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Youth hurt in hit and run near Salford Royal hospital

A young man was hit by a car which failed to stop near Salford Royal hospital today. A passing private ambulance witnessed the incident and managed to attend to the lad,...

Anthony Crolla’s Army adds Salford ex-boxer Russ

Retired boxer Russ Arrowsmith bridged the generation gap when he took part in a sparring session with world champion Anthony Crolla. The pair are preparing to run...

Flood-hit Mocha Parade GP wins ‘Good’ CQC rating

One of the worst-hit business in the Salford 2015 Boxing Day floods is celebrating after scoring a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission. Mocha...

Grave-robbing thief ‘selling stolen metal for scrap’

Police are warning the public to be aware after a spate of thefts from cemeteries. Officers in Wigan are now hunting a thief who stole memorial pots made of aluminum to...

50 years ago in Eccles: Missing toddler feared trapped in watery grave

A five-year-old boy caused an almighty commotion in April 1966 when he went missing from home in Eccles. Over on Lane End, where the Metrolink rolls into Eccles, and...

Accident waiting to happen as traffic lights out in Eccles

A set of traffic lights is out in the middle of Eccles town centre. The lights went out at the three-way junction of Corporation Road and Barton Lane at around 5pm last...

Mustard Tree get £15k mattress donation to help homeless sleep better

Manchester charity, Mustard Tree, has received a donation of 62 new mattresses, worth £15,000, from local online mattress company, Leesa. The charity provides life...

Police looking for man with links to Manchester city centre

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a man wanted on a recall to prison. Ben Heney, 29, was released from prison on 3 March 2016 after being convicted...

30 more jobs to go at Salford City College

Salford City College has announced plans to cut 30 more teaching jobs as it seeks to balance its budget. A spokesperson for the college – which has five centres...

Police appeal for witnesses to A57 Regent Road smash in Salford

Police have issued an appeal for anyone who saw a crash which closed the A57 Regent Road in Salford to come forward. Traffic officers shut the busy main route into...