Tag: Salford

Eccles family-run café opens during pandemic

Eccles family-run café opens during pandemic

A new Eccles family-run café has found its feet despite enduring a global pandemic. The new family-run business, Nineteen cafe opened its […]

"I believe it's right to put something back in life" - Florence Nightingale painting on sale for Salford hospice

“I believe it’s right to put something back in life” – Florence Nightingale painting on sale for Salford hospice

A painting of Florence Nightingale is being sold to raise money for St Ann’s Hopice which has a branch in […]

“It has cost us quite a bit of money” Electrical fault affects Walkden businesses this past week

Business owners in Salford are reportedly still affected by a recent electrical fault in the area, which first occurred on […]

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“Talk about it mate” – Salford group offers online mental health support

A Salford organisation is offering support for people suffering with mental health issues. ‘Talk about it mate’ is a peer […]

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“It’s for the local community to enjoy” – How a community garden in Salford is teaching children about the great outdoors

The group behind the restoration of a derelict patch of land into a thriving forest garden for children have reflected on a successful first year after waving goodbye to the final visiting group of 2020.

“It came from the community asking for a voice” – an interview with Salford Stars Stephen Kingston

If you’re reading this, you’ve most likely heard of the Salford Star. With over 40,000 people a month visiting the […]

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“This is a country of opportunities and democracy” – Councillor Nkurunziza recalls his journey from asylum seeker to Langworthy councillor

Salford councillor Wilson Nkurunziza sought refuge in the UK 18 years ago when he fled from a civil war in […]