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An action packed evening of fun and fundraising is on the cards, as Children In Need returns for another year

Children in Need will have its 46th telethon this evening, Friday November 14th. The charity will be on our screens seeking to help children and young people across the UK.

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16–25 year olds are the most likely age group to suffer from loneliness

Young people aged between 16 and 25 are more likely to feel lonely and isolated than any other age group, and with many students across the UK just now settling into their first term of studies at university, loneliness can be a feeling known all too well by those adapting to lifestyle and environment changes. […]

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Terrified students forced to shut doors and remain vigilant due to firework attacks

Several residents in Salford have reported incidents of fireworks being launched at their homes or at themselves, including at student accommodation buildings. It comes after Greater Manchester Police were allowed to issue a dispersal order last Saturday (1st November) due to “recent incidents involving the antisocial use of fireworks by youths”. People targeted by the […]

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£50,000 reward hopes to encourage witnesses to Salford murder of “joyful spirited man” to come forward.

Great Manchester Police have offered a reward of £50,000 for information which leads to the convction of those responsible to a Salford murder in 2023. Julius Matera was murdered on the night of October 13/14th 2023 in the area of Great Cheetham, Higher Broughton, Salford. Julius was part of Salford’s community. Despite having a tough […]

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Defying science, teething periods and Eddie Jones: How Rob du Preez broke Premiership appearance record

It was seven minutes into Sale Sharks’ 38-0 hammering of Bristol when, as Rob du Preez lined up a conversion, a graphic showed he’d made history. 64 consecutive starts in one of the most brutal, physically challenging sports, four clear of his former Sale captain Jono Ross. 64 – now 70 – games of unwavering […]

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“Disappointment” over disappearing banks and what it means for Salford residents

Santander has announced its plans to close 95 UK branches this year with other major banks set to follow in the coming months. MP, Andrew Western, for Stretford and Urmston said: “I know my constituents have concerns about losing face-to-face banking”, He has since contacted NatWest who are closing their Trafford Park and Urmston branches […]

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“This club is everything to me”: Four years of Alex Sanderson as Sale Sharks boss

When Steve Borthwick announced his 2025 Six Nations squad and included seven – soon to be eight – Sale Sharks players, many associated with the club saw it as a chance to stress that Northern rugby cannot keep slipping under the radar. Since joining the club as Director of Rugby in January 2021, Alex Sanderson […]

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Meet the people bringing a youthful flare to Shakespeare’s work

Students from Manchester brought the works of Shakespeare to life as part of an annual celebration of the works of the Bard. Students from Wright Robinson College in East Manchester staged two captivating performances – Julius Caesar by the school’s Key Stage 3 group and Twelfth Night performed by the Key Stage 4 students – at the Control Theatre […]

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“It would have saved me going through chemo”- Greater Manchester woman being treated for cancer urges women to check armpits

A woman from Greater Manchester who is receiving treatment for breast cancer is urging people to check their armpits after she discovered a lump there. Jackie Nixon began chemotherapy in January this year and will undergo immunotherapy treatment until April 2025. She is now urging women to check other areas of their breasts. Jackie expressed: […]

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Nicky Butt to step down from role as Salford City CEO

Class of ‘92 Alumni Nicky Butt will step down from his role as CEO at Salford City Football Club with immediate effect. The club has specified that he will remain an active shareholder and Board Director. A press release from the club stated Butt “has decided that he cannot dedicate the time required to continue […]

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