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Questions swirl as Broncos brush past ’embarrassing’ Salford Red Devils

After last week’s 70 -16 mauling of Featherstone Rovers, Salford Red Devils coach Ian Watson was hoping for a repeat performance against London Broncos. But it was...

Missing Anthony Daly, 14, found

Police are thanking the media and public for their support after a missing teenager was found safe and well. 14-year-old Anthony Daly, originally from Little Hulton, was...

Salford City off to FA Cup flyer with Bradford beating

Salford City are now unbeaten in three games against Bradford Park Avenue as they secured their first win in four games to progress to the third round qualifying of the...

Police are urging missing Irlam man to make contact

Alan Shone, 61, was last seen almost a month ago (Monday 22 August 2016) at his home on The Crescent, Irlam. It is thought he caught the 67 bus from Irlam to Eccles to...

Salford’s Jonathan Wyatt amongst 100 new officers sworn in

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has welcomed 100 new police officers to the ranks. The new recruits were sworn in at an attestation ceremony at Harrop Fold School in...

Woman in 50s critically injured in Eccles crash

A woman has been seriously injured after a van and taxi collided at the junction of Wellington Road and Half Edge Lane in Eccles. The woman, believed to be in her 50s,...

TfGM sorry for slugs breaking traffic lights after Walkden A580 smash

Traffic bosses are slug-proofing traffic lights in Walkden after admitting the slimy gastropods caused traffic lights at a busy junction to break four times in two...

100 years ago: Slagger killed and another close to death in horrific accident at Irlam Steel Works

This story from the pages of the Eccles and Patricroft Journal of September 1916 tells of a horrendous incident at Irlam Steel Works – then known as the Partington...

Swinton’s Firestorm appeal for next-gen cheerleader hopefuls

Local cheerleading group Firestorm say they’re looking for enthusiastic girls and boys to join their National Championship-winning teams. Based in Swinton and...

Muddy marvels raise more than £1k for Broughton House, Salford

Seven muddy marvels from Manchester & Cheshire Construction raised more than £1,300 for a home for ex-servicemen and women by completing the gruelling Total...