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“You die when you’re rough sleeping” – More support needed for the homeless in Salford says charity

The recent statistics published on the tragic deaths of 22 homeless people over a five-year period in Salford between 2013 – 2021 have highlighted a severe lack of government resources to tackle the crisis.

Scooters at MediaCity. Photo Credit: taken by Andrew Fisher

“They come zooming past and it’s a shock” – Industry standard sounds to be tested for e-scooters to help cut crashes

A set of industry standard sounds are set to be developed in Salford and tested globally this week and with the hope of being added to the e-scooters.

Salford mum of two kids with special educational needs, Lauren Thompsone. Image credit - Lauren Thompsone

“They are very, very valuable” – Mum-of-two praises Salford’s Special Education Needs campaign

A Salford mum-of-two has praised Salford’s ‘SpeakUp Holiday Countdown tips’ for Special Education Needs campaign, calling them ‘very valuable’. Lauren […]

Hourdad speaking about the Iranian protests
Credit: Francis Barker

Iranian man protests the execution of his countrymen in Media City

As protests continue in Iran’s capital, a Salford resident, has been demonstrating for the rights of Iranian women every weekend at […]

"We’ve done really well" - Ordsall brewery grateful for donations to expand company

“We’ve done really well” – Ordsall brewery grateful for donations to expand company

An Ordsall-based brewing company has expressed their gratitude for donations to a recent Crowdfunder which could help the business grow nationwide.

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“Developing my own business has given me a real sense of purpose for the future”: Bowel cancer survivor turned entrepreneur celebrates 10 years cancer free

A Salford Bowel Cancer survivor has celebrated her fifth year running her own dog bed business. Carole Duck, 64, from […]