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Jailed: Bank worker who stole £55k from elderly customers

A Natwest bank worker has been jailed for 20 months after he defrauded customers out of almost £55,000. 30-year-old Matthew Parkhouse from Manchester pleaded guilty to...

University of Salford students sing their heart out in 12 hour karaoke marathon

University of Salford students found their singing voice when they picked up the microphone for a 12 hour ‘karaoke marathon’ for comic relief. Students put on their...

2000 homes get green light at Salford’s £575m Middlewood Locks

A plan for 2000 new homes and 750,000 sq ft of offices, shops and restaurants at a derelict canal basin in Salford has got the go ahead from Salford City Council....

George Griffin joins Wakefield on month loan

The Red Devils have confirmed that George Griffin will join fellow First Utility Super League side Wakefield Wildcats on a month’s loan. The youngest of the Griffin...

Police and fire crews sweep River Irwell at Agecroft after reports woman jumped in

Pictures by Andy PrattEmergency crews were scrambled to the River Irwell at Agecroft Cemetery this evening to search for a woman who was reported to have jumped into the...

24,000sq ft Bingo hall to open in Walkden Ellesmere Centre

Club 3000 Bingo is to move its entire Walkden operation inside the first floor of the Ellesmere Shopping Centre. The mall’s landlord, Isle of Man-based Derwent...

Wounded Tigers pose a threat to rampant Devils

After their recent run of good form Salford will be looking to consolidate their place in the top 8 when they cross the Pennines on Friday to take on the Castleford...

Beechfield United Juniors weekend results

In the North Bury Junior League Beechfield United Under 16’s were involved in a top of the table clash with Broadway Celtic. This Championship Division match played at...

John Duffy signs two-year extension at Swinton Lions

Swinton Lions head coach John Duffy has pledged his future to the club by signing a two-year contract extension. The 35-year-old former Scotland coach said he was...

Swinton’s cup run continues with Cougars de-fanged

Swinton Lions claimed their spot in the semi-final of the League One Cup with a hard fought 24-22 victory over Keighley Cougars. The Lions had the first attack in the...