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Liverpool Street often has litter scattered on it. Credit: William Hallows

“People don’t seem to care about the mess” – Salfordians outraged by sudden increase in litter and fly-tipping waste

Over last week, Salford has experienced an increase in litter on the street, with large groups of Facebook-goers showing their […]

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Salford residents react to Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram going down

All three of Facebook’s owned apps – Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp – stopped working just before 5pm yesterday, leaving the […]

Conor and friends vlogging Pokehunting. Credit: RedPandaWGAP Youtube (Permission given by group)

“I don’t know what I’d do without it” – The Pokemon Go app is creating friendships whilst allowing players to explore Salford

Members of the Facebook page Pokemon Go: Salford, which is for a mobile gaming app, say that it has helped […]

Margaret Barrett gifting a sugar pot

“Helping each other out in difficult times” – Free Stuff Salford Facebook Page is a ‘lifesaver’

‘Free Stuff Salford’, a Facebook Page established in July this year, is full of people gifting and receiving items in […]

Irlam Community Market stall

“A lot of the stall holders rely on the income they make from our market“ – The Irlam Community Market goes virtual

The Irlam Community Market is taking place online this month, with gift-makers, food and drink producers being offered a chance […]

'The most important part of reading is sharing it with those around you'- Look for a Book project comes to Salford

‘The most important part of reading is sharing it with those around you’- Look for a Book project comes to Salford

‘Look for a Book’ is a new project launched in Salford which aims to make reading fun and accessible to […]

Actress Julie Hesmondhalgh hopes to recruit 500 people to her £1 a week campaign

Ex-Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh backs pound a week campaign

Ex-Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh has set up a campaign on Facebook that will see 500 people give one pound […]

Local builder launches ‘Salford Kids Xmas Appeal’ to help parents struggling this Christmas

Local builder launches ‘Salford Kids Xmas Appeal’ to help parents struggling this Christmas

Local builder Michael Cooney, 36, has set up a Facebook group dedicated to helping Salford families struggling this Christmas. The group […]

Go Local Salford – a new group aiming to support small businesses

A new shopping group has started up in Salford with the aim of building and maintaining interest in local businesses. […]

GMP special constable dismissed after homophobic Facebook comment

THE Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has dismissed a special constable for his homophobic behaviour on Facebook. Chief Constable […]