Cost of Living

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“We don’t want to see anyone going hungry” – Salford Angels respond to cost of living crisis by providing heavenly meals

From Covid Triage Centre to a warm community hub, The Angel Centre is now responding to the cost of living […]

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Free family fun nights in Salford

Salford City Council are hosting free events every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 17:00 to 20:00 for all the […]

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SalfordNow Live Blog – Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivers Autumn Statement

Jeremy Hunt will unveil the Government’s much-anticipated Autumn Statement at 11:30am today. The Chancellor is expected to announce a series […]

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“We were very lucky indeed”- Sandwich shop that bucked the trend in covid opens second store in Salford Quays

Food supplier and shop owner Sndwch have opened up a new shop inside Arrive’s Tomorrow building at MediaCity despite the […]

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Rebecca Long-Bailey praises Zayn Malik’s plea for free school meals

Salford and Eccles MP, Rebecca Long-Bailey has praised pop star Zayn Malik’s open letter demanding the Government to widen the […]

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“What we’re hoping for is a change in people” – Mental health charities raise awareness of Salford suicide rates

Two Salford based charities in Salford have partnered up to raise awareness of the suicide rates in Salford. 

Salford charity Loaves and Fishes mental health charity, Start Inspiring Minds, hosted the suicide prevention session in honour of men’s mental health awareness month this November.

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“I’ve made sacrifices so that I can carry on doing this”- How are small businesses surviving during the cost-of-living crisis

Business owners at the Makers Market in MediaCity are having to make changes to their everyday lives to combat the […]

"It's a warm, friendly place"- Langworthy Cornerstone offers additional support for Salford's senior community

“It’s a warm, friendly place”- Langworthy Cornerstone offers additional support for Salford’s senior community

Pensioners are being offered a free breakfast and a sandwich and soup for £2.50 at Langworthy Cornerstone as the cost-of-living […]

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“I have lost seven stone” – Salford mum skips meals to feed her children

A mum-of-five from Salford says she’s lost seven stone in weight because she can’t afford to feed herself as well as her kids.

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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 […]