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Category: Salford News

Police response to reports in the media about Cyril Smith

Assistant Chief Constable Ian Wiggett said: “There have been a number of reports in the media today from former police officers surrounding historic allegations...

Budget offers nothing to safeguard our communities – Commissioner

Speaking after the Chancellor delivered the last budget before the election, Greater Manchester’s Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd repeated his warning that...

Appeal: Woman raped on Canal Street towpath

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Labour MP slams Budget for putting public services at risk

Labour MP slams Budget for putting public services at risk Barbara Keeley, MP for Worsley and Eccles South, has criticised the Chancellor’s Budget for putting...

Armed police swarm Silk Street after van torched

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‘Organised crime gang’ behind £8k Irlam van heist

Police believe two men who robbed a delivery van full of cigarettes in Irlam may be tied to organised crime. A driver was attacked as he dropped off stock at Sanket...

M60 rush-hour smash causing congestion

A smash beetween a lorry and a car on the M60 this morning has caused delays for commuters. The accident happened at around 7.35am this morning, Thursday 19 March....

Jailed: Bank worker who stole £55k from elderly customers

A Natwest bank worker has been jailed for 20 months after he defrauded customers out of almost £55,000. 30-year-old Matthew Parkhouse from Manchester pleaded guilty to...

Police and fire crews sweep River Irwell at Agecroft after reports woman jumped in

Pictures by Andy PrattEmergency crews were scrambled to the River Irwell at Agecroft Cemetery this evening to search for a woman who was reported to have jumped into the...

Former Paddock pub on Cross Lane to be turned into flats

One of the last remaining pub buildings on Cross Lane in Salford could become eight flats if a planning officers pass proposals this week. The first and second floors...