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The Unicorn Pub in Salford, soon to be demolished. Photo credit: Lee Hodson, used with permission

“They could have supported us better” – Unicorn pub campaigner blasts Salford City Council in email

A campaigner behind the failed bid to save Salford’s Unicorn pub has hit out at the city council. Gary Parsons […]

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Salford Santa’s Grotto will open for an extra day due to demand

Salford Santa’s Grotto at Hug in a Mug will open for an extra day due to the high demand to help their community and keep the café from closing.

Are Salford animals in distress? - Irlam animal sanctuary operating during Covid

Are Salford animals in distress? – Irlam animal sanctuary operating during Covid

Two Salford animal rescue charities are busy trying to protect pets from the effects of the Covid pandemic. Many pets […]

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“Some Christmas cheer at this exceptionally difficult time” – Schools are getting involved in Salford charity’s ‘be kind’ campaign

Schools in Salford are getting involved with a campaign to spread kindness over the festival period. Caritas Salford’s #miracleofkindness campaign, […]

"They really show the spirit of a working-class town" - the bakery bringing Eccles cakes up to date in Salford

“They really show the spirit of a working-class town” – the bakery bringing Eccles cakes up to date in Salford

A family run bakery in Salford has rekindled the tradition of producing Eccles cakes – in Eccles. The Albert Street […]

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“We wouldn’t be having a Christmas if it wasn’t for them” – Worsley family help RNLI Christmas Appeal after life-saving rescue

A family from Worsley are spending Christmas together this year thanks to the Royal National Lifeboat Institute. Ben Williamson, 35, […]

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“We are here for you” – Salford drug and alcohol service hosts festive event

A drug and alcohol treatment recovery service is hosting an online Christmas event to give people in Salford a boost. […]

Salford waits to find out if they must spend Christmas in tough Tier 3

In Wednesday’s crunch meeting to review the Covid-19 tier system, Salford and the rest of Greater Manchester will be hoping […]