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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...

Review: Susan Calman, Ladylike – The Lowry, Salford

Okay, full disclosure here. I am a very liberal, woolly, left-leaning feminist. So going along to the Lowry on a Sunday evening to see a 4 foot 11 Scottish lesbian...

Work starts on £850k Chapel Street apartment block

A Manchester property development company has begun work on a six-storey apartment scheme on Chapel Street in Salford. Nikal Special Projects are developing the building...

Readers Pics: Beautiful Sunsets over Salford

Pictures by Danielle Merrishaw, Nicola Jayne Thompson, Chelsea Fisher, Simon Evans, @redgeneral70 and Jennie Bracegirdle There were purples, oranges, yellows and deep...

Urgent appeal for help with Baby Dan tribute

An appeal has been launched for the community's help in sourcing a bouncy castle and gazebo for a day of remembrance for local baby Dan Edge.