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UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD NEEDS COMMUNITY HELP WITH LOCKDOWN SURVEY AS VIRUS CASES AND DEATHS INCREASE

Star date: 30th April 2020

SALFORD HAS 16 NEW CORONAVIRUS CASES AND SIX DEATHS

Salford has 16 new confirmed cases of coronavirus taking the tally to 583, as six sad deaths were also announced by Salford Royal Hospital. Meanwhile, researchers at Salford University are looking for people to fill out a quick survey on how the lockdown has affected things, as part of a worldwide study.

Details have also been announced on how the recycling centres in Salford will be managed when they open on Saturday.

Full details here...

added 30 April 2020  

 
 

OVER ONE THIRD OF SALFORD VIRUS DEATHS HAVE BEEN IN CARE HOMES

Star date: 29th April 2020

SALFORD RATE OF CORONAVIRUS INFECTION MIGHT BE COMING DOWN

Over one third of all coronavirus-related deaths up until 17th April have happened in care homes, new Office for National Statistics figures show. Meanwhile Salford Royal Hospital has announced no deaths for the second day in succession, as confirmed cases in the city increased by just nine, to 567.

Today is also National Postal Workers Day, and people are being asked to give appreciation to their postal workers who are going the extra mile in the crisis, despite ongoing problems with their bosses.

Full details here...

added 29 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD ROYAL HOSPITAL WORKERS AND UNIONS JOIN SILENCE AND APPLAUSE ON WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY

Star date: 28th April 2020

RESPECT FOR THOSE WHO DIE AT WORK TAKES ON EXTRA POIGNANCY DURING VIRUS CRISIS

This morning, staff at Salford Royal Hospital joined trade unionists to pay their respects to fellow workers who have passed away, as International Workers' Memorial Day took on extra poignancy during the coronavirus crisis. Two minute's silence was followed by respectful applause.

Elsewhere there was a similar event in Prestwich, while a small gathering took place at the Agecroft miners' memorial on Agecroft Road.

Full details here...

added 28 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD TO JOIN ONE MINUTE’S SILENCE FOR INTERNATIONAL WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY AS VIRUS CASES RISE AGAIN

Star date: 28th April 2020

UNIONS CALL FOR ONE MINUTE'S SILENCE

Trade unions UNISON, the Royal College of Nursing and the Royal College of Midwives have called for a one minute's silence at 11am today, to honour front line workers who have lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic. It's part of International Workers Memorial Day, and even the Prime Minister is said to be taking part.

Meanwhile, Salford cases of the virus have risen by 11, to 558, as no deaths were reported at Salford Royal Hospital yesterday.

Full details here...

added 28 April 2020  

 
 

GREATER MANCHESTER MAYOR SAYS EVERY BUSINESS COULD POTENTIALLY RE-OPEN UNDER SAFE WORKING PLAN

Star date: 27th April 2020

ANDY BURNHAM PUSHES 'STANDARDS-LED APPROACH' TO EASING LOCKDOWN

Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has called on the Government to adopt a 'standards-led approach' to reopening businesses in the region, rather than a 'sector-led approach'..."If you take a standards-led approach you're putting health and safety at the heart of this release from lockdown" he said.

Meanwhile, Salford Royal Hospital has announced a further four sad coronavirus deaths, as confirmed cases in Salford rose to 547, up 19 from the previous day.

Full details here...

added 27 April 2020  

 
 

ALICE IN SALFORD ISOLATIONLAND WEEK SIX

Star date: 26th April 2020

PART 6: A TIME TO THINK

Elderly Salford resident, Alice, has now been in self-isolation for six weeks and this week has been pondering climate change in the hot weather, plus trying out some exotic cooking and banging pans for the NHS...

Full details here...

added 26 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD CORONAVIRUS CASES UP BY 14 AS WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY CENTRES ON EPIDEMIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Star date: 26th April 2020

INTERNATIONAL WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY FOCUSES ON HEALTH AND SAFETY FAILURES DURING PANDEMIC

This Tuesday 28th April is International Workers' Memorial Day which this year will include a global day of action over coronavirus. With zoom meetings and a 'live' gathering in Prestwich, trade unionists will be making a series of demands to protect the health and safety of all workers.

Meanwhile, there have been 14 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Salford, and three more sad deaths announced by Salford Royal Hospital.

Full details here...

added 26 April 2020  

 
 

35% OF CORONAVIRUS DEATHS IN SALFORD HAPPENED IN CARE HOMES

Star date: 25th April 2020

SALFORD HAS HIGHEST NUMBER OF VIRUS CARE HOME DEATHS IN GREATER MANCHESTER

Figures from the Office for National Statistics, or ONS, show that, up to 10th April, Salford had the highest number of COVID-19 deaths in Greater Manchester care homes, with 46 sad deaths – 35% of the total number. Salford Mayor, Paul Dennett, calls it a "false picture".

Meanwhile, Salford now has 514 confirmed cases of the virus, up 11 from the previous day, while Salford Royal Hospital has that announced one further person has passed away.

Full details here...

added 25 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD CONFIRMED CORONAVIRUS CASES GO ABOVE FIVE HUNDRED

Star date: 24th April 2020

503 CONFIRMED VIRUS CASES IN SALFORD AS STUDENT NURSES TELL OF LIFE ON THE FRONT LINE

Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Salford have now passed five hundred with 16 new cases taking the total to 503, as Salford Royal Hospital has announced two further sad deaths.

Meanwhile, student nurses from the University of Salford have been telling of life on the virus front line...

Full details here...

added 24 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD RUBBISH AND RECYCLING CENTRES TO RE-OPEN

Star date: 23rd April 2020

TIPS TO RE-OPEN FROM 2ND MAY

After a month of reported fly tipping and health hazards Salford's recycling centres are to re-open from 2nd May, with some open two days a week and others seven days a week.

Meanwhile, confirmed cases of coronavirus in the city have now reached 487, up by ten from the previous day; and there were another four sad deaths at Salford Royal Hospital, taking its grim total to 122 coronavirus deaths overall. This week the ONS has named Salford as the ninth most health deprived area in the country.

Full details here...

added 23 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD CORONAVIRUS CASES RISE AND BOOHOO WITHDRAWS FAKE FACE MASKS

Star date: 22nd April 2020

VIRUS CASES UP BY 13 WITH THREE SAD DEATHS ANNOUNCED BY SALFORD ROYAL HOSPITAL

Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Salford have risen by 13 to 477, up from the previous day's 464, as Salford Royal Hospital announces another three sad deaths from the virus.

Meanwhile, Boohoo, criticised for marketing face masks that don't work, has withdrawn the offending items – but its Burnley workers are still facing unsafe conditions.

Full details here... 

added 22 April 2020  

 
 

THE £33MILLION ‘PERILOUS’ COST TO SALFORD COUNCIL OF CORONAVIRUS

Star date: 21st April 2020

GOVERNMENT URGED TO PROVIDE EXTRA FUNDING OR SALFORD FACES MORE CUTS

Despite the Government offering Salford a share of £3.2billion announced for local councils to help fight the coronavirus pandemic, the city faces a 'perilous' financial position unless the full costs of coping are covered. In a letter to the Prime Minister, City Mayor, Paul Dennett, estimates that the additional costs for the first six months of the virus fall-out will be approximately £33million which could lead to more cuts.

Meanwhile, there have been a further 19 confirmed cases in the city, and Salford Royal Hospital has announced a further two sad deaths.

Full details here...

added 21 April 2020  

 
 

OVER THIRTY NEW SALFORD CORONAVIRUS CASES AS ‘DESPICABLE’ BOOHOO SLAMMED FOR SELLING USELESS FASHION MASKS

Star date: 20th April 2020

BIG RISE IN SALFORD VIRUS CASES AS BOOHOO SLAMMED BY UNION
 
Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Salford have increased by 31, up to 445 from 414, as three new deaths have been announced by Salford Royal Hospital.

Online retailer BooHoo has been slammed as 'despicable' by Usdaw trade union for marketing 'useless' fashion masks while its 'terrified' staff are being put at risk through inadequate personal protection equipment and social distancing. Meanwhile, a clean energy company in Finland has developed a hands-free door handle.

Full details here...

added 20 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD LOCKDOWN ONLINE EVENTS WITH ACOUSTIC AMNESTY, BLANEY AND FRANK MORGAN

Star date: 19th April 2020

MUSIC AND DRAMA WITH SALFORD ONLINE LOCKDOWN EVENTS

As the lockdown continues, some of Salford's finest entertainers are showcasing their music and drama online. Acoustic Amnesty has a special playlist of 13 videos with around thirty songs and poems by everyone from Chris Flynn to Billy Bragg, with donations going to the NHS Charities.

Meanwhile, the Salford Music Festival's Ed Blaney has a new track called Othello out, while previous Salford Star Award winner Joe O'Byrne has put his ace play I'm Frank Morgan Rewired, recorded live, on YouTube.

Full details here...

added 19 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD CORONAVIRUS CASES RISE AGAIN

Star date: 19th April 2020

SALFORD VIRUS CASES RISE BY 22

Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Salford have now reached 414, up by 22 from the previous day. Meanwhile, sadly, four more patients have died at Salford Royal Hospital.

However, as the lockdown extends, more and more interesting things are happening online to keep the community entertained and informed.

Full details here...

added 19 April 2020  

 
 

ALICE IN SALFORD ISOLATIONLAND PART 5

Star date: 18th April 2020

REASONS TO BE IRRITATED

Elderly Salford resident, Alice, has been in isolation for over a month now, and after last week's reasons to be cheerful she now has reason to be irritated about tracing and testing for the virus. But add a spoonful of The Beatles and even a note from her doctor stating she needs another twelve weeks of isolation can't stop her imagining...

See here for details...

added 18 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD CORONAVIRUS CASES RISE BUT SEEM TO BE SLOWING

Star date: 18th April 2020

SALFORD VIRUS CASES SEEM TO BE SLOWING

Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Salford have now reached 392, up by 13 from the previous day as the numbers are seemingly slowing. Meanwhile, sadly, four more patients have died at Salford Royal Hospital.

With speculation mounting that schools may re-open in the near future, the teachers' trade union, the NEU, has launched a petition, already signed by almost 90,000 people, to only 'Open schools when it is safe'.

Full details here...

added 18 April 2020  

 
 

VIRUS DEATHS TOTAL OVER ONE HUNDRED AT SALFORD ROYAL HOSPITAL AS NEW CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO EASE ANXIETY

Star date: 17th April 2020

SAD DEATH TOLL HITS OVER 100 AT SALFORD ROYAL HOSPITAL

Salford Royal Hospital has announced a further four deaths, bringing the grim total of those who have passed away due to coronavirus to 101. Confirmed cases of the virus in Salford have hit 379, up 11 from the previous day.

Meanwhile, as data shows that nearly half of adults are reporting high levels of coronavirus anxiety, Public Health England is launching an Every Mind Matters campaign, backed by a film narrated by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Full details here...

added 17 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD ART CLUB LOCKDOWN PICTURES

Star date: 16th April 2020

FROM SALFORD PRECINCT TO BANKSY

Artists are interpreting the coronavirus pandemic in all sorts of creative ways, giving a further record of the emotional response to the crisis. Here, top Salford artist Philip Westcott, well known for his ace images of life on Salford Precinct and beyond, writes a very personal opinion of the role of the arts at present, plus an insight into how the Salford Art Club is responding to lockdown.

Full details here...

added 16 April 2020  

 
 

FOUR MORE PATIENTS PASS AWAY AT SALFORD ROYAL HOSPITAL AS VIRUS TEST CENTRE OPENS AT AJ BELL STADIUM

Star date: 16th April 2020

DRIVE THROUGH TEST CENTRE OPENS FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS

Four more patients have sadly died at Salford Royal Hospital due to coronavirus, while confirmed cases in the city have risen by just six, taking the total to 368. Meanwhile a new drive through Covid19 test centre for NHS and social care staff has been created over Easter which will be able to handle 120 tests a day initially, with results available within 72 hours.

Full details here...

added 16 April 2020  

 
 

99 YEAR OLD SALFORD MAN AND EX-PRO FOOTBALLER BEATEN BY CORONAVIRUS

Star date: 15th April 2020

CYRIL LAWRENCE – 1920-2020

Ordsall born Cyril Lawrence, war hero and ex-professional footballer with Blackpool FC, Rochdale, Wrexham and Hyde United, passed away at the age of 99 yesterday, six weeks before his 100th birthday, finally beaten by coronavirus at Royal Bolton Hospital. Here, his nephew, David Lyons, writes a tribute to one very brave man.

Full details here...

added 15 April 2020  

 
 

MORE SALFORD CORONAVIRUS CASES AS BLOOD SAMPLES SOUGHT BY ANTIBODY TEST LAB

Star date: 15th April 2020

LAB DEVELOPING ANTIBODY TEST SEEKS COVID-19 BLOOD SAMPLES

There are 17 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Salford, taking the total up to 362, as Salford Royal Hospital announces three new deaths from the virus.

Meanwhile, the teachers' union, NEU, has written to the Prime Minister stating it is 'disturbed' by speculation that schools may be re-opening soon, and YorkTest Laboratories which is developing an antibody test for the virus, is appealing for tested positive COVID-19 blood samples.

Full details here...

added 15 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD EASTER MONDAY LOCKDOWN 2020

Star date: 14th April 2020

ONE DAY OF THE SALFORD LOCKDOWN

It had to be the weirdest Easter Monday of everyone's lifetime as churches and pubs were closed, football matches were cancelled and a trip to the shops was the major excursion of the day.

Salford Star photographers, Gareth Lyons and Louise Garman, went out and about in the city capturing the emptiness.

Full photographic record here...

added 14 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD CORONAVIRUS CASES AND DEATHS CONTINUE TO MOUNT

Star date: 14th April 2020

BANK HOLIDAY BRINGS NO LET UP IN CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Easter Monday brought no let up in bad news from the Salford front line of coronavirus, with Salford Royal Hospital announcing further sad deaths of six patients, while confirmed cases in the city rose by 18 to 345.

Full details here...

added 14 April 2020  

 
 

84 TOTAL DEATHS AT SALFORD ROYAL HOSPITAL AS CONFIRMED CASES HIT 327

Star date: 13th April 2020

DEATHS SADLY MOUNT AT SALFORD ROYAL HOSPITAL

The total number of deaths at Salford Royal Hospital since the coronavirus pandemic began have now reached 84, as the number of confirmed cases in the city have hit 327.

Meanwhile, YouTube now has a world map of cornavirus cases, showing in real time the true global effect of the pandemic.

Full details here...

added 13 April 2020  

 
 

ALICE IN SALFORD ISOLATIONLAND PART 4

Star date: 12th April 2020

REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL

Elderly Salford resident, Alice, has been in isolation for almost a month, and after last week's depression at the state of things she now has reason to be optimistic as spring has sprung and there are 'so many generous acts'. Alice In Salford Isolationland Part 4...

See here for details...

added 12 April 2020  

 
 

TWELVE DEATHS REPORTED AT SALFORD ROYAL HOSPITAL AS SALFORD VIRUS CASES RISE BY ELEVEN

Star date: 12th April 2020

CORONAVIRUS CONTINUES TO DEVASTATE SALFORD

Twelve more deaths have sadly been announced by Salford Royal Hospital up until 10th April, while the confirmed cases of coronavirus in Salford have increased by eleven, up to 321 from the previous day's 310.

Full details here...

added 12 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD CORONAVIRUS CASES UP AGAIN AS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH COMES TO THE FORE

Star date: 11th April 2020

SALFORD CASES JUMP TO 310 AS MENTAL HEALTH HELP OFFERED

Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Salford have now reached 310, up by 25 from the previous day, as the health rollercoaster continues in confusing spikes and dips. This week the focus has been on the community's mental health, with lots of support and advice available for anyone affected by the lockdown.

Full details here...

added 11 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD CORONAVIRUS CASES POSSIBLY LEVELLING OFF

Star date: 10th April 2020

SALFORD POLICE NOT SOCIAL DISTANCING...UNIVERSITY TRAINS STAFF FOR NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL OPENING...AND AD HOARDING ATTACKS FARAGE NHS STANCE

Confirmed cases of coronavirus virus rose by twelve cases on the previous day - up to 285 from 273. For the last four days of reporting, the rise in cases have been in the teens compared to rises in their twenties and thirties the week before. This could be the start of a levelling out, although the figures require major caution.

Meanwhile, Salford police were yesterday pictured on Kersal Wetlands seemingly bereft of social distancing; a huge ad hoarding has gone up in Salford attacking Nigel Farage's stance on migrants working in the NHS; and Salford University is training medics for an Easter Sunday opening of the new Nightingale Hospital at G-Mex.

Full details here...

added 10 April 2020  

 
 

THE HACIENDA STAY AT HOME RAVE PLUS HOW TO LOOK GORGEOUS ON ZOOM AS SALFORD ELDERS DO KARAOKE

Star date: 9th April 2020

HACIENDA STAY AT HOME RAVE THIS SATURDAY WITH PETER HOOK AND SHAUN RYDER

Salford icons Shaun Ryder and Peter Hook are joining in with The Hacienda's first ever Stay At Home Rave this Saturday 11th April, noon until midnight, which has them doing a Q&A, and also features DJs Todd Terry, Roger Sanchez, Graeme Park and more.

Meanwhile, Salford elders at Willows Care Home are grooving on down with special lockdown karaoke sessions. And for those who hate the sight of themselves on camera apps like Zoom, Houseparty and Google Hangout, we have tips, nicked from the New York Times, on how to make you look gorgeous.

Full details here...

added 09 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD CORONAVIRUS CASES UP AGAIN AS W.H.O. WARNS OF DANGER IN COMPLACENCY

Star date: 9th April 2020

CONFIRMED VIRUS CASES IN SALFORD STILL RISING

Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Salford have hit 273, up by 14 on the previous day's 259. Meanwhile reported deaths at Salford Royal Hospital have now sadly hit 67.

The World Health Organisation, or W.H.O., yesterday warned of the 'danger' of complacency, as it noted that "Among those who have sadly lost their lives, two thirds are male, and 95% are over the age of 60".

Full details here...

added 09 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD HOME DELIVERY FOOD PLUS LOCKDOWN COMEDY AND MUSIC

Star date: 8th April 2020

BURGERS, BELLY LAUGHS AND FOUR CANDLES

As the lockdown goes on, there's plenty going online including a great podcast about the region's music scene by Ian and Phil of Four Candles, and Bring Your Own Baby Comedy presenting a live YouTube show for parents in lockdown every Thursday at 8:30pm.

Snack it all along with everything from chicken curry to hot dogs and burgers, courtesy of Salford based Katie's Catering which has been hit hard by the pandemic and has adapted by doing mobile deliveries.

Full details here...

added 08 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD CORONAVIRUS CASES UP TO 259 AS NHS LAUNCHES MENTAL HEALTH STAFF HOTLINE

Star date: 8th April 2020

1.4MILLION NHS STAFF GET MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE AS SALFORD CASES RISE AGAIN

Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Salford have risen to 259, up by 17 on the previous day's 242. The number of deaths sadly reported at Salford Royal Hospital have now reached 60.

Meanwhile, the NHS has today launched a mental health hotline to support its 1.4million staff dealing with coronavirus, and Salford's Working Class Movement Library is hosting an online talk today at 2pm by Cathy Hunt on Mary Macarthur, 'the working women's champion'...

Full details here...

added 08 April 2020  

 
 

NHS WORKERS AND BLUE LIGHT STAFF OFFERED FREE EVERYTHING FROM A BICYCLE TO BONGO’S BINGO TO SALFORD RED DEVILS MATCHES TO A HOLIDAY

Star date: 7th April 2020

SALFORD STAR READER OFFERS FREE BICYCLE TO NHS NURSE WHILE RED DEVILS OFFER FREE ENTRY, BONGO'S BINGO DOES FREE SHOW AND LUXURY LODGES OFFERS HOLIDAY

Salford really is beginning to thank NHS staff and blue light workers, beyond clapping, with all kinds of offers, as Salford Star reader Tom Nolan offers a free new bike for a nurse to get to work, Salford Red Devils gives free entry to all home matches, Bongo's Bingo runs a free show and Luxury Lodges is inviting nominations for a star NHS worker to get a luxury four-night break at one of its resorts.

Full details here...

added 07 April 2020  

 
 

ACORN LAUNCHES GREATER MANCHESTER COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORK

Star date: 7th April 2020

COMMUNITY UNION LAUNCHES SUPPORT NETWORK

ACORN community union has launched a community support network with hundreds of members across Greater Manchester and Salford helping people isolated in their homes with everything from delivering shopping and prescriptions, to phone and video chats.

Full details here...

added 07 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD CORONAVIRUS CASES RISE AGAIN AS TEACHERS UNION LAUNCHES HELP SITE FOR PARENTS

Star date: 7th April 2020

SALFORD VIRUS CASES HIT 242 AS NEU LAUNCHES WEBSITE TO HELP WITH CHILDREN'S EDUCATION

Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Salford have reached 242, up by 16 on the previous day's 226 cases. Meanwhile, Salford Royal Hospital reported no deaths on 5th April, the latest recorded date.

Meanwhile, teachers union, the NEU, has launched a website giving advice on everything from exams and assessments to young people's mental health.

Full details here...

added 07 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD MP REBECCA LONG BAILEY MADE SHADOW EDUCATION SECRETARY

Star date: 6th April 2020

ED MILIBAND GETS REBECCA LONG BAILEY'S OLD JOB

New Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has announced more additions to his shadow cabinet this afternoon, giving Salford MP Rebecca Long Bailey Angela Rayner's former post as shadow Education Secretary.

Ed Miliband steps into Long Bailey's old job of shadow Business, Energy and Industrial Secretary.

Full details here...

added 06 April 2020  

 
 

FOUR MORE DEATHS AT SALFORD ROYAL HOSPITAL AS SALFORD CORONAVIRUS CASES HIT 226

Star date: 6th April 2020

STAFF SOUGHT FOR NEW G-MEX HOSPITAL

Four more patients at Salford Royal Hospital have sadly died from coronavirus with the total now standing at 55 since the pandemic began. Confirmed virus cases in the city have risen by 35, up from 191 to 226.

Meanwhile, adverts have appeared for staff, ranging from doctors to social workers, wanted to man the new Nightingale Hospital North West at G-Mex.

Full details here...

added 06 April 2020  

 
 

NO PLACE FOR SALFORD MP REBECCA LONG BAILEY IN SHADOW CABINET

Star date: 5th April 2020

KEIR STARMER IGNORES SALFORD MP FOR TOP JOBS

New Labour Party Leader, Keir Starmer, has rejected and ejected Salford and Eccles MP Rebecca Long Bailey as he announced his shadow cabinet top jobs this afternoon.

Shadow cabinet posts went to Anneliese Dodds (Chancellor), Nick Thomas-Symonds (Home Secretary) and former leadership rival Lisa Nandy who becomes shadow Foreign Secretary.

Full details here...

added 05 April 2020  

 
 

ALICE IN SALFORD ISOLATIONLAND PART 3

Star date: 5th April 2020

22 DAYS IN ISOLATION BRINGS THE BLUES

'I was so mad that I cried and wanted to shout my despair...'

Alice, our elderly Salford resident in isolation, has been behind closed doors for over three weeks now – and it's starting to get to her, after an optimistic start. Now, even though the garden is starting to bloom, and that wartime cookery book is being dusted off, the blues have set in. What's angsting Alice?

Full details here...

added 05 April 2020  

 
 

A TOTAL 51 PATIENTS HAVE DIED OF CORONAVIRUS AT SALFORD ROYAL HOSPITAL

Star date: 5th April 2020

CONFIRMED SALFORD VIRUS CASES INCREASE BY ONE

A total of 51 patients have sadly died of coronavirus at Salford Royal Hospital between 17th March and 5pm on 3rd April, new statistics from NHS England reveal; with Salford confirmed cases increased by just one from the previous day, up to 191.

Meanwhile, NHS England has also produced statistics showing the age range of those who have died in the country as a whole, with over three hundred people below the age of sixty.

Full details here...

added 05 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD MP REBECCA LONG BAILEY FAILS IN LABOUR PARTY LEADER BID

Star date: 4th April 2020

KEIR STARMER ELECTED LABOUR PARTY LEADER

Salford and Eccles MP Rebecca Long Bailey has failed in her attempt to become Labour Party Leader, being soundly beaten by Keir Stramer who polled 56.2% of the vote. Lisa Nandy came third.

Meanwhile, Ashton-under-Lyne MP, Angela Rayner won the race to be Deputy Leader.

Full details here...

added 04 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD CORONAVIRUS CASES HIT ALMOST 200 AS TUC AND CBI ISSUE SAFE WORKING STATEMENT

Star date: 4th April 2020

CBI AND TUC IN UNPRECEDENTED JOINT CALL FOR SAFE WORKING

Confirmed Salford cases of coronavirus have now hit 190, 32 up on the previous day's 158 cases. Now, the Health and Safety Executive, CBI and TUC have issued an unprecedented joint call for employers to ensure safe working conditions during the outbreak. Indeed the New York Times has shown how the virus has also become a social class issue.

Meanwhile, Salford University is now adorned with banners thanking NHS workers, and Salford has joined a regional 'scrub hub' for volunteers wanting to sew 'scrubs' for frontline health workers.

Full details here...

added 04 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD CASES OF CORONAVIRUS SHOOT UP AGAIN AS FREE TEXTBOOKS FOR STUDENTS ANNOUNCED

Star date: 3rd April 2020

SALFORD NOW HAS 158 CONFIRMED VIRUS CASES

Salford now has 158 confirmed cases of coronavirus, up by 29 from the previous day's 129 cases. Meanwhile, over the last week, three patients have sadly died at Salford Royal Hospital.

There is, however, some good news for university students as the Free Student eTextbook Programme, or FSTP, is allowing free access to course text books until the end of June.

Full details here...

added 03 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD CORONAVIRUS CASES HARDLY INCREASE AS COMMUNITY URGED TO FILM MESSAGES TO FRONTLINE WORKERS

Star date: 2nd April 2020

VIDEO MESSAGES WANTED FOR FRONT LINE WORKERS

The confirmed cases of coronavirus in Salford have increased by just two, to 129, compared to 127 the previous day. Meanwhile, an organisation called 0161 Community is asking people to film short video messages to frontline workers like NHS staff, health workers, delivery workers and supermarket staff for a 24 hour 'Thank you' video stream this Sunday.

Full details here...

added 02 April 2020  

 
 

TEN YEARS OF SALFORD STAR APRIL FOOLS DAZE

Star date: 1st April 2020

SALFORD QUAYS BOMBS, RICKSHAWS, RAT TAX AND MORE

This year, it is inappropriate to play April Fools' Day jokes but, now that it is after noon, we can take you back through ten years of online pranks from the Salford Star archives that will hopefully cheer everyone up for a while.

From Bez to bombs, from rickshaws to rat tax, to pigeon keep fit on Salford Precinct, most years the articles have fooled a good few readers – even though some of them were true!

Full details here...

added 01 April 2020  

 
 

SALFORD CORONAVIRUS CASES INCREASE AS UNIVERSITY HELPS WITH TESTING

Star date: 1st April 2020

VIRUS CASES UP BY 23 AS SALFORD UNIVERSITY JOINS FIGHT

There have been another 23 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Salford, giving a total of 127 and putting the city in top virus spot in Greater Manchester, with Manchester next on 126 cases. Meanwhile, Salford University is joining the fight against the pandemic, donating specialist equipment, including a virus testing machine.

And over in Walkden and Little Hulton, the Step into Action Group is helping people with all kinds of support and has set up a Just Giving page.

Full details here...

added 01 April 2020  

 
 

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