Tag: Cost of Living

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“We’re trying to keep our eyes open for people who are going to need help”: Salford woman sets up community hub in restored church

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A new community hub is being opened in a recently restored church with hopes to provide a number of services to aid people […]

Wayne, a local Salford Busker. image credit: Joe Hatton

“We don’t want handouts, I just want to pay a reasonable price for my gas”: Salford residents voice their financial struggles on the cost of living crisis

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Salford locals have expressed their fears over increasing bills and some are already turning off the heating and using blankets […]

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“We were very lucky indeed”- Sandwich shop that bucked the trend in covid opens second store in Salford Quays

By Business, Community, Cost of Living, Food & Drink 0 comments

Food supplier and shop owner Sndwch have opened up a new shop inside Arrive’s Tomorrow building at MediaCity despite the […]

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“What we’re hoping for is a change in people” – Mental health charities raise awareness of Salford suicide rates

By Cost of Living, Langworthy, News, Pendleton 0 comments

Two Salford based charities in Salford have partnered up to raise awareness of the suicide rates in Salford. 

Salford charity Loaves and Fishes mental health charity, Start Inspiring Minds, hosted the suicide prevention session in honour of men’s mental health awareness month this November.

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“I’m already thinking of trying to sell or having to close”- Salford business owners face the devastating impact of the cost-of-living crisis

By Cost of Living, Langworthy, News, Retail & Business 0 comments

The cost of living crisis is forcing Salford businesses to make a choice whether to stay or sell.  Langworthy Road […]

BetterOff Salford's coffee and chat sessions taking place at Irlam library. Image credit - Screenshot from YouTube video. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlS03Owz6Gc

Coffee and chat session at Irlam Library tomorrow to support community amid cost-of-living crisis

By Cost of Living, Irlam 0 comments

Irlam library is hosting a coffee and chat session tomorrow to support those in the community suffering from the cost of living crisis.

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“We should be reducing the cost of school meals” – Salford headteacher criticises increase of school meal prices

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Teachers have slammed Salford City Council’s decision to raise school meals by 10p in price. The decision will come into […]

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