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“Developing my own business has given me a real sense of purpose for the future”: Bowel cancer survivor turned entrepreneur celebrates 10 years cancer free

A Salford Bowel Cancer survivor has celebrated her fifth year running her own dog bed business. Carole Duck, 64, from […]

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“The comments breastfeeding women can get are appalling”- Salford charity working to tackle negative perceptions of breastfeeding

A Salford charity is working to support breastfeeding mothers and combat negative options on the practice. Breastfeeding is a legal […]

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Crowdfunder to save Monton Village Christmas lights beats £20,000 target in just four weeks

Monton Village Community Association brings community together and saves Christmas   

 Lisa Muir, Chairman at Monton Village Community Association, said: “It’s given the community a morale boost, it’s helped us see what we can achieve when we work together, and inspired a lot of people to start volunteering.” 

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Experimental virtual reality therapy trialled for Broughton House residents in Salford

Doctors working with virtual reality visited Broughton House Veteran Care in Salford to provide elderly residents with experimental therapies. The immersive 360-degree […]

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Ministers at Swinton Salvation Army Church host Christmas present appeal to help families in need

The Swinton Salvation Army Christmas present appeal is accepting donations to help local families in need. Ministers at the Salvation […]

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“It can make a big difference to people”: Salford’s student community offered free food to combat cost of living crisis

Salford’s student community are struggling to make ends meet this winter as the cost of living crisis worsens.  In response to […]