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Leigh MP Andy Burnham to stand for Greater Manchester Mayor

Andy Burnham will stand as a Labour candidate to become mayor of Greater Manchester, the Leigh MP confirmed today. The news came out before any official announcement...

Roadworks: Liverpool Road in Irlam to shut this weekend

Pictures by Phil Hogan Drivers are being warned to expect delays in Irlam this weekend as parts of Liverpool Road close completely for resurfacing. Contractors for Urban...

£79,000 bill for jailed Salford lonely hearts scammer

A Nigerian father of three jailed for his part in an online dating scam has been ordered to pay back over £70,000 conned from a wealthy American widow. Jonathan Mickey,...

Five legal highs including ‘fake cocaine’ banned under new law

The government has issued a temporary ban on five legal highs being used as street drugs in the UK. Also known as ‘new psychoactive substances’ the ban...

Game day: High-flying Salford set to diminish Giants

Salford are again without talismanic Theo Fages – he of the contract negotiations farrago – as they take on Huddersfield Giants in this Good Friday battle at...

Passover warning after Salford’s family gas poisoning scare

Firefighters have issued a plea to the Jewish community asking them to take care during Passover after one Salford family almost suffered carbon monoxide poisoning....

Wind and hailstorm warning continues in Salford

More disruption to travel is expected today as strong winds continue to hit the North West. The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning from yesterday evening...

Salford weather: Alert over strong winds and heavy rain

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for gale force winds and heavy rains from Monday evening into Tuesday. Forecasters say an active frontal system will...

84-year-old woman found dead in Irlam

The body of an elderly lady has been found at a house in Irlam. Police were called to Liverpool Road at 9am on Tuesday 24 March after a call to officers for concern for...

Narrow lanes and overnight M60 closures at Swinton for £462k safety project

Transport bosses have advised drivers using the M60 between Swinton and Prestwich that the motorway will be closed overnight to complete a £462,000 project to install...