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How to Support Salford businesses – A Guide to shopping local this Christmas
Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a call to support local businesses to ensure they don’t permanently […]
“Faith can move mountains” – How a Salford church are keeping the faith by bringing the community together during Coronavirus
Greater Manchester is an accepting place – regardless of race or religion, you’re welcome here. Breaking it down, we find […]
“All of my markets are cancelled” – Salford jeweller says small businesses need support in 2020
Swinton local Saskia Wrycroft, 21, started making jewellery as a hobby at the age of 14, and now runs an […]
“Supporting artists is crucial, especially in this time” – a Salford University graduate provides face masks to the local community
The Covid-19 pandemic has had an immense impact on peoples livelihoods, something that those who work in the arts know […]
The ‘Monton Mama’ on a mission to promote local activities and businesses
As parents across Salford try to cope with the lockdown and keeping their little ones occupied, ‘the Monton Mama’ is […]
“The first week of lockdown was the quietest we’d had since opening” – Salford business going into tier 3
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s a tough time of year for small businesses. However, imagine being both a […]
A local survivor charity is appealing for Christmas donations to help struggling families
This Christmas, Salford Survivor Project is helping people and families who have been affected by abusive or violent relationships. The […]
“You forget your worries, it’s just like meditation” – A Salford artist on lockdown and future exhibitions
Following the temporary closure of The Lowry’s ‘Days Like These ‘ exhibitions, Philip Westcott, 69, reminisces on the inspiration behind […]
“Swimming helped me overcome vaccine paralysis” says Salford swimming club coach
Like many swimmers, John Stout, Head Coach at City of Salford Swimming Club, felt at home in the water from […]
New In Salford
Salford Heart Care receives £3,000 donation to support during pandemic
Flood Warnings as Storm Christoph threatens North West
“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
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