the University of Salford. The Twilight People exhibition, the first in...
M62 still closed after man killed and two seriously hurt
Parts of the M62 are expected to remain closed into Monday’s rush-hour after a man died and 10 other people were hurt in a horror smash on the motorway this...
Watch and Win! 2 VIP tickets on offer for ‘jaw-dropping’ Broken dance extravaganza
Dance lovers are in for a treat this week as SalfordOnline.com has two VIP tickets to giveaway to a major live performance at MediaCityUK. Open-air performances have...
Two jailed for trafficking gun used to shoot 7-year-old Christian Hickey in Salford
Two men have been jailed for possessing firearms after a seven-year-old boy was shot in the leg in a horror attack that shocked the nation last year. Manchester Crown...
Salford schools to shut Tuesday 5 July due to teacher’s strike
Over 20 schools in Salford are set to shut tomorrow as part of a one-day strike by the National Union of Teachers (NUT). In all, 20 primary schools and two secondary...
A ‘sister act’ for award-winning dementia play touring to Eccles this week
A homegrown play which debuts at the Greater Manchester Fringe will land in Eccles later this week for the delectation of local theatre lovers. ‘Like There’s No One...
Salford hero Ethan Evans, 14, recognised with British Citizen’s Award
A remarkable 14-year-old boy will be recognised for his incredible efforts supporting disadvantaged community members at the House of Lords in July. Salford’s...
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