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A cross-cultural retelling of classic greek myth comes to The Lowry for one night only

A cross-cultural production of one of the world’s oldest surviving operas is coming to The Lowry. Orpheus, a reimagining of […]

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Johnny Campbell and Joe Solo to perform at The Working Class Movement Library

Folk musicians, Johnny Campbell and Joe Solo, are performing at the Working Class Movement Library as part of their Engels Week […]

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Matthew Bourne’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ comes to The Lowry

A production of the children’s classic tale ‘Sleeping Beauty’ is coming to The Lowry Theatre. Directed and choreographed by theatre […]

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Man arrested after firearms warrant executed in Little Hulton

A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a firearms offence and serious assault yesterday afternoon. The arrest occured around 15:15 […]

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The single Mum-of-two fighting for a place at the Women’s Powerlifting Championships

A single Mum-of-two is raising money to represent England at the Commonwealth Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships in Auckland, New […]

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Smiths star Johnny Marr is working to support young musical talent in Salford

The Smiths’ guitarist, Johnny Marr, is offering financial support to young Salfordians interested in a career in music. Launched by […]

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LS Lowry’s Going to the Match saved from private ownership after being auctioned for £7.8m

LS Lowry’s Going To The Match painting sold for £7.8m at a charity auction yesterday after fears it would fall into private […]

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26-year-old jailed after £1.6m in Class A and B drugs found in ‘drug-den’ bust

A 26-year-old man has received 6 years and 9 months in jail after storing ammunition, illegal cash, drugs and for preparing […]