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CCTV pic of Audi linked to shooting of mum Jayne and 7-year-old son Christian Hickey in Winton

Police investigating the horrific doorstep shooting of Jayne Hickey and her seven-year-old son Christian in Winton have released pictures of a black Audi seen in the...

BT broadband goes down – internet outages reported nationwide

BT internet customers reported their services went offline this afternoon across Salford and Manchester. It appears the internet outage was not confined to the telecoms...

50 years ago in Eccles: History repeats as bus roof ripped off in Barton bridge smash

The low canal bridge that carries the Bridgewater Canal towards the aqueduct at Barton has seen many a mishap over the years with both buses and large lorries...

Student swimming star Hannah aiming for Paralympic glory

Medal-winning athlete Hannah Russell is hoping that European competition this summer will give her the boost she needs to hit Paralympic gold in September. Hannah, who...

Buyers invited to lodge interest in Peel Green Cemetery house

If you have ever fancied living in a house with a difference then look no further than this Salford property which is going on the market with Urban Vision. Salford City...

Older people in Salford urged to get shingles vaccine

Public health bosses are urging people aged between 70 and 78 in Salford to get a vaccine to prevent the painful shingles infection. Older people in Salford are eligible...

Nine-year-old Salford stage school actor Aisling scores Shrek lead

A young Salford actor is facing the biggest challenge of her fledgling career after winning the role of Young Fiona in the upcoming run of Shrek the Musical at The...

Apache Capital fund £128m, 34-storey Angel Gardens tower block

A joint venture London and Gulf real estate management vehicle says it has fully funded the Angel Gardens apartment development in Manchester for £128 million. The...

Beechfield United Juniors weekend results

Once again the grass pitches at Beech Farm and Stott Lane were deemed unplayable forcing a number of teams within Beechfield United’s Junior Section to move their home...

Police hunt ‘remorseful’ robber after Salford confectioners robbed at knifepoint

Police are hunting a remorseful robber who apologised profusely while holding up a confectioners at knifepoint in Salford. At around 7.50am on Thursday 28 January 2016,...