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'It was nice to spend the afternoon in a bit of normality' VE Day street parties sweep Salford, but are they worth the risk?

‘It was nice to spend the afternoon in a bit of normality’ VE Day street parties sweep Salford, but are they worth the risk?

Salford was awash with street parties to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE day  but the lockdown respite contributed to 2,419 reports […]

“There are huge numbers of people going hungry” Salford charity operating through Covid crisis

“There are huge numbers of people going hungry” Salford charity operating through Covid crisis

More people than ever are going hungry in Salford during lockdown, according to a national charity based in the city. Church Action […]

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“I want people to have positive memories of lockdown” Salford photographer offers ‘doorstep portraits’ to raise money for children’s hospice

A photographer from Salford has been taking free ‘doorstep portraits’ for families during lockdown to raise money for a children’s […]

Emma Evans working on the window of the Blind Pig.

“I just wanted to cheer up the high street” Salford artist creates stunning window art to thank NHS

Rainbows and hearts made from the words “thank you” and “we love you” now cover the shop windows of Monton. […]