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Category: Salford News

Little Hulton shooting: Gunmen on motorbike mow down dad, 34, in street

Two men on a motorbike shot a 34-year-old man in the street in Little Hulton, Salford, in what police are treating as attempted murder. Armed police were scrambled to...

Man, 34, shot in Little Hulton

A man is in hospital after being shot in Little Hulton last night. The 34-year-old was found with gunshot wounds. Officers were called to Coniston Avenue in Little...

Swinton thief pretends to have cancer to rob elderly woman

Police in Swinton are warning local residents to be alert after a man pretended to have cancer to steal from an elderly woman in her own home. The incident occurred on...

Walkden shop worker attacked and robbed of takings

A woman was attacked by two men as she left a bookmakers with the morning’s takings. Police were called to Coral on Bolton Road in Walkden at 2.20pm today, Monday...

Salford community hero finalists announced

The finalists for the eagerly anticipated Salix Stars Awards 2015 have been announced. Housing association Salix Homes, which owns 8,500 homes across central Salford,...

Shelagh Delaney Day celebrations in Salford

After the success of the inaugural event last year, Shelagh Delaney Day is making a comeback and celebrations will be held throughout November. The main celebrations...

Salford weather: Rain forecast until Wednesday

The miserable weather is set to continue throughout this week as Met Office forecasters predict rain until Wednesday. A weekend of strong sunshine and warm temperatures...

Police shut down protest rave in Piccadilly Gardens

Greater Manchester Police shut down an illegal protest rave which took over Manchester city centre in reaction to as the Tory Party conference. At around 8.30am on...

AFC Monton 2 Hurst Green FC 4

By Ron Hodkin Lancashire FA Amateur Shield second round AFC Monton hosted Clitheroe based Hurst Green FC for this second round Lancashire FA Shield fixture and...

Bowlers served with nuisance order

A nuisance order has been served on Bowlers nightclub in Trafford Park. Salford City Council served the abatement notice on Friday 2 October, under the Environmental...