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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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Eccles restaurant overwhelmed by public’s “goodwill” after charity collection tin was stolen during November lockdown

A restaurant in Eccles has thanked the public for their “phenomenal” reaction after a charity collection tin was stolen from […]

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“Seeing Echo would be the highlight of my day during lockdown”- The kitten keeping residents smiling at Waterside Student Village

A confident kitten who lives at Waterside Student Village has become popular among residents and is helping to put a […]

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“This has been a time that will stay with many of us in the years to come” – Lockdown’s long-term effects on mental health

Although the physical threat of Covid-19 is higher for older people, many statisticians and charities have reported a sharp upturn […]

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“It gives them something to look forward to” – Local grassroots football team on life during lockdown

Salford Storm, a local grassroots football have managed to play their first game back since the lockdown began, after recent […]

Barton Swing Aqueduct is just one of the Salford landmarks with a rich history. (Image is in the public domain.)

“People have no idea what’s on their doorstep” – Salford tour guide on the importance of local history and how lockdown has affected business

A Salford tour guide has spoken about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on her business. Elizabeth Charnley, who runs […]

The Dispensary, in Walkden

“If we can get through this, we can get through anything”- How local shop ‘The Dispensary’ has survived through lockdown

Local shop owner discusses the struggles of opening her store only a few months before the pandemic and still building […]

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“We are 50 players down on last season” – Salford non-league clubs on the return of football after lockdown

Football clubs from around Salford say lower-league teams have suffered, as the country emerges from a second national Coronavirus lockdown. […]

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Salford Friendly Anglers’ Society – “Fishing has helped lots of people get through the mental stresses of lockdown and isolation”

Fishing can have great benefits for mental health and is still possible to do through lockdown – as Salford Friendly […]

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“The tattoo industry has really suffered” – Salford tattoo artist on how lockdown has impacted the industry

The owner of a Walkden tattoo studio says the sector has struggled during lockdown and believes businesses may close as […]