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SELNEC plans for Salford in 1962.  Image: Manchester City Council under Creative Commons license.

A road to the past: Salford’s unbuilt motorway that would have destroyed landmarks and neighbourhoods

Many drivers in Salford today use the M602, however, plans from the 1960s could have made Salford look very different to how it does today.

Ian McLaren holding his finalist certificates for the UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2023.  Photo courtesy of Ian McLaren.

Eccles salon makes finals of UK Hair and Beauty Awards

McLaren & Co Barbering, Hair Replacements & Aesthetics are in the final stage of the UK Hair and Beauty Awards, […]

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Public appeal for information after 15-year-old left in ‘serious condition’ following stabbing outside Higher Broughton McDonalds

Police are appealing for information after a 15-year-old male was left in a ‘serious condition’ following a stabbing outside Higher […]

Peter was last seen on CCTV at a Texaco garage in Worsley at 7:38pm.
Image taken from and given permission to use by Michelle Dearden-Baglin.

Police find ‘human remains’ in search for missing Peter Baglin

Police have discovered ‘human remains’ in the search for missing 55-year-old Peter Baglin. Officers from GMP’s Tactical Aid Unit made […]