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First Manchester drivers’ strike to hit Salford and Manchester – Tuesday 24 May

Drivers at First Manchester are planning a strike on Tuesday 24 May in a dispute over pay and conditions, the operator says. Buses throughout the region (Salford...

Salford’s Ceremonial Mayor launches new charity

Salford’s new Ceremonial Mayor Councillor Karen Garrido has launched a new charity as she begins her year of office. The Ceremonial Mayor’s Community Chest will...

Chinese FA quiz Salford experts

A delegation from the Chinese Football Association visited The University of Salford this week on a fact finding mission, as they try to grow the game in their country....

Sir Peter Vardy comments on David Cameron’s new adoption policy

Sir Peter Vardy, founder of Safe Families for Children UK, which works with councils in Greater Manchester, has urged David Cameron to concentrate on early intervention...

Can you help reunite these items with their rightful owners?

Lancashire Police are searching for the owner or owners of several items which have been recovered from a stolen vehicle. The Volkswagen Tiguan was found abandoned on...

Watch: Sharron Davies backs No Bite is Right campaign

As the weather warms up and we approach summer, pet owners are being urged to be vigilant against ticks and fleas which thrive in warmer weather. Watch our video where...

Fans heading to Saturday’s FA Cup final advised to plan journeys

Football fans heading out of Manchester for Saturday’s FA Cup final in London are being advised by Highways England to plan their journeys. Manchester United face...

Warning: Annihilation legal high leaves man in coma

A 33-year-old man is in intensive care after collapsing while taking the legal high ‘Annihiliation’. Greater Manchester Police has issued an urgent warning...

Lane blocked and long queues at M60 J13 Worsley

Drivers are seeing long queues on the M60 in Salford this afternoon after an accident closed one lane. There were no injuries in the accident, believed to be a bump...

New market for Eccles town centre

One of Britain’s most famous market towns is to have a new market. Eccles will host The Makers Market once a month starting from Saturday June 11. The town already has...