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Irlam burglar arrested after crashing stolen BMW on M66

By Tony Flynn Police took part in a dramatic chase when a burglar stole a BMW from a house in Irlam last night. Some time between 5pm and 9.15pm on Tuesday 23 June the...

Police in Little Hulton warning over Lottery scam letters

Police in Little Hulton are warning residents to be aware of fake Postcode Lottery letters that are currently circulating in the area telling you that you have won large...

Irlam burglar arrested after crashing stolen BMW on M66

By Tony Flynn Police took part in a dramatic chase when a burglar stole a BMW from a house in Irlam last night. Some time between 5pm and 9.15pm on Tuesday 23 June the...

Salford police arrest 20 in wanted criminal crackdown

By Tom Rodgers Suspected domestic abusers, thieves and burglars have been arrested by police in Salford in a week-long crackdown on wanted offenders. 150 officers have...

100 years ago in Salford: ‘Women of ill repute’ cost Nags Head pub a pretty penny

By Tony Flynn 100 years ago the 400 hostelries in Salford were doing a roaring trade – but as this June 1915 court case shows, some had better clients than others....

Salford City College celebrates student success at prestigious awards ceremony

Last week students, guests, governors and staff from Salford City College celebrated the end of another fantastic year at the annual Salford City College Awards. The...

Unseen Salford Treasures: Portrait to River Irwell drowning hero Mark Addy

Hanging on the wall of the Salford Museum and Art Gallery is a portrait of a man dubbed ‘the Salford Hero’ – Mark Addy. Mr Addy became famous for his...

Firm overturns ‘flood risk’ to turn Salford Quays office block into 60 flats

Salford City Council planners have given permission for a Manchester property firm to turn a Salford Quays office block into 60 flats. Developers Factory Estates Ltd,...

Police appeal after elderly woman robbed in Swinton supermarket

Officers have appealed for witnesses today after a woman in her late 70s was robbed by a man in the Swinton branch of Morrisons supermarket. The theft happened at the...

Check mates say bonjour, guten tag and welcome to Salford

Chess players from France, Germany and Greater Manchester did battle over a board as part of town twinning celebrations. The guests from Salford’s twin towns of Lunen...