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Salford’s new women’s support group provides “support and a shoulder to cry on”

A Salford community group providing support and guidance for women struggling with their mental health has launched in Walkden. The […]

One-to-one dementia support sessions on offer at Salford Shopping Centre

One-to-one dementia support sessions on offer at Salford Shopping Centre

Free drop-in sessions for people affected by dementia are being offered by a Salford bank. The Nationwide bank in Salford […]

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Decision for a parish council in Broughton Park to be made in November

Salford City Councillors will decide whether a new parish council for the Broughton Park area will be established at the […]

General Manager Christina Durham of Animals In Distress (Images: Christina Durham)

Salford animal charity in ‘dire straits’ as costs soar and vet bills mount up

A Salford animal charity manager has said that the group is in ‘absolute dire straits’ after soaring costs and a […]

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Over 18,000 Salford residents get moving as Beat the Street enters final week

Salford residents have been walking, cycling, running and scooting their way to fitness as Beat the Street Salford enters its […]

Salford man's sacrifice pays off as new homeless facility nears completion

Salford man’s sacrifice pays off as new homeless facility nears completion

A Salford man, who was homeless for a period as a teenager, is steps away from helping to get others […]

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Salford City Council celebrated for contribution to social value

Salford City Council has been highly commended across three categories at the prestigious Social Value Awards 2025, celebrating its leadership […]

Salford charities hit by shoplifting surge as crime figures falls overall

Salford charities hit by shoplifting surge as crime figures falls overall

Shoplifting is hitting Salford’s charitable sector, with local shops reporting weekly thefts, even as the Salford crime figures see a […]

Campaigners have been protesting against the plans for months 
Image courtesy of 'Save Astley and Boothstown Greenbelt'

Salford residents ‘determined to win’ battle over green belt homing protected species

Plans to rip up a strip of Salford greenbelt to build houses and offices have been met with anger and […]

A neighbourhood in Broughton to be affected by the selective licensing scheme.

1,300 Salford homes dispute ends as landlord licensing scheme approved

A long-running housing dispute affecting around 1,300 homes in Salford has come to an end following the council’s decision to […]