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Category: Salford News

Two jailed for ‘terrifying’ broad daylight kidnap-robbery in Eccles

Two Salford men have been jailed after kidnapping a man and robbing him while he made his way to work. 19-year-old Paul Murray was sentenced to three years, eight months...

Post Office ‘on path to extinction’ as workers vote to strike

Workers at the Post Office have voted to strike by a margin of eight to one, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) reports today. In a ballot of its members the CWU...

Moving Forward: Breast cancer survivor volunteers wanted to help others in Salford

A new volunteers scheme at Salford Royal hospital is urgently seeking people to sign up to help women live life with breast cancer and beyond. The Breast Cancer Care...

Police appeal for next of kin of Salford woman

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next-of-kin for a woman from Salford. Colette Jacqueline Borg, 53, died at her home in Swinton on 18 August...

Delays after lorry crash at Peel Green M60 roundabout

Drivers are being warned to expect delays around the Junction 11 M60 roundabout in Peel Green, Eccles after a smash between an articulated lorry and a car. The accident...

Mum missing with 8-month-old daughter thought to be in area

A 29-year-old mother of one has gone missing from home and police believe she may be in the local area. Laura Pazir has her eight-month-old baby daughter with her, say...

Diversions: Stott Lane in Salford to close this Sunday

Stott Lane in Salford will be closed at the junction with Eccles Old Road this Sunday for repairs. The route will be shut for six hours in a north-bound direction from...

Upside-down rainbow spotted over Salford

Settled skies and warm weather combined this week to produce a minor meteorological phenomenom: the ‘upside-down rainbow’. Adam Davies captured this image of...

Bogus builders scamming thousands out of elderly in Eccles and Swinton

Police are appealing for information after a series of scams in Swinton and Winton by bogus builders whp persuade the owners of property to handing over cash for work...

Top 5 things to do in Salford this weekend

The wether forecast for the weekend isn’t that good with threats of rain, however this shouldn’t put you off attending one if not two of these special events...