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Two arrested after man beaten with metal chain at Eccles takeaway

Police arrested two men on suspicion of ABH after a man was assaulted at a takeaway in Eccles. Officers were called to The Godfather on Liverpool Road in Patricroft at...

Readers’ Pictures: Top 5 Salford sunsets

Settled weather in Salford over the Bank Holiday weekend produced some stunning sunsets. Here’s our pick of the best five photographs, all posted to the...

Salford man jailed for 4 years for cocaine and weapons offences

A man from Salford is one of two who has been jailed for a series of firearms offences. At Minshull Street Crown Court on Friday 28 August Matthew Ashton, 33, was jailed...

Swinton Lions hit their stride with 100-point Oxford demolition

Five tries from Man of the Match Stuart Littler helped Swinton Lions to their second big victory over Oxford this season with a three-figure scoreline. The 84-16 win...

Mancunian Way re-opened after sinkhole collapsed road

The Mancunian Way link road in central Manchester has re-opened to traffic this morning after a huge 40ft sinkhole appeared in the carriageway. Both lanes of the...

Watch: Manufacturers should be keen to attract more school leavers

The industry already employs 2.5 million people throughout the UK, but with continued demand for British made and designed products, manufacturers should be keen to...

Beechfield United victorious over Irlam Steel

Match report by Keith Long Beechfield United were at home for their third FBT Manchester Football League Division 1 fixture and a stylish first half display eventually...

Sign up to the Life on 2 Wheels Challenge and pedal for prizes

People across Greater Manchester are being invited to take part in a month-long cycling challenge throughout September which aims to get more people in the saddle....

Once Upon a (Bed) Time

The perfect bedtime story lasts eight-and-a-half minutes, includes a dragon, a princess, a wizard and a fairy 1,000 children give stressed-out parents a helping hand by...

Metrolink on the map as trams return to St Peter’s Square

Work to build the brand new line of tram track through the square is complete as scheduled and tram services were back on track in time for the bank holiday weekend and...