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Salford student launches free online fitness sessions via Instagram

A Salford sports sciences student is offering free fitness sessions to the public via Instagram whilst gyms are closed in […]

Swinton Lions mascot Dana the Lion is taking on Movement's 60k Movember challenge to help raise awareness for male suicide prevention. (Image credit: Pete Green).

“I hope that it inspires others” – Swinton Lions mascot takes on 60k Movember challenge

Swinton Lions Mascot Dana the Lion is taking part in a 60k Movember challenge this month to help raise awareness […]

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Invasion: Salford travel company going the distance for Student Minds

Team members at a Salford travel company, Invasion, are running the distance from Manchester to Amsterdam to try and raise […]

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“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 […]

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Coronavirus Vaccine: Doctor Colman Walsh answers YOUR questions

With news of a second coronavirus vaccine making headlines this week, we asked Salford Now listeners for their questions and […]

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Mum offers to help fellow parents in Salford with ‘hypno-birthing’ classes

Expectant mums and their partners across Salford are being offered classes to learn how they can use a new relaxation […]

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“Our hands are tied”- Local gyms struggling under lockdown 2

A local gym in Salford, Fusion Fitness, is losing hundreds of pounds due to their second closing as a result of lockdown. […]

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“I was told that I wouldn’t make it past October” – Men of Salford take on Movember to raise money for cancer

Men from the Salford community have been taking on this month’s ‘Movember‘ moustache growing challenge to raise money and awareness […]

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“We all need to have a bit of hope” – Children’s mental health organisation hosting free online event during lockdown

A local children’s mental health organisation is hosting an online three-day event this month to provide support to young people […]