Tag: Swinton

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“We decided to grab the bull by the horns and launch in January” Rugby League Swinton Lionesses prepare for training post-Covid

Swinton Lions have a new women’s side, who will finally be able to begin socially-distanced training in January after a […]

"We’ll see family over Zoom on Christmas Day" - the older generation in Salford staying safe from Covid while waiting for vaccine

“We’ll see family over Zoom on Christmas Day” – the older generation in Salford staying safe from Covid while waiting for vaccine

A Swinton resident is foregoing Christmas with his family due to concerns over Covid-19, saying ‘the finishing line is in […]

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“The true spirit of Salford” – Christmas hampers make sure nobody goes without

A Salford nursery is putting together Christmas hampers to help families in need this weekend.  Kidzrus, which has five nurseries […]

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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 […]

Puppy Rosie has been missing since 8 December.

“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 […]

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“Time flies when you’re having fun” – Swinton salon congratulated by Mayor Paul Dennett and Rebecca Long-Bailey on its 10th anniversary

The owner of a Swinton hair and beauty salon has been recognised for her hard work over the past 10 […]

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The Training Academy: Paediatric First Aid course on offer in Swinton

On the 14th and 15th of December, The Training Academy are running a socially distanced paediatric first aid course in […]

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“It’s important that we can talk about it at any time without being worried” – Lecturer warning over domestic abuse during lockdown

Image credit: Alecska [Follow the Story] on Flickr, by CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 A lecturer from the University of Salford says […]

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5k jump rope challenge in Media City to raise £2,000 for skipping in schools

An arthritis and fibromyalgia sufferer will do a sponsored 5k skip to raise money to introduce jump rope to Salford […]