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Celebrities pay tribute to ‘Salford Star’ editor after website closure

The community magazine ‘Salford Star‘ has closed down after 15 years. The closure comes after increasing financial pressures and unjustified […]

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“We are social animals and some people might just need reaching out to”: Manchester Life Coach shares how Salford country parks can help keep us happy

The people of Salford are being urged to look after their mental health throughout the easing of lockdown, ahead of […]

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“It’s been a rollercoaster” – Debut author Charlotte Levin on what it’s like to release a book during a pandemic

Salford-born author Charlotte Levin has received a flurry of celebrity praise for her debut novel published during the pandemic. If […]

"We need to see a change in University system" - Salford MP speaks with students on tuition loans

“We need to see a change in University system” – Salford MP speaks with students on tuition loans

Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey met students to discuss the possibility of reimbursing student loans on a virtual Town Hall meeting […]

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Salford charity in urgent need of donations due to lockdown restrictions

Salford Survivor Project is appealing to the local community to help raise funds after their charity shop has been forced […]

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Facts and figures – 60 years of Coronation Street: How the show is celebrating the anniversary

© Copyright Elaine Champion and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. Salford-based soap opera Coronation Street will be […]

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Salford’s newest virtual dance class gains 100 members after one week

More than 100 children have joined Salford Community Leisure’s (SCL) School of Dance virtual dance classes after only a week […]

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Brighter Futures encourage their learners to engage in new life skills with local charity

Learners at Brighter Futures have taken part in a new educational workshop by Salford charity, ‘Prevent2Protect’. The charity visited the […]