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Good morning, Salfordians!
The sky was lit up all weekend with fireworks, colourful displays and plenty of Bonfire Night celebrations bringing a little extra sparkle to the weekend.
And while the fireworks may have stolen the show, there's plenty more lighting up Salford this week! So let’s get into it.
Featured in today’s signal:
🏡£9.9m funding boost for Crescent regeneration
🍝Restaurant of the Week
📢Community Spotlight
👯Celebrating Salford's young voices
🥂Exciting things to do this Weekend
🎮Signal Games
— Lani
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£9.9m funding boost for Crescent regeneration
Salford is taking another step towards a major transformation, with a £9.9 million funding boost set to help drive forward the ambitious Crescent Salford regeneration scheme.
Part of a wider £2.5 billion masterplan covering 240 acres, the project aims to bring new transport connections, new employment opportunities, education facilities, commercial spaces and over 3,000 new homes.
The funding comes through the next phase of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's Good Growth Fund and will help deliver better walking and cycling routes, improved public spaces and the infrastructure needed to connect communities.
The plans are being delivered in partnership with Salford City Council, the University of Salford and English Cities Fund, with the ambition of bringing education, business and local communities closer together.
It's another significant development in the ongoing transformation of Salford Crescent, with the funding helping to lay the foundations for what could be a very distinct area in the years ahead.
Restaurant of the Week - Porta Tapas
Fancy a little taste of Spain without leaving Salford? This week's restaurant spotlight takes us to Porta Tapas, a popular independent tapas bar in the beautiful surroundings of Bexley Square.
Housed in a former bank building, Porta brings a relaxed Spanish atmosphere to Chapel Street. With its traditional setting, welcoming feel and sharing-style menu, it's the sort of place that makes you want to slow down, order a few plates and enjoy a proper catch-up.
Porta was founded by brothers Ben and Joe Wright, who opened their first tapas bar in Chester in 2012 after being inspired by their travels through Spain and Portugal. Following the success of their original venue, they brought Porta to Salford in 2018.
A few items worth trying:
Fried Andalusian style squid with alioli
Charcutería - Chorizo, Salchichón Ibérico, Lomo
Burnt Basque cheesecake with sour cherry compote
Grilled wild Atlantic prawns with ajillo dressing
Tip: Porta operates on a walk-in basis and no reservations. It's open Tuesday to Saturday from midday until 10.30pm and Sunday until 9pm. Click here to check out their full menu and plan your visit!
📍216 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 6BY
Meet the Salford teenager taking on Chile's biggest stages
Picture being 16, still at college, and finding out you're playing two nights at an arena in Chile. That's real life right now for John Denton, an indie musician from Irlam.
It all started with a family friend in Chile who sent John's music to Álvaro Henríquez, the frontman of Los Tres, and the rest is history.
This month he's flying to Santiago to support Los Tres at the Santander Arena. Around 30,000 people across two nights, and both shows are sold out. It's the same arena that has hosted Beyoncé, Robbie Williams and Paul McCartney.
Before this, his biggest crowd was around 500. His first ever gig was at Malaga Drift in Eccles, which is now 96 Degrees, and he also won the Johnny Marr Award back in 2023.
John says the promoters in Chile didn't want to wait until next summer, so they asked him to come out early. Big ups to John for making Salford proud!
Celebrating Salford's young voices: Salford Youth Day film festival
Salford's youths have been given the chance to take centre stage, sharing their stories, creativity and ambitions through a special film festival celebrating the next generation.
More than 60 young people from youth groups across the city came together on Wednesday 28 October for the Salford Youth Day film festival, held at the University of Salford's Mary Seacole Building.
Organised by Salford City Council's Youth Council Service, the event provided a platform for young people to showcase films exploring their lives, experiences, achievements and aspirations.
Rather than simply watching from the sidelines, the young participants were the storytellers, using film to express themselves and give others a glimpse into the issues and interests that matter to them.
It's easy to overlook just how much talent, ambition and creativity exists among the younger generation, but events like this are a brilliant reminder.
Giving young people a voice isn't just about celebrating what they can achieve today; it's about helping them build the confidence and skills to shape Salford's future tomorrow.
Salford's youths have plenty to say, and when they get the chance, they do it remarkably. Click here to find out more.
Exciting things to do this Weekend
This section includes only the major events happening soon in Salford. It's going to be a bit cooler, so here's a few ways to spend it well:
Lowry Youth Dance Project | 5th November, 4:45pm (Tickets)
📍The Lowry, M50 3AZ
Description: Calling young people aged 8-14 who love to move! We are offering you the opportunity to upskill in new movement techniques and to unleash your artistic, physical creativity with Lowry Youth Dance Project. All genders and abilities welcome.
It Walks Around the House at Night | 3rd - 7th November, 8:00pm (Tickets)
📍The Lowry, Pier 8, M50 3AZ
Description: Following a sell-out UK tour and London run, the award-winning ThickSkin present this chilling new play by Tim Foley (former Bruntwood Prize-winner).
A Man for All Seasons | 5th November 7:30 pm (Tickets)
📍The Lowry, M50 3AZ
Description: The greatest, most powerful and dangerous figures who shaped English history are brought vividly to life in Robert Bolt’s award-winning play.
Primal Instinct Showcase | 7th November, 9pm - 5am (Tickets)
📍Concept Haus, M6 6WF
Description: Primal Instict is taking over Concept Haus for a special one with label head Chlär alongside Hadone, Akua & Phil Berg!
Vivaldi & Mozart Candlelight Experience | 6th November, 7pm - 10pm (Tickets)
📍Monton Unitarian Church, Eccles
Description: Lumos brings you enchanting concert experiences paying homage to world famous artists. We've partnered with spectacular locations & churches across the UK to deliver a concert experience that is nothing short of magical ✨
Shaking Hand | 6th November, 7:30pm - 11pm (Tickets)
📍The White Hotel, Dickinson Street, M3 7LW
Description: Now Wave presents Shaking Hand at The White Hotel.
Moonlight Paddles | 5th November, 7:00pm - 8:00pm (Tickets)
📍15 The Quays, M50 3SQ
Description: Join us for a relaxed, social paddle around the inner basins, with illuminated boats and the city lights reflected on the water. Come with friends, bring the family or join us on your own. Our instructors will guide the group and offer support throughout.
Renew Pop-Up Shop! | 7th November 4pm (Free)
📍Cobden Street Recycling Centre, Cobden Street, M6 6NA
Description: Join us at Cobden Street this Saturday and Sunday, from 10am to 4pm, for a chance to grab some incredible bargains! From bikes🚲 and toys🧸 to furniture🪑 and more, there’s something for everyone - all while shopping sustainably and supporting your local community.
FREE Kids Crafts: Diwali Lanterns | 7th November 10am - 4pm (Free)
📍Kargo MKT, M50 3AG
Description: Get crafty with your little ones and make colorful Diwali lanterns for free in a fun, hands-on session!
Raising the Wreck-Revisited! | 5th November 7:30pm (Tickets)
📍The Empty Space Theatre, M50 2GL
Description: “Raising The Wreck – Revisited!” is a bold re-imagining of Sue Frumin’s pioneering play. Originally commissioned by Gay Sweatshop Theatre Company, the production was one of the first British plays to feature a multi-racial cast of women and to place lesbian stories centre stage!Cola | 7th November 4pm (Tickets)
📍The White Hotel, Dickinson Street, M3 7LW
Description: Now Wave presents Cola plus supprt Sunglasz Vendor at The White Hotel on 7th November 2026
Clean Up Ordsall Park | 7th November 11:30pm (Free)
📍Ordsall Park
Description: The Clean Up Salford Team will be hosting a post fireworks clean up of the park & surrounding area on Sat 7th November at 11.30 am. We will be meeting at the Hulton Street Entrance by the Volunteer Locker.
Sauna & Dip with Uswim | 7th November 9:30am (Free)
📍Salford Quays Media City
Description: Hot, cold, and repeat - it's refreshing, exhilarating, and a complete physical and mental reset.Motherhood & Milk: November Meet Up! | 6th November 10am (Free)
📍St. Paul’s Church, Salford, M7 3WX
Description: Whether you're breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, pregnant, a new mum, or further along in your motherhood journey, Motherhood & Milk is a warm, welcoming space to connect with other local mums, share experiences, and receive support in a relaxed, judgement-free environment.FREE Bricklands Lego Build & Play | 8th November 8am - 10am (Free)
📍Kargo MKT, Salford, M50 3AG
Description: Come hang out and get creative with free Lego building and play hosted by Bricklands Free LEGO Build & Play Morning with Bricklands. Looking for an easy Sunday morning plan? We’re bringing huge boxes of LEGO down to Kargo MKT.East Salford Centenary Walking Tour | 11am - 1pm (Tickets)
📍Salford Museum and Art Gallery
Description: Explore on foot East Salford from the Crescent, Chapel Street, the Irwell and Victoria Theatre with storytelling from tour guide Emma Fox
Langworthy Cornerstone 25th Anniversary Celebration | 11th November, 12pm–3pm (Free)
📍451 Liverpool Street, M6 5QQ
Description: From 2001 to 2026, Langworthy Cornerstone has been part of countless stories. People have walked through our doors to learn something new, meet someone new, find support, share a meal, volunteer, take part in an activity, build a partnership or simply have a chat.
Good Custard & Friends: Supernature Disco | 6th November 7pm–1am (Free)
📍Tangerine, 13-17 New Bailey St, M3 5FS
Description: Disco and house label Good Custard takeover Salford hotspot Tangerine and welcome some of Manchester’s finest selectors.Boots and Bubbles: Line Dancing Social Night | 7th November 6:30pm (Tickets)
📍114 Chapel St, Salford, M3 6AF
Description: Join us for a Beginner Line Dancing class, with complimentary glass of prosecco/orange! 18+ only.
Hannah East - Express Yourself | 8th November 4pm (Tickets)
📍The Quays, M50 3AZ
Description: Hannah East has become one of the top acts in the 2026 Comedy world, delighting fans with a one-of-a-kind show. And Vivid Seats will help get you there.
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