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Schools across Salford to close as country enters third national lockdown

Schools across Salford to close as country enters third national lockdown

Schools, colleges and universities will close across Salford after the Government announced another countrywide lockdown.

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Salford placed in Tier 4 restrictions as Covid-19 cases rise

Salford has been placed in stricter Covid-19 measures after the government moved all of Greater Manchester into Tier 4. Salfordians […]

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Salford Age UK clients “overjoyed” after receiving heart-warming Christmas letters from students

Pupils at Manchester Grammar School have written Christmas letters and poems to be shared amongst older adults supported by Age UK Salford.

“I’m not happy about it” – Tier 4 causes Salford student to be alone at Christmas

“I’m not happy about it” – Tier 4 causes Salford student to be alone at Christmas

Salford students will be facing the truth of having to spend their Christmas period away from their families. Whilst not […]

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“The ruling is unfair and we completely disagree with it” – Salford Pride comments on High Court puberty blocker ban

LGBT+ charity Salford Pride is opposing a High Court ruling restricting puberty blockers to transgender children On December 1, a High […]

"It's a once in a lifetime event" Salford society planning trip to observe rare conjunction of planets

“It’s a once in a lifetime event” Salford society planning trip to observe rare conjunction of planets

Salford astronomers have hailed a rare celestial event that will take place on December 21st, as Jupiter and Saturn come together at 0.06° degrees of each other, their closest alignment in 400 years.

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“It’s wonderful for the older people to reminisce” – Kidzrus visit care home to spread Christmas cheer

Kidzrus, a group of nurseries based in Salford, made a visit to Pendleton Court Care Home on Thursday to sing […]

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“I wouldn’t feel comfortable stopping it now” Davardi’s Pizza Bar offering free food to those struggling

Davardi’s Pizza Bar, in Walkden, is offering free food on Sunday evenings for those who are currently struggling to make […]