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Dr Sandi Mann, from Salford. Image Credit: Menachem Abrams

“Let your mind wander” Salford’s answer to how boredom in quarantine can help with creativity

Dr Sandi Mann, from Salford. Image Credit: Menachem Abrams With the country in lockdown due to the Coronavirus, Salford residents, […]

The coronavirus testing centre was set up in 24 hours at the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford.

Coronavirus testing figures drop again after Salford mayor Paul Dennett calls out government for acting too slow

Paul Dennett, Labour mayor of Salford, told the Financial Times last Friday that the daily testing target could have been […]

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“I want people to have positive memories of lockdown” Salford photographer offers ‘doorstep portraits’ to raise money for children’s hospice

A photographer from Salford has been taking free ‘doorstep portraits’ for families during lockdown to raise money for a children’s […]

Ambulances line up at Salford Royal ready to take people home. Image credit: Holly Pritchard

BREAKING: Salford on over 750 cases, every region’s new numbers released

Salford now has 758 confirmed cases of coronavirus, an increase of 31. The data was released today by the Department […]

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EXCLUSIVE: “I think the government has neglected care homes” – Salford MP unhappy with PPE levels

AN MP whose Salford constituency has seen some of the highest Covid-19 death rates in the country has hit out […]

Sex trafficking investigation launched in Salford after woman escapes

Sex trafficking investigation launched in Salford after woman escapes

Salford detectives are appealing for witnesses in a slavery investigation after a woman was found operating as a sex worker. […]

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“Truly the Spirit of Salford” AJ Bell employees giving up wages to help the local community

AJ Bell employees are giving their wages to FairShare and CVS Salford who are helping to provide food to vulnerable […]

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A sculpture to celebrate “Salford Firsts” and the city’s rich history coming soon

Renowned sculptor Emma Rodgers is working on a horse and lamppost sculpture for Bexley Square off Chapel Street to celebrate […]

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“He’s doing absolutely fantastic” Wife praises Salford Royal for husband’s recovery from Covid-19

The wife of a “miracle” man who was given a 20 per cent chance of beating Covid-19 has praised the […]

Emma Evans working on the window of the Blind Pig.

“I just wanted to cheer up the high street” Salford artist creates stunning window art to thank NHS

Rainbows and hearts made from the words “thank you” and “we love you” now cover the shop windows of Monton. […]