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“I always wanted to work in something I enjoyed” – Salford lad realises childhood ambition to start his own business

A Salford lad who grew up dreaming of owning a business has made that dream a reality.  In a year […]

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“The government have only given us £1,000 since April, which doesn’t even cover one months rent” – The future of Salford’s little walkden cafe

Hug in a Mug cafe in Walkden is one of a number of businesses in Salford that are at threat […]

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“Every child should know how to read and have the opportunity to” Salford student raises money for The Literate Earth Project

A Salford student has begun raising money for children of Uganda to learn how to read and write. Mollie Chapman, owner of Oh […]

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“I don’t trust this Government” – Labour MP Graham Stringer on Brexit and Covid-19

Salford MP Graham Stringer has expressed his concerns at the current handling of the pandemic and the ongoing post-Brexit trade […]

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“It’s a sport that has taken off this year” – Skating in Salford is on a rise

Image credit: Brett Davies photographed by Owen Peters Skateboard sales have ramped up in Salford as people beat the lockdown boredom. […]

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“We didn’t want any of the children to feel like they’d been forgotten” – How a Salford scout group is staying connected in tier 3

A local scout group has changed how it connects with its members to overcome COVID-19 restrictions. 100th Salford Scout Group […]

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Salford company launch ’12 causes of Christmas’ campaign to help local charities

UBU Environmental LTD are donating to twelve charities around Salford over Christmas.  The Walkden based company say they want to […]

“We all need to see people smile”: A woman creates hand-made visual masks so the deaf and hard of hearing can lipread.

“We all need to see people smile”: A woman creates hand-made visual masks so the deaf and hard of hearing can lipread.

“Just Smile” features masks with a clear panel over the mouth, allowing those suffering from hearing loss to continue to lip […]

Covid-19 brings a call for an independent North back into the spotlight

Covid-19 brings a call for an independent North back into the spotlight

Photo credit: Author- Proudfop12. Wikimedia Commons. A new party has been making a name for itself on social media in […]

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“I want to play my part in helping the next generations receive the best start” – Salford mum starts dream childminding business

A Salford mum has  announced the opening of a new childminding service Bethany Mcroy, 26, has lived in the city […]