“Stunning” bird art installation coming to Eccles this January

By Katherine Stephenson 3rd January 2024 Art, Community, Culture, Eccles 0 comments

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

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Jay Rayner praises Salford cafe for “profoundly comforting” food

By Katherine Stephenson 2nd January 2024 Culture, Food & Drink, Reviews 0 comments

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

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Historic pub becomes one of the few independent pubs in Salford

By Katherine Stephenson 20th December 2023 Culture, Food & Drink, History 0 comments

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

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Christopher Eccleston on his upbringing and education in Salford

By Katherine Stephenson 20th December 2023 Art, Culture, Film, Television 2 comments

Salford star, Christopher Eccleston, said the fact he “learnt to act in Salford is massive” to him. At a recent […]

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Salford’s Old Fire Station team up with students for new craft beer design

By Katherine Stephenson 19th December 2023 Chapel Street, Community, Culture, Food & Drink 0 comments

Salford’s Old Fire Station has collaborated with students from Salford University to launch their new custom designed craft beers. The […]

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Corrie star helps Monton restaurant raise £700 for charity

By Katherine Stephenson 18th December 2023 Community, Culture, Food & Drink, Monton 0 comments

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall attended an opening night at the new Monton restaurant, Mexicali, which raised over £700 for […]

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Five free things to do in Salford this Christmas

By RubyTurnerHook 15th December 2023 Community, Cost of Living, Culture 0 comments

This Christmas, some may argue that finding affordable things to do during the festive period is more important than ever. […]

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Review: Dipping into MediaCity’s highly praised Grindsmith Coffee

By RubyTurnerHook 14th December 2023 Culture, Food & Drink, Reviews 0 comments

As a coffee enthusiast, I looked forward to trying one of MediaCity’s highest-rated independent coffee shops.  Grindsmith Coffee is located […]

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Salford feminist group SIRENS launch all-women takeover of nightclub

By Joseph Hillier 14th December 2023 Art, Community, Music 0 comments

SIRENS, a Salford-based women-only networking group has set up a social takeover event in one of Manchester’s most popular nightclubs […]

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Worsley wine & craft beer store “honoured” to become finalists for best small business award

By Katherine Stephenson 12th December 2023 Community, Culture, Food & Drink, Worsley 0 comments

Worsley Stores has been left “shocked” after the local community nominated them for the best small business award, just three […]

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