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Watch: Brutal assault in Walkden – men caught on camera stamping on victim

Police have released CCTV footage of a shocking assault in Walkden, Salford, in an attempt to identify the violent offenders. The attack took place at 3.27am on Saturday...

Two seen running away from Little Hulton arson where 54-year-old mum hospitalised

Police are appealing for more witnesses to come forward after a 54-year-old mum was hospitalised in an arson attempt on a house in Little Hulton. It’s thought two...

Ackros chemical plant in Eccles sold for £8.27m

London-based property developers St Modwen have sold off a chemical plant in Eccles, Salford, for £8.27 million. Friends Life Limited acquired Akcros Chemicals Limited...

Top 5 things to do in Salford this weekend

School’s out for the summer, so here’s five interesting things to do in Salford this weekend. As usual, if you have any suggestions for our top weekend...

Vinegar Vera: Memories, tributes and poems flood in from all over the world for Salford legend

After SalfordOnline.com’s tribute to Vinegar Vera Done, a legendary character in Salford, tributes and stories about her have come in to us from every corner of...

Two months of Chapel Street contraflow roadworks to start on Sunday 26 July

Traffic contraflows will be put in place on Chapel Street in the Manchester-bound direction for four weeks from Sunday 26 July. Work was due to start on Sunday 19 July...

Sniffed out! Salford newsagent’s illegal tobacco stash hidden in wheelie bin

A Salford shopkeeper and his assistant who hid counterfeit tobacco in a wheelie bin  were caught out by a sniffer dog. Trading standards officers raided Zaynes News on...

Spotted: Deer roaming gardens in Little Hulton – wildlife experts say ‘enjoy it’!

Wildlife experts have asked local residents to keep an eye out after young roe deer were spotted wandering into gardens in Little Hulton. The reddish-brown roe deer are...

Wicked Lowry run ‘worth £5.8 million’

Wicked’s seven-week run at The Lowry in Salford comes to an end on Saturday with experts calculating its impact on the local economy at £5.8 million. The acclaimed...

Holy Smokes! Superheroes and zombies ride out for St Ann’s Hospice

It was dubbed their Top Gear moment – a convoy of 11 vintage mopeds travelling the length of the country with riders in fancy dress. No wonder Batman and Robin,...