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

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

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A local survivor charity is appealing for Christmas donations to help struggling families

This Christmas, Salford Survivor Project is helping people and families who have been affected by abusive or violent relationships. The […]

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

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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Manchester And Salford Film Society celebrates its 90th Anniversary

The Manchester And Salford Film Society is the longest established film society in England and is celebrating 90 years this […]

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“Swimming helped me overcome vaccine paralysis” says Salford swimming club coach

Like many swimmers, John Stout, Head Coach at City of Salford Swimming Club, felt at home in the water from […]

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“I couldn’t do any markets, where I made my money” – Salford designer on how lockdown affected her business

Many small businesses in Salford that rely on markets to sell merchandise have had to adapt to the ever-changing climate […]

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Coronavirus Vaccine: Doctor Colman Walsh answers YOUR questions

With news of a second coronavirus vaccine making headlines this week, we asked Salford Now listeners for their questions and […]

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Salford celebrates a year of being a living wage city

A Salford charity has announced it will help other charities become living wage employers. To celebrate Salford’s success of being […]

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“I was told that I wouldn’t make it past October” – Men of Salford take on Movember to raise money for cancer

Men from the Salford community have been taking on this month’s ‘Movember‘ moustache growing challenge to raise money and awareness […]