Salford

In 2019 Mike Leigh was awarded the Freedom of the City of Salford and in his acceptance speech he spoke of growing up in the city...

Who is he? What did he change? And just how important is one of the greatest British filmmakers?

Hana "The customers we have here are also diverse and we have literally seen them grow up..."

From writing one of The Hollies biggest hits while riding on the 95 bus down Bury New Road, to co-writing 10CC’s biggest hits, writing iconic footy songs and touring with Ringo’s All Starr Band...

Super manger and the Tony Wilson of his day managed 10CC, Herman's Hermits, sports stars and more...

Who are they? What did they change? And what’s the link with Bury New Road?

Bus stops, double yellow lines, traffic signs and station walls are all the canvases for some remarkable performance art that links Manchester music lyrics with positive mental health vibes...

Local author, Alice Searle, uncovers executions, suicides and ghosts on Kersal Moor...

From cock fighting to football, and from archery to horse racing, Kersal Moor has been at the epicentre of sport in Salford throughout the ages. Here, author Alice Searle, tells the tales...

A small piece of moorland that has a huge and rich history, from Chartist demonstrations, to horse racing, Spanking Roger and more...