full screen background image
Victoria Barker

Irlam student Jess Kemp bids for Christmas No.1 with charity hospice single

A music student from Irlam is hitting all the right notes this Christmas after releasing a single to raise money for Francis House Hospice. Jess Kemp, 21, was inspired...

Swinton swimming ace Hannah Payton rewarded for successful year

A teenage swimmer from Swinton is celebrating after scooping several awards at her swimming club’s presentation evening. Hannah Payton, 18, who has Down’s Syndrome,...

Salford schools holding steady with 59% of secondaries Good or Outstanding, say Ofsted

Primary and secondary schools across Salford have seen a steady performance compared to this time last year, a new Ofsted report has revealed. According to The Education...

Giant inflatable student debt pig comes to Salford

A giant inflatable pig has been at Salford University today as part of an NUS campaign to highlight the issue of student debts. The campaign, called #CutTheCosts,...

Claire’s Christie head shave for Salford paramedic dad raises over £1k

A woman who made the brave decision to shave off her hair to support The Christie cancer charity has raised over £1,000. Claire Carter, 34, decided to raise money for...

Barr Hill memorial match raises money for Emily James

A charity football match has raised £250 for a severely ill teenager from Salford. 17-year-old Emily James has been living with the rare genetic illness Ehlers Danlos...

Salford swimmer is Pride of Sport finalist

Outstanding performances at the Cerebral Palsy World Games have seen Salford swimmer Will Holland-Leavens named a finalist for the Pride of Sport Awards. The Daily...

Irlam animal sanctuary in lockdown over deadly virus outbreak

Dog owners across Salford are being warned to vaccinate their pets against canine parvovirus after an outbreak of the deadly disease at an animal sanctuary in Irlam....

Watch: Irlam skate park closes despite viral video campaign

A popular skate park in Irlam has closed due to health and safety fears, despite a viral video campaign by the trick-happy riders who use it every week. The facility at...

Swinton Halloween House smashes target to raise over £5k for charity

Thousands of pounds has been raised for charity by a Swinton couple who kitted out their home with gruesome monsters for Halloween. Watch: Spooky shocks on show inside...