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Swinton Lions secure Jim Valentine medal, a vital piece of 1899 rugby league history
An iconic piece of Swinton Lions memorabilia 116 years old has come to light in a small cottage in Yorkshire. The remarkable item is a Challenge Cup Winner’s Medal...
50 years ago in Salford: Monks Hall Museum makes Patricroft steam train history with 1.5 million mile nameplate
The Grade II-listed Monks Hall Museum on Wellington Road in Eccles is still standing, though, only barely. This story from July 1965 tells of a donation to the famed...
Paul Massey shot four times in Salford murder – police seek teen girl witness
Police are looking for a teenage witness who could hold the key to the murder of Paul Massey, the 55-year-old shot and killed in the driveway of his home in Clifton,...
Shopper arrested for ABH in Salford precinct ‘dispute’
A man has been arrested on suspicion of ABH after a fight broke out with a security guard at Salford Shopping City. Police were called at 11.40am this morning, Tuesday...
Shocked mum’s warning over Eccles burglar sneak
A mum of two young children who scared off a suspected Eccles burglar has warned the local community. The 22-year-old, who does not want to be named, was shocked to see...
Man attacked with wooden sticks in robbery outside Weaste pub
A man was attacked as he got out of a taxi outside the Weaste Hotel pub in Salford. Police were called to Edward Avenue in Weaste at 7.30pm last night, Monday 27 July....
Mural kickstarts Eccles Crown Theatre campaign
The run-down Crown Theatre on Liverpool Road in Eccles got a Banksy-style makeover at the weekend when campaigners hung a large mural on the front entrance sparking...
Salford football stars storm to undefeated English Super Cup win
Swinton’s Beechfield United’s U14 Predators saw off allcomers with an unbeaten run to lift the English International Super Cup title. In the contest at...
Neighbour breaks into flat to save Eccles pensioner trapped by fire
A smoke alarm and a brave neighbour helped save the life of a 72-year-old man after a fire at his home last night in Eccles, Salford. Three fire engines from Agecroft...
Swinton, Winton, Peel Green, Clifton and Blackleach: Salford parks are Green Flag and proud for 5+ years
Four Salford parks and a cemetery can continue to fly the flag with pride. Blackleach Country Park, Clifton Country Park, Peel Green Cemetery, Victoria Park and Winton...
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