Tag: lockdown

A group of Pedal Away cyclists in Media City (picture taken before covid restrictions) - Image Credit: Rob Salt

“We hope to get them back up and running in February” – Salford cycling group hopeful of restrictions easing in the new year

Salford cycling group ‘Pedal Away’ are hoping that after a year of restrictions they can continue their social cycling events in […]

The young entrepreneur profiting in a pandemic

The young entrepreneur profiting in a pandemic

The current pandemic has hit business’ hard with thousands of individuals being made redundant or placed on a furlough scheme. Freelancers and business owners have not been left unharmed. This […]

"People have been really supportive of businesses and hopefully that will continue even after Covid"- Salford vegan takeaway to use new website in lockdown

“People have been really supportive of businesses and hopefully that will continue even after Covid”- Salford vegan takeaway to use new website in lockdown

A MediaCity-based vegan eatery called Vertigo Manchester has recently opened a new takeaway service for the Christmas period. Consumers can order […]

Jessica Bakes Vegan
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“It is a once in a lifetime opportunity” – Woman opens new Salford vegan cake business

A local baker has taken the plunge and opened a new Salford vegan cake business, despite the coronavirus pandemic. Jessica […]

"We’ll see family over Zoom on Christmas Day" - the older generation in Salford staying safe from Covid while waiting for vaccine

“We’ll see family over Zoom on Christmas Day” – the older generation in Salford staying safe from Covid while waiting for vaccine

A Swinton resident is foregoing Christmas with his family due to concerns over Covid-19, saying ‘the finishing line is in […]

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“Seeing Echo would be the highlight of my day during lockdown”- The kitten keeping residents smiling at Waterside Student Village

A confident kitten who lives at Waterside Student Village has become popular among residents and is helping to put a […]

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“This has been a time that will stay with many of us in the years to come” – Lockdown’s long-term effects on mental health

Although the physical threat of Covid-19 is higher for older people, many statisticians and charities have reported a sharp upturn […]

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“It gives them something to look forward to” – Local grassroots football team on life during lockdown

Salford Storm, a local grassroots football have managed to play their first game back since the lockdown began, after recent […]

Conor and friends vlogging Pokehunting. Credit: RedPandaWGAP Youtube (Permission given by group)

“I don’t know what I’d do without it” – The Pokemon Go app is creating friendships whilst allowing players to explore Salford

Members of the Facebook page Pokemon Go: Salford, which is for a mobile gaming app, say that it has helped […]

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“It was a shame I’d never known about it before” – The Salford Ranger urging people to explore Salford’s secret nature spots

Richerman, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons   A volunteer ranger is urging people to get out of the […]