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'It was nice to spend the afternoon in a bit of normality' VE Day street parties sweep Salford, but are they worth the risk?

‘It was nice to spend the afternoon in a bit of normality’ VE Day street parties sweep Salford, but are they worth the risk?

Salford was awash with street parties to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE day  but the lockdown respite contributed to 2,419 reports […]

“There are huge numbers of people going hungry” Salford charity operating through Covid crisis

“There are huge numbers of people going hungry” Salford charity operating through Covid crisis

More people than ever are going hungry in Salford during lockdown, according to a national charity based in the city. Church Action […]

Winton Social Club remembering "well liked" manager with memory garden funded by the community

Winton Social Club remembering “well liked” manager with memory garden funded by the community

Winton Social Club are honouring their manager David Connolly, who recently passed away, by planting a memory garden funded by […]

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“I want people to have positive memories of lockdown” Salford photographer offers ‘doorstep portraits’ to raise money for children’s hospice

A photographer from Salford has been taking free ‘doorstep portraits’ for families during lockdown to raise money for a children’s […]

Emma Rodgers creating sculpture. 
Copyright image: Emma Rodgers

A sculpture to celebrate “Salford Firsts” and the city’s rich history coming soon

Renowned sculptor Emma Rodgers is working on a horse and lamppost sculpture for Bexley Square off Chapel Street to celebrate […]

Emma Evans working on the window of the Blind Pig.

“I just wanted to cheer up the high street” Salford artist creates stunning window art to thank NHS

Rainbows and hearts made from the words “thank you” and “we love you” now cover the shop windows of Monton. […]

Credit to Angela Ouattara

Salford Baby Bank supports at risk new families during COVID-19 pandemic

Vulnerable families facing added stress during the Covid-19 pandemic are being given an extra helping hand by a Salford charity. […]

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Fitness sessions launched online for young disabled people with ‘You Can’ Community Centre in Salford

The You Can Community Centre in Salford is holding free easy fitness sessions for children and young adults with additional […]

Photo Susan received of a key worker wearing an exterior.

“I’m doing it for my grandson” – Salford woman makes knitted mask bands for key workers

A Salford woman has been knitting mask exteriors for key workers. The exteriors are a knitted band with large buttons […]