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Martha Kelly: Lead singer of punk band, The Strangerz. Credit: Holly Pritchard.

“We formed over a Pot Noodle”: Salford students form a punk band – never mind the pandemic

First year journalism student at Salford, Martha Kelly, began a childhood dream of hers by starting up a band as lead vocals in, The Strangerz.

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“We wouldn’t be able to continue to work” – Covid’s impact on Salford’s Poison Apple Arts CIC

Covid 19 has impacted all sorts of businesses and organisations, and Salford’s Poison Apple Arts CIC is no exception. Since […]

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“It’s a love story, but about friendship” – Award-winning writer to debut new play in Salford

An award-winning writer will debut her brand new play at The King’s Arms pub in November. Selina Helliwell’s ‘Fruit Salad‘ […]

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‘This was a unique opportunity to work with some really exciting people’: The Lowry presents the next generation of West End musicals

A festival designed to give new musicals their big break is coming to The Lowry next month. Musical Rewrites will […]