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Ghost hunters claim they felt "intimated" during an overnight stay at Ordsall Hall

Ghost hunters claim they felt “intimated” during an overnight stay at Ordsall Hall

A group of ghost hunters claim they felt “intimidated” by a ghost haunting experience at Ordsall Hall. The group recently visited […]

“We want everybody to be comfortable in our community centre’ - Salford group launches weekly meeting to support LGBTQ community

“We want everybody to be comfortable in our community centre’ – Salford group launches weekly meeting to support LGBTQ community

A new weekly meeting offering help to the LGBTQ+ community has launched in Salford.

"We need more diversity" - Salford's British-Asians react to landmark day in UK politics

“We need more diversity” – Salford’s British-Asians react to landmark day in UK politics

People from the British-Asian community in Salford have reacted with mixed feeling to the news of Rishi Sunak becoming Prime […]

Natasha Paylor at AFROcentrics C-Group. Image credit - Sophie Rumsby.

“It’s freedom giving” – Salford group aims to teach black women how to safely manage their hair

A Salford group is teaching black women how to properly care for their natural hair. On a mission to educate, […]

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“If I hadn’t joined Unique Ladies I would not be where I am in my business today” – Salford Unique Ladies holds second event

Salford Unique Ladies, is a group aimed at Salford women in business allowing them to connect with each other and […]

Mum and daughter Sylvia and Vicky Ashton.

“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.

The Dispensary, in Walkden

Woman gives up year’s fuel allowance to feed more than 100 Salford families

A woman has donated her heating allowance to help fund a food bank in Salford. 

Liz Brown, from Cheshire, made the donation last week to The Dispensary in order to aid CommUNITY Little Hulton Food Bank.

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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 […]

Royal Mail Workers at the Picket Line. Credit: Mel Cionco

“This has been the biggest threat to Royal Mail in the 35 years I’ve worked here” – Royal Mail workers continue strikes while facing redundancies

Royal Mail workers in Salford’s distribution centre remained defiant on the picket line today as they took part in their seventh day of strike action in four weeks.