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“My heart’s desire is to help other adoptees overcome some of the struggles I have overcome” – Salford author who wrote a book on her life

Fiona Myles, an author from Salford, was adopted at around eight months old. She has now written a book about the […]

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“Charming and delightful”- Review of the RHS Garden Bridgewater’s ‘Glow’

Christmas in Greater Manchester usually evokes memories of busy market streets, crowds round stalls and being squashed up against other […]

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“People who attend all appreciate being creative and the social side of the group” – Monton Arts and craft sessions support people in the community

An arts and craft group in Monton is helping people with mental health issues and brain injuries feel supported and […]

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“If we go into another lockdown, it will fully stop us from serving people” – Salford’s hospitality businesses on new ‘Plan B’ measures

Salford businesses are being affected by the new Plan B measures with mandatory vaccine passports and further restrictions implemented. The […]

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“It’s already happened twice and I think it’s inevitable that it will happen again” – Salford pubs get ready for more restrictions

As the hospitality industry is impacted by Covid restrictions, Salford pubs are prepared for a quiet Christmas. December is usually […]

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Lighthouse Church holds first Christmas celebration since Covid-19

The Lighthouse Church brought members of their congregation and community together this weekend to celebrate Christmas in their church for […]

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“The immersion of the experience – from the moment you enter” – Sounds from the Other City returns to Chapel Street

After a two year absence, Sounds from the Other City festival is returning to Chapel Street in May 2022. For their […]

“We thought people weren’t getting the type of food they deserved” - Salford's Burgerism shortlisted in the top four takeaway champions of 2021

“We thought people weren’t getting the type of food they deserved” – Salford’s Burgerism shortlisted in the top four takeaway champions of 2021

Local burger takeaway owner reveals what sets his award-winning food from other takeaways in Salford and Manchester. John O’Reilly, co-founder […]

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“I once had a gentleman square up to me when I was onstage” – Comedy comes to the Old Pint Pot

Lancastrian poet and comedian, Dan McLaughlin, to perform at the old pint pot this evening, with some hot takes and […]

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“We don’t seem to be taught in school the history of our local area, so hopefully, this will help bring that out” – Salford artist working to capture the city

A Salford artist is working to celebrate the city, leading local councillors to praise her efforts. Chelsea Entwistle, 31, began […]