Tag: Salford

People at the Winter Ball. Photo credit: BethSmith

Lighthouse Church holds first Christmas celebration since Covid-19

The Lighthouse Church brought members of their congregation and community together this weekend to celebrate Christmas in their church for […]

ITV seating sculpture demolished outside of sevenbrothers
Captured by: Matthew Spink

“I think it is a shame because I did use to see kids playing on it and enjoying themselves” – The ITV Interactive Sculpture at Media City has been demolished due to it being too dangerous

The ITV interactive seating sculpture at media city was demolished today following concerns that too many children had been hurting […]

Sounds from the Other City  - credit google maps

“The immersion of the experience – from the moment you enter” – Sounds from the Other City returns to Chapel Street

After a two year absence, Sounds from the Other City festival is returning to Chapel Street in May 2022. For their […]

“We thought people weren’t getting the type of food they deserved” - Salford's Burgerism shortlisted in the top four takeaway champions of 2021

“We thought people weren’t getting the type of food they deserved” – Salford’s Burgerism shortlisted in the top four takeaway champions of 2021

Local burger takeaway owner reveals what sets his award-winning food from other takeaways in Salford and Manchester. John O’Reilly, co-founder […]

Dan McLaughlin 
Credit- J.Crabtree

“I once had a gentleman square up to me when I was onstage” – Comedy comes to the Old Pint Pot

Lancastrian poet and comedian, Dan McLaughlin, to perform at the old pint pot this evening, with some hot takes and […]

Last year's packing process. Permission to use from Audacious Foundation.

!Audacious Church to put together Christmas hampers to support local families in need over the festive period

The Audacious church on Trinity Way is gearing up for a busy yuletide season as they call on local residents […]

Image credit: Chelsea Entwistle

“We don’t seem to be taught in school the history of our local area, so hopefully, this will help bring that out” – Salford artist working to capture the city

A Salford artist is working to celebrate the city, leading local councillors to praise her efforts. Chelsea Entwistle, 31, began […]

Image from: Pixa Bay, labelled for reuse

How Salford residents can keep themselves safe from theft during the festive period

Crimestoppers suggest that it is estimated that in the UK, there is a burglary every 40 seconds, and when the […]

Director of Operations, Ged Blezard with his family

“I was at the point where I wanted to discharge myself as mentally the waiting wasn’t good for me, especially when I trusted their words” – Salford woman forced to wait two days for an ambulance

A Salford woman had to wait two days to get treated for serious head injury due to the current NHS […]

Salford Arts Theatre. Credit: Roni Ellis

“We felt like her legacy needed to mean something more” – Salford theatre launch award in memory of Salford playwright Shelagh Delaney

Salford Arts Theatre have opened the Shelagh Delaney New Writing Award to commemorate the Salford playwright’s legacy. The award is […]