Author: Francis Barker

Hourdad speaking about the Iranian protests
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Iranian man protests the execution of his countrymen in Media City

As protests continue in Iran’s capital, a Salford resident, has been demonstrating for the rights of Iranian women every weekend at […]

Cyclists near bike filters
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“A missed opportunity and a real step backwards for the city” – dismay over removal of Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Salford

Campaigners have expressed their frustration at the council’s decision to remove bike filters on St Stephen Street in the Trinity area of Central Salford.

Media City Tram to Eccles
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Lib Dems claim plans to introduce late-night trams in Salford were blocked by Labour

A furious Lib Dem councillor claims Labour are delaying council debates to block his motion to introduce a late-night tram for Salford.

Blackfriars Street contraflow bike lanes | Credit: Google

“Rather ridiculous” – controversial new cycle path to be revised following business complaints

A controversial new trial cycle path that trialed sending traffic down a one-way street in Salford will be rethought following opposition from […]

Beverly at Reach Out: Start to End Suicide event 2022

Salford Politicians have shown their support for the annual Suicide Prevention Vigil

The Salford-based suicide prevention charity, Reach Out: Start to End Suicide, held a vigil on Saturday (8th October) in memory of those […]

Rebecca Long-Bailey
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Rebecca Long-Bailey backs Sir Keir Starmer’s nationalised energy pledge

Rebecca Long-Bailey, MP for Salford and Eccles, has tweeted her support for Labour leader, Keir Starmer’s, pledge to create a […]

Horsebox, Worsley 
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“A budget for the rich” – Salfordians discuss effects of “mini budget” on businesses and families

Salford businesses may have an uncertain future ahead of them as the international reaction to the Prime Minister’s new ‘mini […]

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Talking to the only new Conservative councillor about his vision for Worsley and Westwood Park

In a dismal night for the Tory Party, Adam Kealey was one of the few Conservatives around the country to […]