Interviews

Artist and 'The Complete Printmaker' student Mandy Martin, with her screen print 'Summer Pazazz' (Image: Rais Esat)

Ordsall contemporary artists spread “totally different vibe” at Manchester Art Fair 2022

Two art collectives based in Ordsall exhibited at Manchester Art Fair 2022 to promote printmaking and photography. Hot Bed Press, […]

Salford Producer Mike Bennett

“A shockumentary horror film” hosts its wrap party at MediaCity restaurant

Vegan Vampires took over a restaurant in MediaCity over the weekend at the launch of a new movie. Salford producer […]

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“I think pop culture is the perfect place for mosaics” – Orsdall artist Paul Houghton explains his work

Breaking away from traditional forms of mosaic, Orsdall-based artist, Paul Houghton depicts iconic Salford and Manchester- based pop culture moments in […]

Brandon Thomas-Asante

“The gaffer’s come in and made it very clear the height of standards he expects from us” – Salford City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante on the impact of new manager Neil Wood

Salford City winger Brandon Thomas-Asante spoke with optimism when asked about new manager Neil Wood and the squad’s collective expectations […]

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“It’s embracing the difference” – Heavy metal photography project aims to tackle stereotypes

A Salford University student’s photography project aims to break the stigma around the Heavy Metal culture. Matt Billington, a 22-year-old […]

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Have you heard about the cursed skull of Wardley Hall? – Greater Manchester’s very own horror story

The recently-published book ‘Strange Manchester’ is a combination of horror stories located in Greater Manchester that have been passed down […]

Image Credit: Fiona Myles

“My heart’s desire is to help other adoptees overcome some of the struggles I have overcome” – Salford author who wrote a book on her life

Fiona Myles, an author from Salford, was adopted at around eight months old. She has now written a book about the […]

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“People who attend all appreciate being creative and the social side of the group” – Monton Arts and craft sessions support people in the community

An arts and craft group in Monton is helping people with mental health issues and brain injuries feel supported and […]

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 […]