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150 jobs at Exchange Quay as car insurance firm opens new Salford office

Car insurance provider 1ST CENTRAL is to open its third UK office at Exchange Quay in Salford, announcing a recruitment drive to find 150 new workers. The firm’s...

Walkden nurse creates memory gifts for her children

The family of mental health nurse Triza Partington will have lasting memories of the care she received from St Ann’s Hospice in her final months. Triza, from...

CCTV: Potential witness to brutal Salford sex assault

Detectives investigating the robbery and sexual assault of a woman at knifepoint in Salford have released CCTV images of a potential witness who could hold crucial...

186 jobs to go as Salford council announce £21.8m cuts

Salford City Council will shed another 186 jobs after announcing cuts of £21.8 million over the next financial year. This is on top of the 1,200 posts already cut since...

Manchester United partner up with the University of Salford

The University of Salford has linked up with world-renowned footballing giant Manchester United to provide journalism students with first-hand experience of sports...

Beechy snatch last minute winner

Beechfield United were back in action following the Christmas and New Year break and for the second time in successive FBT Manchester League Division 1 fixtures United...

Luck runs out for illegal Eccles scrap dealer

Businessman Anthony Luck who tried to claim he was running a car repair garage and not an illegal scrapyard has been fined by magistrates. Mr Luck, who traded as ANT...

David Bowie dead: Legendary rocker dies age 69

David Bowie has died at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer, his management have confirmed. A statement on the artist’s social media accounts read: “David...

Cold weather on the way: Frost and freezing temperatures by Friday

Temperatures are set to plunge throughout the week with the mercury hitting zero by the weekend. No severe weather warnings are in place for Greater Manchester but a...

Irlam sanctuary seeks forever home for loving animals – Can you help?

Could you give a loving pup, cat or rabbit a caring new home? Animals in Distress in Irlam, which battled through a virus outbreak earlier this year to continue rescuing...