News
Lights, camera, action for Creative Careers in Salford!
22 May 2013
Teenagers in Salford were the envy of many as they spent the day behind the scenes at BBC North and The Lowry discovering the first rate creative careers open to them on their doorstep.
Children get chance to design Salford playground
22 May 2013
Salford City Council is asking children to swing into action and design their very own playground.
City Mayor's summit delivers action plan to ease A57 congestion
22 May 2013
City Mayor Ian Stewart has reached agreement with the major utility companies and contractors to ease congestion on Liverpool Road (A57), Irlam.
Buddies beat bullying in Salford
20 May 2013
Primary schools in Salford have been nationally commended for their work to prevent bullying and for making sure children are safe and happy.
Salford tackles homophobia with 'Don't Assume' photos
17 May 2013
Youth groups in Salford have created a thought provoking photo exhibition called ‘Don't Assume' to help promote International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, known as IDAHO day, on Friday 17 May
BBC move to Salford celebrated
16 May 2013
The National Audit Office has praised the BBC's move to Salford Quays in a landmark review.
So long - and thanks for all the care
16 May 2013
A Salford foster carer, who was told she would never work with children, is to retire - ending 64 years of her family's involvement in caring for children.
Free tickets for Salford devils
15 May 2013
Salford schoolchildren are being given the opportunity to be little red devils for the day.
Trading standards warn about cosmetic and diet pill scam
14 May 2013
Residents in Salford are being warned about online cosmetic and diet pill scams.
Put yourself in the frame for Foster Care Fortnight
13 May 2013
A big opportunity to put yourself in the picture about fostering will be touring Salford for the next two weeks.
New homes for Cadishead
10 May 2013
Almost 200 new homes could be built in Cadishead thanks to Salford City Council.
First ever Eccles Day planned in style
9 May 2013
Fashion fans, bargain hunters, families and local residents are being invited to show their love for Eccles and celebrate the town's first ever Eccles Day on Saturday, 18 May.
Day centres to open to all community
9 May 2013
Two day centres in Salford are to open their doors to the whole community later this year because of falling demand for traditional day care.
Salford's summer of fun
30 April 2013
Salford is to launch its most ambitious summer of fun this May bank holiday weekend.
Art put back into Eccles market
29 April 2013
Community artists and a team of supporters are putting the 'art' back into Eccles market as part of £50,000 plans to revitalise the town centre.
City Mayor urges action over Salford measles outbreak
26 April 2013
City Mayor Ian Stewart has urged parents to have their children vaccinated to prevent the number of cases of measles rising in Salford.
Lewis leaps ahead in youth vote
25 April 2013
Teenagers in Salford have elected a new Member of the Youth Parliament (MYP), 14 year old Lewis Nelson, a rugby playing youth campaigner from Irlam.
Top brains battle it out on rugby field
25 April 2013
Salford and Manchester students are swapping mortar boards for gum shields.
200 days until Salford hits the world stage
22 April 2013
Rugby League World Cup fever is building in Salford as Sunday 21 April 2013 marked 200 days to the international clash.
Drivers warned to avoid Barton
19 April 2013
Drivers are being warned to avoid the Barton area of Salford because of roadworks by United Utilities which start on Monday 22 April 2013.
CRASBO for man who operated illegal car parks
15 April 2013
A man who helped run illegal car parks in Salford on Manchester United match days has been given a criminal anti-social behaviour order (CRASBO).
£130,000 boost for Blackleach Country Park
12 April 2013
Salford City Council is investing £137,373 to improve Blackleach Country Park.
Utility works on Liverpool Road A57
11 April 2013
Traffic on Liverpool Road will be affected as United Utilities and National Grid undertake major works.
Council gets creative to save money
11 April 2013
Salford City Council has found a creative solution to save money on design work.
Youth vote underway in Salford
10 April 2013
Voting is underway for Salford's next Member of the Youth Parliament (MYP), with five candidates campaigning for votes online and in schools, colleges and youth centres.
Watch United starlets play in Salford for free
10 April 2013
Football's hottest prospects will be on show at Salford City Stadium for free on Monday 15 April.
City Mayor welcomes new Health and Wellbeing Board
10 April 2013
Salford's City Mayor Ian Stewart has welcomed plans for more joined up working between health and social care services.
Monton pond gets cash to splash
4 April 2013
Volunteers and conservationists are celebrating after receiving over £10,000 to splash out on pond improvements.
Young astronauts from Salford make stellar progress with Mission X
4 April 2013
Salford students are top of the intergalactic class, with more young people taking part in ‘Mission X Train Like an Astronaut' than anywhere else in the country.
