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Irlam student Jess Kemp bids for Christmas No.1 with charity hospice single

A music student from Irlam is hitting all the right notes this Christmas after releasing a single to raise money for Francis House Hospice. Jess Kemp, 21, was inspired...

First phase of 570 homes at £700m Middlewood Locks gets green light

Real estate developer Fairbriar International has been handed planning consent for the first phase of 571 homes at Middlewood Locks in Salford. Construction is expected...

Post mortem to discover identity of man found dead in Manchester Ship Canal

A post-mortem examination is underway to find out the identity of a man found dead in the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford. The man’s body was found in water...

4* Review: The Sound of Music – The Lowry, Salford

The Lowry was alive with the sound of music for a wonderful evening’s entertainment. This timeless classic has had a revamp for 2015 with The Voice star Lucy Byrne...

The Racecourse Hotel reopens in Salford

The Racecourse Hotel is back under orders and has re-opened in time for Christmas. It’s some of the best news for lovers of cask beer and real pubs in months. Sam...

Eccles dairy Creamline hits staggering £100k fundraise for St Ann’s Hospice

Creamline Dairies has reached the stunning milestone of raising £100,000 for St Ann’s Hospice. The family business, which has its main bottling and production...

Police hunt man with Salford accent who chased woman ‘asking for a quickie’

Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man who chased a 20-year-old woman who was walking her dog. The victim was walking her dog along Ambleside...

Solved: Mystery of ‘new archeological dig’ on Whit Lane in Salford

A new archeological dig is ongoing down on Whit Lane in Salford. We were alerted by one of our readers to the works, but none of the authorities seemed to know what was...

Body pulled from the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford

Police were called to the Manchester Ship Canal in Weaste, Salford today, after receiving reports of a body in the water. Officers were called to Broadway, near...

St Ambrose Barlow pupils spread festive cheer to the community

Staff and pupils at St Ambrose Barlow RC High School helped to spread a little festive cheer to the community as they welcomed local residents for a Senior Citizens...