The Latest Breaking News from Salford

My mum fought for the underdog all her life – and I was one of her biggest missions

From 1920s Salford to teaching disabled children, my mother Marje gave so many people hope, says Guardian features writer Simon Hattenstone

The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2023

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023 LIVE! Updates, results and winners with Mary Earps favourite for award

History could be made tonight in Salford with the Lionesses star tipped to pick up the main prize

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023

How to watch BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023: TV channel and live stream today

The prestigious BBC award ceremony takes place in Salford this evening

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023

Christopher Eccleston on class, capitalism, fame and shame: ‘My eating disorder was imprisoning’

One of Britain’s best actors is back on stage as Scrooge. He reflects on his Salford childhood, his rebirth after a breakdown – and why we need to get the Tories out

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

British citizens trapped at Rafah crossing ‘being used as bargaining chips’

Zaynab Wandawi, a British national born in Salford, was turned away again at the Rafah border crossing into Egypt on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023

British teacher in Gaza turned away at Rafah border with ‘depleted’ supplies

Zaynab Wandawi, a British national born in Salford, was turned away at the Rafah border crossing into Egypt.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Overdoses double at prison where inmates say it’s ‘easy’ to get drugs

Exclusive: More than 100 overdoses at HMP Forest Bank in Salford, where drugs ‘fuel debt and violence’

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Wigan hold nerve to narrowly defeat Leigh and claim League Leaders’ Shield

Wigan held on to defeat Leigh 10-6, Jai Field and Jake Wardle scoring the tries, while Catalans Dragons beat Salford to finish second in the Super League table

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023

Steve McNamara enjoying ‘excitement’ of three-way battle to top Super League

First-placed Wigan are in the strongest position, heading to near-neighbours Leigh in the knowledge that a win will all but ensure top spot.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Salford triple stabbing: Neighbours heard screams as men in balaclavas attacked family in home

Police are appealing for information about ‘targeted attack’ in Salford last week

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023