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“That fight for equality is everyone’s fight” – Black to the Future poetry event celebrates Black History Month

Salford-based poet ‘J’ Ahmed hosted a three-part series of virtual events in October titled ‘Black to the Future’ to mark Black History Month.

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Salford musician announces virtual performance at Ronald McDonald House Charity Gala

Local singer songwriter Jace Campbell has announced he will perform at this years ‘Black Tie and Slippers’ event on Friday […]

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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“I want to tell real stories” – exhibition celebrating Salford BAME leaders goes online

The Still I rise exhibition at The Lowry celebrating Black History Month has now been launched online since it was cancelled due to Covid-19.

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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‘ […]

New exhibition at Imperial War Museum puts spotlight on aid workers within humanitarian disasters

New exhibition at Imperial War Museum puts spotlight on aid workers within humanitarian disasters

A new exhibition has recently opened at the Imperial War Museum (IWM) North exploring the plights of aid workers.

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“At least there is something on so we can celebrate” – Worsley bar hosts free outdoor cinema for kids during half term break

A bar in Worsley is hosting a free outdoor cinema for kids during the half-term break.

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“It’s ingrained in us isn’t it?”: Philip Westcott on the Days Like These Exhibition

One of the defining traits of Salford’s captivating history has been its relationship with art. From L.S Lowry to Harold […]