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Police close Westminster Road in Swinton after concern for man’s welfare

Police closed a quiet residential street in Swinton on Sunday evening after reports of concern for the welfare of a vulnerable man. Multiple police and ambulances were...

Biker suffers back and leg injuries in Pendlebury crash

A motorbike rider was hurt on Saturday 19 September after crashing with a car on Bolton Road. Police closed the A666 near Pendlebury McDonalds at around 6.25pm after the...

Second-hand video games console sparks serious blaze

A bargain video games console caught ablaze in an electrical fire which threatened to engulf a woman’s house. She had bought the console second-hand earlier that...

Police appeal following report of rape in city centre

Police are investigating after a report of rape in the city centre. Shortly after 4pm on Saturday 19 September 2015, police received reports that a 15-year-old and a...

Recap: Salford Red Devils vs Widnes Vikings Super 8 Qualifiers

Join us here for live commentary and coverage of the Salford Red Devils Super 8s Qualifier against Widnes Vikings. The Devils, who lie third, can leapfrog Widnes with a...

Ordsall creativity celebrated at University of Salford event

An event celebrating the fantastic achievements accomplished by those involved in the University of Salford led ‘Ideas4Ordsall’ initiative was held at the...

Ian Hopkins selected as new Chief Constable for Greater Manchester

Ian Hopkins has been selected as the new Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police by the Mayor Tony Lloyd, in his capacity as Police and Crime Commissioner. Tony...

Royton Town FC 2 AFC Monton 0

By Ron Hodkin FBT Manchester League Gilgryst Cup 1st round AFC Monton travelled to table toppers Royton Town FC for this Gilgryst Cup first round fixture and left with...

Witnesses appeal after woman is left in life threatening condition

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was left with potentially life threatening injuries following a serious collision in the city centre. At around 4:45am...

Government has little clue about demands on policing

Greater Manchester’s Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed a report by an influential Parliamentary Select Committee which criticises the Government for failing...