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‘Fake’ AK-47 assault rifle among 115 guns given up in firearms amnesty

A replica of a semi-automatic gas-powered assault rifle is one of over 110 gun handed in to police in the last week as part of a two-week firearms amnesty. The fake...

Bolton care home death: Five women charged with perverting course of justice

Police investigating allegations of neglect at a Bolton care home have charged five women with perverting the course of justice. Officers say the arrests are in...

Woodies Cafe arson, Langworthy: Police want to speak to this boy in connection with fire

Police investigating a targeted arson on a popular community cafe in Langworthy, Salford, have released the image of a young boy they want to speak to. In the early...

Watch: Dozy driver runs out of fuel in M60 fast lane near Salford

A driver who ran out of petrol leaving his silver van parked in the fast lane of the M60 in Salford is just one of hundreds to make the same mistake in the last 12...

Missing 14-year-old boy found safe and well

A boy missing from Staffordshire and thought to be in Salford has been found safe and well, police report today. Officers published an appeal for the whereabouts of...

One week to go to register to vote in Salford

Salford City Council is reminding residents there is just one week left to register to vote. Those not on the electoral register by midnight on Monday 18 April will not...

Last push for Salford’s great runners

Kidscan Children’s Cancer Research is offering people in Salford the final chance to grab free places for the North West’s most popular short running event – the...

100 years ago: Tragic death of Eccles boy, 16, in routine Manchester Ship Canal journey

In April 1916 the Manchester Ship Canal was a very busy passenger route and workers were ferried daily across the canal from Eccles to Trafford Park. This practice...

Devils delight in rare Rhinos win

With Leeds out of sorts and only two victories recorded so far this season, Salford had their best chance yet of overcoming the Rhinos on Saturday 9 April. Salford had...

160 Years of Beer: Salford Star Inn Festival returns

On Saturday 23 April Britain’s first co-operative pub will see its popular mini-beer festival return. To celebrate 160 years of beer, Broughton’s Star Inn on...