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Plans for 23-storey residential tower in Eccles submitted for approval

Manchester based company, Jeffrey Bell Architects have submitted plans for a 23-storey residential tower to be built in Eccles.

How a drunken bet changed a Salford man's life forever

How a drunken bet changed a Salford man’s life forever

Former Salford University student, Brendan Rendall, took on a bet of completing a half marathon in 2006 and now he has completed a Coast to Coast run.

"Dinner with Madeleine Albright" – Spirit of Salford nominee on her rise

“Dinner with Madeleine Albright” – Spirit of Salford nominee on her rise

Sarah Whitehead, director of local community company ‘Community Pride’, will find out if she is Salford’s Citizen of the Year tonight.

"This strike is vital" - Member of Youth Parliament for Salford supports Youth Strike for Climate

“This strike is vital” – Member of Youth Parliament for Salford supports Youth Strike for Climate

Young people in Greater Manchester are planning to join a second school strike for climate on Friday as part of a global day of protest by young people to demand action against climate change. Alex Derbyshire, 17, Member of Youth Parliament for Salford, is a strong supporter of the movement.

Wood Street Mission helping "cold and hungry" children in Salford

Wood Street Mission helping “cold and hungry” children in Salford

Wood Street Mission say that many families in Salford still struggle to buy their child a school uniform, among other factors of poverty.

Michelle Pearson presented a cheque to staff at Wythenshawe  burns unit

Mum of Walkden angels makes special gesture to hospital staff who saved her life

Michelle Pearson, the mother of the Walkden angles, has presented staff at Wythenshawe burns unit with a cheque for £1000.

Salford City Council, Swinton, Gtr Manchester, England. CC BY 3.0, image credit: Bob Linsdell

“An exceptionally challenging year”: Salford Council sends bleak letter to residents about tax rises and funding

Salford City Council will increase council tax by 3% next financial year, the maximum amount allowed before a local referendum is triggered.

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“Reckless and unsustainable” – Green candidate criticises Andy Burnham’s housing proposals

Green party Councillor Bryan Blears yesterday sent a letter to the Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham, calling his new housing proposals “reckless and unsustainable”.

Faith leaders encourage Salford locals to take up 40-day Lent challenge

Faith leaders encourage Salford locals to take up 40-day Lent challenge

Faith leaders in Salford and Greater Manchester have been talking about how Christians can participate and celebrate the importance of Lent.