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100 years ago in Salford: Mystery of Margaret Hannon’s murder continues

Perhaps the most gruesome tale ever reported on SalfordOnline.com will be this shocking crime from 100 years ago today. It was the evening of 26 June 1915 in Salford,...

Eccles biker parade planned in memory of much-loved Jeff Storey

Bikers from Eccles and Salford will turn out out in force this coming Thursday 2 July to say a final farewell to one of their friends, Jeff Storey. Jeff, 66, passed away...

Delays on M60 at Eccles after lorries crash

Drivers are being warned of delays on the M60 at Junction 11 for Eccles after two HGVs collided. At around 1pm officers from the North West Motorway Police closed lane...

Peel Green ‘gunshot’ was man trying to break down door with hammer…

Police swarmed onto New Hall Avenue in Peel Green last night after residents reported the sound of a gun going off. Six cars and a police tactical aid van were scrambled...

Salford Citizen’s Advice: Urgent Greek travel advice in wake of bank closures

You will have no doubt heard that Greece is facing a banking crisis because of a possible forced exit of the euro. Athens ordered its banks to close after a referendum...

Women’s World Cup: MP calls for more funding for women and girls in sport

A local MP has called for urgent action to bring the stars of women’s sport on an equal footing with those in the men’s game. Speaking in a Westminster...

Park keeper to return to Salford’s historic Peel Park in £1.6m upgrade

Britain’s oldest public park is to get its park keeper back as part of plans for Salford residents to walk in their ancestors’ footsteps. Councillors, council staff...

Swinton Lions fall on York Knights sword

Swinton Lions head coach John Duffy was furious after last week’s loss to local rivals Oldham, and this 26-16 capitulation at York caused him no less stress....

Witness appeal: Man critical after robbery at Shudehill

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was critically injured in a robbery on his way to work. Between 9.30am and 11am on Tuesday 23 June 2015, the 46-year-old...

Former De La Salle building site hit again by fire in Weaste

Fire crews spent half an hour putting out a fire at a housebuilding site in Weaste last night. At 11.08pm on Sunday 28 June two fire engines from Eccles and one from...