The population of #Salford is growing and increasingly aspirational. Based on consistent growth patterns (1.06%/year), the population of Salford in 2018 is estimated to be 252,490. #salfordtimes

The last regular newspaper to serve Salford was the Salford Advertiser, which ceased publication in April 2015. It incorporated the Salford City Reporter, which had launched as a standalone title in 1997.

Did you know that around 20% of Salford is greenspace of one form or another, not including the vast areas of agricultural land and most of the green belt. The city council is currently conducting a Greenspace audit: salford.gov.uk/planning-build…

While the TV cameras were rolling, this #Salford school was failing its pupils. It continues to do so. You can read Ofsted’ damning report on Harrop Fold here for yourself: harropfold.com/wp-content/upl…

More evidence that #Salford is fast becoming a #tech hub capable of sustaining major businesses. prolificnorth.co.uk/news/digital/2…

A service of Thanksgiving for the life of Derek Ryder 1st November 1942 - 23rd November 2018. Requiem Mass at St Charles Church, Moorside Road, Swinton M27 9PD on Tuesday 11th December at 12.45pm - all welcome. Followed by private burial - family and close friends only please

.Manchester United secure 11th hour victory over Young Boys in the #ChampionsLeague with a goal from #Salford resident Marouane Fellaini

According to Zoopla, the average price for property in #Salford stood at £169,640 in November 2018. This is a fall of 1.09% in the last three months (since August 2018) and rise of 4.85% since 12 months ago. #thesalfordtimes