Leigh MP Andy Burnham to stand for Greater Manchester Mayor
Mark Bright Wed 18th May, 5:28 PM
Andy Burnham will stand as a Labour candidate to become mayor of Greater Manchester, the Leigh MP confirmed today. The news came out before any official announcement...
Roadworks: Liverpool Road in Irlam to shut this weekend
Mark Bright Sat 11th April, 9:37 AM
Pictures by Phil Hogan Drivers are being warned to expect delays in Irlam this weekend as parts of Liverpool Road close completely for resurfacing. Contractors for Urban...
£79,000 bill for jailed Salford lonely hearts scammer
Mark Bright Sat 11th April, 9:34 AM
A Nigerian father of three jailed for his part in an online dating scam has been ordered to pay back over £70,000 conned from a wealthy American widow. Jonathan Mickey,...
Five legal highs including ‘fake cocaine’ banned under new law
Mark Bright Sat 11th April, 9:24 AM
The government has issued a temporary ban on five legal highs being used as street drugs in the UK. Also known as ‘new psychoactive substances’ the ban...
Game day: High-flying Salford set to diminish Giants
Mark Bright Fri 3rd April, 10:21 PM
Salford are again without talismanic Theo Fages – he of the contract negotiations farrago – as they take on Huddersfield Giants in this Good Friday battle at...
Passover warning after Salford’s family gas poisoning scare
Mark Bright Wed 1st April, 10:14 PM
Firefighters have issued a plea to the Jewish community asking them to take care during Passover after one Salford family almost suffered carbon monoxide poisoning....
Wind and hailstorm warning continues in Salford
Mark Bright Wed 1st April, 10:51 AM
More disruption to travel is expected today as strong winds continue to hit the North West. The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning from yesterday evening...
Salford weather: Alert over strong winds and heavy rain
Mark Bright Mon 30th March, 10:58 PM
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for gale force winds and heavy rains from Monday evening into Tuesday. Forecasters say an active frontal system will...
84-year-old woman found dead in Irlam
Mark Bright Fri 27th March, 3:58 PM
The body of an elderly lady has been found at a house in Irlam. Police were called to Liverpool Road at 9am on Tuesday 24 March after a call to officers for concern for...
Narrow lanes and overnight M60 closures at Swinton for £462k safety project
Mark Bright Thu 26th March, 11:19 AM
Transport bosses have advised drivers using the M60 between Swinton and Prestwich that the motorway will be closed overnight to complete a £462,000 project to install...
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