Tag: Salford

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“We’ve been able to find comfort in one another” – The writing group in Salford helping to connect people during lockdown

A writing group in Salford is helping people to reconnect with each other during the pandemic and provide them with […]

'English Elegance'. Image Credit: Lyndsey Collingridge

“I’m always trying to find the beauty even in the most deprived and poverty stricken of places” – Artist paints famous Salford landscapes

An artist has been inspired to paint Salford landscapes since living in the city as a student. Lyndsey Collingridge, who […]

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Eccles restaurant overwhelmed by public’s “goodwill” after charity collection tin was stolen during November lockdown

A restaurant in Eccles has thanked the public for their “phenomenal” reaction after a charity collection tin was stolen from […]

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“I’ve had some fabulous times here”- Salboy restores Castle Irwell’s Racecourse Turnstile building as part of 500-home urban village

Image credit: Salboy Property development company Salboy has restored a Salford landmark as part of its 500-home urban village. The […]

Salford actor, Adrian Palmer.
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Salford actor is performing an online Zoom reading of A Christmas Carol to raise money for Ramblers charity

Salford based actor and avid rambler, Adrian Palmer, has been getting creative during this year’s lockdown by hosting online readings […]

Ambulances line up at Salford Royal ready to take people home. Image credit: Holly Pritchard

“I was crippled with heartbreak” – Former Salford Royal Hospital patient shares his six month stay during the first wave of Covid-19

A former Salford Royal patient has shared his personal experience of his six-month stay at the hospital during the chaotic […]

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“These people are not problem people, they’re people with problems” – Salford charity providing food packages for the city’s most vulnerable

Creator: James Hopkirk Copyright: James Hopkirk A Salford charity is providing food packages for some of the most vulnerable people […]