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Category: Salford News

Woman dragged out of car by thieves near Aldi Irlams o’th Height

Police are investigating after a young woman was attacked, robbed and had her car stolen outside a Salford supermarket car park. At around 4.45pm on Thursday 3 December...

Salford residents advised that time is running out to protect themselves from the flu

Salford GPs are reminding residents that time is running out to protect themselves from the flu virus. As we enter the festive period it is crucial for residents to...

Watch: Shocking footage of boy, 16, who robbed Salford Subway armed with machete

A teenager who robbed a sandwich shop in Irlams o’th Height in Salford armed with a machete has been given a 12-month sentence. The attack happened at around 8pm...

End of an XL era as Barrys clothing store in Eccles shuts down for good

Eccles is set to lose yet another part of its rich heritage with the news that Barrys store on the corner of Liverpool Road and Bright Road is to close its doors for the...

History of Salford coal mining to go on show in Eccles

The Irwell Valley Mining Project, which was founded in 2012, are bringing a stunning photographic exhibition to libraries in Salford throughout the festive season. They...

Terminally-ill Lexi, 5, to get special Santa visit in Walkden

A severely ill girl from Walkden is to get a surprise visit from Santa Claus tonight as part of Worsley Rotary Club’s Santa Sledge tour of Salford. Lexi Chester,...

Man shot in the leg in Cheetham Hill

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was shot in the leg in Cheetham Hill. At around 8.10pm on Wednesday 2 December 2015, police found an empty vehicle...

85-year-old pedestrian hurt in Swinton van accident

Multiple emergency services were called to Deansway on the Poets estate in Swinton this morning after reports an elderly man was hit by a van. Police, fire crews, an...

Public given chance to have say on plans to improve air quality in Salford

Salford’s environment chief has welcomed a decision to get feedback from the public before plans to improve air quality are put in place. Councillor Gena Merrett has...

Salford students gain clinical work experience with Cadets course

Two Health and Social Care students from Salford City College’s Walkden Sixth Form Centre have been gaining hands-on work experience as part of a special Cadet course....