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Category: Salford News

Trespasser at Eccles station causing rail delays

Police were called to Eccles train station this afternoon after a trespasser walked onto the line. No-one is thought to have been hurt. Northern Rail tweeted that...

‘Octopus’ flytipper faces £2,500 squid bill

A man has apologised after being caught on camera flytipping in Salford. Driving a distinctive company van with a blue octopus painted on the side, Anthony Hunter, 40,...

Graham Stringer MP: Why I’m backing Yvette Cooper for Labour leadership

In a new series for SalfordOnline.com our local MPs tell us who they’re backing in the much-discussed Labour leadership race. The Blackley and Broughton MP Graham...

Plans in for Bridgwater Point – 220 apartments off Ordsall Lane

New images of plans to build 207 apartments and 13 townhouses on derelict industrial land off Ordsall Lane have been submitted to Salford City Council. The applicants...

Fred Done makes donation to St Ann’s Hospice

John Langford will never forget the “total dedication” of the nurses who cared for his dad Terry during his final days at St Ann’s Hospice in Little Hulton....

Two men stabbed on Salford precinct

Police cordoned off a section of Salford precinct after two men were stabbed. One of the victims is believed to have been knifed in the back of the head. Officers were...

Barbara Keeley MP: Why I’m backing Andy Burnham for Labour leadership

In a new series for SalfordOnline.com our local MPs tell us who they’re backing for the much discussed leadership of the Labour Party. The Worsley and Eccles South...

Cash flow problems: Council’s explanation for £857,000 loan to Salford stadium company

It’s deja vu over at Salford City Council as officers have signed off on another £857,000 to the company which owns the AJ Bell Stadium and the land around it in...

Long delays on M60 after lorry crash sparks large fuel spill

Drivers are being warned to expect long delays on the M60 after an earlier crash between a lorry and two cars saw the HGV leak fuel into the road. North West Motorway...

Paul Massey murder: Hundreds expected at Friday funeral

The funeral of Paul Massey will take place this Friday 28 August from 11.30am at St Paul’s CE Church on Broadwalk, Salford precinct. Hundreds of people from all...