salford
Salford communities to benefit from new jobs, skills and health support under social value strategy
Salford residents could benefit from new apprenticeships, jobs, health support, and investment in local projects through a three-year strategy focused on neighbourhoods most in need. This year’s Social Value and Impact Strategy builds on £42.6 million in value already created through procurement since 2022. For communities, this means more pathways into work, particularly for target […]
Budget gaps loom over Salford council
By 2028, Salford council could face a reoccurring budget gap of around £19m. This is due to ‘significant and sustained financial pressure’. Particularly, because of increased demands for adult social care, children’s and SEND services. The Medium-Term Financial Plan sets out methods of combatting rising costs. This includes investing in ICT systems to make council […]
Hundreds run Media City Half Marathon 2026, highlighting community resilience
Despite forecasts of heavy rain, athletes, amateurs and audience alike from Salford and beyond made the second year of the Media City Half Marathon a success. With Mind in Salford as their official charity partner, this RunThrough UK event brought forth strong community spirit and personal determination. The 13.1-mile race saw hundreds of runners complete […]
An action packed evening of fun and fundraising is on the cards, as Children In Need returns for another year
Children in Need will have its 46th telethon this evening, Friday November 14th. The charity will be on our screens seeking to help children and young people across the UK.
16–25 year olds are the most likely age group to suffer from loneliness
Young people aged between 16 and 25 are more likely to feel lonely and isolated than any other age group, and with many students across the UK just now settling into their first term of studies at university, loneliness can be a feeling known all too well by those adapting to lifestyle and environment changes. […]
Terrified students forced to shut doors and remain vigilant due to firework attacks
Several residents in Salford have reported incidents of fireworks being launched at their homes or at themselves, including at student accommodation buildings. It comes after Greater Manchester Police were allowed to issue a dispersal order last Saturday (1st November) due to “recent incidents involving the antisocial use of fireworks by youths”. People targeted by the […]
£50,000 reward hopes to encourage witnesses to Salford murder of “joyful spirited man” to come forward.
Great Manchester Police have offered a reward of £50,000 for information which leads to the convction of those responsible to a Salford murder in 2023. Julius Matera was murdered on the night of October 13/14th 2023 in the area of Great Cheetham, Higher Broughton, Salford. Julius was part of Salford’s community. Despite having a tough […]
Defying science, teething periods and Eddie Jones: How Rob du Preez broke Premiership appearance record
It was seven minutes into Sale Sharks’ 38-0 hammering of Bristol when, as Rob du Preez lined up a conversion, a graphic showed he’d made history. 64 consecutive starts in one of the most brutal, physically challenging sports, four clear of his former Sale captain Jono Ross. 64 – now 70 – games of unwavering […]
“Disappointment” over disappearing banks and what it means for Salford residents
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 […]
“This club is everything to me”: Four years of Alex Sanderson as Sale Sharks boss
When Steve Borthwick announced his 2025 Six Nations squad and included seven – soon to be eight – Sale Sharks players, many associated with the club saw it as a chance to stress that Northern rugby cannot keep slipping under the radar. Since joining the club as Director of Rugby in January 2021, Alex Sanderson […]