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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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Controversial ticket prices necessary to increase revenue according to Manchester United 

Manchester United have issued a statement to fans following the distress surrounding recent ticket price increases.  The Premier League side have recently been charging fans £66 to watch games at Old Trafford, regardless of age or seat location.  However, the prices are in relation to sales after major ticket releases, as most of the allocation […]

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Salford City to face seven-time Fa Cup winners Manchester City in the Third Round of the Fa Cup

Salford City will make the four-and-a-half-mile journey across Manchester to the Etihad Stadium, where they will face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. The Ammies confirmed their place in the FA Cup third round for the first time in their history with a convincing 2-0 win over League Two rivals Cheltenham Town on Saturday. Salford City captain […]

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Meet the people bringing a youthful flare to Shakespeare’s work

Students from Manchester brought the works of Shakespeare to life as part of an annual celebration of the works of the Bard. Students from Wright Robinson College in East Manchester staged two captivating performances – Julius Caesar by the school’s Key Stage 3 group and Twelfth Night performed by the Key Stage 4 students – at the Control Theatre […]

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Rochdale MP Paul Waugh and Dame Esther Rantzen give their thoughts on the Assisted Dying Bill

Last Friday, MPs voted to pass the Terminally Ill Adults (End Of Life) Bill, allowing the assisted dying legislation to pass through to the next stages of scrutiny and amendment. Backbench Labour MP Kim Led-beater introduced the Bill. It says that anyone who wants to end their life must be over 18, live in England and Wales, and […]

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