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“It’s very welcome news” – Eccles Rugby Club excited as date set for return

Eccles Rugby Club has welcomed the latest government announcement which means the club could be opening up at the end […]

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“We’re exhausted” – King’s Arms landlady responds to Government roadmap out of lockdown

A landlady of a Salford pub has reacted to the roadmap out of lockdown set by Boris Johnson yesterday. Lisa […]

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“We are overwhelmed being nominated” – Local taxi service nominated for Salford award

An Eccles taxi firm has been nominated for the Spirit of Salford Award after being put forward by locals. Established […]

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Eccles coffee shop Malaga Drift thanks customers for seeing it through lockdown

Loyal customers have helped an Eccles cafe get through lockdown despite being limited to takeaways. Gordon Conway, owner of the […]

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“There’s no better way to finish our journey”- Former Kandy Kabin to host Salford Baby Bank charity

A former sweet shop in Langworthy is providing a home for the Salford Baby Bank until 80,000 tickets are sold […]

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“It captures the real spirit of Salford and the dedication of our key workers” – Tribute to Salford’s key workers to be showcased by the Lowry

A painting paying tribute to Salford key workers is due to appear in the “Days like These” exhibition this February. […]

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“It’s a place where people can come with a sense of dignity” – New community grocery offers £3 food shops to Salford families

A new grocery store that will help families impacted financially by the coronavirus pandemic has opened in Salford this month.

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“It’s embryonic. Everything is on a trial basis” – Salford’s estate agents on adapting to the pandemic

Salford’s estate and letting agents have been discussing the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on their profession, from the complicated […]

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“There’s just so much around you that you don’t realise” – Creative Salford couple launch nature podcast

A podcast capturing the beauty and serenity of Salford’s green spaces and nature is proving a hit for husband-and-wife walkers […]

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“We have to have hope for our children” – Swinton headteacher writes pandemic diary with a twist

Over the past year, teachers have been at the forefront of the Coronavirus pandemic. From ensuring classrooms abide by social […]