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Salford midwives awarded highest marks by UNICEF

The University of Salford’s Midwifery Directorate has retained its UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation with flying colours after receiving the UK’s highest ever mark....

96% of patients would recommend NWAS to friends or family

North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) has welcomed the success of their most recent Friends and Family Test (FFT) with 96% of patients being ‘extremely likely’ or...

Reports of shots fired at house on Whit Lane Salford

Police have cordoned off a section of Douglas Green off Langley Road South in Salford after reports that shots were fired at a house. Forensics officers arrived at the...

Buyers take four years to save for first home

The average first-time buyer is £6,481 under budget when buying their property, a study has found. Researchers discovered that almost three-quarters underestimate the...

Driving with youngsters can be child’s play!

This week’s driving tips from the IAM’s head of driving standards, Peter Rodger, are looking at how parents can cope with travelling with children on long journeys....

Pension relief: Use it or lose it!

Following the government’s announcement that pension relief is to be reduced from April next year, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is...

Petition to add driving to the school curriculum

Major motoring organisations and experts are backing a petition urging the Government to include driving on the school curriculum. The petition has been launched in a...

Salford City Roosters 30 Myton Warriors (Hull) 6

Match report by Ken Roberts For the first time since the start of the season the Roosters were something close to full strength and they showed what a good side they can...

Rural crime falls across the North West as people unite against thieves

Rural crime cost the North West £3.3 million in 2014, down from £4.4 million in 2013. Despite the fall, 2014 saw thieves continuing to target all terrain vehicles...

Renault Zoe plugs in with Chargemaster for home charging

Renault ZOE owners can now charge their all-electric superminis at home with a free domestic wall-box from electric infrastructure market leaders Chargemaster. ...