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Category: Salford News

Recap: Salford says farewell to ‘Vinegar’ Vera Done

Literally hundreds of people lined the streets around Salford Precinct on Friday 31 July to pay their final respects to one of Salford’s most well known...

Chapel Street Costcutter robbery: Police appeal for witnesses in Salford

Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Salford. At around 5pm on Saturday 1 August 2015 two men approached the Costcutter store on Chapel Street,...

Gunman on motorbike fired shots at Salford house

Police are investigating after a gunman on a motorbike fired shots at a house in Salford. SalfordOnline.com broke the news with pictures from the scene just minutes...

Salford midwives awarded highest marks by UNICEF

The University of Salford’s Midwifery Directorate has retained its UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation with flying colours after receiving the UK’s highest ever mark....

Reports of shots fired at house on Whit Lane Salford

Police have cordoned off a section of Douglas Green off Langley Road South in Salford after reports that shots were fired at a house. Forensics officers arrived at the...

Buyers take four years to save for first home

The average first-time buyer is £6,481 under budget when buying their property, a study has found. Researchers discovered that almost three-quarters underestimate the...

Rural crime falls across the North West as people unite against thieves

Rural crime cost the North West £3.3 million in 2014, down from £4.4 million in 2013. Despite the fall, 2014 saw thieves continuing to target all terrain vehicles...

The Force: Manchester – exclusive access to one of Britain’s busiest police forces

Sky 1 has commissioned Shine TV to produce The Force: Manchester – a 20 x 60 minute observational documentary series with first-time access to Greater Manchester...

£900,000 resurfacing for key M62 commuter route at Birchwood

Smoother journeys for commuters and other users of the M62 around Warrington in Cheshire are on the way. Highways England is spending £900,000 to completely resurface...

GMP welcome tougher penalties for slave drivers

Days are numbered for those involved in modern slavery following the introduction of new legislation, which came into force yesterday. The Modern Slavery Act 2015 is the...