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Man rescued after falling into freezing River Irwell in Salford

A man fell into the River Irwell in Broughton, Salford, before being pulled to safety by firefighters. At around 9.30pm on Sunday 13 September multiple police and fire...

Man’s body found in Manchester Ship Canal in Salford

The body of a man has been discovered in the Manchester Ship Canal in Peel Green, Salford. Greater Manchester Police are treating the death as “unexplained”...

300 lives saved by Clare’s Law, say police

A scheme which allows partners of violent men and women to check their history has potentially saved the lives of over 300 people, say Greater Manchester Police. The...

Lee Erdmann murder: Four years on, ‘coward’ killer must be brought to justice

The brother of a Salford man shot in the back in cold blood four years ago today has said his family will never recover until the killer is found. Dad-of-five Lee...

24 arrests in mass dawn organised crime raids in Salford

24 people have been arrested in one of the biggest dawn raids to tackle organised crime in Salford. Over 200 officers took part in the raids on 25 addresses under...

Salford drug money launderer ordered to pay £113k

A man from Salford who helped launder money for a major drug dealing network has been ordered to pay back over £100,000 in ill-gotten gains. In July, Curtis Rogerson,...

Follow that Dream: Salford sketch master Broady goes for colour in new show

Local artist Steve ‘Broady’ Broadhurst is rapidly becoming a Salford’s favourite. And now the pencil and charcoal sketcher is injecting more colour...

Fire breaks out at Vimto Gardens flat on Chapel Street in Salford

Four fire crews have been called to a flat fire at Vimto Gardens in Salford. Smoke can be seen rising from the first floor of the newly-built apartment block on Chapel...

100 years ago in Salford: Piano players rapped for Black Horse pub calamity

The derelict Black Horse Hotel on the Crescent, Salford is a sad sight to see, with plants growing out of the brickwork, paint flaking and the windows boarded over. But...

Moped rider hurt in smash outside Salford fire station

A moped rider has been taken to hospital with back injuries after coming off his bike in Salford. At 3.25pm today, Tuesday 1 September, a member of the public spotted...