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Category: Salford News

Four weeks of Salford junior doctors strikes confirmed: Could we see ‘exodus’ if contracts pushed through?

Junior doctors in Salford and UK-wide will stage a total of 20 days of strikes between now and Christmas. The British Medical Association is locked in a bitter battle...

Temporary closure of Barton Swing Bridge this Sunday

Motorists going to the Trafford Centre this Sunday, 4 September will face delays as Barton Swing Bridge will be temporaily closed for annual maintenance work. The...

Police in fresh appeal to help find missing Irlam man Alan Shone

GMP have released another image of a missing man from Salford in a bid to find him. Alan Shone was last seen at around 9.30am on Monday 22 August 2016 at his home on The...

Third teenager arrested on suspicion of murder in Wesley Lennon Winton stabbing

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a Winton man was stabbed to death on Monday evening. He was pulled in for questioning on Thursday 1...

Pendleton police counter could close in cuts plan

The public walk-in enquiry counter at Pendleton police station in Salford could close under a new plan by Greater Manchester Police. The last police review of public...

Top 5 things to do in Salford this weekend

Its autumn and the weather forecast for the weekend is mixed to say the least, however why not visit one of our weekend attractions on offer? Bridgewater Bat Walk...

Salford’s MediaCityUK given go ahead to double in size

Salford’s MediaCityUK is to double in size after city council planners gave the go ahead today, Thursday September 1. Up to ten new buildings, with a development value...

Family of killed Wesley Lennon launch funeral fundraiser appeal

Devastated relatives of a Winton man stabbed to death in the street have launched a fundraiser appeal to help with funeral costs. Father of two Wesley Lennon was fatally...

Barton Players take to the streets for new production

Barton Theatre Company are performing at Eccles Festival again this year – but with a difference. In previous years, Barton’s Festival performances have been...

Coffee4Craig given 25-year lease to bring the Woolpack pub in Pendleton back to life

Salford homeless project Coffee4Craig has been handed a 25-year lease to take over the former Woolpack pub in Pendleton, Salford. The plan is to turn the derelict 1970s...