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Changing face of Salford brought to life

The changing face of Salford will be brought to life at a one-off photography exhibition. Salix Homes is hosting a one-day exhibition – Our Salford: Bygones and...

Eccles Festival goes down the rabbit hole with Alice in Wonderland theme

Curious things are happening for this year’s Eccles Festival to celebrate 150 years since the publication of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. On Saturday 5...

Witness appeal after man racially abuses female staff at Manchester Piccadilly

Police are looking for a man who hurled racist and homophobic abuse at a female staff member at Manchester Piccadilly station. They believe the man in the picture can...

Police hunt absconded prisoner ‘who could pose risk to public’

Police are warning the public about a man with links to Manchester who absconded from prison in Buckinghamshire yesterday. John Rooney, 47, is described as white, 5ft...

Pictured: Man who tried to abduct girl, 10, from Salford street

Police have issued an urgent warning to parents after two men tried to abduct a 10-year-old girl from a street in Salford. Officers have issued an evo-fit of one of the...

Salford teens sign up to transform filthy alleyways in Eccles

The alleyways at the rear of Richardson Road, off Bright Road, Eccles are getting a makeover thanks to the sterling efforts of a group of teenage volunteers from the...

Appeal for witnesses after biker, 20, left fighting for life in crash

Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision which left a 20-year-old motorcyclist in hospital with serious head injuries. At around 8.20pm on Thursday 20 August...

Beechfield United fight back to claim worthy draw

Thanks to an impressive second half performance Beechfield United fought back from 2-0 down in their away game against Elton Vale to earn a point from a 2-2 draw. On...

Bellway Homes lay out plans for 107 homes in Agecroft

Warrington-based housebuilder Bellway Homes have applied for planning permission to build 107 new homes on vacant land on Agecroft Road. Since 1995 the land, opposite...

Smokefree Summer event in Salford welcomed to protect kids

The decision to make Ivy Street Picnic in the Park in Salford smokefree, to help promote healthy behaviour to children, has received strong support from the public and...