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“Trailblazing” deal sees greater control over rail services and education in Salford

A “trailblazing” new devolution deal for Greater Manchester has been signed today bringing a raft of new powers to Salford. […]

Salford families concerned as five cases of scarlet fever confirmed in the city amid UK wide rise in Strep A-related infections

Salford families concerned as five cases of scarlet fever confirmed in the city amid UK wide rise in Strep A-related infections

There have been five confirmed cases of scarlet fever in Salford as the UK sees a dramatic rise in infections […]

“I think working people now are really struggling": Working Class Movement Library holds printmaking workshop

“I think working people now are really struggling”: Working Class Movement Library holds printmaking workshop

As part of their ‘Engels Week’ celebrations, the Working Class Movement Library (WCML) has held a printmaking workshops for working […]

Wayne, a local Salford Busker. image credit: Joe Hatton

“We don’t want handouts, I just want to pay a reasonable price for my gas”: Salford residents voice their financial struggles on the cost of living crisis

Salford locals have expressed their fears over increasing bills and some are already turning off the heating and using blankets […]

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.

Media City Tram to Eccles
Credit: Francis Barker

Lib Dems claim plans to introduce late-night trams in Salford were blocked by Labour

A furious Lib Dem councillor claims Labour are delaying council debates to block his motion to introduce a late-night tram for Salford.

REACH OUT: Start to end suicide. Last year's procession. Credit: Dennis Baldwin

“We are trying to save lives” – Hundreds to attend suicide remembrance procession as economic crisis takes severe toll on mental health

Reach Out: Start to end suicide’s procession is due to happen tomorrow, celebrating the lives of those lost to suicide […]

Horsebox, Worsley 
Credit: Francis Barker

“A budget for the rich” – Salfordians discuss effects of “mini budget” on businesses and families

Salford businesses may have an uncertain future ahead of them as the international reaction to the Prime Minister’s new ‘mini […]