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Local choirs join forces for musical extravaganza

Two local Choirs will be joining forces for the first time to present an annual musical extravaganza which will be bigger and better than ever. Urmston Choral Society...

Salford ‘building boom’ continues as 125,000 sq ft One New Bailey tops out

The final beam has been placed atop the English Cities Fund’s 125,000sq ft One New Bailey office development in Salford. It marks a major milestone for the...

Family’s joy as dead honoured in Salford unmarked grave tribute

A Salford factory worker who died in 1862 has become the first person to be remembered at a new memorial. 17-year-old Hannah Dean was buried in an unmarked grave in...

10 man Beechy beaten at Chapel Town

After travelling almost thirty miles to play their latest FBT Manchester League Division 1 fixture Beechfield United went home empty-handed following a 5-2 defeat by...

Salford City College team raises £650 for St Ann’s Hospice

Staff at Salford City College have raised an amazing £650 for St Ann’s Hospice after taking part in the Decathlon City of Salford 10k on Sunday 6th September. Twenty...

4* Review: Justin Moorhouse – ‘Destiny Calling’ – The Lowry, Salford Quays

Tonight was a special night in Justin Moorhouse’s career trajectory. After 15 years waiting in the wings, he was given the opportunity to record his own DVD. And...

Boy, 4, run over in pram in Lower Broughton

A four-year-old boy has been injured this morning after being knocked out of his buggy in Lower Broughton, Salford. Police were called to the junction on Lower Broughton...

Four-try Tommy Gallagher retires for Swinton in 94-6 rout

In striking parallel to the retiring Adrian Morley over at Salford Red Devils, Swinton Lions said farewell to long-serving Tommy Gallagher in a 94-6 win over South...

Salix Homes leads the way after scooping animal welfare award

Salix Homes is leading the way in animal welfare after scooping a coveted award from the RSPCA. They are one of the first housing providers in the country to introduce...

Man rescued after falling into freezing River Irwell in Salford

A man fell into the River Irwell in Broughton, Salford, before being pulled to safety by firefighters. At around 9.30pm on Sunday 13 September multiple police and fire...