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Rape victim who accused wrong man says police dismissed doubts as ‘trial nerves’ A Salford rape victim told a court she had doubts after picking out a man at an identity parade who was later wrongly jailed for 17 years but was told by police it was just “trial nerves”.

Rape victim who accused wrong man says police dismissed doubts as ‘trial nerves’ www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/03/09/r...

Peel Green A57 lane reduction scheme stalled | Salford Now A Salford MP says controversial plans to reduce the number of lanes on the A57 through Peel Green are set to be dropped

Peel Green A57 lane reduction scheme stalled www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/03/06/p...

Salford drug dealer who pointed loaded gun at police officer jailed for 14 years | Salford Now A Salford drug dealer who pointed a loaded gun at a police officer following a pursuit has been jailed for 14 years

Salford drug dealer who pointed loaded gun at police officer jailed for 14 years www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/03/06/s...

Man jailed for stabbing victim in former partner's Salford home | Salford Now A man has been jailed for almost 10 years for stabbing a man in his former partner’s Salford house.

Man jailed for stabbing victim in former partner's Salford home www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/03/06/m...

Attack on Salford biker club sparked discovery of drugs and 3-D printed guns | Salford Now A feud between rival Hells Angels in Salford has led to three members of one club being jailed for a combined 17 years for drugs and firearms offences.

Attack on Salford biker club sparked discovery of drugs and 3-D printed guns www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/03/06/a...

Salford Heroes : Janice Drew - a life of giving back | Salford Now From a concrete garage to a community gateway: How Janice Drew and Salford Loaves and Fishes help locals through education and empathy.

Salford Heroes : Janice Drew - a life of giving back www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/03/04/s...

What's on in Salford this week: open mic, bingo, kid's clubs and crocheting | Salford Now What's on in Salford over the first week of March 2026.

What's on in Salford this week: open mic, bingo, kid's clubs and crocheting www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/03/03/w...

Parents in Worsley and Eccles to be consulted on children's use of screens | Salford Now A Salford MP says parents across the city feel they are ‘fighting a losing battle’ against children’s screen use. Michael […]

Parents in Worsley and Eccles to be consulted on children's use of screens www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/03/03/p...

£30m Salford Quays office block hits the market Two major office buildings, Anchorage One and Anchorage Two, at Salford Quays have been put up for sale for more than £30m.

£30m Salford Quays office block sale announced as Anchorage buildings hit the market www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/03/03/3...

Miss Manchester turned boxing reporter to attend international womens day event | Salford Now Salford Youth Zone will host a thriving International Women’s Day celebration, bringing together people for a day filled with inspiration.

Beauty queen-cum-boxing -reporter to attend international women’s day event in Salford www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/03/03/m...

"We look forward to making new lifelong friends" - Eccles celebrates Jolly Carter pub reopening | Salford Now The Jolly Carter in Eccles has reopened after a five-week closure following a £295,000 investment.

"We look forward to making new lifelong friends" - Eccles celebrates Jolly Carter pub reopening www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/03/03/j...

Magical Bobeam Tree installation takes root in Salford | Salford Now A playful and imaginative Bobeam Tree installation designed to entertain early years children is on display in Salford.

Magical Bobeam Tree installation takes root in Salford www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/03/02/m...

Salford veterans care home to receive £75,000 grant | Salford Now A Salford care home is set to receive a £75,000 grant to improve the lives of the veterans they support.

Boxing is just one of the activities being introduced at a Salford veterans care home thanks to a £75,000 grant www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/02/17/s...

Sir Ian McKellen speaks on playing LS Lowry in BBC Documentary Actor Sir Ian McKellen has found it "challenging" to portray the voice of English artist LS Lowry in a new BBC Documentary.

Sir Ian McKellen speaks on ‘challenging’ lip sync as LS Lowry in BBC documentary www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/02/17/s...

How likely are 'eco-populist' Greens to win in Salford? Salford Green supporters are hoping for a once-in-a-century moment in politics as the party shoots up the polls. The Green […]

How likely are 'eco-populist' Greens to win in Salford? Our analysis from before the by-election victory. www.salfordnow.co.uk/2025/12/08/h...

100 years of Salford brings 100 days of activity in Walkden and Little Hulton | Salford Now Local residents have come together from the Little Hulton and Walkden area to suggest and lead 100 activities over 100 days.

100 years of Salford brings 100 days of activity in Walkden and Little Hulton www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/02/24/1...

New £14.3m technology institute opens at Salford University | Salford Now Young people will be able to come to Salford to study and train in areas such as construction, engineering, computing, […]

New £14.3m technology institute opens at Salford University www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/02/17/n...

100 years of Salford brings 100 days of activity in Walkden and Little Hulton | Salford Now Local residents have come together from the Little Hulton and Walkden area to suggest and lead 100 activities over 100 days.

100 years of Salford brings 100 days of activity in Walkden and Little Hulton www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/02/24/1...

Morrissey's music returns to Salford Lads Club with listening parties for his new album | Salford Now Morrissey returns to the Salford Lads and Girls Club with series of listening parties for his brand new album.

Morrissey's music returns to Salford Lads’ Club with listening parties for his new album www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/02/17/m...

'Transformative' strategy set to benefit people who "call Salford home" | Salford Now People on benefits and young people not in education or employment will be helped by transformative Salford council strategy

'Transformative' strategy set to benefit people who "call Salford home" www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/02/24/t...

Sir Ian McKellen speaks on playing LS Lowry in BBC Documentary Actor Sir Ian McKellen has found it "challenging" to portray the voice of English artist LS Lowry in a new BBC Documentary.

Sir Ian McKellen speaks on ‘challenging’ lip sync as LS Lowry in BBC documentary www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/02/17/s...

Salford student gears up to take on inspirational three peaks charity marathon | Salford Now A Salford student is joining forces with one of her lecturers in a mission to scale the Us to raise funds for The Christie.

Salford student gears up to take on inspirational three peaks charity marathon www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/02/24/s...

Pop-up art exhibition set to celebrate diversity and cultural heritage in Salford | Salford Now A pop-up art exhibition celebrating diversity and cultural heritage is coming to Salford this Saturday.

Pop-up art exhibition set to celebrate diversity and cultural heritage in Salford www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/02/25/p...

Major new funding to make A6 junction safer for pedestrians and cyclists | Salford Now Salford residents are set to benefit from major safety improvements at a key junction on the A6 in Walkden North and Little Hulton.

Major new funding to make A6 junction safer for pedestrians and cyclists www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/02/24/m...

Plans submitted to transform vacant University building into 'high-quality workspace' | Salford Now Students considering whether to study in Salford could soon be influenced by plans to revamp a vacant University building.

Plans submitted to transform vacant University building into 'high-quality workspace' www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/02/26/p...

Tributes pour in for 'visionary' Salford comedy writer Rob Grant | Salford Now Tributes are pouring in for Salford comedy writer Rob Grant, who was best known for cult-favourite science fiction sitcom Red Dwarf, a day after he died at the age of 70.

Tributes pour in for 'visionary' Salford comedy writer Rob Grant www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/02/27/t...

Salford stroke survivor’s life transformed by dog with champion pedigree | Salford Now A woman from Salford who suffered a stroke says she has been given a new lease of life by a dog with Crufts Champion lineage.

Salford stroke survivor’s life transformed by dog with champion pedigree www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/02/25/s...

Salford Heroes: Ewan MacColl: Salford’s uncompromising voice of folk and socialism | Salford Now Ewan MacColl was not simply a legendary folk singer, but a campaigner and playwright forged in the poverty of early C20th Salford.

Salford Heroes: Ewan MacColl: Salford’s uncompromising voice of folk and socialism www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/02/26/s...

Eccles town centre to host "exciting" new weekend festival in March | Salford Now A new town-wide festival will take place in Eccles this March, bringing performances, installations and live music across the town centre.

Eccles town centre to host "exciting" new weekend festival in March www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/02/18/e...

Major art and cultural event programmes set to lead Salford 100 Major art and cultural event programmes are set to lead Salford 100 celebrations city wide commencing 21st of April to mark the date Salford was granted city status.

"So many exciting things" - new art, light shows, theatre and music to celebrate Salford centenary www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/02/10/s...