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Top 10 things to do in Salford this weekend

The weekend is almost upon us once again and because there’s so many events on in Salford we’ve had to extend Top 5 things to do to a Top 10! As always, if...

Woman dragged out of car by thieves near Aldi Irlams o’th Height

Police are investigating after a young woman was attacked, robbed and had her car stolen outside a Salford supermarket car park. At around 4.45pm on Thursday 3 December...

Salford residents advised that time is running out to protect themselves from the flu

Salford GPs are reminding residents that time is running out to protect themselves from the flu virus. As we enter the festive period it is crucial for residents to...

Tonight: Salford City’s bid for FA Cup glory

Salford City are hoping to continue their remarkable FA Cup run when they take on Hartlepool United at Moor Lane on Friday, kick-off 7.55pm. The Ammies have already...

Watch: Shocking footage of boy, 16, who robbed Salford Subway armed with machete

A teenager who robbed a sandwich shop in Irlams o’th Height in Salford armed with a machete has been given a 12-month sentence. The attack happened at around 8pm...

End of an XL era as Barrys clothing store in Eccles shuts down for good

Eccles is set to lose yet another part of its rich heritage with the news that Barrys store on the corner of Liverpool Road and Bright Road is to close its doors for the...

£50m Greengate tower blocks get green light in Salford

Developers have won the right to start building a pair of 14 and 34-storey tower blocks in Greengate after plans were passed by Salford City Council. Silverlane...

History of Salford coal mining to go on show in Eccles

The Irwell Valley Mining Project, which was founded in 2012, are bringing a stunning photographic exhibition to libraries in Salford throughout the festive season. They...

FA Cup: Bookies put Salford City FC 14-1 to be last non-league side standing

Bookmakers Betway are offering odds of 14/1 for local heroes Salford City FC to be the non-league side that goes furthest in the FA Cup. Giant-killing Salford will play...

Terminally-ill Lexi, 5, to get special Santa visit in Walkden

A severely ill girl from Walkden is to get a surprise visit from Santa Claus tonight as part of Worsley Rotary Club’s Santa Sledge tour of Salford. Lexi Chester,...