Broughton Park residents petition for a new town council to gain more local control over key services. Salford Residents Seek More Control with Unusual Town Council Plan People in Salford want a new town council. This would give them more control locally, as residents feel they need more say and want a stronger voice on…
Find out which Manchester streets see homes sell in days, revealing high-demand property hotspots. Manchester’s Hottest Streets Where Homes Sell Super Fast Hey, wanna hear something interesting? They found the fastest-selling streets in Manchester. Upstix did some research about it. Most of these speedy streets are actually in Manchester. Experts think certain things help homes…
A fake gun was seized in Salford after locals provided crucial information to the police. Fake Gun Discovered in Salford Following Tip-Off From Residents Police found a fake gun in Salford after receiving a tip from locals. Officers discovered the weapon on Monday night near Parkway while working in Little Hulton, as part of a…
Family struggles to bury their mother after DWP rejects funeral grant application. Sons are unable to afford costs. Family Unable to Bury Mother Due to DWP Decision on Funeral Grant Susan Morton’s family spoke about their situation. The family can’t bury Susan yet; she passed away at age 65. Susan developed a blood clot resulting…
Vincent O’Connor jailed for nearly 5 years after robbing a taxi driver. He confessed to the crime and has a long history of offenses. Man Jailed After Violent Robbery of Taxi Driver Near Liverpool A taxi driver got robbed and attacked after picking up a violent man in Salford. The driver, with 34 years of…
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…