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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...

24,000sq ft Bingo hall to open in Walkden Ellesmere Centre

Club 3000 Bingo is to move its entire Walkden operation inside the first floor of the Ellesmere Shopping Centre. The mall’s landlord, Isle of Man-based Derwent...

Wounded Tigers pose a threat to rampant Devils

After their recent run of good form Salford will be looking to consolidate their place in the top 8 when they cross the Pennines on Friday to take on the Castleford...

Beechfield United Juniors weekend results

In the North Bury Junior League Beechfield United Under 16’s were involved in a top of the table clash with Broadway Celtic. This Championship Division match played at...

John Duffy signs two-year extension at Swinton Lions

Swinton Lions head coach John Duffy has pledged his future to the club by signing a two-year contract extension. The 35-year-old former Scotland coach said he was...

Swinton’s cup run continues with Cougars de-fanged

Swinton Lions claimed their spot in the semi-final of the League One Cup with a hard fought 24-22 victory over Keighley Cougars. The Lions had the first attack in the...

Salford wide a-Wakey with march up table

Now three without loss, Salford Red Devils put Wakefield away 24-18 at the AJ Bell on Mothers Day. After a cagy opening with both sides feeling each other out for...

Council to approve Fred Done’s 380-flat towers at derelict Black Friar pub

Betfred boss Fred Done is onto a winner with his plans to convert the derelict Black Friar Inn into two new 12 and 16-storey towerblocks. The Grade II-listed pub at 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...