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Swinton Lions fall on York Knights sword

Swinton Lions head coach John Duffy was furious after last week’s loss to local rivals Oldham, and this 26-16 capitulation at York caused him no less stress....

Witness appeal: Man critical after robbery at Shudehill

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was critically injured in a robbery on his way to work. Between 9.30am and 11am on Tuesday 23 June 2015, the 46-year-old...

Former De La Salle building site hit again by fire in Weaste

Fire crews spent half an hour putting out a fire at a housebuilding site in Weaste last night. At 11.08pm on Sunday 28 June two fire engines from Eccles and one from...

Kitchen catches fire at Scott Avenue in Eccles

Three fire crews were called to extinguish a kitchen fire in Eccles on Sunday. At 3.50pm on 28 June crews from Eccles and Agecroft arrived at a house on Scott Avenue to...

Girl taken to hospital in ‘targeted’ Ordsall knife attack

Police are investigating after a man attacked a 19-year-old girl with a knife in Ordsall, Salford, last night. At around 10pm on Thursday 25 June the suspect got out of...

Quality over-55s flats to rent in Salford

Newly-refurbished flats are now available to rent in a friendly over-55s scheme in Weaste, Salford. Properties boast new kitchens and wet rooms and residents can also...

Ex-alcoholic gets cash boost to kickstart new lease of life

By Toby Cryne A former alcoholic has turned a new leaf by opening up his own loft conversion business based out of his home in Little Hulton. Andrew Williams, 54, who...

One hundred not out for Metrolink as new tram launches at Old Trafford

Metrolink customers will be able to catch Metrolink’s hundredth new tram after a launch event at the Old Trafford Metrolink depot today Staff from Metrolink operator...

Eccles conmen warning after elderly couple duped out of £60

Police in Eccles are asking residents to be vigilant after bogus workmen conned an elderly couple out of £60. On Wednesday 24 June between 10am and 10.30am, officers...

Salford celebrates Armed Forces Day

Salford is set to pay tribute with the rest of the country for Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day, held on Saturday 27 June, is part of a celebration for people to offer...