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Double election for Little Hulton as councillor steps down

Little Hulton will get special treatment at this year’s local council elections. Everywhere else in the city on 5 May, residents will be voting for one council...

Prime Minister praises Salford for flood relief effort

The Prime Minister has recognised the people of Salford for their efforts in the aftermath of the Boxing Day floods. David Cameron hosted a reception at 10 Downing...

Salford kickboxers, 8 and 11, picked for England

Salford Mixed Martial Arts club in Weaste has two new fighters vying to bring home trophies when they represent England at the World Kickboxing Championships in Dublin...

Portergate’s £9m 45-apartment Salford block greenlit by River Irwell

Portergate Developments have won permission for a £9 million, 45-flat apartment block on the banks of the River Irwell in Salford. The real estate firm already manage...

Salford man wanted by police

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a man wanted for not turning up at court. Neil Anthony Jones, 35 failed to turn up to Salford and Manchester...

Salford explosion ‘rattled windows and shook houses’

A large explosion heard across Ordsall and central Salford this morning is thought to be down to a gas canister exploding in a scrapyard. European Metals Recycling...

Missing: Mum, 17, and six-month-old baby boy

Police have issued a nationwide appeal for any information on a missing teenage mum and her young son. Sophia Thrusfield, 17, has not been seen for the past four days....

Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Salford City Academy

Salford City Academy invited local primary school pupils for an Easter Egg hunt on 23rd March 2016. The young visitors and their families were escorted by academy...

Cadishead’s worst burglar? Dozy thief caught on CCTV five times, leaves blood and hat at scene

A burglar who hung around a Cadishead company stole broken tablet computers and a £60 petty cash jar, the business owners say. Water treatment firm Primary Water Group...

First win for Swinton Lions kicks off season proper

The Lions got their first Championship victory under their belts with a 28-18 win against close neighbours Oldham. The visitors made 12 changes to the side that lost at...