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Salford Youth Zone set to receive £100,000 donation from Salix Homes - via Salix Homes

Salix Homes to pledge £100,000 to support Salford Youth Zone

Salford Youth Zone (SYZ) will receive support from Salford-based housing provider who have become the latest Founder Patron.  The housing […]

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Salford Red Devils receive £315,000 from council to provide “immediate” financial support

Salford Council has provided Salford Red Devils with £315,000 for “immediate” financial support. Salford’s premier rugby league club believe that […]

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“I think the wrong people are in prison” – Salford locals react to national prison shortages

People in Salford have given their thoughts on the increasing prison population in the UK that has resulted in the Government asking judges not to send criminals to prison.

Salford's first eco-church inspires community with eco-festival

Salford’s first eco-church inspires community with eco-festival

After the recent ban on single use plastics a Salford eco-church hosted a eco-friendly festival to demonstrate environmentally friendly practices.  […]

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Make your vote count: Final chance for Salfordians to register for voter ID ahead of local elections

Salfordians without valid voter ID are being urged to register for an alternative to allow them to vote in the […]

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“We get into very dangerous territory when you can’t criticise the government”- Protesters gather outside BBC offices over Gary Lineker row

Protesters gathered on Saturday outside BBC offices in Salford’s Media City to support Gary Lineker. The ex-footballer turned broadcaster was […]

Scooters at MediaCity. Photo Credit: taken by Andrew Fisher

“They come zooming past and it’s a shock” – Industry standard sounds to be tested for e-scooters to help cut crashes

A set of industry standard sounds are set to be developed in Salford and tested globally this week and with the hope of being added to the e-scooters.

Creative Embassies artists on residency in Leeuwarden. Image by Sarah Heard

“If Manchester is the restaurant, Salford is the kitchen”: Salford artists swap skills with foreign counterparts on European exchange programme

Salford artists are being given the chance to collaborate with creators from other European cities to share skills, cultures and […]