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“Our core value is kindness” – Irlam Endowed Primary School helps low-income families in Salford

Irlam Endowed Primary School has started a donation scheme to support Wood St. Mission, a charity that helps families in […]

Over 70s get 50 per cent off in selected cafes across the city

Over 70s get 50 per cent off in selected cafes across the city

A cost of living support fund has been launched with Salford Community Leisure that offers a 50 per cent discount […]

Featured image is taken by Evelyn Simak.

Caritas Salford raises over £5,000 to help the homeless

Caritas Salford are running their annual Big Sleep Out to raise awareness for the growing number of homeless people across […]

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Salford residents react to Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement

Residents from Salford have giving their take on the Autumn statement after the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed new measures such […]

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn statement on Wednesday

Salford businesses prepare to pay more as national living wage increases

In his autumn statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has increased the National Living Wage from £10.42 to £11.44 per hour from […]

a photo of the spearhead team who are running the Manchester Christmas miracle campaign

Spearhead Foundation set to help children in Salford this Christmas

The Spearhead Foundation have launched a project to ensure Salford children will not go without presents this Christmas. The scheme, […]

Salford Mayor Paul Dennett (left) and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham (right)

“A missed opportunity” – Salford Mayor and Andy Burnham offer lukewarm reaction to Autumn statement

Salford Mayor Paul Dennett and Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham have given a mixed reception to the Chancellor’s Autumn […]

A Monton miracle: pensioner praises public after 'whirlwind' whipround replaces lost cash

A Monton miracle: pensioner praises public after ‘whirlwind’ whipround replaces lost cash

A man from Monton who lost £60 has been overwhelmed by the unexpected outpouring of kindness from the community who […]

"If you can make someone's life a tiny bit better it's all worthwhile" - toy donations needed for Salford kids this Christmas

“If you can make someone’s life a tiny bit better it’s all worthwhile” – toy donations needed for Salford kids this Christmas

A community group in Little Hulton is holding a toy appeal to give children across Salford a memorable Christmas.

MediaCity festival 2023.

MediaCity festival returns next summer after £3.2m turnover

We Invented the Weekend is set to return to MediaCity this June 2024 after delivering a total impact of more […]