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Category: Salford News

The Gruffalo’s Child lucky competition winners

Last week, SalfordOnline.com ran a competition where one fortunate reader could win a family ticket for 4 to see ‘The Gruffalo’s Child’ at The Lowry....

Former GMP Special Constable jailed for sexual activity with a child

A former GMP Special Constable has been jailed after pleading guilty to grooming and sexual activity with a child. America Luke Richardson, 22, has today, Tuesday 9...

Next of kin appeal for Salford man, Barry Flanagan

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next-of-kin of a man from Salford. Barry Flanagan, 55, died in Swinton on 8 August 2016. There are no...

Boothstown Councillor warns community after thieves steal her driveway

Boothstown and Ellenbrook Councillor Jillian Collinson has warned residents to stay vigilant after thieves stole part of her driveway. The perpetrators made off with...

Car thieves flee RTC on East Lancashire Road, Swinton

Emergency services were called to the junction of the East Lancashire Road A580 and Worsley Road, Swinton at 12.01pm today, Tuesday, 9 August following reports of a two...

Leigh MP Andy Burnham Labour’s candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor

Andy Burnham has been chosen as Labour’s candidate for Greater Manchester’s first Mayor. The Leigh MP will be hoping to claim the hot seat at the mayoral...

Ford Fiesta takes to the road in Fireball Rally for St Ann’s Hospice

A trusty old Ford Fiesta will soon embark on its toughest journey as a tribute to its late owner Susan Cropper. Daughter Claire and her husband Olly will drive the...

Salford man jailed for 27 years for child rape and assault

A man who orchestrated a campaign of rape and sexual assaults against a young boy and girl over a period of 14 years has been jailed. Michael John Nicholls, 34, of Buile...

Fire crews tackle blaze near Willow Tree Primary School

Fire crews tackled a blaze near Willow Tree Primary School in Langworthy at 7.30pm on Friday 5 August. Officers were called to a fire on Lower Seedley Road involving a...

Sun to shine on Salford schools as community energy scheme takes off

Three Salford schools are to be fitted with solar PV panels afters a community share offer reached its fundraising target. Primrose Hill Primary in Ordsall, Irlam...