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Peppermint after arriving at the rescue

“It breaks my heart to think someone could dump a cat” – Salford woman shocked to find cat abandoned in backpack

A woman from Salford was horrified to discover a cat abandoned inside a backpack on Victoria Road in Pendlebury.

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“I haven’t paid myself since last Christmas” – Salford’s first zero waste shop is closing

Salford’s first zero waste shop is closing its doors after three years in business due to the cost-of-living crisis. The […]

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How Salford University is working to become a gold-certified hedgehog friendly campus

The University of Salford is working to achieve a gold accreditation for being a hedgehog friendly campus. Achieving the accreditation […]

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“Big changes take a massive toll on my mental health” – Salford student speaks on mental health and moving to university

A Salford student who was ‘scared to leave her room’ due to the anxiety of moving to university, is advising […]

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“I think the kids see the costume rail outside and just get really excited” – Salford’s zero waste shop have been hosting a costume swap for World Book Day

A zero-waste shop in Walkden are hosting a costume swap for World Book Day. The Dispensary is offering children the […]

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Sara's Sweets shop in Winton

“I get a sense of achievement and gratitude when the old ladies buy something” – Winton store owner sells fresh fruit and vegetables from sweet shop

Image Credit: Alyssa Berry. Sara’s Sweets shop in Winton   A man who is selling fruit and vegetables from his […]

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“It’s such a privilege to be able to work with so many different people” – Humbug Art studio in Eccles

Humbug Art, based in Eccles, first opened in 2018 with Art for Enjoyment classes and they have since expanded with […]