Salford considers extending special powers targeting anti-social behavior around Salford Quays with fines up to £1,000. Swimming in Salford Quays? That Could Cost You £1,000 Fine Salford wants to extend some special powers. These powers address nuisance behavior. Salford Quays has had issues for years. Anti-social behavior occurs in canals and basins. The council thinks…
A free festival in Oldham features a dazzling light display, “The Matter of the Heart,” powered by real-time heartbeats. Heartbeat Powered Light Show Shines at Greater Manchester Festival A light display called “The Matter of the Heart” arrives in Oldham. It is part of Illuminate Festival 2025. The event is free for families. The festival…
A quick-thinking passenger averted potential disaster after spotting smoke and flames on a bus in Manchester early Tuesday. Passenger Alerts Others as Bus Catches Fire in Manchester Commute A bus caught fire in Manchester. This happened Tuesday morning, February 18 around 6 AM. A passenger saw smoke and alerted others. Paul Frost noticed smoke near…
Vesuvio in Boothstown triumphs with packed reopening, no ads needed after closing almost a year ago. Italian Restaurant Vesuvio Reopens to Sell out Weekend After Word of Mouth Vesuvio restaurant in Boothstown is open again. It closed suddenly almost a year ago. The reopening weekend was a huge success. Giuseppe Lombardo owns Vesuvio. He didn’t…
Homes in Salford, Trafford, and Wigan face water outages due to bursts. United Utilities is working to resolve problems. Water Outage: United Utilities Addresses Issues in Greater Manchester Hey, some folks have water troubles. It’s happening in the M28 and M41 areas. People in those spots are waking up without water. United Utilities investigates the…
Driver injured after a Range Rover crashed into a dental practice on Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury. Emergency services responded. Range Rover Crashes into Didsbury Dental Practice Driver Hospitalized Hey, I’ve got some news. A driver crashed a Range Rover. It went into a dental office. This happened Monday at ten in the morning. It was…
Two Greater Manchester buildings, Salford University & Aviva Studios, are shortlisted for the RIBA North West Awards in 2025. Manchester Buildings Vie for Prestigious Architecture Award in 2025 The RIBA announced their award shortlist. Salford University’s new building made the list. Jack Hobhouse took the photo of the building. It is a science and engineering…
Paul Flowers faces arrest after failing to appear for sentencing on fraud charges involving almost £100,000. Arrest Warrant Issued for Paul Flowers After Court Absence Hey, guess what I just read? Authorities issued an arrest warrant for Paul Flowers. He used to run the Co-operative Bank. It’s because he skipped his fraud sentencing. He had…
Two shootings prompt police action to stop organized crime in Little Hulton. 25 arrests made, safety prioritized. Police Act: Organized Crime Fuels Fear in Little Hulton, Greater Manchester Two shootings sparked a big police response in a Salford neighborhood. Police want to stop organized crime there, focusing on the Little Hulton area. So far, police…
New 20 mph zones are coming to 24 roads in Salford, aiming to boost safety after council approval on February 14th. Salford Roads to Get 20 mph Speed Limits: Full List of Locations Salford plans to lower some speed limits. New 20 mph zones are coming to specific roads. These changes aim to make roads…