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New era for Salford cricket with Twenty20, league launch and more

A new era for local league cricket arrives this weekend, weather permitting of course, with the start of the new Greater Manchester Cricket League. The league,...

Salix expansion: 37 homes bought up in Swinton and Little Hulton

Salix Homes has made a “pivotal” move to acquire 37 houses from a social housing association in Salford. Salix, whose headquarters are at Peel Cross Road in...

Spring has arrived in Swinton Square shopping centre

This two day event will feature a jam packed schedule of FREE Family entertainment including stars of CBeebies for the kids. Spring has arrived in Swinton with our...

Designer glasses stolen in break-in at Specsavers Swinton

Police are warning that thieves stole women’s designer frames from a Swinton opticians. The burglary happened at around 9.30pm on Sunday 20 March, at the...

M60 lorry crash: Driver cut free from cab, lanes closed, long delays

Drivers are being warned to expect long delays on the M60 after two lorries and a Range Rover collided near Worsley. The North West Air Ambulance was scrambled to the...

It’s a no: Revolt after Swinton KFC drive-thru plans refused

Council planners have turned down KFC’s idea to build a new drive-thru restaurant in Swinton town centre. The fast-food giant said new premises on Swinton Hall...

Ten charged in suspected Salford and Wigan cocaine ring

Ten people from Salford and Tyldesley have been charged in suspected drug gang activity after police seized £200,000 in Class A drugs and £30,000 in cash. In a series...

Swinton plumber’s plea to return stolen livelihood

A plumber from Swinton who was robbed of his van and work tools has pleaded for their return. Sometime between 3am and 6am on Monday morning thieves broke into Paul...

Man charged with possession of a firearm following recovery at a house in Salford

A man has been charged with firearms offences after a gun was recovered at a house in Salford. On Thursday 18 February 2016, officers from Greater Manchester Police...

Woman, 97, hurt in Swinton as burglars launch paving slab through window

A vulnerable elderly pensioner in Swinton was hurt when would-be burglars hurled a paving slab through her back window. Police were called to the scene, at a cul-de-sac...