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“Covid-19 destroyed the system” – Plan B Covid restrictions could once again affect restaurants in Salford

Restaurants around Salford could be affected by Boris Johnson’s new restriction due to the Omicron variant. Prime Minister Boris Johnson […]

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“This will have an effect on many people in Salford”- Government changes rules on personal care

Salford residents could be disadvantaged under the government’s planned changes to the social care cap rules. From 2023 no one […]

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“I compared myself to the children’s book ‘The Hungry Caterpillar’ because of how caterpillars evolve into beautiful butterflies” – Butterfly Princess project supports people with disabilities

A woman who started an initiative to raise awareness of people with visible and non-visible disabilities will host a discussion […]

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“Unless you’re over 70, you’re not prioritised” – Salford patients struggle to see GPs face to face

Salford patients have described over month-long waiting times at their local GP practices and being denied in-person appointments, even after […]

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“Sweaty Mama is a place where you’re not isolated” – Mother-baby workout classes offer safe space for parents

Sweaty Mama is a parent-baby workout class aiming to offer mums a safe support network. Anna Holvey, leader of the […]

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“There are only 80 people in the world with her condition”– The Salford parents’ desperate plea for support for their daughter who suffers from a rare condition

Barbara ‘Babs’ Mason, from Irlam, suffers from a rare, life-limiting brain condition known as ‘Iron on the Brain’ (PLA2G6) or […]

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“Take a pill and you’ll be fine’ and that’s not always the case”- Transcend Studios offers free meditation classes

An Eccles wellbeing centre is offering free meditation and healing classes over Christmas.  Transcend Studios is run by Paulo Still […]

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“I was awake the whole time” – Man receives the first ever awake keyhole surgery at Salford Royal

Salford Royal hospital has pioneered keyhole surgery with a patient who was awake throughout the whole procedure. Oliver Moody, 26, […]

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“It allows everyone to be safe and it is not for us, it’s for everyone” – Salford’s reaction to the return of masks in shops and on public transport

Salford Now’s Courtney Davies went into Salford, asking Salfordians for their opinion on the comeback of mandatory wearing of masks […]