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Armed men steal thousands during cash-in-transit robbery outside Swinton McDonald’s

Armed men stole thousands of pounds in a cash-in-transit robbery at the Bolton Road McDonald’s in Swinton this morning. Police were called to the fast-food...

MP blasts ‘dangerous overcrowding’ on Leigh-Manchester Guided Busway

Passengers on the Leigh to Manchester Guided Busway are being short-changed with overcrowding at ‘dangerous’ levels. That’s the message to transport...

Salford’s MAPAS music service celebrates 50 years teaching 5 MILLION students

This September the service that has taught millions of Salford children the joys of the arts celebrates its golden anniversary. Salford City Council’s Music and...

Salford explores deep space: Stargazers wanted for free lectures at Salford Astro

As the Rosetta space probe tumbles through the heavens nearing the end of its 12-year mission, a Salford group dedicated to exploring and celebrating the night skies...

Salford community raises thousands for funeral of murdered Wesley Lennon

Kind-hearted locals have raised thousands of pounds to help pay for the funeral of a 26-year-old man murdered in the street in Salford. Father-of-two Wesley Lennon was...

Salford Red Devils college team up and running

The Salford Red Devils Tier 3 Academy programme has officially launched this week, with 20 boys starting on a Sport BTEC course, alongside training and playing in the...

Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens to visit schools in Salford and Stockport

Simon Stephens, the Stockport born playwright and former teacher who won Olivier and Tony awards for his adaptation of Mark Haddon’s novel, The Curious Incident of...

Rebecca Long Bailey and Bishop John Arnold to talk on climate change at Salford church

Local residents, including supporters and volunteers from CAFOD and Christian Aid, are meeting with MP Rebecca Long Bailey to Speak Up about climate change on 15th...

Voting now live for Patient’s Star Award

The shortlist for Salford Royal’s Patient’s Star Award has been announced. This special award was launched in 2014 to celebrate staff, teams and departments who go...

Salford school celebrates European Language Day

Children age 3 to 11 from Branwood Preparatory School, in Monton, celebrated European Language Day today, Wednesday 28 September. The children enjoyed an action packed...