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100 years ago in Irlam: Secret history revealed in letters from the front

In April 1916 the local newspapers were full of reports of men killed or missing in First World War combat. Fatalities mounted as the war rolled on: the public, gripped...

Developer wins as former Salford Quays shipping HQ sails away to 122 apartments

Developers have won the right to change a former Salford Quays shipping company headquarters into flats after plans were passed by Salford City Council. Liverpool-based...

Police appeal after woman left in critical condition after burglary in Cheetham

Police are investigating after an aggravated burglary has left a woman in hospital in a critical condition. At around 11:15pm on Monday 25 April 2016, police were called...

K3 Business Technology Group lands Danish competitor for £8m

Salford software firm K3 Business Technology Group has bought out a Denkmark retail software firm for £7.9 million. DdD Retail, the trading name for Retail Support...

Koukash vows to fight as Salford docked six points for salary cap breach

Salford Red Devils have been left reeling after being fined £5,000 and docked six points for being found guilty of breaking the Super League salary cap. An independent...

Young Winton Wanderers battle hard

Winton Wanderers U8’s welcomed Ladybridge in the cup and straight from kick off both teams went on the attack, Winton pushed forward with runs from Dylan and Seb,...

Beechy Under 15’s Predators pick up the silverware

In the Tameside Football League Beechfield United Under 15’s Predators were celebrating after winning the Sunday Challenge Cup thanks to a 3-0 win over Hough End...

M62 lorry crash: Hour-long delays around Eccles and Cadishead after milk spill

Drivers are being told to expect delays of up to an hour this morning on routes around Eccles after a lorry overturned on the motorway. As of 9.25am two lanes have been...

Man fighting for life after brutal street assault in Swinton

A 28-year-old man from Salford suffered a bleed on the brain after being attacked in the street in Swinton. The man was walking with his brother back from the...

Metrolink system still down and is advising people to make alternative travel plans

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is advising people to make alternative travel plans and allow extra time for their journeys as work continues to repair a major...