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Need a lift? Pic of five stuck Swinton coppers goes viral

Five police officers had to be rescued by fire crews at Swinton police station today after getting stuck in a lift. GMP Salford West cheekily posted on Facebook:...

Thug with knife robs Farmfoods Eccles

Police are appealing for witnesses and any information after a man carrying a knife threatened staff at Farmfoods Eccles and stole cash. At around 5.45pm on Friday 13...

Recycle and Reward

Does your community group or project want to be in with a chance of winning a reward worth up to £1,000? Can you help play a part in increasing recycling in Salford?...

Funeral for Jason Whitty today after Irlam man passes away age 54

SalfordOnline.com members are grieving as prominent local man, Jason Whitty, is cremated today. The 54-year-old was a keen supporter of Irlam Hornets rugby league and...

Firefighters rescue ‘blue and unresponsive’ woman, 51, from canal

Firefighters are urging people to take care around waterways in Manchester city centre after a 51-year-old woman was rescued from near-death after falling into a canal....

Bin-obsessed birthday boy Lewis gets special Salford visit

Salford bin men made a special house call for one of their biggest fans. 7-year-old Lewis Berrisford, a pupil at Springwood Primary School, just loves bin wagons so his...

Absconded prisoner ‘last seen at Manchester Airport’

A man who failed to return to prison after absconding during a visit to a monastery is thought to be in the Manchester area. 58-year-old Malcolm Millman, who also goes...

Watch: Shock CCTV shows Swinton burglars on the prowl

Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment three hooded men try to break into a Swinton home in the middle of the night while the owners are asleep upstairs. The two...

Man, 22, arrested for attempted murder after man shot in Bolton

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was shot in the street in Bolton. Police launched an investigation after a man was found on Saturday...

Snap more Salford beauty: Autumn Colours Photo Competition deadline extended

Such is the stunning response we’ve had to our Autumn Colours Photo Competition that we’re extending the deadline for pictures until this Sunday. When all...