Salford is leading the way in helping children and families have the best start in life in a new scheme.

Salford City Council has been chosen to be one of 14 trailblazer areas to receive funding from the government’s Family Hubs Transformation Fund. Salford’s great work will highlight what can be done in other areas to improve services for families, so these can be rolled out more widely across the country.

Salford already has four Family Hubs, so the new funding will help with providing more services and expanding existing ones.

In total, 75 areas will receive a share of investment up to 2025, with the hubs offering support from pregnancy through to age 19, or up to 25 for children with special education needs and disabilities.

Councillor Jim Cammell, Lead Member for Children’s and Young People’s Services, said:

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“We’re really pleased to have been selected as one of the trailblazer sites. A lot of work has already been done to set up Family Hubs in Salford and this new funding will help us expand and increase the amount of services and support we can give to people in Salford. We want to help improve the wellbeing of families, their life chances and the skills they need for good lifelong physical and emotional health.”

Family Hubs offer early support to families to help them overcome difficulties and build strong relationships.

Research shows strong, supportive families make for more stable communities and happier individuals. Investing in families and making sure they get the support they need from birth through to adulthood helps with children’s educational attainment, wellbeing and life chances.

Hubs will also bring together wider services that can make a huge difference to people who need extra support – such as  strengthening family relationships and navigating services.

Parents will also be able to access a range of support through the hubs from midwifery, mental health support and health visiting to infant feeding advice. Hubs will also provide early language and communication development for young children to set the foundations for lifelong learning and prepare them for school at age five.

The early years are vital for children’s development and early language and communication skills. Start for Life services will help parents to form those secure lifelong bonds with their babies and children; and family hubs will provide advice and support to parents to encourage them to chat, play and read with their children to support early development.

For more information on Family Hubs in Salford and to access support visit:

https://salford.gov.uk/children-and-families/early-help-for-families/family-hubs-childrens-centres/

Police have arrested a 22-year-old male on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing incident at Oak Hill Court, Mandley Park Avenue.

Emergency services were alerted to the stabbing at around at around 5pm on 15 February 2023

The victim is described as being in a stable condition and remains in hospital.

The 22-year-old remains in police custody for questioning.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police, said:

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"A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 39-year-old man needed life-saving treatment for stab injuries in Salford. Police responded to reports of a stabbing at Oakhill Court, Mandley Park Avenue, at around 5pm on 15 February 2023.

"The victim was taken to hospital, where his condition is described as stable. At around 9pm, officers made an arrest and a 22 year-old man remains in police custody for questioning.

"Officers authorised a Section 60 Order to allow for extra stop-and-search powers - that will be reviewed at 5pm today (16 February 2023). Anyone with information about this incident should contact police on 0161 856 5049 quoting log 2564-15/2/2023."

 

Police in Salford are continuing to investigate a series of theft/attempt thefts of motorbikes in the Pendleton, Charlestown and Ordsall areas.

Police have issued CCTV footage captured at Salford Shopping Precinct and are looking to identify the offenders involved in the video.

The footage shows just how quick it can be to steal a motorcycle, with this one taking under 20 seconds to snap locks and ride away.

Officers are asking if the public can help identify the offenders in the video or know where the bikes are being stored.

You can report this information completely anonymously to Greater Manchester Police using their website, as there is no requirement to provide any personal information.

You can simply put refused in the report in those sections.

Any information provided with be completely anonymous and not used in anyway in the criminal investigation.

Once you have documented your information on the report please state “For the attention of PS 13490 – Ref: CRI/06FF/0002899/23”

I was reminded of my days working at the SalfordOnline office when we based on Bright Road, Eccles sat in a room with no windows, writing up news stories and finding our feet with the help of trainee journalists from Salford University who came to us looking for work experience, and we certainly needed their help.

I must have "worked" with about a dozen would be hacks and it soon became apparent who would make it in this murky profession, the ones' who always managed to cover a story without prompting and could, compose a readable finished article in time.

SalfordOnline folded in 2016 and hopefully we helped provide a platform for those with higher aspirations, to move onto bigger, better and paid jobs, basically anywhere but SOL!

Three of those stalwart chaps who did go onto make it as they say, still keep in touch with me and no, I don't owe them money, and I was reminded of them when today when Clive Hammond who at present is a Journalist at The Daily Express in London, sent me an article that he had written about Ernest Shackleton the Polar explorer, as today is his birthday, Ernest's not Clive, and here is a link to it...

Clive recalled his memories of working at Salford Online:

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So I'm a senior investigative reporter at Express.co.uk, dealing in long-read articles as well as working freelance for the BBC Radio 4 and World Service these days.

SalfordOnline not only introduced me to the power of local communities, but the power and importance of local journalism.

It helps provide a voice to those who so often feel alone and isolated while offering a community for people to be genuinely involved in.

As a writer from Southampton trying to make my way in Salford I was blessed that so many people I met helped me on my way, not least Tony Flynn, who supported my endeavours with freebies, new friends and a faultless attitude to help me on my way.

I learned how to craft a story, interview and most importantly write, something which has stood me in good stead for the years since I worked there.

Oh, and working as a court reporter back on my hometown rag, the Salford beat taught me that not every crook is a criminal.

 

And moving swiftly on, the next chap who cut his teeth with us, is Dan MCLaughlin who now works as an award winning Podcast Editor of Laudable, looking after the niche and community podcasts for Reach plc, based at the Manchester Evening News.

I asked Dan for his printable memories of SalfordOnline, he said:

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“I simply wouldn’t be doing what I am doing now without Salford Online you have Tony Flynn and Tom Rodgers to blame! It offered the perfect training ground as a journalist to report on the real stories that are impacting communities. And it is perhaps no surprise that it’s my job now to do the exact same - albeit in podcast form. From council meetings to co-ops, the theatre to real life stories, Salford Online illustrated to me how extraordinary so-called ordinary people are. And it cemented my status as an adopted Salfordian.

"I am proud of this city, and in particular its people, and it was a pleasure to meet them, and hear their wonderful tales and anecdotes along the way. Salford Online supported up-and-coming journalists, especially students at Salford University, giving them the chance to report on the important issues impacting the lives of our residents. I am a Salfordian and proud. I am Salford Online and proud.

"Tony Flynn definitely owes me a pint for sharing these kind words.”  

As you can see both men are drunk I am happy to say...

Finally, Liam Thorp who is know the award winning Political Editor on The Liverpool Echo, also worked at SalfordOnline and shared a desk amongst other thing with me, Liam was a very likeable person as was/are Dan and Clive and look back at those heady days with a wry smile and fond memories.

This to me just shows the importance of young journalists learning their craft at ground zero, the streets of Salford and Eccles, and nothing would give me greater pleasure if somehow salford.media could obtain permanent premises and we could once again take on new blood and see what new, talent is out there... watch this space things are about to change.

Salford Credit Union has united with other credit unions across Greater Manchester in response to the ongoing affordability crisis caused by rising household costs.

The credit union is part of the Sound Pound consortium, which has unveiled a new loan backed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and launched today (15 February) by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham.

The Sound Pound loan provides a safe solution for local people who are experiencing squeezed finances due to rising household costs. The city region is unique as it is currently the only consortium of credit unions in the UK which has launched a loan product in response to the cost-of-living crisis.

According to Greater Manchester Residents Survey, a quarter (24%) of Greater Manchester residents are seeking information or support for the first time, reinforcing how the cost of living crisis is bringing financial concerns to those not traditionally experiencing them.

With deep roots in the communities they serve, credit unions provide a positive and safe solution to short-term credit pressures as they encourage saving alongside loan repayments and always act in the customer’s best interests for the long term.

Any money made by a credit union is invested back into the running of the credit union and the local area allowing them to offer fair rates to all their customers.

The new Sound Pound loan is available for any amount between £200 and £1000 and is open to anyone with squeezed finances that are new to Credit Unions.

Mark Brazendale, chief executive of Salford Credit Union and member of Sound Pound, said:

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“With the ongoing cost of living crisis, we know there are many people living in our communities who usually get by ok but are now experiencing a real squeeze and are unsure where to turn for help.

“As credit unions, we can help and our new Sound Pound loan is our response to help local people get back on track and avoid any long term impacts of inflation and rising household costs.

“Credit unions have existed in local communities across the UK for over 50 years and responsible lending is in our DNA. We work with individuals to help them through challenging times so that they can grow their financial resilience and kickstart savings habits for the long term, whatever their income level.”

 

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said:

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“Credit Unions have a key role to play in the financial crisis that we all now face. I’m delighted to see them come together across Greater Manchester to provide a local and ethical alternative to the high-interest payday loan companies and loan sharks.

“Credit Unions represent a positive, safe solution to short term credit pressures.

“Sound Pound is a fantastic initiative that shows Greater Manchester is doing things differently and coming together to support each other.”

 

All eight Greater Manchester community credit unions have signed up to the initiative, including Cash Box Credit Union (Tameside), Hoot Credit Union (Bolton), Manchester Credit Union, Oldham Credit Union, Salford Credit Union, South Manchester Credit Union, Stockport Credit Union, and Unify Credit Union (Wigan).

Credit Unions are member-owned, not-for-profit financial co-operatives and all deposits are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

For more information, or to apply for a Sound Pound loan, visit https://soundpound.co.uk

Please note the Soundpound offer is only open to members who do not already have a loan with a Credit Union. Existing borrowers should apply in the usual way to their existing Credit Union.

A transformative £3.1 million project in Eccles, Salford, has created 24 new, truly affordable homes on the site of a disused car dealership.

Progressive landlord ForHousing has completed work on five two-bedroom and 19 one-bedroom homes that are now ready for local people to move into.

The homes, on the former Woodlands Garage site on Barton Lane, are available at low-cost social rent.

They provide much-needed housing at a time when the latest figures from Salford's Housing Strategy show that over 6,000 people are on the housing waiting list, with 63 people bidding for each home that becomes available.

Homes England, the Government department responsible for driving up housing development, provided a grant of £1.7 million to help redevelop the site.

Nigel Sedman, Executive Director of Homes at ForHousing, said:

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“Increasing levels of truly affordable housing such as these social rent homes has never been more critical.

“Without strong partnership working with Homes England and Salford City Council, this development would not have been possible.

“At ForHousing, we are dedicated to creating high quality, affordable, and energy-efficient homes – places where people are proud to live and make more things possible.

“We’re pleased that people can now look ahead to enjoying the rest of this year in their new homes.

“Over the past nine years, we have built 1,528 affordable homes across the North West, including 1,044 homes within Salford. We now have ambitions to build more than that number again by 2026.”

 

Councillor Tracy Kelly, Deputy City Mayor and Lead Member for Housing, Property and Regeneration at Salford City Council said:

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“Turning a disused site into 24 affordable homes for local people is great news for the city. We are in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis and people are desperate for truly affordable homes.

“I’d like to thank our partner organisations who have worked hard behind the scenes to bring this scheme to life and I look forward to meeting the residents when they are settled.

“Now we will continue to press on with building more quality affordable homes for local people to live in.”

 

The contractor for the development was Mangrove Construction Ltd, while AA Projects were the Employers Agent and locally based firm Grays Architecture led on design.

Police officers in Salford have authorised a Section 60 Order after a man was taken to hospital having suffered stab injuries.

Police responded to reports of a stabbing at Oakhill Court, Mandley Park Avenue, at around 5pm on 15 February 2023.

A man aged 39 was treated at the scene for his injuries and taken to hospital where his condition is unknown

A Section 60 Order allows officers in a prescribed area to stop and search individuals.

The Salford order will be reviewed at 5pm tomorrow (16 February 2023) and includes the area bounded by Cheetham Hill Road, Bury New Road, Bury Old Road and Upper Park Road.

Extra officers will be on patrol in the area with an investigation under way.

Insp Steve Corless, of GMP's Salford district, said: 

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“We have authorised stop-and-search powers in response to a number of serious incidents in recent weeks.

"I would urge members of the public that saw anything suspicious or witnessed the incident to please come forward and report this information to us immediately.

“Your information no matter how small it may seem could be a huge help in our investigation."

 

Anyone with information about this incident should contact police on 061 856 5049 quoting log 2564-15/2/2023.

Information can also be reported online or by using the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk. If you can't report online, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Are you considering holding a street party for you and your neighbours to mark the coronation of King Charles III between Thursday 4 to Monday 8 May 2023?

Salford Council has prepared a website which is chock full of important information on how to apply for street/road closures as well as information on how local community groups can get their hands on funding to help.

You can request a temporary street closure via the councils website : Link

The fees for road closures between Thursday 4 to Monday 8 May 2023 are being wavered.

The closing date for street party road closure applications is Friday 31 March 2023.

You will need to purchase, hire or borrow Road Closed signage although the council does say that some events may be eligible for funding towards purchase or hire of these signs.

Salford City Council has removed the requirement to have public liability insurance for a street party on this occasion. However, if you include bouncy castles, BBQ’s or other activities, you may wish to consider getting public liability for your event.

The Coronation of His Majesty The King will take place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey, London and will see His Majesty King Charles III crowned alongside The Queen Consort, and yes Monday WILL be a bank holiday so get set for a long and patriotic weekend.

Runs Tuesday 31st October to Saturday 4th November 2023

Producer Runaway Entertainment is delighted to announce that the critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story will embark on an extensive UK-wide tour that includes a week-long run at The Lowry, Salford, opening on Halloween!

2:22 is written by award-winning writer Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcast The Battersea Poltergeist, and is directed by Matthew Dunster and Isabel Marr; it’s an adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear…

Danny Robins said:

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‘Over the last year I have had so many people asking me on social media when we are going to bring 2:22 out on tour. That moment has finally arrived. We are beyond excited to be taking the show around the UK.. It's a play that will make you laugh, scream, cry, think and jump out of your seat - a proper spooky night out  - and it's coming to a town near you!!! Do you dare come and watch? We can't wait to see you!’

What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth?

“THERE’S SOMETHING IN OUR HOUSE. I HEAR IT EVERY NIGHT, AT THE SAME TIME"

Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer, so they’re going to stay up... until 2:22... and then they’ll know.

2:22 - A Ghost Story features set design by Anna Fleischle, costume design by Cindy Lin, lighting design by Lucy Carter, sound by Ian Dickinson for Autograph Sound and illusions by Chris Fisher. Casting by Matilda James.

2:22 - A Ghost Story is produced by Tristan Baker and Charlie Parsons for Runaway Entertainment, Isobel David and Kater Gordon

The UK tour, which launches in Bath in September 2023, is announced following the opening at the Lyric Theatre in London last week. This is the fourth transfer and fifth West End season for the show. Going from strength to strength, the Lyric is the biggest house the production has played in to date and the tour will bring the buzz, chills and excitement to audiences all over the UK.

The production began its life last summer 2021 at the Noel Coward Theatre starring Lily Allen, Julia Chan, Hadley Fraser and Jake Wood. It then transferred to the Gielgud Theatre for 10 weeks from 4 December 2021. The production there starring Stephanie Beatriz, James Buckley, Elliot Cowan and Giovanna Fletcher completed its run on 12 February 2022. For the first season at the Criterion (May - September 2022) the cast was Tom Felton, Mandip GIll, Sam Swainsbury and Beatriz Romilly. In late September Laura Whitmore, Matt Willis, Felix Scott and Tamsin Carroll took over.

“A slick, chilling, romp of a play” - The Guardian

In aid of The Ceremonial Salford Mayor’s Charity Appeal Peter Hook & MC Tunes host a special charity event at Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse Friday 17th February 2023.

The pair who have worked together on Hacienda Classical for many years bring their decades of experience to the event with Hooky’s sets leaning towards special remixes and great club records while Tunes dips into more funk, soul and house tracks from all across the spectrum.

With both fine tuning their sets prior to Friday, expect an eclectic mix of the very best tracks from both Hooky’s and Tunes’ output, Manchester, dance music’s finest and the world.

Coming to the Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse at Middlewood Locks Salford, close to Trinity Way the event runs 7pm to 12 midnight on Friday and advance tickets can bought here -  https://bit.ly/PeterHookMCTunesSevenBro7hersTickets

The event supports The Ceremonial Salford Mayor’s Annual Charity Appeal which this year benefits Animals In Distress, Salford Loaves And Fishes and The Salford Children’s Holiday Camp.

A Greater Manchester police officer who pleaded guilty to making and possessing indecent images of children has been sacked.

Thomas Woods was dismissed without notice by Chief Constable Stephen Watson at the misconduct hearing at Force Headquarters on 14 February 2023.

The former officer, who didn't attend the hearing, will also be placed on the College of Policing Barred List.

Woods was a serving police officer in GMP’s Salford district when he was arrested in December 2021.

After receiving information about potential indecent images, officers attended his home address and seized two phones and a laptop.

Following extensive forensic examination, police recovered over 1,000 indecent images, many of which showed sexual acts involving children, over a 10-year period.

Woods made no comment in interview but went on to plead guilty to the offences at court.

He was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court on 28 July 2022 for being in possession of Indecent Images of children, making indecent images, possessing prohibited Images of children and possession of extreme pornographic images.

He was sentenced to 16 months imprisonment, suspended for 24 months, given a rehabilitation activity requirement, an unpaid work requirement, a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for five years and must sign the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years.

He was also ordered to carry out 180 hours of unpaid work.

CC Watson said:

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“It is a very powerful principle that officers should preserve public confidence and the seriousness of the misconduct found in terms of professional behaviour means he has been dismissed without notice.

“Woods has committed very serious criminal offences. His acts were deliberate, unforced and unlawful, and also morally reprehensible.

"He brings the profession into disrepute and damages the confidence the public has in police officers.

"We have to maintain public confidence and this will, of course, diminish that due the level of seriousness.

“Woods’ conduct could not be further removed from what a police officer should be.

"He is a sexual offender and completely forfeited the trust of the public. He will stand perpetually unforgiven by officers and staff whose acts of decency will be tainted.”

 

A huge search was carried out on a stretch of the the River Irwell close to Peel Park after reports that 'people' were seen entering the water.

Emergency services were deployed to Meadow Road, which lies beside the River Irwell at around 10pm this evening (14th Feb).

Reportedly an inflatable search boat was seen, ready to be deployed into the water.

Search teams also used flashlights and drones to scour the area with the forces helicopter said to be assisting.

There have been claims elsewhere in the media that the incident follows a police chase but this is unconfirmed by police at this time.

The search has since been scaled down and we are awaiting a response from Greater Manchester Police.

A spokesperson for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, said:

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“Just after 10pm on Tuesday 14 February, fire crews were called to assist with an incident near Peel Park in Salford following a report of people entering the nearby river.

“Three fire engines from Phillips Park, Broughton and Eccles, as well as the water unit from Eccles and the technical rescue unit from Ashton, quickly attended the incident.

“Firefighters remain at the scene alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Police.”

 

*Please note that due to restructuring of our website and services, we are currently running with a limited capacity.

Police were alerted by a member of the public who had raised the alarm after seeing a with a serious injury to his head in the Clarendon Park area of Salford at around 11am today (Tuesday).

Officers attended and cordoned off West High Street which leads to the park.

The man, thought to be in his 40's - 50's was quickly taken to hospital where his condition is said to be stable.

A spokesperson for GMP, said:

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"Officers attended Clarendon Park in Salford at around 11:10am today (14 February 2023) over concerns for the welfare of a man. He has now been taken to hospital where he is in a stable condition."

Marco McKenzie had placed the .32 calibre revolver, that was loaded with bullets, in an extractor fan at a property on Langworthy Road in Salford.

The 26-year-old was arrested when police attended to the address on the morning of Tuesday 26 April 2022.

He was taken into custody, questioned by officers and subsequently charged with possession of a firearm.

On Monday 13 February McKenzie appeared at Manchester Crown Court after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing.

A judge sentenced him to five years in prison.

Detective Inspector Lee Newburn, from Challenger’s City of Manchester South team, said:

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“Diligent enquiries led to locating McKenzie at the property in Salford.

“A thorough and full search of the kitchen resulted in a viable and dangerous firearm being located with the bullets placed inside. The weapon has now been taken out of circulation, preventing it from being used by individuals involved in, or associated with, serious and organised crime.

“We will remain relentless in our pursuit of criminals involved in organised crime and encourage members of the public to report their concerns to the police or anonymously via Crimestoppers, so we can remove firearms from our community and put criminals like McKenzie behind bars.”

 

If you have information relating to serious and organised crime, please report it via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or Greater Manchester Police by calling 101.

Two Salford care leavers are to be offered apprenticeships to help other young people cared for by Salford City Council.

Councillor Jack Youd, lead member for financial services, has given the green light to awarding Advocacy Focus the council’s advocacy and independent visitor scheme which provides support to children and young people being cared for by the council or who are known to children’s services.

Young people helped assess the tenders for the five year contract and the successful bidder, Advocacy Focus, has promised extensive benefits for the people of Salford as part of its social value commitment.

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“We’re trying to use our spending power to gain extra benefits for Salford – from keeping spending in the local economy where possible to creating opportunities for residents,” said Councillor Youd.

“That could be jobs, apprenticeships, training for existing staff and work placement opportunities or even careers advice and mentoring sessions in local schools.

“In this case the service will take on two new apprentices who have experience of the care system and offer business placements for young people with additional needs to support them into the world of work. They will also go into schools to support careers advice about working in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors.

“They will offer training and other support to their own staff, the public and voluntary, community and social enterprises in Salford and are committed to becoming an accredited Living Wage employer and signing up to the City Mayor’s employment charter. It’s a win-win for Salford.”

 

Councillor Jim Cammell, lead member for children’s services, said:

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“It’s essential that children and young people, who can’t live with their birth family for whatever reason, or are being supported by our services have someone independent of the council who can help them speak up about their care.

“I’m delighted that we have awarded this contract and gained so many extra benefits for Salford.”

 

Following a hugely successful UK tour, the kickass-pirational musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is heading to The Lowry this Christmas, before heading out on tour into spring 2024.

The hit show will enjoy a festive run in The Lowry’s Quays Theatre from Tuesday 5 December 2023 to Sunday 7 January 2024.

The reason we are telling you now is tickets are assured to be picked up quickly so to ensure you are in with a chance at seeing the show you should most definitely grab tickets whilst you can, it really is that good.

This empowering stage show, based on the popular children’s book by Suffragette relative Kate Pankhurst, and adapted by Chris Bush (Faustus: That Damned Woman, Headlong; Pericles, National Theatre; The Band Plays On, Sheffield Theatres), comes from one of the producers of SIX.

Featuring catchy original songs by hit songwriter Miranda Cooper (Girls Aloud; Sugababes; Kylie Minogue) and Jennifer Decilveo (Miley Cyrus; Ben Platt), Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World follows young heroine Jade on a school trip where she meets impressive historical women in the Gallery of Greatness.

Celebrated – and often forgotten – female stories are brought to life on stage, including those of Rosa Parks, Sacagawea, Amelia Earhart, Marie Curie, Mary Seacole, Frida Kahlo, Jane Austen, and Pankhurst’s own relative Emmeline.

This uplifting and feel-good musical is full of remarkable stories, surprising lessons and a toe-tapping soundtrack played by a live band that packs a popstar punch.

From explorers to artists, scientists to secret agents, hear the stories of some of history’s strongest mothers, sisters and daughters; all independent icons who really did change the world.

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World will be celebrated by anyone who is prepared to move and be moved.

At around 8:35am this morning, officers were called to reports of a stabbing at a property on Taylorson Street in Salford.

Emergency services attended the scene, and a 34-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Initial enquiries suggest that a 34-year-old man was stabbed inside a property on Taylorson Street, the offender then made off from the scene and travelled on the tram into Manchester City Centre.

A 26-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder near to New Islington in Manchester City Centre.

A section 60 was authorised post the stabbing, which allow officers in a prescribed area namely area bounded by the A56, Trafford Road and Regent Road to stop and search individuals within the stated perimeter.

Detective Inspector Chris Horsfield of GMP’s Salford district said:

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“Our officers have arrested an individual on suspicion of attempted murder, and we are confident that this is a targeted attack and there is no wider risk to the community.

“I would urge members of the public that saw anything suspicious around 8:30am this morning around Taylorson Street or the Ordsall area of Salford, or witnessed the incident, to please come forward and report this information to us immediately.

“Your information no matter how small it may seem could be a huge help in our investigations going forward and will help us secure justice for the victim of this horrific attack.

"We are also appealing for any witnesses to come forward and contact us on 101 or 0161 856 5049 quoting log 612 13/2/23 or on our website using our reporting tool www.gmp.police.uk

“We have also introduced a Section 60 within the local area to ensure enhanced stop and search powers are in force to provide extra reassurance to the local community.

“We will also be increasing our patrols across the Ordsall area and there will be an enhanced patrol plan in place throughout the coming days to provide reassurance to the local community.

“If you have any concerns about crime within your area, we urge that you speak to our officers who will be patrolling around the local area or talk to GMP online via our Live Chat to discuss your concerns.

"Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

 

Here at Salford.Media we are always happy to promote new businesses in Salford, and when we heard about The O.G Kitchen, we just had to call in and see what all the fuss was about.

Two Salford lads, Callum Farrington and Jordan Henderson have pooled their talents and set up their own business, ran incredibly enough from a fully fitted, commercial kitchen at the rear of Jordan's home.

Callum who works in wholesale meat retail, and Jordan who is fully qualified chef with many years of experience behind him decided to provide a service where freshly cooked, healthy meals from their extensive and varied menu can be delivered to your door, and the orders are rolling in.

In their first week the boys prepared 70 Sunday Roasts and delivered them all in one day!, plus food orders coming in all week and that figure is growing such is their popularity, why cook your own when these boys will do it for you and drop off at your door?

Their menu includes, Chorizo & Halloumi Skewers, Salt and Pepper Chicken , Sweet Chilli Sticky Wings, Gourmet Burgers, a Three Meat Carvery, Sunday Lunch, Roast Gammon, Lamb or Chicken, Steak, Chicken, Salmon, King Prawn meal preps are also available and a whole lot more all cooked to perfection.

Vegans and Vegetarians are catered for with their own special menu, children's portions are also prepared.

Hopefully by the end of this week Uber deliveries will be on board offering fast and efficient deliveries throughout the area.

The boys have already netted a couple of catering contracts one being to supply food to The Lancashire Strongman Competition in June this year, hopefully the start of many.

Yes we sampled some of the food, purely for journalistic reasons obviously...we were presented with a Paco Burger almost as big as my head, complete with fries, salad, salt and pepper chicken, green and red peppers, chilli's, far more than we could eat. but it tasted delicious, heartily recommended as Jules in Pulp Fiction would say, "This is a tasty burger!"

Deliveries are until 9pm Mon - Saturday and 10pm on a Sunday

So we urge you to give these boys a try contact them on 07597 811330 or visit their website or Facebook page, satisfaction guaranteed.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088693765071

At approximately 9.35pm on Friday 10 February 2023, police were called to Manchester Road East in Little Hulton, Salford to reports of a stabbing. NWAS were also reportedly on scene. 

A man was found with a stab wound to his neck and sustained heavy blood loss.

Witnesses reported there were two offenders, on electric bikes, who were both wearing balaclavas. They had verbally engaged with the victim moments before the attack.

They then made their way up Manchester Road, towards Four Lane Ends.

Police have increased their patrols in the area to provide community reassurance and have authorised a Section 60 stop and search order, which is used to prevent serious violence, find weapons or apprehend those suspected of carrying weapons.

This means pedestrians and vehicles can be stopped and searched for weapons. The S60 was implemented at 9.40am this morning, Saturday 11 February 2023, and will run for 24 hours until tomorrow morning, Sunday 12 February 2023.

The areas incorporated within the S60 stop and search order are shown on the pictured map.

DI Charlotte Poole from Salford CID said:

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“This was a spontaneous attack, in which a young man has received a stab wound to the neck. Thankfully, it’s not life-threatening, or life-changing, but it has still left the young man in hospital, recovering from surgery he’s had to have for a very serious injury.

“We have initiated the S60 and we would like to reassure members of the local community that this seems to be an isolated attack. We will have more officers around Little Hulton today and they will be happy to speak to anyone who may have more information on this incident, that may be able to help us locate these two men.

“We are also appealing to anyone who may have any CCTV, dashcam and doorbell footage available from the time of the incident, to come forward.

“You can contact us on 0161 856 0949, via 101 or anonymously through the independent charity – Crimestoppers – on 0800 555 111 quoting log number 003513-10022023.”

 

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Dancing on Ice finalist and Coronation Street star, Faye Brookes, joins the cast of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The Musical, starring in the lead female role of Fran.* She will join Kevin Clifton, who stars as Scott Hastings, in the all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza as it makes its way across the UK & Ireland as part of its huge 10-month tour which comes to The Lowry, Salford from Monday 26th June to Saturday 1st July.

The musical, based on the award-winning global film phenomenon of the same name, inspired the world to dance and spawned the smash-hit TV series Strictly Come Dancing. Directed by Craig Revel Horwood, who co-choreographs with Strictly's creative director Jason Gilkison, the tour kicked off in Portsmouth on 26 September and culminates in Bristol on 15 July.

Faye, who takes over the role of Fran from Maisie Smith who leaves the show on 25 March, is no stranger to musical theatre, having previously starred as Roxie Hart in Chicago, Princess Fiona in Shrek and Elle Woods in Legally Blonde.  She became a household name when she joined Coronation Street in the role of Kate Connor, from 2015-2019, and was involved in some of the biggest storylines the show has seen. In 2017 Faye won the National Television Award for Best Newcomer, while in 2021 she made it all the way to the final of ITV's Dancing on Ice.

Faye Brookes said: 

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"I'm thrilled to be joining the tour of Strictly Ballroom and can't wait to work with Craig Revel Horwood, Kevin Clifton and the hugely talented cast. I'm so excited to be playing the role of Fran and making it my own. Bring it on!"

Kevin Clifton said: 

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"It's very exciting news that Faye is joining the cast of Strictly Ballroom and I'm looking forward to singing and dancing my way across the UK & Ireland with her!"

Craig Revel Horwood said: 

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"I am delighted to be directing the sensational Faye Brookes as she joins Kevin Clifton and the super talented cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical. I know that she'll be nothing short of FAB-U-LOUS!"

Strictly Ballroom The Musical tells the beguiling story of Scott Hastings, a talented, arrogant and rebellious young ballroom dancer – played by former Strictly Come Dancing professional and 2018 champion, Kevin Clifton. When Scott's radical dance moves see him fall out of favour with the Australian Federation, he finds himself dancing with Fran (Faye Brookes), a beginner with no moves at all. Inspired by one another, this unlikely pair gather the courage to defy both convention and their families – and discover that, to be winners, the steps don't need to be strictly ballroom.

Featuring a show-stopping book by Baz Luhrmann & Craig Pearce, together with a sublime cast of over 20 world class performers, Strictly Ballroom brings to life iconic songs, including Love is in the Air, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps and Time After Time with dynamic and joyous verve. This tour will also feature some amazing new songs by internationally acclaimed artists including Sia, David Foster and Eddie Perfect. The show's scintillating singing, dazzling dancing and eye-popping costumes combine to bring audiences a story of heart, comedy and drama, and promises to be an unforgettable night under the glitterball.

This uplifting and courageous musical originated as a stage play that Baz Luhrmann devised with a group of classmates at Sydney's National Institute of Dramatic Art in 1984. Eight years later he made his screen directorial debut with 'Strictly Ballroom', the first instalment in Luhrmann's acclaimed Red Curtain Trilogy. The vibrant film enjoyed staggering success, winning three awards at the 1993 BAFTA awards and a 1994 Golden Globe nomination for Best Picture, going on to become one of the most successful Australian films of all time, earning more than $80 million at the box office. In April 2014 Strictly Ballroom The Musical had its world premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre.

Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom the Musical is a fabulous, feel-good evening full of sequins, singing and salsa. This unmissable kaleidoscope of glitz and glamour is a tonic for the soul and will send your heart soaring and toes tapping long after you leave the theatre!

For more information and tickets visit https://thelowry.com or call 0161 876 2000.