Cost of Living

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Salford children detail their “big dreams” in moving Caritas campaign

Salford charity Caritas has teamed up with Doodledo to create a special animation which is now “more important than ever” due […]

The Salford Indoor market nearly demolished - Photo taken by me

“It’s so sad to see it now” – Residents upset about closure of Salford Market

The final building that made up the Salford Market has been almost completely demolished after being open since the 1980’s. […]

Cost-of-living sessions across Salford aim to support the community

Cost-of-living sessions across Salford aim to support the community

There are a number of ‘BetterOff’ Coffee and Chat morning sessions happening around Salford amid the cost of living crisis. […]

Image taken from Google Maps, Katherine Stephenson

Irlam ranked as highly desirable town for commuters

Irlam has been ranked as a highly desirable place to live for those who commute to Manchester for work.  A […]

Julie Williams, fundraiser for Francis House.
Photo Credit: Scarlett Mullender

Festival of Christmas Trees hits the Salford Quays in bid to keep a “children’s hospice open”

A children’s hospice has reopened its seasonal store for the 17th time in Salford Quays in an urgent bid to […]

Image of erri Anne-Smith, CEO of Salford Loaves and Fishes - via Jonathan Kenwright

“It’s unimaginable what we are going to witness”: Salford charity on the rise of working people becoming homeless

A Salford charity is concerned about the rise of working people becoming homeless amid the cost of living crisis. Jenni […]

Image taken by Ricky Willis, “The Skint Dad Blog”

Salford in top three for highest energy bills in the UK

An energy efficient company has identified the top ten fuel-poverty areas in the UK with the highest energy bills and […]

“It’s a massive commitment, but it shows we respect our staff": Salford charity welcomes rise in real living wage

“It’s a massive commitment, but it shows we respect our staff”: Salford charity welcomes rise in real living wage

A boss at Salford charity Salford Loaves and Fishes has welcomed a rise in the real living wage.

this image is used with permission of Kate Ruddick, Communications Manager at The Message Trust

Free and discounted meals for kids this half-term in Salford

This October half-term there are plenty of supermarkets in Salford where children can get free and/or discounted meals. Until the […]