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Ten jailed for child sex crimes

Ten men have been jailed for over 125 years for a range of serious sexual offences as part of Operation Doublet – an investigation into child sexual exploitation...

Salford LGBT Chair made Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester

An out gay Salford public sector worker has been installed as the new Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester. Since 2006, David McGovern has been Chair of the LGBT...

Four to contest Salford Mayoral election

Four candidates have been announced for the City Mayor election in Salford in May. The candidates standing for City Mayor of Salford are (in alphabetical order): Paul...

Prisoner on the run has links to Salford

An inmate with links to Salford has gone on the run after fleeing a Warrington prison, police revealed today. Forces in the North West have today posted alerts for the...

Elderly woman knocked down on Fairhills Road in Irlam

A woman in her 60s was treated by paramedics this morning at the roadside in Irlam after being hit by a car. The woman is understood to have been crossing Fairhills Road...

100 years ago: Mum strips house to buy booze in shocking Salford child neglect

While the Great War raged on in Europe troops were looking forward to an end to the fighting and a return to their homes in Blighty. However judging from a newspaper...

Cheerleading for Salford: Dancers need help to compete in Slovenia

A Salford cheerleading group who have missed out on international competitions because they can’t afford the air fares are asking for help taking their...

Open auditions in Salford for Julian Fellowes’ Wind in the Willows

If you have ever wanted to work with Downton Abbey writer Julian Fellowes now is your chance, as The Lowry throw open their doors to an open casting session for new...

Cantastic! 11,000 tin donation to food banks in Salford

Kind hearted company bosses and trading standards officers have given local food banks an incredible boost. Bosses at We Can Foods in Salford were left with a can...

Watch: Child car seat safety

This week’s tips are all about fitted car restraints and ensuring your child has a safe and comfortable car journey. If your child is 12 years old or younger they must...