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“We’re fighting convenience” – Salford’s first zero waste shop hosts its own clothes swap event

The Dispensary, which is widely regarded as Salford’s first zero waste shop, hosted its very first clothes swapping event over the […]

Image: The Treehouse Cafe. Permission to use granted by Eliška at The Treehouse Cafe.

“One of the most important things is to support your local businesses” – Treehouse Cafe owners reflect on running micro-business during a pandemic

Thirsty and hungry customers have been flocking back to an independent coffee shop in Lower Broughton in the week since […]

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“It’s such a great feeling to know that people enjoy my content” – Swinton baker takes over TikTok and Instagram

After starting her business in the first lockdown, the owner of Lizzie Patizzerie has racked up millions of views on […]

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“My goal is to not give up until I’m proud” – Salford designer tackles lockdown by setting up own clothing brand

A Salford-based fashion designer, with no formal training in designing her own clothes, is determined to help empower women to […]

Image Credit: Rebecca Lees & Jen Riley.

Back in Business: “We just love being part of this community – we really do” – the local gift shop owners on their positive experiences of community spirit during the pandemic

Dropping off a donation of soaps to Salford Royal Hospital nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic inspired the owners of Walkden […]

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“I wanted to do something a little bit different”: Salford local makes homemade candles to raise money for breast cancer

A Salford resident has started a homemade candle business with the aim of raising awareness and money for breast cancer, in honour of her mother’s story.