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Category: Salford News

Salford man Jack Slater, 76, named as victim in Canada whale-watching tragedy

A 76-year-old man born in Salford has been named as one of the people killed in a Canadian whale-watching tragedy. Retired Navy engineer Jack Slater was killed when the...

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...

New appeal one year since murder of Swinton dad Charlie Singh

Detectives investigating the armed robbery and fatal shooting of Swinton father-of-three Charlie Singh are appealing for more information to solve the case. As he left...

Tonight: Public meeting as MP backs no demolition plan for Eccles Crown Theatre

Campaigners will meet the public tonight to gather support against plans to knock down the historic Crown Theatre on Liverpool Road in Eccles. Over 2,500 people have...

Next of kin appeal – Salford man

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next of kin for a man from Salford. Martin Kerfoot, 65, sadly died on 22 October 2015 at his home address...

Salford students celebrate Black History Month

Students from Salford City College got an insight into the rich culture of Jamaica earlier this month, with a special visit from musician and Jamaican tenor, Steve...

Memorial service for grieving families at Salford Royal hospital

Relatives whose loved ones have passed away at Salford Royal hospital are being invited to a special memorial service. Each year, Salford Royal’s Chaplaincy...

Murder probe launched after woman’s body found in Monton – 66-year-old man arrested

A 66-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman’s body was found at a house in Monton. Police and crime scene investigators were called to...

Appeal to trace the next-of-kin of a woman from Salford

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next-of-kin of a woman from Salford. Christine Sakowicz died on Friday 23 October 2015 in Salford. It is...

Cash machine blown up in Boothstown

Thieves blew up an ATM in Boothstown, Worsley in the early hours of this morning, causing ‘a massive explosion’. At around 2am on Monday 26 October,...