A free interactive exhibition celebrating animals from children's books, featuring original illustrations from Dear Zoo and Elmer, has opened at The Lowry in Salford, with hands-on play areas and free notebooks for every child.
Head chef Matt Cripps raised over £700 for Broughton House veteran care village by cycling 60 miles from Manchester to Blackpool in 34°C heat.
Bradley Belhomme, 20, remains in a coma in a Greek ICU after a quad bike crash. His family is raising £41,000 for a medical repatriation flight to the UK.
The free family-friendly Middlewood Locks Fest returns July 4, 2025, featuring live music, parades, water activities, and a light show, celebrating Salford's centenary.
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Natasha Guy, founder of The Mama Perspective, is a finalist in the Best Content Creator category at the UK Small Business Awards 2026, celebrating honest parenting stories.
Broughton House Veteran Care Village launches free weekly drop-in sessions for veterans with dementia, their carers and families, led by Admiral Nurse Jacqui Hodgson.
Over 260 new homes approved on site of demolished Stirling Prize-winning Centenary Building in Salford, despite criticism from councillor comparing design to post-war East Berlin.
Morgan Burtwistle, known as Angry Ginge, shared that a fire at his mother's home killed two cats and a rabbit. He expressed gratitude that his mother was in London for Soccer Aid.
A three-storey office building near Salford's MediaCityUK, empty for 15 years, will be demolished for warehouses, creating jobs.
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Sounds From the Other City 2026 delivered a genre-spanning celebration of new music and art across Salford. With over 100 artists, 17 stages, and immersive venues, the festival highlighted local identity and emerging talent.
Lowry in Salford launches a free summer exhibition, Wild Things, featuring 100+ illustrations from classic children's books, interactive play, and free notebooks for young visitors.
A grieving mother told an inquest she knew her 22-year-old son would die after he was transferred to Forest Bank prison in Salford, where he was found hanging in his cell.
A mother criticizes St Paul's CE Primary School in Salford after her eight-year-old daughter was refused entry due to boots, despite known sensory needs. The incident has sparked outrage over uniform policy enforcement.
A major development featuring three tower blocks up to 36 storeys high, including 814 apartments and public space, is proposed for the Riverside Place site in Salford, promising over 1,000 jobs.
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Jonathan Ezard, a former Greater Manchester Police inspector, died after falling from Barton Bridge over the M60. He had resigned amid misconduct allegations involving 'sexist and objectifying' messages about a female officer.
Utility Meters Warehouse Ltd, a specialist gas technology provider based in Salford, has collapsed into administration. The company, which launched in 2013, employed 29 staff and supplied advanced equipment to reduce natural gas consumption.
Salford-based Captive Devices, founded by former Epic Games engineers, launches CoreHMC motion capture system with GM Business Growth Hub support, targeting global virtual production expansion.
Salford Conservatives demand the council sell the CorpAcq Stadium, claiming it costs £1.6m annually, and redirect funds to road and pavement repairs amid a council tax hike debate.
UK Management College celebrates its tenth anniversary by opening a new campus in Salford and unveiling ambitious plans to become an independent university with its own degree-awarding powers by 2030.
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Transport campaigners are calling on the Labour government to remove the driving licence requirement for shared e-scooters, following a successful pilot project in Salford that helped disabled people gain mobility independence.
A 95-year-old woman in Little Hulton was tied up and threatened by a man posing as a window cleaner. Police are hunting the suspect and appealing for information.
Salford Museum and Art Gallery hosts the world premiere of the Salford Voices community banner exhibition, celebrating the city's centenary through textile art created with local residents.
A free outdoor community history event in Salford celebrating Regent Road's past, present, and future through stories, archival images, and local insights.
The Lowry's annual Festive Appeal has successfully raised £50,600 to fund creative participation programmes for young people across Salford and Greater Manchester, supporting those facing significant challenges.
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Peel Retail and Leisure submits plans for a £10m transformation of Quayside shopping centre, featuring indoor electric go-karting and family entertainment. The investment aims to create a vibrant waterfront destination for Salford.
An inquest has opened into the deaths of Martina Karos, 42, and her eight-year-old daughter Eleni in Salford. The devoted mother had struggled with isolation and mental health.
Salford Council and TfGM propose Metrolink expansion and bus upgrades to cut journey times and improve reliability. Public consultation on the £1.8m scheme begins soon.
UK motorists are being warned they could face a £1,000 fine for illegally parking in disabled bays. Councils have launched a major crackdown after 20,000 investigations in five years. Read the full details.
Planning permission granted for 185 apartments in Salford's Adelphi Village, part of the £2.5bn Crescent masterplan. Discover the future-proofed, sustainable community taking shape.
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Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford receives a £100,000 Army Benevolent Fund grant to enhance dementia care, activities, and quality of life for its elderly veteran residents.
