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Salford Poverty Truth Commission launches community research to support families

A community research project has been launched to help better understand the challenges and needs faced by parents, guardians, and […]

View along the towpath in 1954. (Credit: MBBCS)

“A tombstone on the canal” – Campaign launched to save Salford’s forgotten waterway

A canal society is campaigning to stop a new development from hiding the heritage of Salford’s forgotten canal, memorialised in the song Dirty Old Town.

Paul Dennett at the Plans approved- photo screenshotted from Salford City Council YouTube

Salford Mayor critical of new “unrealistic” housing target increases

Salford Mayor Paul Dennett says new government housing targets from deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner are unrealistic. The new plans […]

Assisted Dying Bill

Salford disability campaigner joins protest outside Parliament against ‘assisted dying’ as MPs vote to support it

A Salford disability campaigner spoke out against ‘assisted dying’ in protests outside Parliament as MPs voted to support it. JoAnn […]

"I’ve enjoyed what I’ve achieved" - NHS veteran reflects on 35-year career after retiring

“I’ve enjoyed what I’ve achieved” – NHS veteran reflects on 35-year career after retiring

An accident and emergency specialist who worked in Salford through challenging times is celebrating his retirement after 35 years. Jimmy […]

Paulo and Julie - owners of the cafe and transcend studios

“Some people call it a breakdown but we say breakthrough” – Transcend Studios keeps up the fight on mental health

An Eccles wellbeing studio is on a mission to provide a safe and secure space where people in the community […]

The Salford Youth Zone that is set to open its doors in 2025 - via Salford Youth Zone

Developers Muse and Assura plc pledge £200,000 to Salford Youth Zone

The Salford Youth Zone (SYZ) has confirmed that another two patrons will join the development plan, pledging to donate £100,000 […]

"This is a way we can give to people in need at Christmas"- The Eccles Carol Concert that is giving back

“This is a way we can give to people in need at Christmas”- The Eccles Carol Concert that is giving back

A carol concert is set to be held in an Eccles church this December to raise money and support for […]

University of Salford academic Dr Samantha Newbury on Northern Irish Terrorist Informers

Salford academic releases book that sheds new light on infamous terrorist informers

A Salford researcher has released a new book that sheds new light on infamous terrorist informers in Northern Ireland.  The […]