Salford City Radio

Firefighters were called to a large blaze at a waste processing site in Trafford Park late on Friday night, with crews remaining at the scene into Saturday morning.

Revd Canon Simon Cook has been named as the next Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton. He will take over from the Ven Dr Rachel Mann who retires at the end of July.

We Invented the Weekend will return to Salford Quays and MediaCity on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June 2026 with more than 200 free activities.

Michael James Felse the Reform UK candidate has been elected as a councillor in Salford, marking the party’s first seat in the city. The newly elected member said the result reflected a demand for change among local voters.

Voters in Barton and Winton are going to the polls today to elect a new city councillor. The by election follows the death of long serving councillor David Lancaster MBE earlier this year.

Firefighters across Greater Manchester are now being equipped with body worn cameras following recommendations from the Manchester Arena Inquiry. The rollout aims to improve decision making, safety and transparency during incidents.