Punks In The Parish

It’s the last place you expect to be on a cold Friday night in November, three beers deep, shivering under a fleece of worn-in corduroy or leather, queuing up under the imposing arches of a 12th Century Church. A live review of Xiu Xiu in Stockport Parish Church

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A scheme to protect homeless peoples health aims to vaccinate rough sleepers across Manchester.          

A scheme, driven by the Oldham Council is making efforts to make homeless people a priority and improve their health care rights. Putting rough sleepers amongst most vulnerable groups. The life expectancy of a homeless person is 45 for men and 43 for women. During covid, Gp’s in Oldham launched a scheme to vaccinate the […]

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After disappearing for 16 years Jordan Ratcliffe is still not found, but at what stage do you give up?

It’s one of the scariest moments any one can imagine. A loved one, gone. There one day and then missing. For over 20 thousand families in Manchester, this is their experience every year. While 96% of these people are found, 4% are not. A small percentage, but this is 837 people. 837 families left without […]

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Lightwaves are back in Media City

The Lightwaves are back in Salford this year with 14 installations dotted around Media City. This year celebrates the 11th anniversary of the Lightwaves in Salford. Light up the North is a network of Northern light festivals which come together every year to light up different areas up and down the country after dark. Their […]

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Christmas Pop-Up by Homeless Charity Highlights Equality: ‘We’re All the Same People, Whether Laying on the Floor or Standing Above Them’ 

Local charity is bringing the holiday cheer to the streets, fostering a message of solidarity and compassion this Christmas season  Anna Stelfox Two Brews, a homeless charity are bringing the Christmas joy to St Peters Square this Saturday by putting on a Christmas Pop up for the homeless. The day will consist of a three-course Christmas […]

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Salford’s Victoria Theatre up for saving as it goes into auction

Salford Victoria Theatre is a historic monument which has served the people of Greater Manchester for more than 124 years. The grade II listed building has been given the nickname of ‘Salford’s Sleeping Beauty’ as it has so much historic significance to the community. Image credit: Theatres Trust However, the theatre went up for auction […]

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Bringing Wicked to Manchester

The global phenomenom ‘Wicked’ appeared on our sceens on Friday 22nd November. The new film has since surpassed Grease as the highest-grossing Broadway film. Leadin actresses, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande walked the green carpet in London on the 18th November. But some eyes were on 10 year old actress, Karis Musongole- a 10 year […]

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“When everywhere is closed, we are still here.” The importance of foodbanks this winter

Feed My City are a local emergency food charity operating in Manchester, Salford and Trafford, providing ‘simple, vegetarian, nourishing hot food and emergency parcels to those most in need’ around the Manchester areas. Operating seven days a week between 8am and 9pm, their services are available to multiple organisations including the NHS Care Navigators. They […]

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Welsh student film wins four separate awards

A heartbreaking Welsh film made by Salford film Students has won four separate awards across multiple film festivals. Coeden Meinir was awarded best international film, best low budget film, best student at international film festival of wales and best production design at Salford film festival. Coeden Meinir is a short film inspired by a Welsh […]

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“I’d be lost without their help” Salford Survivor Charity at risk

The Salford Survivor Project is at risk of closing its doors after financial difficulties.One hundred sponsors are needed by the end of the month.Thirty sponsors are already signed up, but the charity still has a long way to go. The charity offers a range of support services for survivors and their loved ones. This includes […]

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