Janice Coxon still recalls the effects of her grandfathers death, killed in Belgium in the First World War: “It had […]
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Award winning visual artist showcases new immersive artwork ‘The Storm Cone’ in ‘Rediscovering Salford’
Commissioned by the University of Salford Art Collection and Metal, The Storm Cone uncovers the buried past of lost bandstands […]
“You Belong Here” – Salford Museum and Art Gallery’s new exhibition celebrates Salford’s history and green spaces
A new exhibition will celebrate Salford’s green spaces and forgotten histories. Four local artists have been commissioned by The University […]
“Words aren’t enough” – Father-of-two praises NHS staff after life-saving brain surgery one year on
29th May 2020 was a life-altering day for Steve Brennan, 40, and his family. Within one hour of his jog […]
“I’ve never been this excited in my life and so grateful to be there” – TV performance was dream come true for Salford-born Jailhouse Rocker
Salford singer and prison officer, Pete Green, hit our TV screens at the weekend as the ‘Jailhouse Rocker’ for the […]
“Whilst I can talk about her, she’s still here” – Coronation Street storyline sheds light on tragic story of Sophie Lancaster
Sophie Lancaster, who was murdered in 2007 for being a goth, has been remembered in a new Coronation Street storyline inspired by her storyline.
Election is chance to improve Salford’s ‘awful’ record on women councillors, says candidate
With the local election on May 6 just days away, Aimee Seddon considers why Salford City Council’s low female representation matters, and how voters could make a difference on Thursday.
An insight into Salford’s rich history – all from the comfort of your home
Before the turbulent year that was 2020, nobody could have imagined that an online tour of Bridgewater Canal would be […]
“This is about a much wider issue”- Women share their thoughts on women’s safety in Salford
Image from Flickr. Credit: Morten Watkins on Flickr <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/> Women across Salford are sharing their opinions and experiences of women’s […]
Top 3: Most inspirational Salford women in celebration of International Women’s Day
© Copyright David Dixon and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/> With International Women’s Day approaching […]
New In Salford
“The money we raise gives so many people great opportunities” – Salford woman to walk 6.6 miles for Francis House Children’s Hospice
“We are going to keep coming, and the BBC has another thing coming if they think this is going away” – Activists gather in Media City
Disbanded Salford flower club donates bench to Community hub as its’ final legacy
“Wearing a mask is just one measure” – Salford academic’s advice over reducing the spread of COVID-19
Salford residents being denied their covid jabs despite the centres advertising walk-in vaccines
New In Sport
Salford author who unfurled the famous ‘Ta Ra Fergie’ banner is writing the follow up to his first book
“This is a blue-collar sport in a blue-collar town” – Boardman and Eccles welcome the return of competitive girls lacrosse
Irlam FC cruise to convincing victory over Winsford despite storm Arwen
Scoring goals by losing weight? ‘Man V Fat’ Football aiming to motivate men to get into shape with incentivised league
“It went our way today. It hasn’t at times this year and it’s good that it’s happened today” – Matthew Lund reacts to Ammies derby day victory
New in Entertainment
“We are going to keep coming, and the BBC has another thing coming if they think this is going away” – Activists gather in Media City
“Will be great to see faces, old and new… See you at the front” – Bez’s Homecoming gig at the Pendlebury
“I once picked up John Cooper Clarke at 3.30pm; he had a custard cream for breakfast” – Henry Normal unveils Salford memories and poem ahead of Lowry gig
‘Cheesy’ tasting evening of cheese, wine and beer evening at Monton restaurant
Multi-award winning ‘Girl From The North Country’ coming to The Lowry in 2022