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Appeal: Shopkeeper hit with hammer in Salford robbery

Police are appealing for information after a shopkeeper was attacked with a hammer in terrifying shop raid in Salford. The victim suffered a serious head and shoulder...

Migraine-hit teen fundraiser Ethan Evans bags Salford Citizen’s Award

Salford teenage fundraising superstar Ethan Evans has bagged another award: this time it’s official recognition from Salford City Council of his good deeds in the...

100 years ago in Eccles: Illegal gambling habit puts teens as young as 14 in court

Believe it or not, 100 years ago in Eccles, the perils of gambling were rife for young children. We are all used to seeing amusement arcades on our high streets with...

Cute canines on display for St Ann’s Hospice

Daring dogs will be leaping into action at a Paws Spooktacular in Heaton Park, Manchester, on Saturday, October 31. The cute canines will be the stars of the show at the...

Donation helps get junior Salford football club up and running

Young footballers in Salford have scored with a donation from Together Housing Group to help get their new football club off the ground. The £2,000 donation to Kersal...

Salford company helps transform two streets into homes for ex servicemen

Comms supply specialist Nimans gave a helping hand as an army of volunteers – including Princes William and Harry – transformed a derelict Manchester street...

Worsley runner gears up for New York marathon

Runner Stephen Carr is aiming for a unique treble by completing some of the world’s most iconic races as a tribute to lost family and friends. The 40-year-old took...

Next to open at Lowry Outlet in November

The Lowry Outlet on Salford Quays has revealed fashion retail giant Next as its latest signing. The 11,000sq ft store is set to open in early November 2015. It’s...

Beechfield United Juniors weekend results

For the second time in seven days Beechfield United Under 15’s Predators travelled to play Stalybridge Celtic. Last weekend Beechy beat their opponents 6-0 in a league...

Liverpool Street in Salford closed after burst water main

Emergency road repairs are being carried out between Cross Lane and Albion Way, with Liverpool Street closed in both directions. The closure happened at around 6am this...