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20 firefighters remain on scene of huge blaze at Castle Irwell former student halls

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue service have been working through the night to tackle a large fire at derelict former student halls of residence Castle Irwell. Fire...

Salford flood affected properties receive up to £5k flood protection work

Hundreds of Salix Homes properties affected by the Boxing Day floods will now receive up to £5,000 of flood-resilient improvements. The Salford housing association has...

AC Hotel Salford Quays launch proves a hit

Salford Quays is now home to the UK’s first AC Hotels by Marriott, a new branch of the well-known hotel provider, aimed at the business and leisure market. The grand...

Salford students success celebrated at awards and showcase evening

Students, guests, governors and staff from Salford City College celebrated the end of another fantastic year at the annual Salford City College awards. The prestigious...

Shared ownership homes breathe new life into Salford’s housing market

New homes being built for shared ownership in Salford are offering families locked out of the housing market the chance to take a first step on the property ladder....

The family of Darren Walmsley killed in a collision on the M62 pay tribute to him

The family of a man who died in a collision on the M62 have paid tribute to him. Shortly after 9.30am on Monday 4 July 2016, police received a number of reports of a...

Salford fire: Firefighters tackle huge blaze at former Castle Irwell student halls

A large fire broke out at the former Castle Irwell student halls on Cromwell Road in Salford. Flames and smoke from the fire could be seen over a mile away. Watch video...

Wanted – Aaron McEwan has Salford connections

GMP are appealing for the public’s help in trying to trace a Droylsden man who is wanted on recall to prison. Aaron McEwan is wanted by GMP for burglary and breaching...

Salford City Roosters 10 Dewsbury Celtic 10

Salford City Roosters slipped 5 points behind 5th from bottom Blackbrook after being held at home by Dewsbury Celtic but maintained the 2 point gap between themselves...

Watch: New driving mobility video aims to boost safety for older drivers

A new video, launched this week by Driving Mobility, aims to help older drivers stay safe at the wheel for as long as possible. The launch follows Monday’s...