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Salford ranked as one of the world’s top ‘young’ universities
Tony Flynn Thu 7th April, 8:25 AM
The University of Salford has been ranked as one of the world’s top 150 ‘young’ universities for the first time ever. This comes as part of today’s annual...
Save Salford’s Black Horse Hotel from ‘Done deal’ demolition
Tom Rodgers Wed 6th April, 5:04 PM
Campaigners are urging Salford City Council to reject plans to demolish the historic Black Horse Hotel in Salford. Ordsall-born Betfred billionaire Fred Done’s...
Youth hurt in hit and run near Salford Royal hospital
Tom Rodgers Wed 6th April, 4:06 PM
A young man was hit by a car which failed to stop near Salford Royal hospital today. A passing private ambulance witnessed the incident and managed to attend to the lad,...
Anthony Crolla’s Army adds Salford ex-boxer Russ
Tom Rodgers Wed 6th April, 3:36 PM
Retired boxer Russ Arrowsmith bridged the generation gap when he took part in a sparring session with world champion Anthony Crolla. The pair are preparing to run...
Flood-hit Mocha Parade GP wins ‘Good’ CQC rating
Tom Rodgers Wed 6th April, 3:01 PM
One of the worst-hit business in the Salford 2015 Boxing Day floods is celebrating after scoring a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission. Mocha...
Grave-robbing thief ‘selling stolen metal for scrap’
Tom Rodgers Wed 6th April, 2:30 PM
Police are warning the public to be aware after a spate of thefts from cemeteries. Officers in Wigan are now hunting a thief who stole memorial pots made of aluminum to...
50 years ago in Eccles: Missing toddler feared trapped in watery grave
Tony Flynn Wed 6th April, 1:20 PM
A five-year-old boy caused an almighty commotion in April 1966 when he went missing from home in Eccles. Over on Lane End, where the Metrolink rolls into Eccles, and...
Accident waiting to happen as traffic lights out in Eccles
Tony Flynn Wed 6th April, 12:35 PM
A set of traffic lights is out in the middle of Eccles town centre. The lights went out at the three-way junction of Corporation Road and Barton Lane at around 5pm last...
Mustard Tree get £15k mattress donation to help homeless sleep better
Tony Flynn Wed 6th April, 10:50 AM
Manchester charity, Mustard Tree, has received a donation of 62 new mattresses, worth £15,000, from local online mattress company, Leesa. The charity provides life...
Police looking for man with links to Manchester city centre
Tony Flynn Wed 6th April, 10:36 AM
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a man wanted on a recall to prison. Ben Heney, 29, was released from prison on 3 March 2016 after being convicted...
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