Ewan MacColl was not simply a legendary folk singer, but a campaigner and playwright forged in the poverty of early C20th Salford.
Salford Heroes
Salford Heroes: Andy Salter – Salford’s quiet champion of clean streets
From childhood lessons in giving back to leading volunteer groups in Salford, Andy Salter has spent years quietly improving his community.
Salford Heroes: John Virgo – The Ordsall lad who became snooker’s soundtrack
Born in post-war Ordsall, John Virgo never forgot the city that shaped his humour, grit and unmistakable voice.
Salford Heroes: Leslie Holmes – caretaker, curator, artist
For more than two decades, Leslie Holmes has been an integral pillar of innovation and preservation at the Salford Lads’ Club.
Salford Heroes: Albert Finney – a ‘modest, grounded Salford boy’
From a redbrick Salford terrace to the big screen, Albert Finney’s extraordinary career was shaped by the city he never stopped calling home.
New In Salford
Strictly Come Dancing star gets involved at Salford primary school drop-off
Salford charity shortlisted for This Is MCR awards
Two men arrested after firearm and ammunition found in Irlam
Salford MP welcomes removal of ‘unsafe’ banners protesting HMO’s in Irlam & Cadishead
Murder investigation launched as man dies in Salford house with five arrested
New In Sport
Salford City to face Cheltenham test as league leaders look to continue strong form
Peter Cklamovski praises resilient Ammies following Fleetwood win “We’ve got to roll our sleeves up in those moments”
Superb second-half display as Salford soar to top spot against Fleetwood Town
Salford City unbeaten in the league this September
Salford Youth Zone receives £50k investment to increase opportunities for younger people
New in Lifestyle
Images revealed ahead of Salford’s living portrait centenary celebrations tonight
Last chance to discover children’s exhibition at Lowry this October half-term
Salford Wagon Train set to host its finale in Seedley Park
Salford Sea Cadet Officer receives recognition medal from Princess Royal
Monumental ‘living portrait’ comes to Salford’s Peel Park this weekend
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