Salford MP Graham Stringer has expressed his concerns at the current handling of the pandemic and the ongoing post-Brexit trade […]
Politics
Covid-19 brings a call for an independent North back into the spotlight
Photo credit: Author- Proudfop12. Wikimedia Commons. A new party has been making a name for itself on social media in […]
Salford MP welcomes two-stage Covid-19 testing for Greater Manchester care homes
Worsley and Eccles South MP Barbara Keeley has welcomed a two-stage Covid-19 test for those visiting relatives in Greater Manchester […]
“It will push more families into destitution” – Salford Mayor Paul Dennett’s discussion on cuts to Universal Credit
Salford Mayor Paul Dennett says low-income families could end up homeless if the £20 per week Universal Credit bonus is […]
Salford representatives react to tier 3 announcement
Today it was announced that Salford, along with the rest of Greater Manchester, would be entering tier 3 restrictions after […]
Lockdown is ending, but new restrictions are coming for the North
Yesterday, in an address to Parliament, Prime Minister Boris Johnston confirmed that the national lockdown is ending on December 2nd. […]
“Our hands are tied”- Local gyms struggling under lockdown 2
A local gym in Salford, Fusion Fitness, is losing hundreds of pounds due to their second closing as a result of lockdown. […]
“Charity begins at home, but it doesn’t stay at home” – Salford charity campaigns to cancel debt of poorest nations
The Salford charity CAFOD is campaigning to ‘Cancel the Debt’ of the poorest countries ahead of the G20 meeting this November. […]
Salford City Council appoints new chief executive
Salford City Council has appointed a new chief executive to replace Jim Taylor, who will be retiring in early 2021. […]
Salford mural defaced with ‘White Lives Matter’ banner
A ‘White Lives Matter’ banner has been found covering a ‘Welcome to Salford’ sign on The Quays. The map is […]
New In Salford
Gary Neville’s University Academy 92 given a “high confidence” approval by inspectors
Police seeking information after Bury Old Road crash
Salford duo seeks fundraisers for Motor Neurone Disease during lockdown
“It supported us, as a family…for almost 30 years” – Former Salford sweet shop being raffled for £2
Salford’s new Ceremonial Mayor and Mayoress sworn in
New In Sport
FOOTBALL: Salford City sees 2-1 defeat against Mansfield Town
RUGBY UNION: Josh Beaumont says “It was a special moment” to score the winnng try on his return from injury
“We decided to grab the bull by the horns and launch in January” Rugby League Swinton Lionesses prepare for training post-Covid
“It’s a real boost for the club” – Irlam FC ground gets upgrade
Ashley Eastham “convinced” Salford City can catch teams at the top
New in Entertainment
“It’s always been in me; I’ve always been a bit of a drama queen” – In conversation with Salford graduate Lynn Roden
Swinton group offering free art kits for Salford kids stuck at home
Fanny’s Fairies – Christmas decorations made out of knickers!
Local Boy-band Unknown Refuge release new single ‘If The Gods Be Good’
“I had all of these ideas in my head for different characters” – Salford born Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley writes and stars in her own play