Schools, colleges and universities will close across Salford after the Government announced another countrywide lockdown.
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Salford placed in Tier 4 restrictions as Covid-19 cases rise
Salford has been placed in stricter Covid-19 measures after the government moved all of Greater Manchester into Tier 4. Salfordians […]
SALFORD NOW LIVE BLOG 20th October – Greater Manchester Covid-19 lockdown deadline passes
Phoebe Hughes will update you today on news relating to the Government deadline on imposing Tier 3 lockdown restrictions across Greater Manchester.
SALFORD NOW LIVE BLOG 5 October – news, sport, weather and more from around Salford
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University of Salford to become haven for hedgehogs
The University of Salford campus has gone ‘hedgehog friendly’ by introducing measures to protect the spiny mammals, whose numbers have declined in the UK.
Back In Business: “It’s what we love to do” – Fibre Hairdressing on covid’s impact
Many people’s first priority when they leave lockdown will be to finally get a haircut after four months of despair. […]
Salford Arts Theatre survival: “Not out of the woods yet”
Salford Arts Theatre’s survival is crucial to many. The theatre has long been a local landmark, drawing on Salford’s rich […]
Back In Business: “So much more than ‘a dirty old town'”- Bricks and Water Heritage Alexatours on how lockdown changed the industry
Salford is steeped in a rich and intriguing history, setting it apart in a region that is already decorated for […]
Back In Business: “Overwhelming and emotional at times” – Lime Bar Salford Quays on adapting to the ‘new normal’
The Lime Bar, in Salford Quays, has re-opened it’s doors and welcomed back thirsty patrons. The bar provides a full […]
Back In Business: “We are a closer community after this” – Walkden cafe Hug In A Mug hopeful after lockdown
Hug In A Mug serves hot drinks and homemade food – but its role in the Walkden community meant more than steak pies were missing during lockdown.
New In Salford
“I’m not a Tesco. I’m not an Aldi. I’m a tiny little shop” – Eco-shop not eligible for emergency funding
Kidscan charity find new ways to fundraise after announcement of January lockdown.
Lowry launches free events for children in lockdown 3
Police are appealing for information after a teenager was stabbed in Salford
“We wanted to do something within our community” – Children from Moorside Primary School make recycled patchwork blankets for Emmaus Salford
New In Sport
FOOTBALL: Salford City sees 2-1 defeat against Mansfield Town
RUGBY UNION: Josh Beaumont says “It was a special moment” to score the winnng try on his return from injury
“We decided to grab the bull by the horns and launch in January” Rugby League Swinton Lionesses prepare for training post-Covid
“It’s a real boost for the club” – Irlam FC ground gets upgrade
Ashley Eastham “convinced” Salford City can catch teams at the top
New in Entertainment
“It’s always been in me; I’ve always been a bit of a drama queen” – In conversation with Salford alumni Lynn Roden
Swinton group offering free art kits for Salford kids stuck at home
Fanny’s Fairies – Christmas decorations made out of knickers!
Local Boy-band Unknown Refuge release new single ‘If The Gods Be Good’
“I had all of these ideas in my head for different characters” – Salford born Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley writes and stars in her own play