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Salford suspected murder victim Sian Roberts, 36, stabbed to death, say police

Police have named a woman found dead in a suspected Salford murder as 36-year-old Sian Roberts. At about 6pm on Sunday 29 November 2015 police were called to a property...

Claire’s Christie head shave for Salford paramedic dad raises over £1k

A woman who made the brave decision to shave off her hair to support The Christie cancer charity has raised over £1,000. Claire Carter, 34, decided to raise money for...

Man wanted for criminal damage to house in Eccles

Police searching for a man wanted for criminal damage now wish to speak to him in connection with a section 18 assault. Antuanne Dwayne Elson, 30, is wanted in...

Manchester City group sell 13% to China firm for £3bn valuation

Chinese investors have taken a 13% stake in the the group who own Manchester City, putting the value of the parent company at a staggering £3bn. The $400m (£265m)...

Salford woman sanctioned for threatening to burn down property

An abusive tenant who threatened housing workers has been hit with an injunction. Salix Homes, which owns more than 8,300 homes across central Salford, sought legal...

Three people experiencing street homelessness join Emmaus Salford

Three people who were street homeless have been offered a place to live and work by Emmaus Salford – a charity supporting formerly homeless people. Emmaus Salford...

Worsley ex-pro cricketer takes up Bury College role

A former professional cricketer at Monton, Weaste and Worsley clubs has returned to the college where he studied to pursue a career teaching sport to Further Education...

Beechfield United Juniors weekend results

Despite more heavy rain during the previous five days four games involving teams from Beechfield United’s Junior Section went ahead on grass pitches while three other...

Salford Choral Society take on Handel’s Messiah for Christmas

Salford Choral Society will kick off festive celebrations in style with a performance of Handel’s epic ‘Messiah’. Featuring four soloists and more than...

Salford precinct armed robbery: Men with axe and machete rob Co-op Travel

Two men armed with an axe and a machete enacted a terrifying robbery at a store on Salford precinct last night in front of shoppers and commuters. Shortly after 5.10pm...