Regional News

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.

Nathan Forey

“Bring back Boris” – Salfordians back calls for Liz Truss to resign

Salfordians have backed growing calls for Liz Truss to resign as Prime Minister after recent economic chaos has left her […]

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 […]

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“It used to do well, but all of a sudden it’s shut”- Salford residents speak on increased food costs

The average food bill cost could increase to £271 after prices continue to rise. People across the country are struggling […]

Mixed reaction from Salfordians on proposed constituency changes for England

Mixed reaction from Salfordians on proposed constituency changes for England

The boundary commission for England has launched a consultation into the proposed constituency changes across England. The changes would mean […]

Rebecca Long-Bailey
Credit: Rwendland

Rebecca Long-Bailey MP reselected to represent Salford and Eccles constituents

Rwendland, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons   The incumbent MP for Salford and Eccles, Rebecca Long-Bailey, has been […]