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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

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

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

Royal Mail Workers at the Picket Line. Credit: Mel Cionco

“This has been the biggest threat to Royal Mail in the 35 years I’ve worked here” – Royal Mail workers continue strikes while facing redundancies

Royal Mail workers in Salford’s distribution centre remained defiant on the picket line today as they took part in their seventh day of strike action in four weeks.

"It was almost a bit like men against boys!" Irlam FC suffer 3-0 cup defeat to Maine Road FC

“It was almost a bit like men against boys!” Irlam FC suffer 3-0 cup defeat to Maine Road FC

Irlam FC’s fiery clash with Greater Manchester neighbours, Maine Road FC ended in defeat and a cup exit for the away side, providing all in attendance a shock result with the supposed lesser ranked team coming out on top.

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“People can save hundreds of pounds” – The Little Children’s Market returns bigger than ever in Worsley

Children’s charity The Little Children’s Market, are hosting their biggest pre-loved market event in Worsley’s Lowry Academy on the 6th of November. This event will be their third in Worsley, but this time they have upgraded from the school’s canteen to the sports hall to meet the demand of shoppers.

Demolition work on Church Street, Eccles

“Everything’s aimed at Manchester now, they don’t care about Salford” – demolition begins on Church Street to make way for a new 22-storey skyscraper

Residents in Eccles are angry about the demolition of Victorian buildings, which are making way for a new apartment block.

Media City Tram to Eccles
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Lib Dems claim plans to introduce late-night trams in Salford were blocked by Labour

A furious Lib Dem councillor claims Labour are delaying council debates to block his motion to introduce a late-night tram for Salford.

The Royal Naval Association at their Trafalgar Celebration event on Friday. Image credit - Dan McNeice

Meet The Salford Royal Navy veterans celebrating The Battle of Trafalgar’s 217 year anniversary

On Friday night, Salford veterans from The Royal Navy came together to celebrate The Battle of Trafalgar 217 years on. The […]