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Category: Salford News

Watch: New ‘Back to School’ shop ready to kit out Salford kids for free

A school uniform shop for disadvantaged families in Salford and Manchester is now open and ready to kit out local kids. The ‘Back to School’ shop is run by...

Teenagers, 18 and 19, recovering after motorbike crash in Salford

Two young men injured in a serious motorbike crash in Salford in Monday are recovering. The rider and passenger, age 18 and 19, each suffered head injuries in the...

New dementia map exposes ‘postcode lottery’ but how does Salford rate?

The Department of Health have published a dementia ‘map’ of the country detailing the quality of care for dementia sufferers nationwide The care map reveals...

Train ticket prices expected to rise in Salford

The price of train tickets in Salford are expected to rise next year after the government released its July inflation report. The Retail Price Index (RPI), a measure of...

Bid for up to £5k for your community project

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has opened the next round of funding through his Active Citizens Fund and local groups are being urged to apply. Lloyd has...

Gallery: The best of last night’s stunning Salford sunsets

Salford was captivated by another stunning sunset on Monday 15 August with readers sending in pictures to SalfordOnline.com’s Facebook and Twitter feeds. We had...

Two injured in serious motorbike smash in Salford

Two people have been injured in a serious accident near Salford Royal hospital. Paramedics responded to an emergency call to the junction of Eccles New Road and Stott...

Pictured: Pilot trapped as plane crashes on takeoff near City Airport in Eccles

Police, fire crews and ambulances rescued a man trapped in his single-seater plane after a serious air crash in Barton, Salford. At around 1.05pm on Monday 15 August,...

Maxine Peake adds touch of class as 1,000 descend on Lightoaks Park

A community fun day organised by the Friends of Lightoaks Park in Salford was boosted by an appearance from superstar actor Maxine Peake. Maxine, who lives locally, was...

Missing Salford man’s car found in Blackley

A man reported missing from home left his car on a street in Blackley, police have revealed. Michael Martin, from Salford, was last seen on Sidmouth Drive in Blackley in...