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“If they’re struggling at Christmas they’re struggling every day” – Salford pensioner raises funds to help families this Christmas in memory of his late wife’s birthday

Over £450 has been raised in a week to support families in Seedley this Christmas. Edwin Green, 68, from Salford […]

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“It is a great way to make a connection with others in our community” – Co-op Academy Walkden write Christmas cards to local care home

Co-op Academy Walkden has written Christmas cards to a local care home during the Covid-19 pandemic to connect with residents […]

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“We’ve been able to find comfort in one another” – The writing group in Salford helping to connect people during lockdown

A writing group in Salford is helping people to reconnect with each other during the pandemic and provide them with […]

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“Our office was completely filled” – Bridgewater School collects donations for Salford Loaves and Fishes and Mission Christmas

A school in Worsley has sent off donations to a local charity which supports homeless and vulnerable adults.  Bridgewater School asked […]

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“It’ll be very enjoyable” – Salford’s annual charity Christmas concert moves online

A Salford charity’s Christmas concert has moved online for the first time due to Tier Three restrictions.  ‘Christmas is Coming’ […]

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“I’m always trying to find the beauty even in the most deprived and poverty stricken of places” – Artist paints famous Salford landscapes

An artist has been inspired to paint Salford landscapes since living in the city as a student. Lyndsey Collingridge, who […]

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Blind footballer Azeem Amir hopes to “open up a conversation” in Salford with brand new disability awareness workshops

England blind footballer Azeem Amir is piloting his new disability awareness workshops around Salford to increase understanding towards people with […]

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“The house is just empty without her” – Dog owner thanks community’s efforts to find missing puppy

A heartbroken dog owner from Swinton says she has been “blown away” by the support of the local and online […]