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“We were ready and prepared for the announcement” – Craft Beer Industry Reacts to Greater Manchester Lockdown Announcements

As Christmas approaches, craft beer breweries act with caution and prepare for another difficult period.  The UK government announced yesterday […]

"People have been really supportive of businesses and hopefully that will continue even after Covid"- Salford vegan takeaway to use new website in lockdown

“People have been really supportive of businesses and hopefully that will continue even after Covid”- Salford vegan takeaway to use new website in lockdown

A MediaCity-based vegan eatery called Vertigo Manchester has recently opened a new takeaway service for the Christmas period. Consumers can order […]

20th November 2020; AJ Bell Stadium, Salford, Lancashire, England; English Premiership Rugby, Sale Sharks versus Northampton Saints; Dan du Preez of Sale Sharks scores Sales second try
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“It should be full of fans and full of crowds and we should be enjoying it” -Sale Sharks Reflects on Lockdown

The Sale Sharks have returned but the fans are not in sight. After reflecting on a four-week lockdown, the team […]

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“You must open up and try and get it all out by talking and sharing”- Cancer charity holds online event to tackle mental health

To mark Movember and Men’s Health Awareness Month, a Salford charity organised a digital men-only event earlier this week. It aims […]

"Everyone’s creativity should be celebrated"- East Salford residents create short film during lockdown

“Everyone’s creativity should be celebrated”- East Salford residents create short film during lockdown

A collaboration of footage capturing life in Salford under lockdown was premiered on Youtube in late November.  The short film, […]

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Salford celebrates a year of being a living wage city

A Salford charity has announced it will help other charities become living wage employers. To celebrate Salford’s success of being […]

Quayside Media City
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“Closed until further notice”: Quayside Media City stores open for collection only

Quayside Media City remain vigilant amid Covid-19 fears, with essential stores open for collection only during the current lockdown restrictions. […]

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“Everyone understands the benefits green infrastructure will bring” – Salford environmental project to complete first phase

An experimental rain garden at the University of Salford aims to make Salford greener and cleaner, The Rain Garden, a Nature-Based […]

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“A true team effort” – Salford City Officer awarded OBE praises colleagues

A Salford Council Councillor, Charlotte Ramsden, heroic efforts have caught the attention of Buckingham Palace and has since been awarded an OBE