Interviews

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“It was definitely one of the most important years of my life” – Salford graduate Adam Simcox on how studying in the city helped him release his debut novel

Salford University graduate Adam Simcox says his time studying in the city helped launch his passion for writing and film […]

“I already worked out that I didn’t want to be here, I was just tired of fighting these feelings" - Salford woman speaks out during World Menopause Day

“I already worked out that I didn’t want to be here, I was just tired of fighting these feelings” – Salford woman speaks out during World Menopause Day

A salford woman shares her experience on World Menopause Day in hopes of raising more awareness of what can be a challenging time for women in their lives

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“It’s not glamourised, it’s not pretty, it’s just real of how people lived back then” – The Greater Manchester Fringe play exploring the AIDS epidemic through friendship

Delving into the lives of two queer friends, Sour Milk highlights how a turbulent world can affect those who are […]

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“Manchester is great, but people forget; Salford is where it started” – The Welly House Band breaking the music scene in ‘the other city’

The Welly House Band is a seven-piece group from Greater Manchester who found inspiration in Salford’s musical ancestry. Although none […]

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“To tell the story of an affair from two metres has been challenging to say the least!” – Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall on his current storyline

A resident of Coronation Street for 23 years, Salford-born actor Alan Halsall talks to Kathryn Austin about his latest storyline, […]

From Salford student to radio presenter: How Priya Matharu made her breakthrough in radio

From Salford student to radio presenter: How Priya Matharu made her breakthrough in radio

Since graduating from the University of Salford, Priya Matharu has found great success within the realms of radio. Matharu has […]

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Salford’s youngest mayoral candidate hopes for a Lib Dem revival in local elections

Salford mayoral candidate Jake Overend remains hopeful that the May 6 elections will mark the start of a resurgence for […]

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“It’s difficult to choose just one charity when so many of them have been struggling but The Christie is personal to me” – Salford graduate taking the leap from 11,000 feet to thank The Christie

A Salford graduate is launching herself out of a plane to repay The Christie for the help and treatment that […]

Adina Nelu playing the flute in group AMCG. Photo credit: Joe Stevenson. Permission for use from Adina Nelu

“It was really humbling to find out I was the only composer from the North West ” – Swinton composer Adina Nelu selected for Bafta and BFI programme

Adina Nelu playing the flute in group ACMG. Photo credit: Joe Stevenson. Permission for use from Adina Nelu Classically-trained film […]

Matt and Abby Cassady, the founders behind Orior Apparel

Creative Salford couple launch eco-clothing brand ‘Orior Apparel’

At the start of 2021, husband and wife made the decision to launch a new Salford eco-clothing brand which captures […]