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CCTV: Dad and boy flee scene after speeding car hits wall

Police have released video footage after a speeding car hit a wall and the driver fled along with his young son in Bolton. The collision happened at about 4.30pm on...

Refurb on 400 Ordsall and Weaste homes complete

The first phase of major improvement work to thousands of homes across Salford has been completed, say Salix Homes. Work began in April to revamp almost 400 properties...

Irlam animal sanctuary in lockdown over deadly virus outbreak

Dog owners across Salford are being warned to vaccinate their pets against canine parvovirus after an outbreak of the deadly disease at an animal sanctuary in Irlam....

Horrified Walkden teen threatened with a 7-inch hunting knife by gang of youths

A teenage girl has told of the moment she was threatened with a 7-inch blade by a gang of teenagers in Walkden. The 19-year-old victim, who does not want to be...

Missing: 70-year-old Graham Corrie last seen in Walkden

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace an elderly man from Salford who has gone missing after getting on a bus in Walkden. Graham Corrie, 70, was last...

Pictured: Staff threatened by knife-wielding thief at Salford Greggs

A man threatened staff with a knife and demanded money during a robbery at a shop in Salford. At around 3.40pm on Thursday 29 October 2015, the man walked into Greggs at...

Trustee Week 2015: Help run the brilliant ECHO – apply now

One of the best community groups in Salford needs your help – and it couldn’t be easier to join up. ECHO, a charitable organisation who won a prestigious award...

Watch: Irlam skate park closes despite viral video campaign

A popular skate park in Irlam has closed due to health and safety fears, despite a viral video campaign by the trick-happy riders who use it every week. The facility at...

Salford sun helps to save cash

Who would have thought the Salford sunshine would be a money maker? But sunny Salford has saved the taxpayer £5,410.74 in just 11 months. £2,186.60 has been shaved off...

Swinton Halloween House smashes target to raise over £5k for charity

Thousands of pounds has been raised for charity by a Swinton couple who kitted out their home with gruesome monsters for Halloween. Watch: Spooky shocks on show inside...