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50 years ago in Eccles: Pie-fight turns ugly at Tripe Works

We all love a good story from the past and this little beauty from the pages of the Eccles and Patricroft Journal from January 1966 takes some ‘beating’....

Waxis are back! Manchester Water Taxis to start operating on Bridgewater Canal

Manchester Water Taxis are set to start running on the Bridgewater Canal in after the firm won a two-year licence from Peel. Two boats will run along a four-mile route,...

Former Pendleton student listed in Forbes ’30 Under 30’

A former Salford City College student is featured in the esteemed Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list for 2016. Steve Marsh, who studied A-Levels at Pendleton Sixth Form...

Legacy of Walter Greenwood discussed as winners announced for Love on the Dole Blu-Ray competition

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the release of film classic Love on the Dole SalfordOnline.com linked up with the British Film Institute (BFI) to offer readers the...

5* Review: Mary Poppins – The Palace Theatre

As the 1964 film is a childhood favourite of mine I was extremely excited to have the opportunity of seeing the stage show at the Palace Theatre Manchester last night....

Opera comes to Salford Arts Theatre

A double bill of Opera will be performed at Salford Arts Theatre, Kemsing Walk, Salford on Friday, 5 February when the Radius company present an evening of dark...

In Loving Memory: Extraordinary art tribute to Cameron Cash at Winton church

An stunning piece of artwork has been installed at a community church in Winton featuring a vision of local boy Cameron Cash. Cameron’s life was tragically cut...

Woman has ‘gun’ held to her head in attempted robbery at Worsley Conservative club

Police investigating an attempted robbery at a Conservative club in Worsley say it could be linked with a string of similar incidents in Salford. A terrified female...

Two charged with murder of homeless Daniel Smith in Salford

Two men have been charged with the murder of 23-year-old Daniel Smith in Salford. Daniel’s body was found in a burning tent under a railway bridge near the New...

David Ellison 68 found safe and well

David Ellison, 68, who was reported missing from Salford on Monday 25 January 2016, has been found safe and well. David was last seen leaving the hospital at 9.20am,...