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“I’m going to spend Christmas alone once again” – How Covid-19 Restrictions are affecting Salfordians from abroad

Around 25% of Manchester’s population was born overseas, and Salford, which has seen a population increase of at least 138% […]

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“No one wants to live like that” – Nightmare Neighbours in Salford Accommodation.

Tenants in local private student accommodation building X1, have spoken out over their fury over ‘dirty’ and ‘disrespectful’ neighbours, leaving […]

"The Santa Swim is the perfect time to embrace the cold water" - Santa Swim comes to Salford Quays

“The Santa Swim is the perfect time to embrace the cold water” – Santa Swim comes to Salford Quays

Salford residents can channel their inner Wim Hof at the ‘Santa Swim’ at Salford Quays on Saturday 18th December.

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“It was like surviving basically” – Why Salfordians should shop independent this Christmas

Salfordians are being urged to pay a visit to their local, independent businesses before giving money to the big chains […]

9 months after the E-scooter scheme was implemented, 80,000 trips had been taken by 30,000 riders, covering 100,000 miles. Image: Jonas Jacobsson on Unsplash

Unsafe E-scooters banned on London Networks – is it Time for Salford to Re-evaluate E-scooters too?

Salford residents have their say on whether Salford should introduce a ban as well. On 13th December, Transport for London […]

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“It was something to just give us hope in a very unknown period of life” – Woman who met Salford City’s Gary Neville as a patient in a children’s hospital lands job at UA92

A young woman who first met Salford City manager and Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, when he visited the children’s […]

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“It’s really for those who may have found themselves in a financial struggle like never before” – How Salford is leading the way in reducing food wastage

With price increases growing faster than ever, people are looking to alternative ways to afford basic needs. The Salford Community […]

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“Can boost people’s ability to find real and lasting community” – ExtraCare promoting ‘Steps to Connection’ to support older population in the community

Older people in Salford are being invited to sign up for an Engaged Lives campaign to help stay connected to […]

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“We are real people. We just want to be free and safe. We can make awesome music” – Salford musician Husk talks trans industry issues and music

As a trans music artist Husk, real name Alfie, flaunts prideful individuality through their music which is drenched in nostalgic […]