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Swinton swoop to beat Halifax for first time in 35 years

Swinton Lions carried out a fantastic team performance on Sunday 10 April to gain their first win over Halifax since 1981. The 38-35 victory didn’t come easy, with...

Plea to find family after Raymond Robinson, 71, found dead in Eccles

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next of kin of a man living in Eccles. Raymond Robinson, 71, sadly died at Abbeydale Nursing Home in Eccles on...

Pawnbrokers warned: Omega watch stolen from 84-year-old army veteran

A rare watch was stolen from a ex-Royal Marine who was beaten and robbed outside his home in Failsworth. Police are now hunting two thieves who smashed the 84-year-old...

Hundreds of women sign up to the bicycle revolution

A mix of smiles and pedalled miles made this year’s Women on Wheels celebration a huge success. Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) month-long drive to...

2 room office suite to rent in Eccles £400 pcm

Modern first floor office suite to rent either furnished or unfurnished consisting of: Office 1 4.75m (15’7″) x 3.81m (12’6″) Approx Office 2...

Salford City Roosters 24 Stanningley 10

Salford City Roosters recorded their first victory of the season but they made real hard work of it against a very game Stanningley side from Leeds. The Roosters just...

Police seek nine men in connection with violent disorder at Europa League match

Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify nine men they wish to speak to in connection with a violent disturbance at a Europa League match between...

Volunteer befrienders wanted

Would you like to help an older person in your local area? The Gaddum Centre are looking for volunteers who can spare 2 hours a fortnight to visit a socially isolated...

Watch: University to ensure technicians can spot hidden killer

The University of Salford is working with Public Health England to make sure technicians can detect a potentially fatal hidden condition. The University, which was...

Watch: Mancunians at greater risk of bowel cancer with only 9% confident in the symptoms

New figures reveal the lack of awareness in Manchester around lifestyle and risk factors of cancer 53% of people living in Manchester would not be confident about the...