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

By James Crabtree 15th December 2021 Art, Culture, Poetry 0 comments

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

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Review: Anz & Boogizm – The White Hotel

By James Crabtree 13th December 2021 Broughton, Music 0 comments

An old mechanics garage with razor wire on the flat roof, stripped out and pumped full of smoke. Manchester’s best dance venue, […]

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“A great spirit of comradery”- Salford Cathedral host yearly Christmas Fayre

By James Crabtree 6th December 2021 Chapel Street, Culture 0 comments

Christmas celebrations on Chapel Street, as Salford Cathedral host yearly Christmas Fayre The fifth annual Fayre is set to take […]

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“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

By James Crabtree 30th November 2021 Comedy, Culture, Poetry 0 comments

Henry Normal, one of the greats of British comedy and the performing arts is coming to Salford during his next […]

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“We’re celebrating all souls, the intention is to pray for all our departed relatives and friends” – Requiem Mass at Salford Cathedral

By James Crabtree 2nd November 2021 Chapel Street, Culture, News, Regional News 0 comments

Salford Cathedral to host a special ‘All Soul’s Requiem Mass’ this evening, featuring the choir singing the famous Fauré’s Requiem […]

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SALFORD NOW LIVE 5 OCTOBER – news, sport and updates from around the city

By James Crabtree 5th October 2021 News 0 comments

Welcome to Salford Now’s Live Blog! James Crabtree is curating our live feed today and will be updating you throughout […]

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SALFORD NOW LIVE 4 OCTOBER – news, sport and updates from around the city

By James Crabtree 4th October 2021 News 0 comments

Updates on the ongoing fuel and food crisis, how Covid and Brexit are affecting business and ramifications for Salford from the Tory Party conference.

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“We’re very excited to announce this but we are taking very small steps as we go forward – ‘Bubble Up’ offers free half term activities for Salford parents

By James Crabtree 1st June 2021 Uncategorised 0 comments

Calling all parents of 10-13 year olds who love music, singing and dancing. ‘Bubble up’ activities is hosting a wide range of events this […]

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A new gin bar & cabaret at The King’s Arms

By James Crabtree 27th May 2021 Community, News 0 comments

The King’s Arms will be reopening its doors after ‘letting the madness die down’, following the easing of lockdown. It’s […]

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Salford Cathedral starts new children’s choir

By James Crabtree 18th May 2021 Chapel Street, Music, News 0 comments

More young singers are wanted to join Salford Cathedral’s new children’s choir which makes its debut this weekend. Alex Patterson, the […]

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