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Return my stolen Boothstown van and I’ll make you a cup of tea, vows boss

A business owner has slammed thieves in Salford who made off with his distinctive removals van – but says he’ll forgive and forget if it’s returned. Taxi...

New Salford bus routes and more for commuters: Little Hulton, Walkden, Eccles, Trafford Centre

First Bus has announced more buses for commuters and new routes in Salford to better link the city with Prestwich, Manchester and the Trafford Centre. Demand from...

Long delays on M60 after lorry crash sparks large fuel spill

Drivers are being warned to expect long delays on the M60 after an earlier crash between a lorry and two cars saw the HGV leak fuel into the road. North West Motorway...

Lorry fire sees road closed near Worsley J13 M60, traffic chaos

Police were forced to close a main road in Worsley near the M60 Junction 13 roundabout after a lorry caught fire, causing long delays in rush-hour traffic. The fire in...

Christopher Seddon: Tributes paid to ‘respected and loved’ businessman who dies at 73

The construction industry has paid tribute to 73-year-old Christopher Seddon who passed away on Saturday 1 August after a long battle with cancer. Mr Seddon, who lived...

Watch: Worsley residents forced to move out as 3am M60 smart motorway roadworks cause misery

Highways England are creating so much noise by working overnight on the M60 at Worsley that it has forced some people to leave their homes, says a local MP. Video shot...

Biker suffers broken ribs and pelvis in Worsley crash

Police were called to Walkden Road in Worsley at around 8.40am this morning, Wednesday 22 July, after a motorcyclist collided with a van. The crash was reported at the...

Stabbing in Ellenbrook outside Co-op

Police are holding a teenage suspect after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed outside a supermarket in Ellenbrook, Worsley. The suspect, who is under 18, was arrested outside...

M60 J13-10 to close this weekend

Highways England will shut the M60 motorway overnight on Friday and Saturday to continue demolition of 100-tonne steel gantries for its £202m smart motorway project. On...

Right royal mess over £20k repair bill for Grade-II listed Queen Victoria and Prince Albert statues

Two historic statues at Salford University depicting Queen Victoria and Prince Albert urgently need to be repaired – but funding has fallen through. Acid rain and...