salford
Fight to protect public access to the River Irwell continues
Local campaigners are continuing to fight for public access to the River Irwell, which has now been blocked off “at every possible location”. Access to the river has been a public issue since 2020, when campaigners first objected to the closure of a riverside towpath to make way for the Ralli Quays development. The Our […]
Salford City Council Local Election Round-Up: Everything You Need To Know
Local Government Elections take place nationwide on Thursday, May 4 and in Salford, Labour will look to maintain their 50-year dominance and of the council. Labour currently control 49 of the 60 seats and will be looking to build on their success but face challenges from the other parties. One councillor will be elected in […]
Eshaan Akbar brings his Pretender tour to the Quays
As remarked by warm-up act Aaron Wood, Eshaan Akbar commands an eclectic mix of fans, having picked up loyal followers from the vastly different arenas of QI and the Have a Word podcast. In the cosy Lowry Studio, a smaller room held within the Lowry Theatre, over the course of an hour Akbar tackled some […]
‘From the Art of Salford’: an exhibition capable of filling a southerner with Salfordian nostalgia
Having lived in Salford for just six months, it’s difficult to feel an established sense of identity within the city. I walk through the shopping centre almost every day, enjoy venturing out to local greenspaces such as Kersal Wetlands and Peel Park, and often spend my weekends exploring new areas of the city. However, I […]
Greater Manchester Football Wrap (March 25-27): Rochdale, Salford City, Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic, Stockport County, Altrincham)
By Joseph Brayne, Matthew Holmes, Steven Narloch, Isaac Stronge, Callum Sutherland and Jacob Findell Where to start with this weekend’s Greater Manchester Football Wrap? Rochdale continue to leave Matthew speechless, Stockport and Salford eek back towards play-off spots, and Altrincham steady the ship in their first season as a professional club. Fear not Wigan and […]
The real-life Greater Manchester locations that inspired L.S Lowry’s work
Laurence Stephen Lowry is a cultural icon in Greater Manchester, most famous for his simple depictions of hectic industrial scenes, hailing from Stretford and spending most of his life in the region. Anyone living in the north west of England will have struggled to avoid the impact of his art, with various buildings and landmarks […]
People in Salford lack trust and confidence in mental health professionals, study finds
A lack of cultural representation in the mental health sector has led to a dearth of trust and confidence in professionals, Healthwatch Salford has found. The ‘Mind Over Matter’ report – published on Monday March 13 – outlined the key reasons why people are reluctant to access mental health support and services in Salford. The […]
Greater Manchester Football Wrap (March 11th): Rochdale AFC, Salford City, Wigan Athletic, Stockport County, Bolton Wanderers, Altrincham FC
By Matthew Holmes, Jacob Findell, Callum Sutherland, Steven Narloch, Joe Brayne and Isaac Stronge The Greater Manchester Wrap at a glance: Salford slumbering towards play-offs, Wigan searching for a goal under Shaun Maloney, Bolton welcome play-off rivals, Stockport provide a cure to insomnia, Altrincham build towards 2023-24 and Rochdale continue to toy with Matthew Holmes’ […]
“This centre caters for everyone; people who came 60 years ago to people who came a year ago” – Ukrainian Cultural Centre continues to support the families who fled the war
A year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a cultural centre is continuing to help those struggling during this tough time. Last year, millions of Ukrainians were forced to leave their homes during Putin’s attack on Ukraine with many flooding to the UK for help, homes, and support. Many found that whilst they had a […]
Cultural organisations in Greater Manchester set to share £13m in local authority investment
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has today announced the cultural projects in the borough that are set to benefit from this round of grants from Greater Manchester’s Culture Fund. This year’s funds are the first to be awarded in the scheme that was adopted by GMCA last year following consultation with local authority leaders. The […]