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Salford Quays

Home to the BBC's flagship northern headquarters at MediaCity, as well as the renowned Lowry theatre, the Quays have risen from the ashes over the past 20 years. Following the decline of the shipping industry in the 1980s, the area has been spectacularly regenerated into a series of waterfront piazzas, with plans afoot for it to double in size – making it one of the region's biggest success stories.

Fascinating photos of what life was once like living and working in Manchester and Salford docks
Nostalgia
Ocean-bound vessels once brought all kinds of commodities and exotic goods
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A glowing whale shark and other light displays will illuminate Salford Quays next month
Salford Quays
Lightwaves Salford is back this winter, and it's completely free
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The new bars and restaurants opening in Manchester this November
Manchester restaurants
From classy watering holes and microbreweries to glitzy Greek restaurants and late-night street food spots, there's a lot happening in Manchester this November
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Protester scales bridge in Salford Quays as thousands demonstrate over BBC Gaza coverage
Salford Quays
In MediaCity, thousands paraded through the square outside the BBC buildings before heading out across the quays
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Hit pre-loved fashion store to open a pop-up site in Manchester
MediaCityUK
Charity Super.Mkt is the UK's first multi-charity pre-loved fashion store and will be heading to MediaCity next month
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50 years of Salford's people, places and streets in 50 amazing photos
Salford
Salfordian life, including one if its lost streets, inspired the UKs longest running TV soap Coronation Street
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There's a cafe with nothing around it making waves in Salford
Salford Quays
“It’s our strong point - but also our weak point - that there’s nothing else here"
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'It was hanging onto her...' horror as girl attacked by 'out of control' XL bully as terrified school teachers watched on
Salford
Police are now trying to trace the animal and its owners
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The five new kitchens coming to Greater Manchester's largest food hall
Salford Quays
The £3.5m Central Bay development at Salford Quays houses a 20-kitchen food hall, a bar, waterside terrace and now five shipping container kitchens
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'I took the £12 boat with cocktails near the city centre and learned things I didn't know about Manchester'
Things to do Manchester
Incredible views, fascinating facts and a well-stocked bar
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The Greater Manchester postcodes where house prices have fallen the most
House Prices
The average cost of a home is becoming much cheaper in these six parts of the region, making it much easier to find an affordable house
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Salford Quays is about to undergo another major transformation... but not everyone is happy about it
Salford Quays
Around 3,200 more homes, 300 new hotel rooms and 800,000 sq ft of commercial space could be built
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Man left seriously hurt after gang of thugs attack him with metal poles
Salford Quays
Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward
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Angry Coronation Street star says he'll avoid new Salford food hall after 'discrimination' over cash
Coronation Street
'A venue that discriminates those who can't pay digitally is a venue I avoid'
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Inside the huge waterside food hall that's set to transform Salford Quays into a foodie paradise
Salford Quays
The £3.5m Central Bay development at Salford Quays houses a 20-kitchen food hall, shipping container kitchens, a bar and a waterside terrace overlooking The Lowry and Old Trafford
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Salford Quays has a new giant - and it's months ahead of schedule
Salford Quays
MediaCity's Blue building has been the area's tallest since 2010
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12 brilliant things to do in Greater Manchester this September
Things to do Manchester
There's a number of big events taking place in Manchester this September
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The extraordinary unseen Manchester Ship Canal posters dating back 100 years
Manchester Ship Canal
'Canal bosses wanted to show the world that Manchester wasn't just a dirty old town but a place to do business'
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New waterfront food and drink village reveals full line-up of street food traders
Salford Quays
The food and drink destination will feature a food hall and street kitchens making it the largest of its kind in Greater Manchester
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FREE family fun comes to MediaCity with craft workshops, pottery, story time and more
Manchester Family
Tickets can be booked online for the free sessions at MediaCity
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Coronation Street's Sally Ann Matthews slams 'brainless idiots' after fireworks let off at 2am in Salford Quays
Salford Quays
The actress said she needed a 'nana nap' after being woken up by the deafening display in the early hours
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Mayhem on Salford Quays as residents woken up by huge 2am fireworks display
Salford
Video footage of deafening explosions has been revealed
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Rescue team descends on Salford Quays after 'person jumped in water'
Salford
Police are believed to be investigating
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Amazing new free kids exhibition featuring Zog, Gruffalo and Stick Man sees RECORD crowds - as bosses share new spaces for families to explore
The Lowry Theatre and Arts Centre
Hundreds of families have been heading to the huge new exhibition - with more to explore around The Lowry itself too
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