Back In Business

Sam Seddon braving the cold in her converted horsebox. Img credit: Sam Seddon

“You don’t have to be unhappy at an office desk job” – Salford micro-businesses wake up and smell the coffee

Several new micro-businesses in Salford have seen huge success this year, despite the harsh climate for traders. Coffee enthusiast Sam […]

Photograph was taken by Lexie Boardman

Light and Illumination Festival at Salford Quays

Lightwaves light and illuminations will be coming to Salford Quays from the 3rd December to the 12th December 2021, just […]

Copyright given from Lucy McAvoy

Four Sisters Distillery to release first Christmas advent calendar

Salford’s Four Sisters Distillery is set to release its own advent calendar this year – with a miniature bottle of […]

this image was taken by me, Sophie Hodgetts

“Things are looking up” – Box on the Docks welcomes visitors to MediaCityUK

Visitors to MediaCityUK have a fresh spot to grab a drink thanks to the launch of the new Box on the Docks this month.

Image: The Treehouse Cafe. Permission to use granted by Eliška at The Treehouse Cafe.

“One of the most important things is to support your local businesses” – Treehouse Cafe owners reflect on running micro-business during a pandemic

Thirsty and hungry customers have been flocking back to an independent coffee shop in Lower Broughton in the week since […]

Image credit: Mia Duthil McArthur

Back in Business: new Seven Brothers beer house finally opens to public in MediaCityUK

Salford-based Seven Brothers Brewing company opened its new beer house at MediaCityUK in line with the new government guidelines on […]

Credit: Megan Rudge

“My goal is to not give up until I’m proud” – Salford designer tackles lockdown by setting up own clothing brand

A Salford-based fashion designer, with no formal training in designing her own clothes, is determined to help empower women to […]

Credit: Adam Bruderer
https://www.flickr.com/photos/adambruderer/9625846028

“Roll on the 21st August!” – Salford’s The Eagle Inn and 0161Community prepare for community BBQ

Salford’s, ‘The Eagle Inn’, in partnership with 0161Community is set to host a community BBQ for the people of Salford […]

Image Credit: Rebecca Lees & Jen Riley.

Back in Business: “We just love being part of this community – we really do” – the local gift shop owners on their positive experiences of community spirit during the pandemic

Dropping off a donation of soaps to Salford Royal Hospital nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic inspired the owners of Walkden […]

The illustration is from a newspaper in 1824.

Islington Mill showcasing their fascinating heritage on their virtual opening day

The Salford creative space, Islington Mill, is opening with a free public screening of the rich heritage of the building […]