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Carrington Power Station admits gas turbines caused ‘late night noise’

Salfordians woken by strange mechanical noises in the middle of the night could finally have a source for their misery. Carrington Power Station has admitted it has...

Gun-happy Salford armed robber who went on the run to Spain finally jailed

A Salford armed robber who went to “extreme lengths” to avoid justice has finally been jailed more than four years after going on the run from police. Andrew...

Win: Tickets to Man City v PSG Champions League Quarter Final second leg

SalfordOnline.com have again teamed up with our friends at Manchester City Football Club to offer local families the chance to watch Champions League football for free....

Salix expansion: 37 homes bought up in Swinton and Little Hulton

Salix Homes has made a “pivotal” move to acquire 37 houses from a social housing association in Salford. Salix, whose headquarters are at Peel Cross Road in...

‘Stop the Slop’: £1.3m ready meals row at Salford Royal

Malnutrition and poor food care are inevitable at Salford’s flagship hospital if bosses go ahead with plans to cut back on fresh food prepared on site, says a...

Sounds of Salford raises £2.5k at charity event

Sounds of Salford radio show held a charity evening at St Bonifaces Social Club on Saturday, 2 April, 2016 in aid of Shelter for Forces and managed to raise a stagering...

100 years ago in Salford: Tragic Ellen Howarth, 15, drowns after going missing

A rather sad story from the pages of the Salford City Reporter of April 1916 tells the unhappily brief life story of 15-year-old Ellen Howarth. Ellen lived with her...

‘Situation critical’ over endangered Willow Tit, says Trust

There are fresh concerns over the willow tit, one of Britain’s most endangered birds, which has suffered another dramatic plunge in numbers. The Rare Breeding Birds...

Beechy Under 17’s denied by late dubious penalty

In the North Bury Junior League Beechfield United Under 17’s produced their best performance so far this season but were beaten 1-0 away by current top of the table...

Mum’s warning after finding parasitic wasp in Walkden KFC ricebox

A mum has warned local residents to check their food after she was served a wasp in a takeaway box from a Kentucky Fried Chicken in Walkden. Michele Carey, 44, visited...