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New era for local journalism? BBC to pay for 150 reporters to cover councils and court

The BBC will make a landmark move to fund 150 reporters to cover councils and courts across the country, sharing their resources with local news website and papers. Last...

Paul Dennett’s cabinet reshuffle: Who wins, who loses out

Newly elected Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett has made a series of changes to his cabinet including installing ex-council chief John Merry and Winton councillor Paula...

Next of kin appeal for Swinton man

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next-of-kin of a man from Swinton. Michael Reynolds, 71, died at his home on Thursday 5 May 2015. There are no...

Emmaus Salford is growing for the future with help from Pendleton Co-operative

Fresh fruit and vegetables are on the menu at Emmaus Salford thanks to £1000 from the Pendleton Co-operative. Pendleton Co-operative is a charitable organisation set up...

Pendleton residents get expert tips on computer skills

Pendleton Together’s computer club is helping locals enjoy the benefits of the information superhighway. The club, held at Brotherton House, is the base of the project...

8,000 Salford women hurt by pension age increase have Worsley MP as new champion

Barbara Keeley MP will head up a new cross-party Parliamentary group to support women badly affected by changes to the State Pension age. Hundreds of thousands of women...

Police appeal as Good Samaritan glassed in Printworks fight

Police are looking to speak to two men after a man who tried to stop a fight was glassed in the face. At 12.37am on Sunday 8 May, a man was out with a group of friends...

50 new jobs planned at West One as Iceland to launch Food Warehouse

Frozen food retailer Iceland is planning a new food and drink store at the West One Retail Park, SalfordOnline.com can reveal. Food Warehouse will take over Unit 10 at...

100 years ago: Revelation as shock Salford murderer finally caught

In May 2015 SalfordOnline.com told you the tale of an horrific murder that was committed 100 years ago in Salford. At the time, our history researchers didn’t know...

Salford’s Sarsfield joins Andrade on loan at Halifax

Salford Red Devils have announced that second row Matt Sarsfield will join Championship club Halifax RLFC on a month’s loan. The 24-year-old joined the club ahead of...