Tag: Swinton

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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 […]

RUGBY LEAGUE: Swinton Lions appoint new Chairman

RUGBY LEAGUE: Swinton Lions appoint new Chairman

Betfred Championship outfit Swinton Lions have announced the appointment of Stuart Fletcher as new Chairman of the club. Fletcher’s connection […]

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“I just had to take the jump” – the award-winning Salford baker opening her first shop in Lockdown 2.0

Home-based business The Wakey Bakery is moving from Worsley to a shop in Swinton this week, despite the coronavirus pandemic.

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RUGBY LEAGUE: Swinton Lions announce first ever home ground for new Lionesses side

Swinton Lions have announced their Lionesses side’s new home for matches and training will be at Blue Ribbon Field in […]