GM Artist Hub awarded £60,000 by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation to support independent artists, including the Lowry. A project led […]
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“Community testing is the way forwards”: Salford new testing ground for quick saliva Covid tests
Salford has been chosen as a testing site for a new kind of covid testing site. The new community testing […]
“A rite of passage for Manchester based artists” – The Zangwills’ Sam Davies explains what the closure of two iconic venues will mean for future artists.
Sam Davies (left) and frontman Jake Vickers (right), The Zangwills. Image credit – Alyx Ashton Some would argue that Salford […]
Five Salford and Manchester-based box sets to brighten up your lockdown
Welcome to day whatever-it-is in lockdown. There is still a lot of time to kill before we can go back […]
FEATURE: “A sea of cotton, nylon and leather plus whatever else is in a thrift shop”
Designer brands are often considered elusive because of the high retail price. However, an increase in thrift shopping has seen […]
Celebrate the 75th VE Day… from your front garden!
This Friday marks the 75th anniversary of VE day and people across Salford are determined to join in the country’s […]
Salford Council expects a £33m Covid-19 hit due to funding cuts
Coronavirus costs are soaring whilst income is drying up, and ministers are seen to be shifting their tone to ‘sharing’ […]
Two new fatalities at Salford Royal as Covid-19 death toll rises to 177 in the UK
Photo Credit: @art_teacher_mcr via Twitter Salford Royal Hospital have today confirmed the deaths of two patients from Coronavirus, bringing the […]
Salford Sleep out For the Homeless
The Salford Sleepout is back again this year. Across Greater Manchester, 5,564 people are homeless, according to Greater Together Manchester. […]
77% of residents fear fire risk in home due to cladding
A High Rise tenant survey led by Salford City Mayor shows that 77% of residents are concerned about fire risk […]
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