Salford

Strangeways Prison warders were members of the National Front, so 10,000 people showed up to protest at the start of the Northern Carnival Against Nazis...

Historic irony on Bury New Road...

The rain stayed away as Bury New Road celebrated the Queen’s Jubilee in style...

Anyone can share their Bury New Road stories and photos...

What makes Mike Leigh stand out from other filmmakers?

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...