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Election 2015: Walkden to host Leaders Debate-style hustings

By Josh Dyson and Tom Rodgers School places, crime and transport will be the hot topics when Walkden hosts a political hustings this Saturday for the 2015 General...

Chiquitos Salford sign sponsorship deal with Salford Red Devils

Picture by Bill McLaughlin Mexican restaurant Chiquitos on Salford Quays has signed a one-year sponsorship deal with Salford Red Devils. The two parties have signed an...

Salford women urged to enter Cancer Research charity race

Salford women fired up by the arrival of spring are being urged to channel their energy into training for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. Now the lighter evenings...

Beechy Reserves pipped at the post in semi – final

In with a great chance of a League and Cup winning double were Beechfield United Reserves who met Dukinfield Town Reserves in the semi-final of the Open Trophy. But...

25 years ago in Eccles: Vicar laments ‘We’ve got nothing left to steal’

On 13 April 1990 the Rev Jeff Waring of St Andrew’s Church in Eccles made a heartfelt plea in the local press after thieves climbed 100ft scaffolding to steal lead...

Local opticians show Egg-cellent support for SuperJosh charity

Alan Miller Optometrists has raised a cracking £70 this Easter for Greater Manchester children’s cancer charity SuperJosh, which supports the lives of children with...

5* Review: Grumpy Old Women – The Lowry, Salford Quays

By Marie Harvey SalfordOnline.com Rating: 5 out of 5 If it was possible to award more than 5 out of 5, I’d have made an exception for this brilliantly funny show....

Still missing – but do not approach: Lee Fanning, 40, from Cadishead

Police are appealing for any information on a man reported missing from Cadishead in Salford three days ago. 40-year-old Lee Fanning was last seen near Monarch Close in...

Van smash into parked car in Clifton causes rush-hour delays

Picture by Norman Frederickson An accident on a busy stretch of road in Clifton this morning caused rush-hour delays for commuters. Police were called to the scene...

Unseen Salford treasures: Arthur Perigal’s ‘A Fancy Dress Ball’

    Continuing with our new series exploring the vaults of Salford Museum and Art Gallery for historical valuables, we take a look at an 1828 painting by...