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Category: Salford News

GMP launch new android app

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has launched a brand new and redesigned Android app to provide a better service to the people of Greater Manchester. The app – which...

New National Living Wage (NLW) becomes law on 1 April 2016

From 1 April 2016 workers aged 25 and over will be entitled to a new minimum pay rate of £7.20 per hour, called the National Living Wage (NLW). Employers need to find...

Charity welcomes easier access to flood insurance for homeowners in Greater Manchester

The National Flood Forum is hopeful the new Flood Re insurance scheme will alleviate the stress and frustration previously felt by flood-hit homeowners in Greater...

Apprentices and employers celebrated at Salford City College awards

Last week Salford City College recognised some of the region’s most outstanding apprentices and employers at its annual Apprenticeship Awards Evening. The event was...

Travel advice for bus priority works on Portland Street in Manchester city centre

The ongoing transformation of Manchester’s transport network will see improvements made to the Portland Street area of the city next week. From Tuesday 29 to Thursday...

Man jailed after pleading guilty to fraud by false representation and money laundering

A man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to fraud by false representation and money laundering. Michael Hizer (25/03/1959) of HMP Thameside has today, Thursday 24...

End of free parking at Lowry Outlet Mall to cut ‘park and ride’

Commuters and daytrippers to Salford Quays will be affected when The Lowry Outlet Mall ends its former free parking system on 4 April. The 1,800-space multi-storey,...

Appeal for witnesses after man dumped at MRI with serious injuries

Police are appealing for potential key witnesses to come forward after a badly injured man was left at hospital in Manchester. Detectives suspect the man was injured in...

Salford Central and Manchester Victoria closed until 4 April

Manchester Victoria and Salford Central stations will be closed for the next 11 days. Network Rail ordered the closure, to start after tonight’s final service, to...

Appeal: Man missing from secure unit ‘may be trying to leave country’

Police in the West Midlands have released an urgent appeal across the country to try to find a vulnerable man missing from a secure unit. Officers say James Pinsent...