YES programme comes back to tackle youth unemployment in Salford

By Joni Sommerville 17th December 2020 News 0 comments

The YES programme is returning to The Lowry to combat youth unemployment in Salford, as the UK experiences “record low” […]

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“The house is just empty without her” – Dog owner thanks community’s efforts to find missing puppy

By Joni Sommerville 15th December 2020 Community, News, Swinton 0 comments

A heartbroken dog owner from Swinton says she has been “blown away” by the support of the local and online […]

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Salford manufacturer secures ‘Made Smarter’ support for technology investment

By Joni Sommerville 15th December 2020 Community, News 0 comments

A Salford furniture manufacturer has secured support from Made Smarter, the movement helping smaller enterprises join the fourth industrial revolution. […]

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Former Pilot flies into action to help save Salford foodbank

By Joni Sommerville 30th November 2020 Community, News 0 comments

For the past 15 years pilot, Alistair Feakin, has flown holidaymakers across the globe. Now he spends his time collecting […]

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Manchester Academy of Gymnastics pleads for support in lockdown

By Joni Sommerville 17th November 2020 News 0 comments

Manchester Academy of Gymnastics (MAG), in Eccles, is pleading for support as its forced to shut its doors again for […]

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Salford Pride goes virtual for Trans Day of Remembrance

By Joni Sommerville 16th November 2020 Culture, News 0 comments

Salford Pride will host an online event to commemorate Trans Remembrance Day 2020.  On Friday 20 November Salford Pride’s event: TDOR: Embrace […]

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‘Pay with a post-it’ Monton coffee shop lets people who can’t afford pay with a post-it

By Joni Sommerville 26th October 2020 News 0 comments

A coffee shop in Monton lets customers “pay with a post-it” note.   The Coffee Collective, a veteran-owned, independent coffee shop […]

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Older women denied breast cancer screenings due to Covid-19 restrictions

By Joni Sommerville 20th October 2020 News 0 comments

Women over 70 are being denied self requested breast cancer screenings due to the restrictions from the Covid-19 pandemic.  COVID-19 […]

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“We’re not talking just a black square on the Instagram feed”: Black-owned brand Jim + Henry arrives at The Dispensary

By Joni Sommerville 19th October 2020 News 0 comments

Black-owned brand, Jim + Henry, is now stocked at the zero waste shop, The Dispensary, to provide organic refillable hair […]

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“The arts sector is always portrayed as a ‘glorified hobby'”: Salford dancers outrage at government ad

By Joni Sommerville 12th October 2020 Culture, News 0 comments

Salford arts workers are furious at a government advert which encourages artistic performers to retrain for careers in different sectors. […]

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