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Save Barton Moss Green Belt - new datesSave Barton Moss Green Belt - new dates
by Mark BrightNew dates have been announced by the group protesting against the loss of Green Belt land in Salford. The controversy courted by Salford Council - over changes to the priority given to green belt land in Salford - has caused a massive upsurge in the number of local people coming together to protest. The latest dates for the above have been released by the Save our North West Green Belt group - which encompasses protest groups including the "Protest against turning Bart...
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Monton Village Festival 2010Monton Village Festival 2010
The dates for the ever popular Monton Village Festival have been announced. The annual bash on Monton Road will be run by Monto... Let’s give Salford, Swinton & Eccles superfast broadband – without an unfair phone taxLet’s give Salford, Swinton & Eccles...
Matthew Sephton, Prospective Conservative MP for Salford & Eccles, today welcomed new Conservative plans to deliver the roll out o... Metrolink launch new season ticket campaign with Corrie girlsMetrolink launch new season ticket campaign...
Coronation Street cast members, Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent) and Rosie Webster (Helen Flanagan), have launched Metrolink's 2010... Quays Gateway Masterplan - £3m improvementsQuays Gateway Masterplan - £3m improvements
by News Team Shown in the PDF above is the £3.155 million plans for an "entry" to Salford - the M602 roundabout at the junction wi... Council "make no apology" for £3m...
by Tom Rodgers After Private Eye published a negative story on two roundabouts near MediaCity being refurbished at a cost of over ... Child Action North West - BASIC - Future Jobs Fund - Child Action North West - ...
There is no pre-recruitment course required for these opportunities, but there is a two-stage process for recruitment: 1) Applica... Claremont and Weaste Home Watch Co - Ordinators Group newsClaremont and Weaste Home Watch Co...
Claremont and Weaste Home Watch group have announced details of their next meeting, listed below. All Hallows High S... Salford MP's response to Hazel Must Go selectionSalford MP's response to Hazel Must...
by Mark Bright Responding to news that David Henry has been selected to stand at the General Election, Hazel Blears MP said: “I... Salford Council to spend £3m+ on MediaCity roundaboutsSalford Council to spend £3m+ on...
Salford Council is apparently set to spend over £3 million on improving two roundabouts near MediaCityUK. The news was revealed... David Henry chosen to stand against HazelDavid Henry chosen to stand against...
by Tom Rodgers In a two-horse race between trade union activist Alec McFadden and the head of Salford Youth Council, community cam... Haven Holidaymakers in Salford help to raise £25,000 for the NSPCCHaven Holidaymakers in Salford help to...
Haven holidaymakers from Salford have helped to raise a massive £25,000 for the NSPCC after a bumper season of fundraising at Have... MP backs project to develop more women leaders in SalfordMP backs project to develop more...
Hazel Blears MP has welcomed a recent Government cash boost that will help put local people in control of their own communities. T... Hazel Must Go choose candidate tonightHazel Must Go choose candidate tonight
by News Team At the Old Pint Pot pub on Salford Crescent tonight the campaign to oust Hazel Blears will choose their candidate. ... HRH Prince Charles in Salford todayHRH Prince Charles in Salford today
by Tom Rodgers His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is visiting Salford Lads' Club today as part of a tour of Manchester and Sal... Salford Star spar with Council over £28k freesheet costSalford Star spar with Council over...
by Tom Rodgers The war of words over Life in Salford, the Council's free magazine, has intensified with neither side willin... Life in Salford costs £28,000 per issue claimLife in Salford costs £28,000 per...
by Tony Flynn The Salford Star revealed this week that their investigations into the cost of producing the glossy magazine, Life i... Child Action North West - Future Jobs Fund - Adventure Sports AssistantChild Action North West - Future...
There is no pre-recruitment course required for these opportunities, but there is a two-stage process for recruitment: 1) Applica... Salford Children's Book Awards
Enthusiastic children from 15 Salford schools packed into the Lowry Centre today, to support and meet their favourite authors at t... Hazel Blears calls for sensible debate on marriage policyHazel Blears calls for sensible debate...
Hazel Blears MP has called for a sensible debate on how political parties should approach marriage amid fears that the Conservativ... Green Lane Eco Park - Sky Properties respondGreen Lane Eco Park - Sky...
Sky Properties has expressed delight at the huge response to the first of a programme of meetings to discuss its multi-million pou... Hazel Must Go Campaign candidate selection meetingHazel Must Go Campaign candidate selection...
A public meeting will be held on Thursday 4th February when the people of Salford will have an opportunity to select the party's c... Future Jobs Fund Opportunities with Salford Royal Future Jobs Fund Opportunities with Salford...
Source: Ann-Marie Hopkins Associate Director Greater Manchester Employer Coalition 6th Floor Churchgate House 56 Oxfo... Salford kids meet favourite authors at awards ceremony - more video footage of this event will follow shortlySalford kids meet favourite authors at...
Enthusiastic children from 15 Salford schools packed into the Lowry Centre today, to support and meet their favourite authors at t... Salford Facebook group to get the lads a pintSalford Facebook group to get the...
By: Tony Flynn A Facebook campaign has been set up by a Salford filmmaker to try to get a free pint for every British soldier retu... Barbara Keeley Worsley MP commits to safeguard the legacy of Holocaust SurvivorsBarbara Keeley Worsley MP commits to...
Worsley MP Barbara Keeley signed a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons on Holocaust Memorial Day (27 January) to honour tho... £13 million paid out in compensation to local miners with health problems£13 million paid out in compensation...
Barbara Keeley MP has welcomed new figures released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change that show the Government is mak... Help with your gardenHelp with your garden
By: Tony Flynn Are you unable to get your garden done? Salix homes may be able to help. Your tenancy agreement says that you ... Prince Charles to visit Salford Lads ClubPrince Charles to visit Salford...
By: Tony Flynn Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are to visit Salford Lads and Girls club, St Ignatius Walk on Thursday 4... The Albion High School - Future Jobs Fund - Interior Painter & DecoratorThe Albion High School - Future...
There is no pre-recruitment course required for this opportunity, therefore interviews will take place: Thursday 18th February ... The Albion High School - Future Jobs Fund - Assistant Outreach WorkerThe Albion High School - Future...
There is no pre-recruitment course required for this opportunity, therefore interviews will take place: Wednesday 17th February ... Do you value Manchester's WildlifeDo you value Manchester's Wildlife
Tell us what you think by answering a few questions: If you help us – we'll enter you into a prize draw, with the winner announced... Support for unemployed must be maintained, says BlearsSupport for unemployed must be maintained,...
Over 5,000 more people unemployed in Salford during last recession Hazel Blears MP has given a cautious welcome to latest unemploy... Heavy traffic jams predicted for United-City clashHeavy traffic jams predicted for United-City...
By: Tony Flynn Tonight see's the semi final, second leg of The Carling Cup being played at Old Trafford. Commuters should be aw... Last Orders for Finn McCouls, EcclesLast Orders for Finn McCouls, Eccles
By: Tony Flynn The pub chain, Last Orders have announced that they have purchased the once derelict and burnt out public house, Fi... Photo daredevils scale MediaCity tower - stunning picsPhoto daredevils scale MediaCity tower -...
by Tom Rodgers Thanks to MediaCityUK Blog for the heads-up, please follow link below for the full story. Two photographers name... BBC's Newsnight back in Ordsall and LangworthyBBC's Newsnight back in Ordsall and...
By Emma Davis Last night, an in-depth feature on BBC's Newsnight explored the development of both Ordsall and Langworthy over the ... George Best memorabilia found in Worsley George Best memorabilia found in Worsley...
A collection of George Best memorabilia has been found in a bedroom wardrobe at a house in Worsley, Greater Manchester. Mike Prest... Say NO to Green Lane Incinerator CampaignSay NO to Green Lane Incinerator...
Over 100 residents oppose waste processing and incineration plant at public forum Over 100 local residents clashed with Sky Prop... Anger as Green Lane Eco Park strongly opposedAnger as Green Lane Eco Park...
by Tom Rodgers At a packed Monton House Hotel last night angry local residents clashed with developers Sky Properties over the pro... Dedicated Salford women honoured by city's MayorDedicated Salford women honoured by city's...
Two Salford women who have dedicated their lives to people in their community have been honoured by the Mayor and Mayoress of Salf... Widow's search for Salford husband's ex-workmatesWidow's search for Salford husband's ex-workmates
By: Tony Flynn The widow of a former Salford man who died after being exposed to asbestos is appealing for his former workmates to... UK no longer in recessionUK no longer in recession
By Emma Davis The UK has finally left behind its worst recession in decades. New figures show that the economy grew by 0.1% in ... Bridgewater Canal Corridor Masterplan consultation - re-arranged dateBridgewater Canal Corridor Masterplan consultation -...
The Bridgewater Canal Corridor masterplan consultation has been re-arranged for Saturday 30th January 2010 The sessions will take ... Greenbelt protesters shout loud over Barton MossGreenbelt protesters shout loud over Barton...
by Emma Davis and Tom Rodgers Local campaigners were out in force on Saturday on Liverpool Road to protest Salford Council plans t... The Angel in the NorthThe Angel in the North
By: Tony Flynn Passing along Chapel Street, Salford next door to the old Salford Royal Hospital in St Phillips Place is an incredi... Launch of new co-operative pub may be the answer to UK closuresLaunch of new co-operative pub may...
Britain’s first urban co-operative pub is launched today as a new report shows that pub closures have accelerated to one every thr... Walkden Councillor on Salford's draft Core StrategyWalkden Councillor on Salford's draft Core...
by Emma Davis We caught up with Councillor for Walkden Iain Lindley after the recent full Council meeting at Swinton Civic Centre.... GMITA upholds no bicycles on trams policy - Full ReportGMITA upholds no bicycles on trams...
Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority (GMITA) has decided to continue the Metrolink by-law which prohibits the carriag... Future Jobs Fund - Equalities and Cohesion Support Officer Future Jobs Fund - Equalities and...
This job will appeal to anyone who has an interest in developing skills within an Equalities and Cohesion environment. The opportu...
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