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“I wanted to do something a little bit different”: Salford local makes homemade candles to raise money for breast cancer

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A Salford resident has started a homemade candle business with the aim of raising awareness and money for breast cancer, in honour of her mother’s story.

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“This is way overdue” – Salford celebrates pubs reopening

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Yesterday came the day many had been waiting for. Pubs, restaurants and bars were able to open for outdoor customers […]

"It was great for my mental health over lockdown" - Swinton student on the success of her new business

“It was great for my mental health over lockdown” – Swinton student on the success of her new business

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A third-year fashion design student from Swinton has launched a Helsinki-inspired business from home during lockdown.  Olivia Black, who studies […]

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International Moment of Laughter Day: Salford celebrates the things that made them smile in lockdown

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Tomorrow’s International Moment of Laughter Day – April 14 – is going to be more important than ever in reminding us […]

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“There were still signs of its former life as a bustling community club” – Urban explorer visits The Adelphi Lads Club

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Images from inside a derelict Salford lads club are providing what could be a last glimpse of the iconic building […]

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Salford favourites Walk the Plank selected for new nationwide creativity festival in 2022

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Salford art experts Walk the Plank have been chosen to develop the UK-wide festival of creativity known as ‘Festival UK* 2022’ launching next year.

Adina Nelu playing the flute in group AMCG. Photo credit: Joe Stevenson. Permission for use from Adina Nelu

“It was really humbling to find out I was the only composer from the North West ” – Swinton composer Adina Nelu selected for Bafta and BFI programme

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Adina Nelu playing the flute in group ACMG. Photo credit: Joe Stevenson. Permission for use from Adina Nelu Classically-trained film […]

Matt and Abby Cassady, the founders behind Orior Apparel

Creative Salford couple launch eco-clothing brand ‘Orior Apparel’

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At the start of 2021, husband and wife made the decision to launch a new Salford eco-clothing brand which captures […]

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