Tag: Walkden

“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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“It is a great way to make a connection with others in our community” – Co-op Academy Walkden write Christmas cards to local care home

Co-op Academy Walkden has written Christmas cards to a local care home during the Covid-19 pandemic to connect with residents […]

Walkden Mother's relief after son diagnosed with rare disorder

Walkden Mother’s relief after son diagnosed with rare disorder

A Walkden Mother has described her relief after her son was diagnosed with a rare disorder. The KBG Syndrome Foundation describes […]

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“The tattoo industry has really suffered” – Salford tattoo artist on how lockdown has impacted the industry

The owner of a Walkden tattoo studio says the sector has struggled during lockdown and believes businesses may close as […]

"It's enabling me to do what I like doing" - the community champion helping people in Salford

“It’s enabling me to do what I like doing” – the community champion helping people in Salford

A supermarket community champion from Walkden has been busy helping residents of Salford with different donations and charity events. Elaine […]

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Walkden community organise ‘elf trail’ to support local businesses

Volunteers at Walkden Community have organised a shop local ‘elf trail’ to take place from the 2nd until the 23rd […]

An e-fit of a suspect in a sexual assault in Walkden

Have you seen this man? Police release e-fit of suspect in Worsley sexual assault

Detectives investigating the sexual assault of a woman and assault of her son in Salford have released an e-fit of […]

"We are very fortunate that we are financially secure" - Walkden Cricket Club reflect on the impact of lockdown

“We are very fortunate that we are financially secure” – Walkden Cricket Club reflect on the impact of lockdown

For many local sports clubs in Salford, the affects of COVID-19 have massively impacted the way they have been able […]

Karen Gardiner, owner of the Hug in a mug cafe. All images courtesy of the Hug in a mug Twitter account.

“It’s like a big family”: The Walkden Cafe looking after its customers during Covid-19

Amid the hysteria created by the Covid-19 pandemic across the globe, one Walkden cafe has stepped up to the plate […]