Irlam1 May 2025Fracking site to shut decade after protest clashAn exploratory drilling site in Salford where police and protesters clashed in 2014 is to fully close.1 May 202510 Mar 2025Care home workers 'in tears' over staffing - unionProtests are held outside Heartly Green care home in Irlam, Salford, as staff say they are very upset.10 Mar 202531 Jan 2025Gang who kidnapped man for cryptocurrency jailedThe group repeatedly terrorised the victim and forced him to hand over currency worth £100,000.31 Jan 202524 Dec 2024Woman dies in car crash after 'medical episode'Police say the woman died in hospital after mounting the pavement on a street in Irlam, Salford.24 Dec 202425 Sep 2024Two people taken to hospital after stabbingFour males were arrested after the stabbing with two later being taken to hospital for treatment.25 Sep 202421 Feb 2023Man, 76, completes skydive in memory of his wifeTom Lowery says he loved every part of the parachute jump for charity but especially the landing.21 Feb 202326 Jan 2023Drinks firm fined £800k over HGV driver deathJohn Fitzpatrick's death could have been prevented by "clear controls" at the depot, inspectors say.26 Jan 202322 Jul 2022Teenager dies and boy, 13, seriously hurt in crashThe 17-year-old boy died at the scene of the crash involving a motorcycle and a moped in Warrington, police say.22 Jul 202220 Aug 2021Four boys arrested after 4x4 crashes into ditchPolice began pursuing the vehicle, which is believed to be stolen, in Salford on Thursday night.20 Aug 2021...