Salford City Radio

A row has erupted over Andy Burnham’s bid to return to Parliament and the cost of a potential by-election for his job as Greater Manchester mayor.

Firefighters were called to Forest Bank Prison on Sunday evening after reports of an attempted fire inside a prison cell.

Kallum Cesay scored an extra time winner as Salford City beat Grimsby Town 4 3 on aggregate to reach the League Two play off final.

Salford's local election count is underway tonight, with voters across the borough deciding who will take control of key council seats.

Voters in Salford can use two free Lime rides to get to polling stations today, Thursday 7 May.