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Circus theatre company present “bold new vision” of classic novel at The Lowry

An acclaimed circus theatre company will present “a bold new vision” of Thomas Hardy’s classic novel, Tess of the D’Urbervilles, […]

New Oxford pub, Image permission given by Tony Flynn

“We’re returning The New Oxford to its former glory” – Salford pub to be taken back to its Victorian roots

A 200-year-old pub in Salford is undergoing an impressive three week transformation to take it back to its Victorian roots.  […]

Image taken/ owned by Chris Payne.

Routes revealed for Eccles “Mystery Bird” art show

The designated routes for Eccles’ moving art installation, Mystery Bird, have been announced. The “stunning” installation is set to visit […]

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Graham Nash on starting his musical road in Salford

Legendary singer songwriter Graham Nash has told the tale of his “musical road” in Salford at a time when “nobody […]

Jo Lathwood. Photographer: Paul Blakemore

Artist invites public to watch her make Salford Quays-inspired sculptures

This month, sculptural artist Jo Lathwood is inviting Salford to watch her develop her Salford Quays-inspired sculptural work at The […]

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Ordsall Hall’s 16th century painting returns with new secrets uncovered

A 16th century painting has returned to Orsdall Hall after a recent restoration uncovered previous drafts of the piece. The […]

A horse bus of the Manchester Carriage Company, the company that John Greenwood created. Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester

How a “poor bloke” in Salford invented the UK’s first ever bus service

The first ever bus service was created in Salford by John Greenwood, a seemingly ordinary bloke who revolutionised transport services […]

Image taken/ owned by Chris Payne.

“Stunning” bird art installation coming to Eccles this January

A moving art installation that celebrates birds and their symbolism of “hope and freedom” is coming to Eccles this January. […]

Jay Rayner praises Salford cafe for "profoundly comforting" food

Jay Rayner praises Salford cafe for “profoundly comforting” food

Celebrity food critic Jay Rayner has praised a Salford Hong Kong-style cafe for its “outrageous” and otherwise “profoundly comforting” food.  […]

Historic pub becomes one of the few independent pubs in Salford

Historic pub becomes one of the few independent pubs in Salford

After a £1.4 million restoration, a Grade II listed pub in Salford has become one of the few independently run […]