Tag: Pendleton

A horse bus of the Manchester Carriage Company, the company that John Greenwood created. Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester

How a “poor bloke” in Salford invented the UK’s first ever bus service

The first ever bus service was created in Salford by John Greenwood, a seemingly ordinary bloke who revolutionised transport services […]

Salford housing company donates to local foodbanks this Christmas

Salford housing company donates to local foodbanks this Christmas

The Salford-based social housing company, Pendleton Together, has donated “bags full of items” to foodbanks and charities this Christmas. The […]

Campus Living Villages John Lester and Eddie Colman

Plans for new student tower block near Salford Precinct

Campus Living Villages aims to build a third 24-storey tower block near the Salford Precinct in plans submitted to the […]

Police appeal to find wanted man from Pendleton

Police appeal to find wanted man from Pendleton

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted male from the Pendleton area of Salford. The man, […]

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“It’s the memories of the people that really matter” – Salford filmmaker documents the city’s changing landscape

Anthony Mulligan is a 36-year-old Salford born and bred filmmaker, and creator of the Daft Monkey Youtube channel. His videos […]

Tesco in Pendleton

Elderly man in critical condition after collision at Tesco in Pendleton

Salford Police have launched an appeal for information after an 81-year-old man was hit by a vehicle in the car […]

New Salford youth centre gets go-ahead to meet increased demand

New Salford youth centre gets go-ahead to meet increased demand

A new multi-million pound youth centre in Pendleton has secured planning permission. The youth centre, Salford Youth Zone, is set […]

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Police patrols stepped up after reports of gunfire in Pendleton

Police are investigating reports of gunfire in Pendleton. GMP officers were called to an address on Churchill Way around 3pm […]

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Reported crime in Salford rose by 12% in last year according to new report

A new report has shown a 12% increase of reported crime in Salford between April 2022 – March 2023 compared to the previous year.