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Video: Payday Loans under fire in SalfordVideo: Payday Loans under fire in Salford
by Tom Rodgers As Poverty and Homelessness Action week draws to a close, we take a look at the troubling world of payday loans.Shops are popping up all over Salford and Eccles promising quick cash with no credit checks. And through the national lenders who advertise on TV, you can even get money loaned by text. While payday loans are a very convenient, very effective way of getting cash quickly, the charges and penalties they impose if you can't pay straightaway swiftly spiral out...
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Sir Trevor Brooking launches MediaCityUK stopSir Trevor Brooking launches MediaCityUK stop
Sir Trevor Brooking has officially launched Metrolink’s MediaCityUK stop, as BBC sport moves to Salford as part of the BBC final s...
Hazel Blears MP ‘Speaks Out’ against prejudice by signing Holocaust Memorial Day Book of CommitmentHazel Blears MP ‘Speaks Out’ against...
This week Hazel Blears MP for Salford and Eccles, signed a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons, in doing so pledging her co...
Vigils to take place at threatened...
The next step in the Campaign to save two Salford Day Centres threatened with closures will involve vigils outside both centres on...
Hazel Blears receives support for Clare’s LawHazel Blears receives support for Clare’s...
Hazel Blears MP for Salford and Eccles this week received support from the Justice Secretary, Ken Clarke, in her campaign to intro...
Salford City College awarded certificate of appreciation for charitable contributions to Pump-Aid.Salford City College awarded certificate of...
Salford City College has received a certificate of appreciation from bottled water supplier – Thirsty Planet. The College was rewa...
£50k grant for Greengate parks£50k grant for Greengate parks
The residents of Greengate have received a boost after scooping over £50,000 for new community facilities.
Video: Vicious armed robbery in WalkdenVideo: Vicious armed robbery in Walkden
Two staff members were threatened with claw hammers during an armed robbery in Salford.
Traffic chaos as lorry overturns in EcclesTraffic chaos as lorry overturns in...
A road traffic accident is causing traffic disruption on two motorways in Manchester.
Final stage of redevelopment at Salford Royal HospitalFinal stage of redevelopment at Salford...
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust has embarked on the final phase of its £200million redevelopment scheme.
Video: New bridge links Manchester to SalfordVideo: New bridge links Manchester to...
by Tom Rodgers Video by Albert@itookyourpic.com On Sunday 29th January a new 44 metre footbridge was craned into place linking...
Salford bus cancellations and changesSalford bus cancellations and changes
From Monday 30 January some bus services in Salford will be cancelled entirely whilst others will change their routes.
Olympian's youth club in Eccles faces closureOlympian's youth club in Eccles faces...
A voluntary youth club in Salford that was founded over 50 years ago by Olympian Max Shacklady is facing closure unless it can fin...
Man charged after Winton bomb scareMan charged after Winton bomb scare
A man has been charged after a bomb scare on a Winton estate.
Man's body found in Lower Broughton...
A man was found dead by police this morning in Lower Broughton.
Video: Salford remembers - Holocaust Memorial Day 2012Video: Salford remembers - Holocaust Memorial...
Salford today marked Holocaust Memorial Day 2012 with a series of films and meditations at MediaCityUK.
Footbridge linking Manchester to Salford craned into place this Sunday Footbridge linking Manchester to Salford craned...
This Sunday a stunning 44m footbridge linking Salford to Manchester will be hauled into place over the River Irwell using a 1,000 ...
Salford votes in favour of an elected mayor Salford votes in favour of an...
The electorate in Salford has voted to elect a mayor in the city. 18.1% of the city's electorate cast their vote in the referendum...
YES: Salford to vote on Elected...
The electorate has spoken.
18 per cent turnout in Salford...
The returning officer of Salford Council has announced that the tunrout in the Salford Mayoral referendum is 18.1%.
Last Chance to vote: Salford Elected Mayor referendumLast Chance to vote: Salford Elected...
Tonight is your last opportunity to have your say in the Salford Elected Mayor referendum.
Salix Homes world leaders visit Salix Homes world leaders visit
A group of future world leaders has visited Salix Homes this week to learn about how the organisation responded to last summer’s r...
Manchester Charity calls for Salfordians to Go Hungry to help the homelessManchester Charity calls for Salfordians to...
The Manchester homeless Charity, Mustard Tree is calling on individuals, companies and organizations across Manchester and Salford...
Pendleton estate raise £600 for mugged Salford granPendleton estate raise £600 for mugged...
by Laura Johnson The Pendleton community have pulled together to raise over £600 for a Salford gran who was put in hospital by ...
Video: Salford Elected Mayor - Yes or No - Karen GarridoVideo: Salford Elected Mayor - Yes...
The polls will close tomorrow in the vote to decide whether we want a directly-elected mayor for the city of Salford.
Video: Salford Elected Mayor - Yes or No - Roger LightupVideo: Salford Elected Mayor - Yes...
The polls will close tomorrow in the vote to decide whether we want an elected mayor for the city of Salford.
Video: Salford Elected Mayor - Yes or No - Stephen MorrisVideo: Salford Elected Mayor - Yes...
The polls will close tomorrow in the vote to decide whether we want a directly-elected mayor for the city of Salford.
Video: Salford Elected Mayor - Yes or No - John MerryVideo: Salford Elected Mayor - Yes...
The polls will close tomorrow in the vote to decide whether we want an elected mayor for the city of Salford.
Salford ROAR 2012Salford ROAR 2012
Salford ROAR 2012 is a huge community event for all the family from the City of Salford Lions Club, Social Adventures and other pa...
645 complaints over Metrolink misery645 complaints over Metrolink misery
by Rob Jones Over 600 people complained following two weeks of delays and cancellations which dogged the Metrolink tram system,...
Henshaws Society for Blind People to celebrate 175 years with Anniversary BallHenshaws Society for Blind People to...
Henshaws Society for Blind People is Manchester’s oldest charity, dating back to 1837 when the original ‘Asylum for the Blind’ was...
Video: Mustard Tree opens in EcclesVideo: Mustard Tree opens in Eccles
by Tom Rodgers and Callum Doolan At a special event today the homeless charity Mustard Tree opened a new branch in Eccles town ...
Holocaust Memorial Day in SalfordHolocaust Memorial Day in Salford
Two special events to mark Holocaust Memorial Day are taking place in Salford.
E-Fit released after Salford schoolgirl, 14, mugged for iPod E-Fit released after Salford schoolgirl, 14,...
Police have released an efit after a 14-year-old girl had her mobile phone and MP3 player stolen during a street robbery in Salfor...
Salford drug dealer ordered to repay almost £65,000Salford drug dealer ordered to repay...
A convicted drug dealer has handed over his savings and could be forced to sell his houses to meet a confiscation order handed dow...
Video: Seedley and Langworthy In Bloom Finalists againVideo: Seedley and Langworthy In Bloom...
Congratulations are in order once again for a community group that in recent years has picked up every major award going.
Salford Reds’ boss calls for ‘No’ vote in mayoral referendumSalford Reds’ boss calls for ‘No’...
We have received the following press release from Derek Antrobus the Labour councillor for Swinton North ward regarding the Mayora...
Seedley & Langworthy (Salford) are RHS Britain in Bloom 2012 FinalistsSeedley & Langworthy (Salford) are RHS...
Seedley & Langworthy (Salford) has been selected from more than 1,000 entries to take part in the 2012 Royal Horticultural Society...
More misery as Metrolink fails againMore misery as Metrolink fails again
by Tom Rodgers With thanks to Lindsay Carr and all @SalfordOnline Twitter followers Metrolink commuters have reacted angrily t...
Video: Monton forcing shoppers out with car park chargesVideo: Monton forcing shoppers out with...
by Victoria Howell Businesses in Monton are feeling the strain since the introduction of car park charges.
Marriot Hotel chefs to team up with Prince's Trust in SalfordMarriot Hotel chefs to team up...
Next Thursday 26th January, The Prince’s Trust Salford Centre will hold a “Visiting Chef Workshop” with executive chefs from Marri...
Face your demons! Salford City Council launch Stop Smoking CampaignFace your demons! Salford City Council...
Unhappy? Unfit? Feeling the effects of Christmas on your wallet and annoyed that your new year’s resolution hasn’t gone to plan? D...
Commuters face delays across all Metrolink servicesCommuters face delays across all Metrolink...
by Aran Burton Passengers on the Metrolink are facing further delays today as a result of problems on the network.
Joint celebration at Salford LibraryJoint celebration at Salford Library
Working Class Movement Library marks LGBT History Month on National Libraries Day.
Collection for Pendleton OAP attacked by teensCollection for Pendleton OAP attacked by...
by Tom Rodgers The community in Whit Lane in Pendleton has shown its true nature today, starting a collection for an OAP attack...
Appeal: Teens hospitalise OAP for pension...
A special appeal has been launched by officers in Salford today after two teenagers put a 67-year old woman in hospital and stole ...
Hope Library opening hours slashed by 40pcHope Library opening hours slashed by...
By Tony Flynn Hope Library on Eccles Old Road is to have its opening hours slashed dramatically.
Little Hulton theft sparks hunt for necklaceLittle Hulton theft sparks hunt for...
Little Hulton burglars may have made off with more than they thought when they stole a valuable piece of jewellery.
Changes to bus services in Salford from Monday 30 JanuaryChanges to bus services in Salford...
Some bus services are being changed in Salford to make the network simpler and easier to use, Transport for Greater Manchester say...
Salford won't cut 400 nurses, say health bossesSalford won't cut 400 nurses, say...
Management bosses at Salford Royal have denied they are to lose 400 nursing posts at the hospital.
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