Tag: Barton, drowning, Manchester Ship Canal, River Irwell
100 years ago: Mystery of Patricroft girl, 17, found drowned in Bridgewater Canal
This story from the pages of the Eccles and Patricroft Journal of September 1916 tells of the mysterious death of teenager Doris Crossley, 17, who lived with her aunt...
Salford floods: December 2015 ‘like spring’ as rain records tumble
December 2015 was the wettest in the UK’s history, weather forecasters at the Met Office have revealed. The average temperature soared to 7.9°C, some 4°C above...
Salford flooding: Councillor argues flood defences prevented further devastation, we assess the environmental impacts
With Storm Frank quickly approaching, Salford locals are preparing for another wave of heavy rain to hit the city on Wednesday morning. Community spirit against the...
Man rescued after falling 30ft into River Irwell near Lowry Hotel
A man in his 30s was rescued from the River Irwell in Salford last night after falling 30ft from a footbridge near The Lowry Hotel. Police, fire crews and paramedics...
Man rescued after falling into freezing River Irwell in Salford
A man fell into the River Irwell in Broughton, Salford, before being pulled to safety by firefighters. At around 9.30pm on Sunday 13 September multiple police and fire...
Man’s body pulled from River Irwell in Salford
Police have launched an investigation after a man’s body was found in the River Irwell in Salford today. Officers were called to the scene in Ordsall, near the...
£75m Adelphi Wharf in Salford recommended for approval
Council planners have no objections to a new development of 206 apartments proposed for the banks of the River Irwell as part of the £75 million Adelphi Wharf. Fortis...
Plans in for 380-flat ‘Downtown’ towers on Woden Street in Ordsall
Altrincham-based Villafont Homes has submitted plans for the 15-storey ‘Downtown’ tower blocks comprising 383 flats in Ordsall. The build, across a 0.7ha...
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