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Category: Salford News

Salford speaks out against hate crime

Hate crime in Salford will not be tolerated – that’s the message from Councillor Paula Boshell at Salford City Council. Councillor Paul Boshell, the Deputy City...

Children’s Cancer Unit transformed into Spaceship themed academy

The Children’s Oncology Outpatients Unit at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital has been transformed into a Spaceship Academy, thanks to generous funding from...

Height bike bust leads police to Pendlebury ‘drug den’

A bike rider weaving through the streets of Irlams o’th Height led police to a suspected drugs den in Salford. Residents on Rothesay Road in Pendlebury told how...

Eccles and district Beavers, Cubs and Scouts presented with awards at Swinton Town Hall

On Monday 18 July 2016 a group of over 30 beavers, cubs, scouts and Explorers attended a presentation ceremony at Swinton Town Hall presided over by Karen Garrido the...

Volunteers celebrate successful first year at charity shop with launch of new service

A Swinton brain injury charity shop are celebrating their first anniversary and the launch of a brand new service. Staff and charity volunteers joined forces with...

Comedian Peter Kay receives Salford honorary doctorate

Peter Kay returned to his roots yesterday (Tuesday 19 July) to receive an honorary degree from the University of Salford. The funnyman was given a huge reception from...

Police appeal after attempted rush hour thefts on Mancunian Way

Police are appealing for witnesses after a number of men attempted to steal passing vehicles during rush hour. At around 7.15am on Thursday 14 July 2016 GMP received a...

Rarest Pokemon Go in Salford ‘at Pendleton police station’

With the whole nation seemingly entranced by the phenomenon that is Pokemon Go, the boys in blue at Pendleton police station in Salford claim they’ve got the best...

Latest plans for Crown Theatre Eccles: Demolition, less parking, 72 flats in 7-storey ‘office block’ design

The latest attempt is here by the owners of the dilapidated Victorian Crown Theatre in Eccles to get some building moving on the rubbish and rubble-strewn site. New...

Salford Red Devils breach salary cap by £100k as detail comes out

Sports Resolutions have published the details of their decision to fine and dock points from Salford Red Devils after the club was ruled to have breached Super League...