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- 24th November 2013
Following up a smash hit book adaptation with a sequel is never an easy feat. Between trying to keep fans of the book and fans of the original happy, the sequel also has to attract a new audience to the franchise. Surprisingly (at least, for me), Catching Fire achieves this delicate balance in a very good follow up to The Hunger Games.
- 18th November 2013
For college students, it is that time of the year when you must start getting serious about your university choices. It is a big and life changing decision – Where do you want to go? What course do you want to do? Are you making the right decision?
- 15th November 2013
The opening of MediaCityUK has worked wonders for the Salford Quays and local people. It is one of many staples of a wonderfully regenerated area that seemed to have died when the docks closed in the 1982. Not only has MediaCityUK breathed new life but it has also provided ample work opportunities for the people of Salford.
- 10th November 2013
TheBestOfSalford's film reviewer, Alex Ashton, takes a sneak peak at new release Gravity, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.
- 6th November 2013
Business networking is important to the success of your local business – there is no getting around it. The activity offers and provides a wealth of business partners and opportunities that help your business evolve and grow. Business networking is a fantastic activity but how do you get started?
- 1st November 2013
Bonfire Night is literally just around the corner. It is so close that you can almost smell the smoke and hear the pop of the fireworks! Bonfire Night is a weird night, in the grand scheme of things, as we are actively encouraged to groom the pyromaniac inside us all and burning wood is a public spectacle!
- 31st October 2013
Alex gets a sneak preview of Marvel's latest cinematic offering.
- 30th October 2013
Going to the Pantomime, as a child, is the best signifier of a Christmas that is just around the corner. School is finished for a few weeks, they have written their letters (or emails) to Santa and all that is left to do is wait for that special day. What is better at getting you in the Christmas spirit and killing some time for the kids than a Christmas Pantomime!?
- 26th October 2013
There is no denying that the redevelopment of Salford Quays has reaped endless benefits for Salford and the local people. The introduction of the BBC and ITV has injected employment into a run-down area – making Salford a much more attractive prospect to the rest of the UK.
- 25th October 2013
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has been protecting the coasts of Britain since 1824. They are a dedicated group of individuals that specializes in saving lives at sea all around Britain, with only 40,000 volunteers. They are like a Superhero team but better and more relevant! Sure they are a fantastic group, but what does this have to do with the lovely Salford people?