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“It’s a sport that has taken off this year” – Skating in Salford is on a rise

Image credit: Brett Davies photographed by Owen Peters Skateboard sales have ramped up in Salford as people beat the lockdown boredom. […]

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“We didn’t want any of the children to feel like they’d been forgotten” – How a Salford scout group is staying connected in tier 3

A local scout group has changed how it connects with its members to overcome COVID-19 restrictions. 100th Salford Scout Group […]

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Salford company launch ’12 causes of Christmas’ campaign to help local charities

UBU Environmental LTD are donating to twelve charities around Salford over Christmas.  The Walkden based company say they want to […]

“We all need to see people smile”: A woman creates hand-made visual masks so the deaf and hard of hearing can lipread.

“We all need to see people smile”: A woman creates hand-made visual masks so the deaf and hard of hearing can lipread.

“Just Smile” features masks with a clear panel over the mouth, allowing those suffering from hearing loss to continue to lip […]

Covid-19 brings a call for an independent North back into the spotlight

Covid-19 brings a call for an independent North back into the spotlight

Photo credit: Author- Proudfop12. Wikimedia Commons. A new party has been making a name for itself on social media in […]

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“I want to play my part in helping the next generations receive the best start” – Salford mum starts dream childminding business

A Salford mum has  announced the opening of a new childminding service Bethany Mcroy, 26, has lived in the city […]

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“We will stand together and we are there for each other” – How a Salford community Facebook group is supporting children in need

A Salford community Facebook group, run by two Tesco Extra employees, is making a difference this Christmas and making sure […]

A group of Pedal Away cyclists in Media City (picture taken before covid restrictions) - Image Credit: Rob Salt

“We hope to get them back up and running in February” – Salford cycling group hopeful of restrictions easing in the new year

Salford cycling group ‘Pedal Away’ are hoping that after a year of restrictions they can continue their social cycling events in […]

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“If all of us get the vaccine we’ll have our normal life back” – Scientist welcomes new Salford vaccine centre

The coronavirus vaccine should bring Salford back to “the life it had before”, according to a leading scientist. Dr Athar […]