Month: January 2017
Three bank closures in the past year leaves Birkdale residents concerned
BARCLAYS announcement of plans to close the Birkdale branch has left residents and business owners worried about the future of the village. Barclays Birkdale branch on Liverpool Road is set to close on June 26, due to the building being unsafe. The small village was once home to five banks, and has seen closures of … Continue reading Three bank closures in the past year leaves Birkdale residents concerned
REVIEW: Café Rouge, Media City UK
Taking a step inside the Lowry’s Café Rouge is somehow like taking a step into the heart of France. The aroma of food, the smartly dressed waiters and the clinking of wine glasses all contributed to creating the illusion of France. But it didn’t stop there, the décor of the restaurant included the walls being … Continue reading REVIEW: Café Rouge, Media City UK
Getting the better of the bottle
In the small room that she now calls home, 20-year-old Kayleigh Smith* travels back to relive the most horrific and life changing moment of her past. A memory that she actively tries to forget. It was her little sisters second birthday. “I was eight years old and it was my sisters second birthday, you would … Continue reading Getting the better of the bottle
Lowry Outlet’s Black Friday success
Lowry shopping centre in MediaCityUK has seen a surge in sales across the Black Friday weekend which saw other retail centres suffer a surprising drop in numbers. The lack of footfall within shops during this years Black Friday weekend is predicted to be the result of an increase in online shopping. This was supported by … Continue reading Lowry Outlet’s Black Friday success
Manchester mourns over Paris terror
By Chantelle Heeds and Laura Steffan The Paris disaster has hit home in Salford as many people have taken time out of their lives to pay respects to those whose lives were lost. Among these people were Peter, 54 and Angela Booth, 53, of Salford, who said: “We find it so shocking that a human … Continue reading Manchester mourns over Paris terror
REVIEW: Simone’s: The Healthy Baker
Popular streetfooder and owner of award-winning Viet Shack teamed up with his wife earlier this month to open Simone’s: The Healthy Baker in Arndale market. In doing this, they have revolutionised feeling of regret that often comes with “cheat-day” indulges. Through intense research and planning, Nelson Lam and his wife Simone Yau, an ex-yoga instructor, … Continue reading REVIEW: Simone’s: The Healthy Baker
Salford continues to send condolences to Paris
A week on from the tragedy in Paris the people of Salford have continued to pay their respects to the 130 victims and their families. Most recently, a message to Paris was displayed on an advertising board on the archway that hangs over the M602 motorway. The message on the board reads “Liberté, ègalité, fraternité”, … Continue reading Salford continues to send condolences to Paris
Coronation Street storyline boosts diet campaign views by 380%
A Coronation Street storyline portraying the risks of diet pills has led to a 380 per cent increase in traffic to a government led ‘Fake Meds’ campaign. The world’s longest running soap opera introduced a storyline where Bethany Platt, played by Lucy Fallon, fainted after taking diet pills bought online. Speaking of the impact her performance … Continue reading Coronation Street storyline boosts diet campaign views by 380%
Stone Roses fans to sojourn in Salford
Salford hotels are expected to see a significant increase in bookings during June 2016 as Stone Roses fans flock to Manchester to see the band play in their home town for the first time since 2012. Fans that purchased the tickets to attend The Stone Roses gigs last Friday are suspected to find shelter in … Continue reading Stone Roses fans to sojourn in Salford
Chantelle Heeds 