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“They won’t go to local people” – scepticism over BBC plan to create 22 new jobs in Salford

Around 22 Salford-based jobs are expected to become available in 2024 as part of plans to move more BBC News […]

Another "freezing" Winter for the Salford tower block tenants

Another “freezing” Winter for the Salford tower block tenants

Residents of Pendleton, Hornbeam and Salix Court, sadly have to spend another winter in ice cold conditions thanks to the delay […]

Salford Crescent Train Station

Christmas rail strikes to cause disruption across Salford – “If the train’s not there then what can you do?”

Salford train passengers have expressed their frustration at the next round of rail strikes starting on Saturday December 2. The […]

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“Your council is delivering on the promises made at the last election” – Salford Mayor sets out plans for future

The Mayor of Salford, Paul Dennett, has issued a message to the local community on the future of younger generations, […]

Free parking spaces in Salford this festive season

Free parking spaces in Salford this festive season

Free Christmas parking has returned at selected car parks throughout the city over the Winter period in a bid to […]

Remembrance Tree lighting up. Photo credits: Leanne Taylor

‘Meaningful and uplifting’ – invitation to remember loved ones lost to dementia at Swinton event this Christmas

A support group in Salford is giving people a chance to remember friend and family lost to dementia this Christmas.

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Garlic or alcohol? Salford people share their best remedies for beating colds and flu

Christmas Time, mistletoe and tissues… an awful lot of tissues, off brand cold and flu tablets and honey and lemon, […]

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Salford postcodes eligible for cold weather payments as temperatures drop

Sub-zero temperatures across Salford and Greater Manchester have triggered cold weather payments for eligible households this week. The Government-funded scheme […]

Mother With Son Trying To Keep Warm By Radiator At Home During Cost Of Living Energy Crisis

Salford charity distributing money to help people having to choose between ‘heating or eating’

A Salford charity will help distribute a new £2m fund in hope of stopping people making desperate ‘heating or eating’ […]

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“We have risen from the ashes” – Phoenix Carers pledge to support the community after relocating

After their group originally lost their meeting space at the ‘Making Space centre’ in Walkden, these passionate ex-carers are bringing […]