Author: Rais Esat

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Ordained minister makes “pretty bold statement on who God is” with art exhibition at Salford church

An art exhibition at a church on Chapel Street is displaying religious paintings to spread messages of God’s inclusivity in […]

Harriet Lumby's preparing the 'PULSE' art installation for Lightwaves 2023 (Image: Rais Esat)

Lightwaves festival switches on today at MediaCity for their “ambitious” 10th year

Lightwaves returns to MediaCity and Salford Quays today for the 10th year with a free “ambitious” light art festival to […]

Free festive outdoor film screenings announced for Christmas Bazaar at New Bailey

Free festive outdoor film screenings announced for Christmas Bazaar at New Bailey

Free outdoor film screenings and other winter festivities will be held at New Bailey as part of the Christmas Bazaar […]

Disabled Pendleton campaigners combat "terrible assumptions" to advocate for HIV home testing

Disabled Pendleton campaigners combat “terrible assumptions” to advocate for HIV home testing

Two disabled men from Pendleton have made a plea encouraging at home HIV testing for World AIDS Day and to […]

Jeffrey Knopf used a form of plastic made from corn starch to create his uncanny sculptures (Image: Rais Esat)

“They’ve given me a chance to grow and become what I want to be” – Salford artist features work at Manchester Art Fair after landing scholarship

A Salford-based artist has showcased his artwork at the Manchester Art Fair 2023 after landing a scholarship with Salford University. […]

Review: Is this Bangladeshi takeaway the best 'Indian' in Salford?

Review: Is this Bangladeshi takeaway the best ‘Indian’ in Salford?

A line on Mrs. A’s Kitchen’s website states the concept of Indian cuisine is “outdated” and “we want to reinvigorate […]

Pro-Palestine demonstration planned at Salford Quays this weekend

Pro-Palestine demonstration planned at Salford Quays this weekend

A protest in support of Palestine is set to take place outside the BBC headquarters this weekend amidst what appear to be an imminent ground invasion in Gaza.

Local historian restores iconic Salford history with Langworthy photograph exhibition

Local historian restores iconic Salford history with Langworthy photograph exhibition

A local historian has exhibited a collection of old Salford photographs at Langworthy Cornerstone.  Striving to preserve Salford’s history at […]

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REVIEW: Dada Masilo’s The Sacrifice at The Lowry

After their stunning re-imagining of Giselle in 2019, South Africa’s award-winning Dada Masilo and her company of dancers have returned […]