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“Hard times” – Cost-of-living hits Salford’s independent craft businesses

Independent craft businesses in Salford says the cost of living crisis has hit their trade. At Salford Makers Market many business […]

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Salford Green candidate calls for more funding during cost of living crisis

A candidate for Salford’s Green Party has called for more council funding to help alleviate the cost of living crisis. […]

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“Kind-hearted people always want to help each other”: Salford named the UK’s 2nd highest fundraiser towards Ukraine support

Salford has been named the second most generous area in the UK for donations towards relief efforts in Ukraine The […]

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Schools follow pupils’ advice and launch scheme to make travelling safer for young people

A charity has joined together with schools and the council to improve Salford streets and walkways following advice from local […]

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“It’s for a great cause and a fantastic thing to do”: Runners dress as Santa to raise money for cancer treatments

Students and staff from the University of Salford took part in a Santa-themed run today to help raise money for […]

Alex will be spending Christmas with his wife in Salford.

“I’m going to learn to eat my steak rare”: Salford man swaps Christmas Dinner for Steak due to cost of living crisis

A man from Salford is swapping his Christmas dinner for rare steak and cannot afford to visit his family because of […]

Eccles set to receive £7m investment in 'fast and reliable' broadband

Eccles set to receive £7m investment in ‘fast and reliable’ broadband

Eccles is set to receive a £7m investment in digital infrastructure which introduces ‘UK’s fastest, and most reliable broadband technology’ to […]

Rail staff to strike over Christmas

“I think it’s a bit ill- judged to take it at this time of year”- Salfordians react to rail union decision to strike over Christmas

Rail workers have announced a fresh wave of strike days starting Christmas Eve and ending on December 27, to the dismay […]