Walkden

Walkden Mother's relief after son diagnosed with rare disorder

Walkden Mother’s relief after son diagnosed with rare disorder

A Walkden Mother has described her relief after her son was diagnosed with a rare disorder. The KBG Syndrome Foundation describes […]

Photo Credit: Karen Gardiner.

Community cafe hosting “Sanitized Santa” in this years Christmas grotto

Walkden community cafe, Hug in a Mug, will still host their socially distanced Santa’s Grotto despite Salford going back into […]

Photo Credit: Old Empire Tattoo.

“The tattoo industry has really suffered” – Salford tattoo artist on how lockdown has impacted the industry

The owner of a Walkden tattoo studio says the sector has struggled during lockdown and believes businesses may close as […]

"It's enabling me to do what I like doing" - the community champion helping people in Salford

“It’s enabling me to do what I like doing” – the community champion helping people in Salford

A supermarket community champion from Walkden has been busy helping residents of Salford with different donations and charity events. Elaine […]

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Walkden community organise ‘elf trail’ to support local businesses

Volunteers at Walkden Community have organised a shop local ‘elf trail’ to take place from the 2nd until the 23rd […]

Hair Salons in the Salford area can reopen when the current lockdown comes to an end. Credit: Heather Smith

“It does affect people’s mental health and wellbeing if they can’t have their hair done” – Salford’s hair salons to reopen just in time for Christmas

A Walkden hairdresser is celebrating news that salons and other close-contact services can reopen on December 3, regardless of what […]

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“So I started a business during lockdown” – Salford baker and her postal brownie service

A Salford mum has started a postal bakery business to make some extra money in the second lockdown. Deborah Clouting, […]

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Walkden hotel backs bid for more Government support for hospitality industry through Covid-19 restrictions

A Walkden hotel is supporting a national Pubs Matter campaign attempting to gain government financial support during Covid restrictions.  Tim […]

The Dispensary, in Walkden

“I’m going to step forward, just go for it and stay open” – The Dispensary continues to provide zero-waste alternatives in Lockdown 2

The Dispensary, a zero-waste shop in Salford, will stay open over lockdown despite it being a big risk to the […]

Credit: Fay Watts

Back in Business: “it’s been a nightmare” The Dispensary on re-opening its doors

The first of its kind in Salford- the Dispensary, a zero-waste, “eco-friendly store providing refills for toiletries and cleaning products” […]