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‘Devastating’ benefit sanctions force crisis, hunger and despair, says Salford report
Tom Rodgers Wed 25th May, 10:46 AM
Benefit sanctions are plunging the poor and desperate into crisis in Salford, a new report on Universal Credit claims. The joint study by Salford City Council,...
Greater Manchester set for £2.5 million sustainable travel boost
Tony Flynn Wed 25th May, 8:49 AM
Residents are set to benefit from £2.5 million of funding which will improve access to jobs and education across Greater Manchester. Transport for Greater Manchester...
Graham Nash reveals rock tales in Salford showstopper
Tony Flynn Tue 24th May, 2:44 PM
Salford music superstar Graham Nash took to the stage in a flying visit to Salford Museum and Art Gallery this week, launching his first ever photographic exhibition to...
Osborne reputation ‘in tatters’ over lost £4bn, says Salford MP
Tom Rodgers Tue 24th May, 2:28 PM
With news revealed today that the UK deficit is nearly £4 billion larger than previously forecast, Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey has launched a stinging attack on the...
Andy lords it up for Beechfield 18 seasons in a row
Tom Rodgers Tue 24th May, 1:33 PM
Local amateur footballer Andy Lord has been rewarded for his loyalty to Swinton football team Beechfield United FC with a long service award. Andy, now 26, began his...
Crowbar gang carry out armed robbery on Salford Spar
Tom Rodgers Tue 24th May, 12:30 PM
Three men burst into a shop in Salford and stole cash while threatening staff with crowbars. The armed robbery happened on Seaford Road at around 9.10pm on Monday 23...
£1m price tag on land in middle of Eccles housing boom
Tom Rodgers Tue 24th May, 12:10 PM
Land in between two new housing developments on Green Lane in Eccles has gone on the market for the princely sum of £1 million. The 1.65-acre spot is sandwiched between...
Cadishead Rhinos charge forward with £150k lottery gift for new home
Tom Rodgers Tue 24th May, 11:25 AM
Cadishead Rhinos rugby club are set for a huge revamp of their home clubhouse with a £150,000 cash injection from the National Lottery. The 1960s former local authority...
Eccles Metrolink still down – replacement coaches at MediaCityUK
Tony Flynn Tue 24th May, 10:44 AM
Shuttle buses are now operating along the route of the Eccles Metrolink as the operator tries to bring the line back up and running. A points failure at Broadway on...
Police looking for man with connections to Salford area
Tony Flynn Tue 24th May, 9:06 AM
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man. Craig Blackburn, 38, is wanted after failing to attend court for assault on Friday, May 20, 2016 and...
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