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Salford students swap smartphones for 'bricks' as part of BBC digital detox experiment

Salford students swap smartphones for ‘bricks’ as part of BBC digital detox experiment

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Students at a college in Salford have swapped smartphones for so-called ‘dumb phones’ in an experiment looking at young people’s digital habits.

Schools across Salford to close as country enters third national lockdown

Schools across Salford to close as country enters third national lockdown

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Schools, colleges and universities will close across Salford after the Government announced another countrywide lockdown.

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Salford placed in Tier 4 restrictions as Covid-19 cases rise

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Salford has been placed in stricter Covid-19 measures after the government moved all of Greater Manchester into Tier 4. Salfordians […]

Salford overpass, coronavirus warning. Image credit: Matthew Lanceley

SALFORD NOW LIVE BLOG 20th October – Greater Manchester Covid-19 lockdown deadline passes

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Phoebe Hughes will update you today on news relating to the Government deadline on imposing Tier 3 lockdown restrictions across Greater Manchester.

SALFORD NOW LIVE BLOG 5 October – news, sport, weather and more from around Salford

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Welcome to Salford Now’s live blog! Keep up to date with us on our social media; Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

University of Salford to become haven for hedgehogs

University of Salford to become haven for hedgehogs

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The University of Salford campus has gone ‘hedgehog friendly’ by introducing measures to protect the spiny mammals, whose numbers have declined in the UK.

Back In Business: "It's what we love to do" - Fibre Hairdressing on covid's impact

Back In Business: “It’s what we love to do” – Fibre Hairdressing on covid’s impact

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Many people’s first priority when they leave lockdown will be to finally get a haircut after four months of despair. […]

Back In Business: "So much more than ‘a dirty old town'"- Bricks and Water Heritage Alexatours on how lockdown changed the industry

Back In Business: “So much more than ‘a dirty old town'”- Bricks and Water Heritage Alexatours on how lockdown changed the industry

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Salford is steeped in a rich and intriguing history, setting it apart in a region that is already decorated for […]

Back In Business: "Overwhelming and emotional at times" - Lime Bar Salford Quays on adapting to the 'new normal'

Back In Business: “Overwhelming and emotional at times” – Lime Bar Salford Quays on adapting to the ‘new normal’

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The Lime Bar, in Salford Quays, has re-opened it’s doors and welcomed back thirsty patrons. The bar provides a full […]

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