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Little Hulton District Centre (Image: S A Obaleye)

“l regret taking the loan” – Salford hairdresser regrets spending over half of £50K government hardship loan on online shopping

A Salford-based hairdresser has described her regret at taking a government hardship loan, available to small businesses struggling during Covid-19, […]

Pam Pickard. Credit: Jalen Barlow

Eccles Christmas craft market returns this December

Eccles Shopping Centre is hosting a Christmas craft market for craft lovers and local shoppers to support local businesses during […]

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Salford company works on lowering carbon emissions during pandemic

One of the country’s leading infrastructure contractors Excalon, specialising in services within the utilities industry, have continued their pivotal work throughout both lockdowns.

Darren Bailey with daughter Freya

“It makes you feel good that you’re doing it for someone else, you’re doing it for a purpose”: The men helping a Salford dad raise funds for daughter’s treatment

Two dads who struck up a virtual friendship on Facebook are to meet up for the first time for a fundraising walk to help one of their daughters.

George Langworthy (Image Credit: Mike Shapton)

“George was quite wealthy but ended up giving it all away” – incredible story of George Langworthy – ’The Salford Saint’ – told in new book

An author says he was inspired to write a book about a man dubbed the ‘Salford Saint’ after hearing his story while holidaying in the Costa Del Sol.

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“Kids shouldn’t be living in poverty in 2020” How a small family from Salford are helping to give back this Christmas

Salford’s Santa is a charity organisation created by 17-year-old Courtney Reed with the help of her family, looking to help […]