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The Manchester Martyrs: Unique sculpture on show in Salford to mark anniversary of infamous Irishmen’s death

A new sculpture to mark the anniversary of the deaths of the infamous Manchester Martyrs has gone on show at the Working Class Movement Library in Salford. The foot-high...

Salford City Academy turns pupils into young scientists

On Wednesday 11th November, Salford City Academy invited Year 5 pupils from local primary schools for a day of ‘Exciting Explosions’, as part of its Science Festival...

Beechy stitch up Manchester Medics

Beechfield United Saturday Morning Senior Team grabbed the headlines after the First Teams away game at Irlam Steel was postponed. The artificial surface at Salford...

Teen girl suffers broken jaw in head-on Cromwell Road crash

Three people, including a 14-year-old girl, were treated for injuries after a crash on Cromwell Road in Eccles. Police, fire crews and an ambulance were called to the...

No arrests after pedestrian hit by car near Buile Hill Park

A 25-year-old man was taken to hospital with a suspected fractured leg after being hit by a car in Salford. It happened at around 9pm on Sunday evening near Buile Hill...

Pendleton Proud: New beer launched to buy seats for Salford Arts Theatre

A new beer has been launched in Salford to raise money for Salford Arts Theatre. Pendleton Proud, a 4% ABV blonde beer produced by Trinity-based micro-brewery First...

Man, 43, dies after disturbance in Farnworth

Police are investigating the death of a man in Farnworth. Shortly before 2am on Saturday 21 November, police were called to reports of a disturbance on Burnham Walk in...

Over 19 million homes at risk of fire this Christmas

As 90 percent of Brits admit to decorating their home and garden in the next few weeks, less than a quarter (23 percent) would consider the impact this might have on the...

MP’s want more money spent on cycling

More money should be spent on promoting and enabling cycling, according to two thirds of MPs questioned in a new survey, echoing the recent sentiments of the people...

GMP advice following recent terrorist atrocities

Assistant Chief Constable John O’Hare of Greater Manchester Police, said: “In light of the recent events in Paris we have been closely monitoring the...