Tag: Kersal

BREAKING - Murder investigation launches as human remains found in Salford

BREAKING – Murder investigation launches as human remains found in Salford

Human remains wrapped in plastic have been found in the Kersal area of Salford. At around 5.50pm yesterday (April 4), […]

Woodland area in Salford cordoned off by police

Woodland area in Salford cordoned off by police

The Kersal Dale woodland area in Salford has been cordoned off by police this morning. People are currently being prevented […]

Manchester Racecourse at its Catle Irwell venue. Image from YouTube.

Salford’s lost horse racing course – Thunderous galloping, noisy chattering and the Queen’s first win

With Cheltenham underway this week, attention is thoroughly focused on the horse-racing, so we’ve been saddled with digging into the […]

SELNEC plans for Salford in 1962.  Image: Manchester City Council under Creative Commons license.

A road to the past: Salford’s unbuilt motorway that would have destroyed landmarks and neighbourhoods

Many drivers in Salford today use the M602, however, plans from the 1960s could have made Salford look very different to how it does today.

Image permission - Lower Kersal Young People and Community Group

“It’s camaraderie learning to dance” – Kersal line dancing group bringing the community together

A Salford group is helping to unite a community through the medium of dance. The Lower Kersal Young People and […]

Image Credit -Lower Kersal Young People and Community Group

“There was nothing for women, nowhere they could come together” – The weekly Kersal group for crafts and a cup of tea

The Lower Kersal Young People and Community Group are hosting a ‘Sewing, Knitting, and Nattering’ group every Monday. In this group, […]

Image credit - Catherine Earle

Review: Kersal photographer Shirley Baker’s new exhibition at the Working Class Movement Library

‘Capturing The Modern Backdrop: Shirley Baker Photographing Salford’ is a new exhibition featuring images of Salford at the Working-Class Movement Library.

Salford Symphony Orchestra at their 75th Anniversary Concert. Image taken by Emma White.

“Music means everything to me” – Salford Symphony Orchestra celebrate their 75th anniversary

A Salford based amateur orchestra celebrated their 75th anniversary with a commemorative concert, playing music from composers such as Beethoven and Mozart.

Earlier this month, Salford Symphony Orchestra performed at St Paul’s Church with an aim to attract and inspire more younger faces to watch, and also perform with the orchestra.

Review: In pursuit of Salford’s best breakfast – Scrantastic

Review: In pursuit of Salford’s best breakfast – Scrantastic

In this series of reviews, Alfie Mulligan and Harry Warner will be delving into a world of cooked breakfasts and […]