Tag: Salford

"If it wasn’t for people like Walter, we wouldn’t be here"- Funeral held for Salford-born war hero

“If it wasn’t for people like Walter, we wouldn’t be here”- Funeral held for Salford-born war hero

Dozens of people have turned out to attend the funeral of a war veteran who had no surviving family left.   Local veterans’ groups had […]

‘People are fed up with it’- Salford reacts to another day of Brexit drama

As news today broke that Theresa May was postponing tomorrow’s crucial Brexit vote, Salford residents and experts alike were lining up to slam her progress.

Salford roads in breach of air pollution laws, says GMCA Clean Air Plan

Salford roads in breach of air pollution laws, says GMCA Clean Air Plan

In July 2017 the Government identified 12 roads in Greater Manchester that breached air pollution laws. Now, the real figure […]

The Salford art gallery celebrating its 10 year anniversary with a historic exhibition

The Salford art gallery celebrating its 10 year anniversary with a historic exhibition

The ‘Out of the Attic’ exhibition will take place from 12 January 2019 and will feature work from local artists who have featured in the gallery over the past 10 years.

Salford’s Lightoaks Park annual Christmas Cracker event

Salford’s Lightoaks Park annual Christmas Cracker event

Salford’s Lightoaks Park annual Christmas cracker event took place on 9th December (Sunday). The day showcased festivities from Santa’s grotto to […]

'Playing iconic venues is always an honour'- Salford band Velvet Shakes headline Band On The Wall

‘Playing iconic venues is always an honour’- Salford band Velvet Shakes headline Band On The Wall

Local Salford four-piece band Velvet Shakes brought nothing but good vibes to their gig at ‘Band On The Wall’.

Lightwave festival 2018 arrives at MediaCity

Lightwave festival 2018 arrives at MediaCity

Annual interactive light festival, ‘Lightwave,’ is at Salford Quays in MediaCity for 10 days, from Friday 7th December until Sunday 16th December.

Stagecoach's Singing Santas raising money for children's hospital

Stagecoach’s Singing Santas raising money for children’s hospital

Bus users in Salford might find themselves joined by a certain festive figure over the coming weeks, but don’t worry – Santa’s sleigh hasn’t in fact broken down.