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Another "freezing" Winter for the Salford tower block tenants

Another “freezing” Winter for the Salford tower block tenants

Residents of Pendleton, Hornbeam and Salix Court, sadly have to spend another winter in ice cold conditions thanks to the delay […]

Salford Crescent Train Station

Christmas rail strikes to cause disruption across Salford – “If the train’s not there then what can you do?”

Salford train passengers have expressed their frustration at the next round of rail strikes starting on Saturday December 2. The […]

Image taken by Ellie Dodd.

“Why should there be any difference with disabilities?” – inclusive football sessions in Broughton

The Manchester United Foundation are holding weekly football sessions for people with disabilities to encourage inclusivity within the Salford community. […]

Free parking spaces in Salford this festive season

Free parking spaces in Salford this festive season

Free Christmas parking has returned at selected car parks throughout the city over the Winter period in a bid to […]

Quayside colouring sessions to raise money for charity - "Colour is in everyone's life"

Quayside colouring sessions to raise money for charity – “Colour is in everyone’s life”

A group are running colouring sessions in the Quayside Lowry Outlet to raise money for a children’s charity.  This group […]

Image taken by Tina Franklin, Flickr.

Garlic or alcohol? Salford people share their best remedies for beating colds and flu

Christmas Time, mistletoe and tissues… an awful lot of tissues, off brand cold and flu tablets and honey and lemon, […]

Irlam and Cadishead foodbank - Taken by Sian Blake

“We’re trying to reduce the stigma” – Irlam and Cadishead foodbank looking to help this Christmas

“We’re here to help” says Christine, a volunteer who has helped out at Irlam and Cadishead foodbank for 20 months. […]

Some of the members pictured above

“We have risen from the ashes” – Phoenix Carers pledge to support the community after relocating

After their group originally lost their meeting space at the ‘Making Space centre’ in Walkden, these passionate ex-carers are bringing […]

Image taken/ owned by Peter James.

Andy Burnham praises Salford’s Eagle Inn for its “charm”

The Eagle Inn may just look like your stereotypical, old school Edwardian red brick pub, however, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham […]

Local businesses dazzle at Salford Museum's Christmas market

Local businesses dazzle at Salford Museum’s Christmas market

Last weekend Salford Museum and Art Gallery organised a Christmas market with local sellers from Etsy. The festive event featured […]