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“I’m lucky that I’ve lasted twice the average survival spans. But I’m still ambitious to be around when a successful drug is found” – A Salford man with MND on what this year has looked like for him

A year after a Salford resident completed his one thousand push-up challenge, he is now nil by mouth. John Edmondson’s […]

Yellowhammer on Chat Moss credit: Dave Steel

“Once it’s gone, it’s gone” – Irlam residents are outraged by plans to build on greenbelt

Salford City Council are holding a planning enforcement investigation before commencing with plans to build on Chat Moss. The plan […]

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“I’m going to spend Christmas alone once again” – How Covid-19 Restrictions are affecting Salfordians from abroad

Around 25% of Manchester’s population was born overseas, and Salford, which has seen a population increase of at least 138% […]

From left to right, Aymeric Laporte, Beppe Piccoli, Rodri and Ferran Torres at Vero Moderno on Chapel Street.

Salford’s top Italian eatery Vero Moderno visited by Manchester City stars

Chapel street Italian restaurant Vero Moderno had a visit from three Manchester City first-team players this week. Aymeric Laporte, Ferran […]

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“It was like surviving basically” – Why Salfordians should shop independent this Christmas

Salfordians are being urged to pay a visit to their local, independent businesses before giving money to the big chains […]

9 months after the E-scooter scheme was implemented, 80,000 trips had been taken by 30,000 riders, covering 100,000 miles. Image: Jonas Jacobsson on Unsplash

Unsafe E-scooters banned on London Networks – is it Time for Salford to Re-evaluate E-scooters too?

Salford residents have their say on whether Salford should introduce a ban as well. On 13th December, Transport for London […]

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“You don’t get taught how to run parties”- Salford mum starts new party business after having a baby in lockdown

Sue Watson started her business Crazy Kids this year after the pandemic changed her mindset on work.

PM Boris Johnson during a Covid-19 announcement. Photo by Andrew Parsons, Flickr

“The government have lied time and time again” – Salford residents discuss government handling of pandemic

Salford residents adding their voices to the social media uproar over how the government has dealt with the Covid pandemic […]