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Man arrested following break-in that left woman with serious head injuries

Police investigating a break-in that left a woman in hospital have made an arrest. At around 11:15pm on Monday 25 April 2016, police were called to St Marks Lane,...

‘Help us find answers’ plead family of Little Hulton man in asbestos probe

The family of an electrician from Little Hulton who died from terminal cancer is appealing for his work colleagues to come forward and help with a probe into possible...

Jacob triumphs in pool for Salford Community Leisure

The extraordinary record of success for Salford Community Leisure supported swimmers has continued with 12 year old Jacob Chambers becoming National Age Group Champion...

Police concern for missing 16 year old girl

Police are becoming increasing concerned for the welfare of a 16-year-old girl from Bolton. Demi-Leigh Sheridan, 16, was last seen at around 1am on Wednesday 27 April...

Group launched to cut ‘drink-drown’ canal deaths by 50pc

A new group formed by emergency services and charities in Manchester has launched to cut drowning fatalities by half in the next 10 years. The Manchester Water Safety...

Matt Berry to appear at Salford TV festival

BAFTA-winning comedy actor Matt Berry will be discussing his work as part of one of the UK’s first TV festivals, organised by a University of Salford graduate. Berry,...

Seddon thunder strike sees Salford City through to dream play off final

Salford City marched on to their first Northern Premier league play off final in their history after beating Ashton United 3-1. Extra time goals from Gareth Seddon and...

Tributes flood in for former head of Swinton High School John Biddlestone

Tributes have been paid to a long-serving teacher in Salford who has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. John Biddlestone sadly died after collapsing while out...

Two charged with multiple offences after Patricroft shopkeeper defends store from knife-wielding thugs

Two men have been charged after a shopkeeper fought off would-be robbers from his corner shop in Patricroft, Eccles. At around 8pm on Friday 22 April two white men...

Family memorial benches to be scrapped at Agecroft Cemetery

Wooden benches bearing the names of loved ones at a Salford cemetery will be removed and taken into storage if the families they belong to can’t be found. Salford...