Year: 2025
Salfordians mount fresh defence against Regent Retail Park
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, […]
Lebron James’ recovery routine helping Sale Sharks’ Bevan Rodd take his rugby to next level
When Bevan Rodd ran out for his 100th appearance in Sale Sharks’ 27-24 victory over Northampton Saints three weeks ago, perhaps a few eyebrows were raised inquisitively in the Salford Community Stadium – surely he has more? After all, he has been a first team regular for five years now, despite being aged just 24. His […]
Former Greater Manchester Night Life Tsar says government is preventing the sector’s recovery
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 […]
Valerien Ismael’s dismal 6.67% winning rate should worry Blackburn Rovers fans
Blackburn Rovers head coach Valerien Ismael
Drugs debris plaguing Salford streets with metal NOS canisters
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 […]
“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 […]
Salford residents “living on construction site” almost four years after building finished
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 […]
“If we don’t do anything, no one will” Salford community fights back against litter mess
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 […]
Salford residents “helpless” as old church left as “dumping ground” for three years
Salford residents say they feel “helpless” as an abandoned church has been treated as a dumping ground for the past three years. Bursting bin bags, broken furniture, and abandoned construction waste cover the field at St Boniface Church, leaving residents ‘batting away flies’ and ‘not wanting to look out of their front windows’. Locals say […]
Manchester Storm women’s team gear up for ‘exciting’ first season
Manchester Storm Women’s team are gearing up for their inaugural first season in competitive ice hockey in 2025/26. Head coach James Ashton is the man at the helm for the team’s opening campaign. Ashton enters the role with a storied reputation coaching from coaching at youth level for team GB as well as turning out […]