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Mocha Parade entrance. Photo Credit: The Urban Collective

‘It’s like time stands still’ – Hanky Park estate and Mocha Parade shops remembered in new video blog

Capturing the history of the area you grew up in is something few people think to do, until those landmarks […]

Credit: Steph Green at Stage Directions.

“Using theatre to thrive” – The theatre-making programme offering Salford’s children a free creative workshop

Salford theatre-making programme ‘Stage Directions’ will host a free online creative classroom this Thursday, February 11. “Theatre Thursday” will be […]

“It’s always been in me; I’ve always been a bit of a drama queen” – In conversation with Salford graduate Lynn Roden

“It’s always been in me; I’ve always been a bit of a drama queen” – In conversation with Salford graduate Lynn Roden

Actor Lynn Roden is no stranger to cameras and the big stage with her long line of roles from Coronation […]

Art kits from Arts Let Loose, Swinton (Photo: Amy Coffey)

Swinton group offering free art kits for Salford kids stuck at home

Swinton-based non-profit organisation, Arts Let Loose have stocked up on free art kits for children to make lockdown a bit more bearable.

Photo Credit: The Ceremony

“I had all of these ideas in my head for different characters” – Salford born Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley writes and stars in her own play

Coronation Street actor Catherine Tyldesley has described how she swapped the cobbles for the stage to star in a play […]

Davardi's Pizza Bar 
Image credit - Tom Lindley

“I wouldn’t feel comfortable stopping it now” Davardi’s Pizza Bar offering free food to those struggling

Davardi’s Pizza Bar, in Walkden, is offering free food on Sunday evenings for those who are currently struggling to make […]

Jackie Kay by Claudia Alonso (2015) University of Salford Art Collection

Salford University Chancellor hosted online Christmas festival special ‘Makar to Cracker’

University of Salford Chancellor, Jackie Kay CBE, hosted an online Christmas festival last night, Makar to Cracker. The Scottish poet, […]