Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has today announced the cultural projects in the borough that are set to benefit from this round of grants from Greater Manchester’s Culture Fund. This year’s funds are the first to be awarded in the scheme that was adopted by GMCA last year following consultation with local authority leaders. The […]
The Sunnywood Project is running a range of non-competitive events over the summer to improve people’s wellbeing through experiencing the natural world and completing challenges together. The first endurance event is the Irwell Sculpture Trail Challenge and will take place on Saturday April 1. The route spans over 33 miles, starting in Rossendale and […]
The Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal Group is raising money to preserve the Ship Canal by offering guided historical walks along it. The walks are run by Steven Parker – the organisation’s founder. He has loved the canal since he discovered it on a guided walk around Moses Gate Country Park in 1984 and is […]
Irishman Dara O’Briain walked out with boundless energy, recounting funny tales that mainly took shots at himself in the first of three nights at the Lyric Theatre O’Briain returned to Salford last Thursday in the middle of his current stand-up tour. The crowd lapped up such tales of how he acts as a parent and […]
Salford’s trans community is in mourning following the tragic death of Brianna Ghey who was found in a park in Warrington. And coinciding with LGBT+ history month they have echoed the need for trans lives to be protected. The history month is arguably more significant than ever, with vigils being held in remembrance of the 16-year-old […]
Figures released on Tuesday by Manchester City Council show the city’s £227m commitment trying to reach its 2038 zero carbon goal. Since the Climate Change Action Plan was launched, the multi-million pound investment has been earmarked to help the council and the city. This money will be used to try and help reduce emissions across […]
A Manchester-based female musician has recounted her experiences of misogyny in the city whilst trying to enter the industry. This follows a recent hearing in parliament, where the issues such as safety at gigs, maternity and unequal beauty standards were addressed, amongst other topics. Adelaide Taylor, 22, is a musician who has just recently gone […]
Manchester’s Cultural Impact Survey from 2021/22 was released yesterday with a number of key figures being revealed, particularly the impact of covid restrictions on the city. In a meeting at Manchester City Council yesterday, the survey was released which has highlighted a massive drop in numbers to the city’s cultural sector In a survey of […]
Salford and Eccles MP Rebecca Long-Bailey is leading calls to put an end to “rampant profiteering” and “freeze energy bills” in a broadside against the government following huge profits announced by oil giant BP. The British-headquartered firm revealed profits of $27.7 billion and follows huge numbers announced by Shell recently. The shaky supply of energy […]
A political activist from the Ivory Coast seeking refuge in Greater Manchester will remain in the UK whilst further evidence is considered, following a campaign by a Salford-based charity. Kouame – whose full name and age can not be disclosed – fled to the UK in 2014 because of threats to his life in the […]