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The Old Vic's hit A Christmas Carol to premiere at The Lowry Theatre in December
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (495+ words) A smash hit production of Charles Dickens" classic A Christmas Carol is set to come to The Lowry following nine sell-out years at London"s famous Old Vic Theatre. For the first time since the show"s world premiere in…...
Exclusive: Salford Hero John Cooper Clarke on the city that shaped his voice
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (864+ words) Post-war Salford was turbulent, gritty and loud. Yet it's that same place, where the future "Bard' of Salford first discovered his talent, and found so much of his inspiration for poetry. "That hyper-industrialised landscape was really our manor, says Dr…...
Dave Hewitt hails positive signs in Salford RLFC's 28-22 deafeat by Halifax Panthers
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (670+ words) Salford RLFC caretaker boss Dave Hewitt was full of praise for his "outstanding" side after they fell to a narrow 28-22 defeat against Halifax Panthers. Hewitt, who took over from former head coach Mike Grady on 24 March, said the game signified…...
Jason Donovan joins the cast of High School Musical at Salford's Lowry Theatre
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (588+ words) Australian actor Jason Donovan will be playing Coach Bolton as he joins the cast of the High School Musical production in Salford later this year. The former Neighbours star, 57, is joining the theatrical production based on the 2000s Disney film franchise…...
Salford RLFC fan shares key quality wanted in next boss after Mike Grady exit
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (593+ words) A Salford RLFC supporter and podcaster has praised outgoing coach Mike Grady for his spell at the club and outlined the qualities he hopes to see in his successor. Robert Parkinson, one of the hosts of the Devil in the…...
Academics pay tribute to Salford University lecturer and BBC Manchester commissioner
2+ week, 2+ day ago (894+ words) Academics from the University of Salford have paid tribute to a BBC boss responsible for commissioning Red Dwarf, who went on to be a lecturer in the city known for inspiring students. Peter Ridsdale-Scott was a Commissioning Editor at BBC…...
Salford-born Premier League defender in national team allegiance switch debate
2+ week, 2+ day ago (374+ words) Tottenham Hotspur defender Ashley Phillips, born in Salford, is at the forefront of a potential international allegiance switch. Wales have approached Phillips to switch international allegiance from England. Phillips, whose mother hails from Swansea, was born in Salford and was…...
Salford Heroes: Shelagh Delaney - A genius playwright and 'homesick' Salfordian
2+ week, 3+ day ago (922+ words) Shelagh Delaney once said that "for a writer, Salford is worth its weight in gold, the people who live here have a terrific vitality and the place is alive." If Delaney was at all fortunate to have the purest representation…...
Bleach headline joyous celebration of indie music at Salford's Eagle Inn pub
2+ week, 6+ day ago (530+ words) The Eagle Inn in Salford hosted a night of indie music on Wednesday, placing a small and vital spotlight on four fresh-faced local bands. Bleach'headlined ahead of Stockport's Half Shallow and Manchester bands Soulist and Proma.' An eager crowd were…...
Fabio Borini: Playing for Salford City beats "watching the Champions League at home"
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (647+ words) Salford City forward Fabio Borini said that he "just wants to play football" after he marked his 400th club appearance with a crucial goal against Walsall. The former Liverpool, Sunderland and AC Milan attacker stepped off the bench to score the…...