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Knife-wielding thug threatens woman in Poundstretcher Ordsall robbery

A man brandishing a large knife threatened a female member of staff at Poundstretcher in Ordsall before making off with hundreds of pounds. Police were called to the...

50 years ago in Salford: Speed camera rant of ‘an angry humanoid’

We are constantly reminded of the so-called Big Brother society we live in as predicted by George Orwell in his classic novel 1984, and 50 years ago one angry motorist...

Man killed after being hit by train in Eccles

A man has died after being hit by a train in Eccles. Police and ambulances were called to Eccles railway station shortly after 10pm on Saturday 5 December to reports...

Euro Car Parts opens 200th branch with 50 jobs

Automotive stock distributor Euro Car Parts (ECP) has opened its 200th branch as it continues its rapid nationwide expansion. Located in Whitefield, the three-floor,...

Little Hulton and proud: Winning groups get £18k funding from criminal cash

Money confiscated by police from thieves, armed robbers and fraudsters will go towards making Little Hulton a better place after £18,000 seized under the Proceeds of...

Salford City Academy students rally around for Lewis

Salford City Academy students have been fundraising for Manchester Children’s Hospital, where fellow student Lewis Pierce is currently recovering from illness. 12-year...

Award for volunteers as Digital Salford goes live

As some of you may be aware, Digital Salford is an ongoing project to digitise Salford’s historic photo archive. Funded by an £69,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery...

67-year-old woman in serious condition at Salford Royal after being hit by Audi

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 67-year-old woman was hit by a car leaving her in Salford Royal hospital with serious head, leg and pelvis injuries. At around...

Lucy Henning wins promotion at Eccles firm

18-year-old Lucy Henning has been promoted at work after a successful apprenticeship at Salford testing firm BioClinics. Lucy, who lives in Eccles, is the daughter of...

Win a limited edition Shelagh Delaney honey pot

Salix Homes have joined forces with Kersal Vale Beekeepers to produce commemorative honey pots to mark the second annual Shelagh Delaney Day celebrations, which took...