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New bus lanes opening along the East Lancs Road

Passengers are already benefiting from the first of several brand new bus lanes along the East Lancs Road in Salford. Transport for Greater Manchester’s bus priority...

Little miracle: Baby bull terrier born safe after abandoned pregnant mum rescued from Walkden park

It was touch and go with an unexpected delivery for Salford City Council dog wardens but mum and pup are now doing well. Dog wardens Erica Eaton and Will Harris were...

Windows broken at Wellington pub in Salford by men on motorbike

The Wellington pub in Irlams o’th Height, Salford saw its windows broken last night after it was attacked by two men who approached on a motorbike. An earlier...

Donations flying in for Salford homeless giving day as cold bites

Donation are coming in thick and fast for a Salford collection this Saturday to back homeless support organisations Emmaus and Coffee4Craig. As the weather turns colder...

3* Review: Soul Legends – The Lowry, Salford Quays

It was all aboard the soul train last night at The Lowry Salford for a journey from its 1960s origins through the heydays of the 1970s and 1980s. Some of the biggest...

66-year-old man bailed in Monton murder probe

A 66-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder in Monton has been released on police bail. Police and crime scene investigators were called to a house on Landsdowne...

100 years ago in Salford: Enterprising soldier takes aim at pub to avoid war

This week we reported on a shocking court case from October 1915 of a pair of Broughton sisters hauled before magistrates charged with attacking so-called ‘white...

Re-appeal after a woman was carjacked in Manchester city centre

Police are re-appealing for witnesses a woman was carjacked in Manchester city centre. The incident happened on Wednesday 23 September 2015 at around 8.50pm. A...

Fans up for anything as Salford City FC under microscope in Class of 92: Out of Their League

Millionaire owners, a new fanbase and record-breaking FA Cup success? What could possibly go wrong for Salford City football club? A documentary highlighting the...

Flats on Eccles Crown Theatre site ‘ugly and won’t work’ campaigners argue

A public meeting to air views over plans to demolish the Victorian Crown Theatre in Eccles found serious local opposition to the proposals. The meeting was chaired by...