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Salford composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies dies at 81

Leading classical composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies has died at the age of 81, his family have confirmed. Given the title Master of the Queen’s Music, the...

Manchester City vs Dynamo Kiev: Local family delight with Champions League ticket win

A local dad from Salford is celebrating after his name was plucked out of SalfordOnline.com’s fabled lucky hat to win tickets to see Manchester City. The Blues...

Travellers occupy Salford University Castle Irwell

Travellers have set up camp at the former Salford University Castle Irwell student halls, much to the consternation of local residents. Around 15 wagons, vans and...

Mancunian Way sinkhole: HGVs allowed back on contraflow

HGVs will be able to use a contraflow around the A57 (M) Mancunian Way from today, Manchester City Council have announced. Until now heavier vehicles have been banned...

Salford City dominated by Hazeldine hat-trick

Salford City failed to capitalize on two crucial wins as they stuttered to a 3-1 defeat at Stormy Corner against Skelmersdale United. A Max Hazeldine hat-trick ensured...

Crews battle Little Hulton house fire for three hours

Fire crews spent three hours this morning tackling a house fire in Little Hulton. Two fire engines from Farnworth and Atherton stations were called to Rigby Grove, off...

Leonard hits 29 for season as Beechy push six points clear

Beechfield United Saturday Morning Senior Team edged six points clear at the top of the First Division with a 4-3 away win over Aldwyn Town. But on a small and heavy...

Phone scam warning: Fraudsters preying on public with £8k ‘Good Citizen Award’

Action Fraud are warning of a new telephone scam where conmen phone up members of the public claiming to offer a reward for being a good citizen – if only a fee is...

Rumble in the jungle brings Salford Red Devils joy

Salford put all the swirling salary cap allegations behind them on Sunday to de-fang Castleford Tigers by 32 points to 16. Coach Ian Watson made some slight changes...

Missing: 43 children disappear 100+ times as sex abuse link revealed

Police statistics revealed today show that children who repeatedly go missing are at strong risk of child sexual exploitation (CSE). A week of action starts in Salford...