Cost of Living

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn statement on Wednesday

Salford businesses prepare to pay more as national living wage increases

In his autumn statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has increased the National Living Wage from £10.42 to £11.44 per hour from […]

Salford Mayor Paul Dennett (left) and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham (right)

“A missed opportunity” – Salford Mayor and Andy Burnham offer lukewarm reaction to Autumn statement

Salford Mayor Paul Dennett and Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham have given a mixed reception to the Chancellor’s Autumn […]

A Monton miracle: pensioner praises public after 'whirlwind' whipround replaces lost cash

A Monton miracle: pensioner praises public after ‘whirlwind’ whipround replaces lost cash

A man from Monton who lost £60 has been overwhelmed by the unexpected outpouring of kindness from the community who […]

"If you can make someone's life a tiny bit better it's all worthwhile" - toy donations needed for Salford kids this Christmas

“If you can make someone’s life a tiny bit better it’s all worthwhile” – toy donations needed for Salford kids this Christmas

A community group in Little Hulton is holding a toy appeal to give children across Salford a memorable Christmas.

Image credit: Caritas Salford

Salford charity awarded King’s Award – “It’s an incredible honour”

Local charity Caritas Salford has today (November 14) been awarded The King’s Award for their voluntary service.  The anti-poverty charity […]

Still from #BeeThere campaign.

Salford children detail their “big dreams” in moving Caritas campaign

Salford charity Caritas has teamed up with Doodledo to create a special animation which is now “more important than ever” due […]

The Salford Indoor market nearly demolished - Photo taken by me

“It’s so sad to see it now” – Residents upset about closure of Salford Market

The final building that made up the Salford Market has been almost completely demolished after being open since the 1980’s. […]