Tag: covid19

"We have all come together" - My Salford Our Home event will showcase African culture

“We have all come together” – My Salford Our Home event will showcase African culture

The organisers of an event in Salford during Black History Month say they hope to showcase African arts, language, dress […]

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“It would be a great loss to the community” – Salford’s ‘Church on the Hill’ faces closure due to Covid-19

Despite surviving two World Wars, a Salford church may have to close permanently due to loss of money caused by […]

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“It’s the big retailers who aren’t suffering at the moment” – Why people are being asked to shop at small businesses in Salford this christmas

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a call for the public to shop more locally and support […]

'Box on the Docks' at MediaCityUK prepares for Christmas comeback

‘Box on the Docks’ at MediaCityUK prepares for Christmas comeback

 ‘Box on the Docks’ at MediaCityUK is preparing for its return in ‘Box on the Docks at Christmas’.  This summer, […]

Back In Business: "It's all been a bit odd really" - Salford Rum Company looks to future after lockdown

Back In Business: “It’s all been a bit odd really” – Salford Rum Company looks to future after lockdown

With Covid19 lockdown ending, Salford Rum Company founder Tommy reflects on a strange 2020 and the company’s hopes for the future.

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“I’m doing it for my grandson” – Salford woman makes knitted mask bands for key workers

A Salford woman has been knitting mask exteriors for key workers. The exteriors are a knitted band with large buttons […]

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Two new fatalities at Salford Royal as Covid-19 death toll rises to 177 in the UK

Photo Credit: @art_teacher_mcr via Twitter Salford Royal Hospital have today confirmed the deaths of two patients from Coronavirus, bringing the […]