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Watch: Volvo – First carmaker to launch a car without a key

For decades, drivers have been accustomed to accessing and driving cars with physical keys. But no longer. In a ground-breaking move for the automotive industry, Volvo...

Employers and the new National Living Wage

From 1 April 2016 workers aged 25 and over will be legally entitled to a new minimum pay rate of £7.20 per hour, called the National Living Wage (NLW). As an employer...

Sainsbury’s in Eccles hit by axe-wielding thieves

Armed raiders hit a Sainsbury’s Local store on Gilda Brook Road in Eccles. Two men in black balaclavas walked in through the front door of the former White Horse...

Share: Teenager last seen with Little Hulton girl also reported missing

Police have issued an alert for a 16-year-old girl last seen with missing Samantha Hlatshwayo (right), from Little Hulton. Tracey Tamale (left) was last seen in...

Salford Dadz to expand to Winton after success of Little Hulton pilot

A pioneering network set up in Little Hulton to help disadvantaged fathers is flourishing with more members than ever joining their ranks. The Salford Dadz project was...

A Salford skyscraper to rival Beetham Tower?

For 10 years the skyline of central Manchester has been dominated by the £150m Beetham Tower. The 12th tallest building in the UK, and the biggest outside London at...

Roadworks update this weekend: Pendleton roundabout, Salford

The council has released the latest roadworks information for this weekend in Pendleton and Salford. Today, Friday 19 February, the Manchester-bound A576 Pendleton...

Ex duty manager of Morrisons, Eccles admits theft of £17k

Stephen McGorlay, 35, from Salford pleaded guilty at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Wednesday 17 February to theft by employee. McGorlay was the duty...

Motorcyclist has lucky escape on Patricroft bridge

A motorcyclist had a lucky escape last night after colliding with a car on Patricroft bridge. At 6.20pm on Thursday 18 February emergency services raced to Patricroft...

City West to double garage rent charge in April

Customers renting garages with City West have been left shocked after being told that their rent is to double as of Monday 4 April. Letters sent out last weekend...