Author: ZoeBott

Emma Rodgers creating sculpture. 
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A sculpture to celebrate “Salford Firsts” and the city’s rich history coming soon

Renowned sculptor Emma Rodgers is working on a horse and lamppost sculpture for Bexley Square off Chapel Street to celebrate […]

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Salford goes above and ‘Beyond’ with new mental health service to support those affected by COVID-19

Salford has seen the launch of a new mental health initiative to offer support to those who need it during […]

Dan Williams and his daughter with donations for Emmaus Salford. 
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“It’s heartening that so many people and organisations are supporting those less fortunate” Struggling Salford charity received donation from local business

Emmaus Salford, a local homelessness charity, received a welcomed donation of supplies from Trafford Park-based business 100 Percent Group Limited. […]

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“The struggle to buy basic supplies” Salford artists inspired to make new paintings of living history

Salford artists are capturing the daily challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Artists across the city are coming together to create […]

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Salford group appeals for donations to support most vulnerable during the pandemic

A local organisation is appealing to the people of Salford to come together and support the most vulnerable in the […]

Pupils working on up cycling their clothes. 
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Salford activist encourages upcycling clothes as “it’s unique and good for the planet”

A Salford activist is encouraging people to upcycle their unworn clothes through sewing workshops at Islington Mill. Charlotte Keyworth-Clarke, a […]

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“Crucial” Eccles athletics facility granted massive funding boost

Salford City Council is investing £447,000 into the resurfacing of Cleavley athletics track in Eccles. The eight-lane synthetic track, managed […]

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Boothstown opens new pub rooted in the local area which has been ‘crying out for something like this for the last 15-20 years’

Friends of 15 years have bought and refurbished Boothstown’s Greyhound pub, after a £750,000 revamp transforming the pub into a new […]