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Knowledge is power for Salford University champion boxing student

A University of Salford student is boxing clever as he juggles coursework with training in the ring. Danny Wright, from Failsworth, studies Sports Science during the day...

100 years ago: Three Salford dockers killed by alcohol poisoning

We have reported many stories over the years about Salford Docks and the antics that went on there, however this story from the pages of the Salford City Reporter, May...

90pc of all food businesses in Salford rate highly

It’s never been safer to eat food in Salford. Latest hygiene ratings from Salford City Council show that 90.5 per cent of all food businesses in the city are receiving...

GMP introduces new service for reporting crime in British Sign Language

Greater Manchester Police has launched a new service that enables people to use British Sign Language (BSL) to report a crime online. Previously, people who use BSL in...

Swinton based charity is awarded more than £4k worth of funding

Swinton, Pendlebury and Clifton care of the Elderly Association, based in Swinton, Salford, is celebrating after being awarded £4,425 worth of funding from The Screwfix...

100 years ago in Walkden: Shocking domestic violence case made worse by ignorant men

Domestic violence is sadly still a prevalent issue in Salford, but happily attitudes have changed somewhat since 1916. The Eccles and Patricroft Journal pulled no...

Barton Road in Eccles to stay closed for ANOTHER six weeks

Barton Road in Eccles is to remain closed until the end of May, Salford council have admitted. The link route between the town and the Trafford Centre has been shut to...

Salford Blue Jays humble the Mighty Ducks

After two washouts, Salford Blue Jays finally got their season up and running at Cheetham Hill in the Last Man Standing ‘Manchester & Trafford B Grade’ League....

Ericsson make move for major new broadcast facility at MediaCityUK

Swedish multinational firm Ericsson has today announced it will strengthen its TV and media operations in the UK by establishing a new broadcast and media facility at...

Biker, 40, seriously injured in Pendlebury crash

A 40-year-old biker has been seriously injured in an accident in Pendlebury. Police and paramedics were called to Bolton Road at 8.58am this morning, Wednesday 4 May, to...