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“We need to protect their vulnerable families” – Salford University on providing rapid Covid-19 tests for 20,000 students

Between the 3rd-9th December, Salford University will begin the process of mass testing students for coronavirus before their return home […]

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“It’s inspiring to see John doing what he can for others” – Salford hairdresser raising money for MND doing 1000 press ups in 10 days

A Salford hairdresser recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has taken on the MND1000 Challenge in the hope of […]

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“It would be a great loss to the community” – Salford’s ‘Church on the Hill’ faces closure due to Covid-19

Despite surviving two World Wars, a Salford church may have to close permanently due to loss of money caused by […]

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“We’re about to face the biggest rescue crisis ever” – The impact of the lockdown puppy surge

Salford animal charity Dogs4Rescue has warned that they are “about to face the biggest rescue crisis ever”, following the surge […]

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“We feel privileged to have this opportunity to support them” – Swinton Lions support Wood Street Mission’s Christmas appeal

Betfred Championship side Swinton Lions have linked up with Manchester’s Wood Street Mission to help push their Christmas appeal as […]

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“It’s not a death sentence” – Salford Pride host a virtual trivia contest to celebrate HIV and sexual health testing week

The LGBT charity Salford Pride, organised a virtual sexual health trivia contest to debunk misconceptions about HIV and sexually transmitted […]