Tag: Salford

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“If the council weren’t trying to be progressive there wouldn’t be as many people causing an uproar” – Salford campaigner hits back at free Christmas parking

A campaigner from Salford has said he will ask the council how much money was lost after subsiding car parking […]

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“It’s already happened twice and I think it’s inevitable that it will happen again” – Salford pubs get ready for more restrictions

As the hospitality industry is impacted by Covid restrictions, Salford pubs are prepared for a quiet Christmas. December is usually […]

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“A small price to pay to get into venues that we all enjoy and keep them open” – What Salford thinks of vaccine passports

Beginning yesterday, Wednesday 15 December, adults in England must show a Covid pass or negative test result in venues such […]

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Lighthouse Church holds first Christmas celebration since Covid-19

The Lighthouse Church brought members of their congregation and community together this weekend to celebrate Christmas in their church for […]

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“I think it is a shame because I did use to see kids playing on it and enjoying themselves” – The ITV Interactive Sculpture at Media City has been demolished due to it being too dangerous

The ITV interactive seating sculpture at media city was demolished today following concerns that too many children had been hurting […]

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“The immersion of the experience – from the moment you enter” – Sounds from the Other City returns to Chapel Street

After a two year absence, Sounds from the Other City festival is returning to Chapel Street in May 2022. For their […]

“We thought people weren’t getting the type of food they deserved” - Salford's Burgerism shortlisted in the top four takeaway champions of 2021

“We thought people weren’t getting the type of food they deserved” – Salford’s Burgerism shortlisted in the top four takeaway champions of 2021

Local burger takeaway owner reveals what sets his award-winning food from other takeaways in Salford and Manchester. John O’Reilly, co-founder […]

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“I once had a gentleman square up to me when I was onstage” – Comedy comes to the Old Pint Pot

Lancastrian poet and comedian, Dan McLaughlin, to perform at the old pint pot this evening, with some hot takes and […]

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!Audacious Church to put together Christmas hampers to support local families in need over the festive period

The Audacious church on Trinity Way is gearing up for a busy yuletide season as they call on local residents […]

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“We don’t seem to be taught in school the history of our local area, so hopefully, this will help bring that out” – Salford artist working to capture the city

A Salford artist is working to celebrate the city, leading local councillors to praise her efforts. Chelsea Entwistle, 31, began […]