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Salford Red Devils fans needed for BBC competition

Are you a Salford Red Devils fan, who likes singing and would fancy appearing at Wembley at this year’s Challenge Cup Final? This appeal from the BBC could be the...

100 years ago in Salford: Saucy stash of ‘obscene’ postcards must be destroyed

We live in age when semi-clad women are a sadly a regular fixture on advertising hoardings or plastered across our TV screens, but 100 years ago Salford people lived in...

Obituary: William Power

In loving memory of William Power, who passed away at the age of 91 on 2 June 2016. William was a World War II veteran, formerly of Eccles, who was born on 13 May 1925...

Emmaus Salford receive Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Trustees and volunteers from Emmaus Salford have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2016, the highest award a voluntary group can receive...

Lionhearts of Little Hulton hit form to crash Manchester’s party

Little Hulton Reds travelled to a sweltering Manchester Rangers in a rich vein of form, with nine points from nine and three wins on the bounce. Over the last few weeks...

Photo memories of Agecroft mortuary chapel wanted

If you have photos of Agecroft mortuary chapel, Salford in its hey day then a heritage group would love to hear from you. The Agecroft Cemetery Chapel Restoration group...

Salford CCTV helps police make nearly 100 arrests in three months

Salford City Council’s CCTV network helped police make 98 arrests in the first three months of 2016. Arrests were made for criminal damage, assault and pretending to...

Salford Blue Jays soar to record breaking victory

After two poor performances Salford Blue Jays needed a big performance to put their season back on track. Salford won the toss and captain Josh Henry sought to take...

‘Rowbocops’ roar to victory in Salford Dragon Boat festival

Hundreds of rowing racers battled it out to be crowned the winner of the annual Chinese Dragon Boat Race in Salford Quays. As temperatures soared to as high as 26...

Watch: 40ft water fountain on Littleton Road after hydrant bursts

A huge water fountain sprung up on Littleton Road in Kersal, Salford, after a water hydrant burst today. Taken at around 7pm on Sunday 5 June, video shot by one...