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Category: Salford News

Salford school children launch clean up campaign

Langworthy school children are calling on adults to join them in tackling litter. Salford City Council has launched a four week campaign to help local residents tackle...

Armed men smash their way into Irlam petrol station in robbery

Armed men smashed through the doors of a petrol station in Irlam and threatened staff with a gun. Two thieves, who were wearing white face masks, approached the Texaco...

Campaign launched in Salford to stop people ending up in the red

Salford City Council is promoting a new awareness campaign so people don’t end up in the red. The new initiative aims to make sure people are getting paid the right...

Police searching for man wanted for rape

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man wanted for rape. Mian Farooqnadeem 37, is wanted for an incident of rape that took place on Derby Street,...

Police close Westminster Road in Swinton after concern for man’s welfare

Police closed a quiet residential street in Swinton on Sunday evening after reports of concern for the welfare of a vulnerable man. Multiple police and ambulances were...

Biker suffers back and leg injuries in Pendlebury crash

A motorbike rider was hurt on Saturday 19 September after crashing with a car on Bolton Road. Police closed the A666 near Pendlebury McDonalds at around 6.25pm after the...

Second-hand video games console sparks serious blaze

A bargain video games console caught ablaze in an electrical fire which threatened to engulf a woman’s house. She had bought the console second-hand earlier that...

Police appeal following report of rape in city centre

Police are investigating after a report of rape in the city centre. Shortly after 4pm on Saturday 19 September 2015, police received reports that a 15-year-old and a...

Ordsall creativity celebrated at University of Salford event

An event celebrating the fantastic achievements accomplished by those involved in the University of Salford led ‘Ideas4Ordsall’ initiative was held at the...

Ian Hopkins selected as new Chief Constable for Greater Manchester

Ian Hopkins has been selected as the new Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police by the Mayor Tony Lloyd, in his capacity as Police and Crime Commissioner. Tony...