Tag: coronavirus

The coronavirus testing centre was set up in 24 hours at the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford.

Coronavirus testing figures drop again after Salford mayor Paul Dennett calls out government for acting too slow

Paul Dennett, Labour mayor of Salford, told the Financial Times last Friday that the daily testing target could have been […]

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“I want people to have positive memories of lockdown” Salford photographer offers ‘doorstep portraits’ to raise money for children’s hospice

A photographer from Salford has been taking free ‘doorstep portraits’ for families during lockdown to raise money for a children’s […]

Ambulances line up at Salford Royal ready to take people home. Image credit: Holly Pritchard

BREAKING: Salford on over 750 cases, every region’s new numbers released

Salford now has 758 confirmed cases of coronavirus, an increase of 31. The data was released today by the Department […]

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EXCLUSIVE: “I think the government has neglected care homes” – Salford MP unhappy with PPE levels

AN MP whose Salford constituency has seen some of the highest Covid-19 death rates in the country has hit out […]

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“Truly the Spirit of Salford” AJ Bell employees giving up wages to help the local community

AJ Bell employees are giving their wages to FairShare and CVS Salford who are helping to provide food to vulnerable […]

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“It’s incredibly uplifting during these strange times” Local students cheer veterans with lockdown letters

Schoolchildren are writing letters to veterans at Salford’s Broughton House to keep their spirits up during lockdown. Pupils at Prestwich […]

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Salford Baby Bank supports at risk new families during COVID-19 pandemic

Vulnerable families facing added stress during the Covid-19 pandemic are being given an extra helping hand by a Salford charity. […]

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Fitness sessions launched online for young disabled people with ‘You Can’ Community Centre in Salford

The You Can Community Centre in Salford is holding free easy fitness sessions for children and young adults with additional […]