As I bimbled through Bolton, teeth chattering for coffee and inspiration, I immediately felt something strongly. Under the stark blue skies of the recent heatwave, I came to realise just how much history has lined these streets. Arriving from out of town, I pondered over the old town hall and the defining figure of Fred […]
A Salford community was left “shocked and saddened” after donations were stolen from an Easter event at a church. The incident, which happened at Monton Unitarian Church last Thursday (April 17), saw money stolen from the donations box of a local performer who was putting on a free party for children. Lucy Wilkinson, known professionally […]
A total of 19 serious patient safety incidents occurred in Greater Manchester hospitals over an eight-month period last year, according to a new report. A recently published NHS report has revealed that the ‘never events’ occurred at a total of six Greater Manchester hospital trusts – with the North West seeing the highest number in […]
Salfordians have gathered to launch a new attack against plans to build thousands of flats across a series of high-rise blocks in the city. Locals are concerned about new plans to construct new accommodation, which will house more than 3,000 residents, at the site of Regent Street Retail Park in Salford. Developer, Henley Investment Management, […]
Manchester’s former nightlife boss has warned that the sector ‘will not thrive’ as business rate discounts face the axe. The government’s 75% discount on business rates for late-night hospitality will come to an end tomorrow (31st March 2025). This coincides with employers’ national insurance contributions and the national minimum wage rising in April. The Parklife […]
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Salfordians are being warned of the dangers of ‘excessive use’ of laughing gas after hundreds of canisters were dumped on a residential street. The Nitrous Oxide canisters have been left scattered along Blackfriars, sparking warnings from drug awareness organisations. The substance, which is deemed ‘very dangerous’ by drug awareness organisation Talk to Frank […]
Santander has announced its plans to close 95 UK branches this year with other major banks set to follow in the coming months. MP, Andrew Western, for Stretford and Urmston said: “I know my constituents have concerns about losing face-to-face banking”, He has since contacted NatWest who are closing their Trafford Park and Urmston branches […]
Residents are angered about the presence of building equipment left following the construction of three large flat complexes in Adelphi Wharf. The 602 ‘luxury apartments’ situated on the banks of the Irwell River in Salford were completed back in 2021 by construction company Beaumont Morgan Development Limited which went into liquidation in early 2024. According […]
A volunteer group has taken to the streets of Salford to tackle the ever-growing issue of litter within the community. While some residents are feeling ‘helpless’ with the growing tonnage of litter found around the Salford area. A growing group of volunteers from Blackfriars Trinity Group are fighting back by conducting monthly, and soon […]