Category: Salford News
£1.5m Foundry Film Studios open in Ordsall
The renaissance of business in Ordsall takes another step forward today with the opening of the Foundry Film Studios. The 8,000sq ft purpose-built venue, over the road...
Salford gang raids: Four arrests and large quantity of ‘serious’ drugs seized
Four people suspected of being involved in gang supply of Class A drugs were arrested in dawn raids in Salford today, Tuesday 20 September. From around 6am police from...
Eccles Cross pub burgled and fruit machines rifled
Police were called to the Eccles Cross pub on Regent Street, Eccles at 7.20am, today, Tuesday, 20 September after receiving reports of a burglary at the premises....
Cuts row will see 1,250 firefighters ‘sacked’
Fire Service trade union the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has been left furious by Greater Manchester Fire Service plan to sack and re-employ every frontline firefighter in...
Salford’s mayor demands that city’s valuable green spaces are protected
Salford’s City Mayor has demanded that the city’s most valuable green spaces are protected amid reports that the council may have to find space for 30,000 new homes....
100 years ago: Bravest Swinton teen, 17, saves CO under fire for Distinguished Conduct Medal
Tales of First World War bravery in the face of the terrible fury of enemy fire never fail to fascinate and this story from the Eccles and Patricroft Journal from...
Vote for St Ann’s Hospice to bag cash for Little Hulton sensory garden
St Ann’s Hospice is bidding to bag a massive cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative. The supermarket has teamed up with Groundwork on its Bags of Help...
Woman hurt in Eccles taxi van smash still in critical condition
A woman hurt when a taxi and van collided in Eccles on Friday remains in a critical condition. The woman, in her 50s, suffered multiple injuries when the shunt saw her...
Suspected arsonist sets fire while children play at Chimney Pot Park
Thick black smoke emanated from a children’s park in Salford today after unknown offenders set fire to part of a play area. One fire engine from Salford was...
Salford park set for £15k transformation
A crowdfunding campaign by Novus, designed to help transform Green Grosvenor Park in Salford, has reached its target of £14,859. Novus, part of LTE group, is a national...
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