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Updates: Major police search op in Salford park after ‘bullets hidden’

Police are searching sections of Seedley Park in Salford this morning after reports that a quantity of bullets had been hidden somewhere in the park. Teams of armed and...

100 years ago: Sadness of shell-shocked soldier stealing ring for Salford family

An unusual story culled from the pages of the Eccles and Patricroft Journal from July 1916 concerns what at first glance to be the tale of a light-fingered soldier who...

Fire breaks out at Little Hulton petrol station for second time since April

Fire crews from Farnworth and Bolton were called to the Cleggs Lane Service Station after fire was discovered there in the early hours of this morning. Four firefighters...

Brave Salford mum Wendy runs for Cancer Research and ‘wonderful’ Mackenzie, 9

Salford mother of two Wendy Wroe intends to go a yard further on Sunday when she runs in a 5k in Heaton Park to raise money for a charity that has done so much to help...

Salford united in horror over Nice attacks as council flies flag at half-mast

Salford City Council is flying the Union Jack at half-mast over Swinton today in memory of the victims of Thursday’s attack in Nice. At least 84 people are dead,...

Salford Red Devils Foundation statement on Buile Hill Mansion development

Salford Red Devils Foundation have made the below statement after a piece discussing their possible move into a derelict Georgian hall in Salford was published on...

Police warn of the dangers of Pokemon Go to children

Police are urging parents and teachers to speak to young people about staying safe when using the recently launched Pokemon Go app. The app allows people to set up a...

Emily Ramsey in Manchester United colors

Emily Ramsey: Salford star, 15, follows Giggs to ‘dream’ Manchester United spot

At just 15 years old, Ellesmere Park High School pupil Emily Ramsey is already an FA Youth Cup finalist with Manchester United and has played for England against...

Shots fired at house while children inside in Pendleton last night

Police have launched an investigation after shots were fired at a property on a residential estate in Pendleton, Salford. A woman and two children were inside the...

Chance encounter leads to memorial visit to fallen Salford soldier

A Salford family were given the opportunity to visit a memorial for one of their ancestors thanks to a chance encounter. Superintendent Mark Kenny recently gave a...