The Optimist Arrives in Salford Quays – Jen Brister review

By Isaac Stacey Stronge Positive attitude isn’t something that naturally emanates from comedian Jen Brister’s catalogue of work, whether it be talking about the trials and tribulations of parenthood or the hurdles of ageing, so the title of the show, The Optimist, may come as a shock to her existing fans. They need not fear […]

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The walking and cycling group campaigning to reinstate a Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Salford

A campaign has been launched to reinstate a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) in Blackfriars and Trinity which was partly removed by the council.   Harry Gray, founder of Walk Ride Salford, said the removal of a wooden planter which acts as an LTN filter on St Stephen Street has resulted in more traffic and pollution in the […]

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Editors Light Up Manchester Crowd With Powerful Synth Infused Performance

Editors: Manchester Academy review If there is one word to sum up the performance of a band which has long cemented its reputation as one of the UK’s best and most underrated rock bands over the last 18 years, it would be energy. Not once during their nearly two-hour set did it look or sound […]

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Undercover investigation unveils bins full of hunt dogs

Shocking footage has emerged of dead hunt dogs being thrown into bins to be sold to energy companies. 

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