Kelly Sotherton begins preparations for Man v Horse marathon
Olympian Kelly Sotherton takes on the horse to launch Team Whole Earth ahead of this year’s Man v Horse marathon in Wales on the 13th June. Following a nationwide...
Blackpool VAT fraudsters jailed
A man and his wife from Blackpool, who hijacked their friends’ identities in order to fraudulently claim £1 million in VAT, have been jailed after an HM Revenue...
Top 5 things to do in Salford this weekend
The weekend is upon us once again so here’s five interesting things to do with the family. As always, if you have a suggestion for next weekend’s list, email...
Salford pilot breaks world record in Air Ambulance fundraise
A flying instructor at Mainair Flying School at Barton’s City Airport has broken the world record for the number of take offs and landings in an hour. Poor...
Roadworks: Liverpool Road in Irlam to shut this weekend
Pictures by Phil Hogan Drivers are being warned to expect delays in Irlam this weekend as parts of Liverpool Road close completely for resurfacing. Contractors for Urban...
Paramedic stress levels ‘reaching dangerous levels’ say union
A Unison report has revealed the scale of stress among ambulance workers in the North West. Long hours, staff shortages and the mental demands of the job are placing an...
£79,000 bill for jailed Salford lonely hearts scammer
A Nigerian father of three jailed for his part in an online dating scam has been ordered to pay back over £70,000 conned from a wealthy American widow. Jonathan Mickey,...
50 years ago in Salford: Bingo craze calls time on Salford Ambassador Super Cinema
A listed architectural wonder built in 1928 but later demolished by Salford city planners – does this ring any bells? The local papers in April 1965 were full of...
25 years ago in Eccles: All Saints am-dram group’s £1 million Stradivarius fiddle
The Salford Advertiser of April 1990 carried an incredible a story of how a battered old violin used as a stage prop by an Eccles theatre group could be a rare...
Chinese businessman rapped for Salford fly tipping
A Stockport businessman who sold mobile phone accessories and e-cigarettes has been hit with a bill of £1,415 for dumping business waste on the streets of Salford....
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