Retail & Business

Ian McLaren holding his finalist certificates for the UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2023.  Photo courtesy of Ian McLaren.

Eccles salon makes finals of UK Hair and Beauty Awards

McLaren & Co Barbering, Hair Replacements & Aesthetics are in the final stage of the UK Hair and Beauty Awards, […]

Pizzabaker opened last Tuesday with free pizza for visitors

“Pizza for the people” – New Salford pizza shop gives out free food to mark launch event

A new pizza shop and takeaway has opened on Chapel Street this week and marked their launch with free pizza. […]

Salford to be hit by Tesco's 2,100 job cuts

Salford to be hit by Tesco’s 2,100 job cuts

Salford will be affected by a national round of cuts by supermarket giant Tesco, with up to 50 jobs predicted […]

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Christmas markets in Worsley to help small businesses during cost of living crisis

Small business owners in Salford are to prepare for Christmas markets events in Worsley to help local industry during the […]

Van shaped like pink teapot heading out to streets of Salford to share brews and views

Van shaped like pink teapot heading out to streets of Salford to share brews and views

Two business owners in Salford says they can’t wait to start serving tea from their caravan shaped like a giant teacup.

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Worsley woman quit job and started dog confectionery business in pursuit of happiness

Rebecca ‘Bex’ Cain, 34, started ‘Lola’s Little Bakery’ in the first Covid-19 lockdown as she strived to turn her life […]

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Sudanese refugee one of 13 people being helped to set up businesses by Salford charity

A Sudanese refugee is one of 13 Salford budding entrepreneurs to receive help setting up a business from a local […]

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Magical Christmas fair featuring art, food and crafts opens in Worsley

In the first weekend of November, the Worsley Magical Christmas fair gave people a chance to start shopping early for […]

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“I’m already thinking of trying to sell or having to close”- Salford business owners face the devastating impact of the cost-of-living crisis

The cost of living crisis is forcing Salford businesses to make a choice whether to stay or sell.  Langworthy Road […]

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Salford Rum aim to raise £7,500 for Salford Lads’ Club

Salford drinkers are being invited to support the city’s iconic Lads’ Club by buying a commemorative bottle of rum. Local […]