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“The first week of lockdown was the quietest we’d had since opening” – Salford business going into tier 3

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With Christmas just around the corner, it’s a tough time of year for small businesses. However, imagine being both a […]

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

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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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Seven Brothers brewery announces limited edition Lockdown 2.0 collection of beers

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Salford craft brewery Seven Brothers is launching a series of limited-edition beers to mark lockdown 2.0. CEO Keith McAvoy from […]

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Art for the environment: Worsley mixed-media artist on how she’s playing her part

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Climate change has become a major issue for many artists, and reducing their carbon footprint is on the agenda. Worsley […]

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INTERVIEW: Louie Donnelly from the Velvet Shakes talks about the success of their brand new single ‘World’

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On the 20th November, the Velvet Shakes announced the release of their brand new single, ‘World’ and it has already […]

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“I’ve learnt more about coronavirus in one video than I have in the last 8 months ” Salford CCG and Alchemy Arts create coronavirus explainer videos

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Salford CCG and Alchemy Arts have teamed up to create 5 different videos helping people to understand the coronavirus and […]

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“You forget your worries, it’s just like meditation” – A Salford artist on lockdown and future exhibitions

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Undeterred by the temporary closure of The Lowry’s Days Like These exhibition which features his work, Salford artist Philip Westcott […]

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“Within 24 hours I had to close orders” – How a Salford University student raised money for charities through lockdown.

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A Salford student has raised thousands of pounds for charity by selling showbiz inspired hair scrunchies. Rebecca Haydock launched Scrunchies […]

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Sacred Trinity Church hosts Christmas photography competition

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Salford’s Sacred Trinity Church is inviting people to get their ‘creative juices flowing’ for a Christmas Story-themed advent photography competition. […]

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