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“I was told that I wouldn’t make it past October” – Men of Salford take on Movember to raise money for cancer

Men from the Salford community have been taking on this month’s ‘Movember‘ moustache growing challenge to raise money and awareness […]

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“We all need to have a bit of hope” – Children’s mental health organisation hosting free online event during lockdown

A local children’s mental health organisation is hosting an online three-day event this month to provide support to young people […]

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“People through lockdown have been forced to confront themselves” – increase in anxiety due to lockdown, says Salford counsellor

The number of people reporting significant levels of depression and anxiety has risen exponentially after Boris Johnson’s lockdown announcement seven […]

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“We want to tell everyone we’re here” – Salford Pride to host peer support group ChitChat this Friday

Salford Pride will be hosting an online event this Friday at 7pm aiming to raise spirits, called ChitChat. The event is […]

"It’s been tough, some days are easier than others": Salford resident raises more than £2,000 for Mind after personal struggles

“It’s been tough, some days are easier than others”: Salford resident raises more than £2,000 for Mind after personal struggles

Salford man Tony Preshaw has raised £2,600 for mental health charity Mind after completing 25 ten-kilometre runs during September. Tony […]

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Salford Royal Hospital says situation ‘dynamic, changing’ in response to leaked document revealing intensive care unit at full capacity

Salford Royal Hospital says it will work ‘collaboratively’ to take care of patients, following a leaked report that revealed that the hospitals’ intensive care units was at full capacity.

"It is great to support a charity close to our hearts" Seven Brothers IPA raises £10k for cancer charity

“It is great to support a charity close to our hearts” Seven Brothers IPA raises £10k for cancer charity

Salford brewery SEVEN BRO7HERS has raised over £10,000 for a foundation that supports charities for people living with cancer through the sales of its Good Day IPA drink.