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“We believe that’s a mistake”: Salford Mayor Paul Dennett signs letter from GM leaders on the Governments tier 3 system

Mayor of Salford Paul Dennett has signed a statement from every Greater Manchester leader in response and defiance of the […]

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“This is the right decision and we’re glad the Government has listened” – Salford placed into Tier 2 of three-tier system

Salford has been placed under Tier 2 of the Boris Johnson’s new three tier system for Covid-19 restrictions. The system, […]

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“It looks gorgeous and makes a great statement of inclusion” – Salford’s new rainbow crossing

A new rainbow crossing has been completed outside Salford University to celebrate pride in the city. The permanent visible display […]

Salford Survivor Project toy collection from 2019. Image from Facebook page.

“We’ve got people crying down the phone to us on a daily basis because they’ve got no money to buy their children a present”: Salford charity launches an appeal to save Christmas

An urgent appeal has been launched to collect presents for Salford’s under-privileged children in a bid to make sure the […]

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‘I don’t hold out a lot of hope that shelters will get the go ahead’ Salford homeless shelter unlikely to open in time for winter

The director of a homelessness charity who run a night shelter in Salford is not hopeful that shelters will be able […]

Anti-Prime Day: How you can support Salford independents and shun Amazon

Anti-Prime Day: How you can support Salford independents and shun Amazon

Consumer groups have urged shoppers to refute Amazon Prime Day and think locally by supporting small independent shops across the UK instead.

‘Litter picking has saved their life’: how doing an hour of litter picking can improve your mental health

‘Litter picking has saved their life’: how doing an hour of litter picking can improve your mental health

A litter picking volunteer in Salford cleaned up her local area for an hour a day during lockdown to support her mental health.

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How local Salford charities are using football to help those less privileged

Charity initiatives Foundation 92 and Emmaus Salford are coming together to help less privileged people improve their health and social […]

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Salford businesses and community show mixed emotions about the new 3-tier system

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday, a new 3-tier system was introduced meaning that there will be tailored restrictions […]