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“Virgo, Spencer, Higgins; they all used to play here” – Stars of snooker’s past once graced Salford tables

Salford may not have any representative at this year’s Snooker World Championship, but stars of the sport’s past once played […]

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Reopening of Swinton café has been a “lifeline” to residents who have been shielding

A community cafe in Swinton has re-opened its garden giving customers a place to go after months of isolation. Loneliness […]

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“Time is running out for us” – Swinton Poolhall owner desperate for reopening date next month

The Swinton Poolhall owner, Dave Spencer, has expressed the need for him to be able to open up next month. […]

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“We have seen nearly double the footfall” – Swinton Square boss pleased following full reopening

Peter McDermott / Swinton Square   The Centre Manager of Swinton Square, Chris Doidge, has revealed his relief and excitement at the […]

"It was great for my mental health over lockdown" - Swinton student on the success of her new business

“It was great for my mental health over lockdown” – Swinton student on the success of her new business

A third-year fashion design student from Swinton has launched a Helsinki-inspired business from home during lockdown.  Olivia Black, who studies […]

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Salford microbakery launches new eco-friendly Bread by Bike delivery service

Swinton microbakery Our Dough is two weeks into its new bike delivery scheme and is thriving as a local business […]

"A tragedy" - Save Swinton Park Golf Club furious with shareholders as latest bid comes in to buy club

“A tragedy” – Save Swinton Park Golf Club furious with shareholders as latest bid comes in to buy club

Save Swinton Park Golf Club, which closed in 2020 and has been subject to multiple bids from housing developers, says the current situation is a tragedy.

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“It’s been very difficult for the bridal industry” – A Swinton Bridal shop prepares to hit the road as a mobile store after the pandemic forced its doors to close

A Swinton Bridal shop is going mobile after multiple lockdowns during the pandemic forced their store to close.   View […]

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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 […]

Art kits from Arts Let Loose, Swinton (Photo: Amy Coffey)

Swinton group offering free art kits for Salford kids stuck at home

Swinton-based non-profit organisation, Arts Let Loose have stocked up on free art kits for children to make lockdown a bit more bearable.