Tag: River Irwell

Irwell River Park - Salford City Council

Plans approved to create a series of riverside walking and cycling routes across Salford

Plans to create a series of riverside walking and cycling routes connecting Salford together have been approved.  Approved by Salford […]

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“We need your help” – Police appeal for information after man was found dead in the River Irwell

Detectives investigating the death of a man in his 40s are appealing for information after his body was found in […]

River Irwell burst banks Storm Bert

River Irwell banks burst this weekend as Salford was hit by Storm Bert

The River Irwell burst its banks late into Saturday night after Greater Manchester was hit with heavy rainfall from Storm […]

Over 400 co-living homes could be built next to the River Irwell

Over 400 co-living homes could be built next to the River Irwell

New plans for 413 ‘affordable’ co-living homes next to the River Irwell in Ordsall have been unveiled.  The developer, re:shape, […]

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New 18-storey tower block approved despite local concern

A new 18-storey tower block in Salford has been given the go ahead despite receiving over 100 objections. The high-rise […]

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Almost 12,000 spills of sewage recorded in the River Irwell last year – “These figures are shocking”

Featured image taken by Tim Green, Flickr. In 2023 there were nearly 12,000 recorded sewage spills in the River Irwell […]

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Plans for 180 new flats next to the River Irwell awaiting approval

A new high-rise tower block alongside the River Irwell could provide more than 180 new flats if approved by planners […]

Firefighters rush to save person in the River Irwell

Firefighters rush to save person in the River Irwell

Last night, firefighters swam into the River Irwell to rescue a person in the water. At around 8pm emergency services […]