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New Salford youth centre gets go-ahead to meet increased demand

New Salford youth centre gets go-ahead to meet increased demand

A new multi-million pound youth centre in Pendleton has secured planning permission. The youth centre, Salford Youth Zone, is set […]

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Ordsall residents reject development plans: “I’m objecting big time”

Ordsall residents Jane Wood and Mike Scantlebury said there will be “huge disruptions” if development plans go ahead.  There are […]

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Free meals for Salford children to help parents this summer holidays

Several Salford supermarkets are running schemes that allow families to feed their children cheaply this summer holidays. At Morrisons, Tesco […]

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“If you ask students and parents, Sue is their school mum”- Manager at Swinton school awarded for providing students with free breakfast

A facility manager at Co-op Academy Swinton has been awarded Support Staff of the Year award at an annual recognition […]

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Little Hulton Youth Unity Easter Egg Appeal continues into its fifth year

Youth Unity is serving in the heart of the Salford community by continuing its successful annual easter egg appeal. Development […]

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Council tax and rent set to rise as Salford council aims to balance budget

Council tax is set to rise by nearly 5% and rents by 7% as Salford City Council proposes “tough choices” […]

Lidl become the 6th supermarket to ration produce via Alfie Mulligan

“I don’t understand why they’ve put a limit on these things” – Lidl becomes the sixth supermarket to limit produce amongst shortages

Lidl has become the sixth supermarket to ration the sale of some fruit and veg because of shortages. Bad weather […]

Salford Butcher's at The Meat House Manchester by Alfie Mulligan

Food prices affecting local businesses and food banks in Salford

Donations to Salford food banks have dropped significantly since before Christmas but the demand remains high, say charity workers.