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Mayor backs MPs’ indictment of justice system

Greater Manchester Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has backed a parliamentary report highlighting huge failings in the criminal justice system. The...

MISSING: Cian Robinson, 13, from Eccles

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of a 13-year-old boy from Eccles. Cian Robinson was last seen at around 7am on Wednesday 25 May at his...

Warning in Winton: Mum stung by bogus waste collector

One local mum conned out of cash by a con-artist is warning others in Winton not to be duped. The 35-year-old victim, who asked not to be identified, had a knock at her...

100 years ago: NSPCC drag ‘drunk-every-day’ mum to court for child neglect

Looking through the pages of the Salford City Reporter we came across this rather, harrowing story from May 1916, at which I would imagine any parent would be horrified....

Worsley Rotary Dragons Den sees fab local groups win nearly £5,000

Some of the best community groups in Salford, including new music and library schemes, youth groups and an independent news website were all awarded vital grants through...

Top 5 things to do in Salford this weekend

The weekend is upon us and we have the added bonus of a Bank Holiday Monday to enjoy, so here is our suggestions for things to do this weekend in Salford. Salford Red...

1980s Beechfield FC mystery photograph explained

Players and families have come forward in their droves to help SalfordOnline.com fill out the names on this historic picture of Beechfield United FC juniors in the early...

Stroke Champions honoured in Salford

A group of care staff have been honoured as Stroke Champions by the Stroke Association, in a celebratory presentation at Moores House in Salford on Tuesday 10 May. The...

Feeling a little horse? Pip, Countess and Harvey clop into retirement together

There were plenty of long faces as three of GMP’s oldest horses retired. There wasn’t a dry eye at as officers said goodbye to their four-legged partners Pip,...

Tanning ‘unhealthy’ as Bank Holiday heat approaches, warn Cancer Research

Cancer Research UK is launching a new campaign called ‘Own Your Own Tone’ encouraging young people to protect their skin this Bank Holiday. Forecasters are...