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“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.

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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 […]

New Salford youth centre gets go-ahead to meet increased demand

New Salford youth centre gets go-ahead to meet increased demand

A new multi-million pound youth centre in Pendleton has secured planning permission. The youth centre, Salford Youth Zone, is set […]

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Ordsall residents reject development plans: “I’m objecting big time”

Ordsall residents Jane Wood and Mike Scantlebury said there will be “huge disruptions” if development plans go ahead.  There are […]

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Free meals for Salford children to help parents this summer holidays

Several Salford supermarkets are running schemes that allow families to feed their children cheaply this summer holidays. At Morrisons, Tesco […]

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“If you ask students and parents, Sue is their school mum”- Manager at Swinton school awarded for providing students with free breakfast

A facility manager at Co-op Academy Swinton has been awarded Support Staff of the Year award at an annual recognition […]

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Little Hulton Youth Unity Easter Egg Appeal continues into its fifth year

Youth Unity is serving in the heart of the Salford community by continuing its successful annual easter egg appeal. Development […]

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Council tax and rent set to rise as Salford council aims to balance budget

Council tax is set to rise by nearly 5% and rents by 7% as Salford City Council proposes “tough choices” […]