http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/ Top stories for News http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056593_primaries_to_shut_in_130m_revolution NEW plans to close four primary schools over the next five years as part of a £130m shake-up have been revealed this week. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056593_primaries_to_shut_in_130m_revolution Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056592_crunch_time_for_jean_as_courts_decide_her_fate LAWYERS acting for cancer sufferer Jean Murphy say they have been served papers which mean the pensioner could be landed with a legal bill from Salford’s Primary Care Trust if she loses her fight at the High Court in London for vital drugs to prolong her life. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056592_crunch_time_for_jean_as_courts_decide_her_fate Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056561_car_disaster_before_big_day A COUPLE feared they would have been left with no transport to their wedding after the company they paid to supply vintage cars for their big day went into financial meltdown. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056561_car_disaster_before_big_day Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056558_star_man_predicts_a_space_trip_in_five_years SPACE cadets could be given a ticket to ride on Britain’s biggest rocket within five years - but only if they’ve got a spare £98,000. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056558_star_man_predicts_a_space_trip_in_five_years Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056560_football_plans_given_the_boot YOUTH football organisers in Salford have criticised plans to ban competitive leagues for players under the age of eight. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056560_football_plans_given_the_boot Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056591_speak_up_for_post_offices RESIDENTS are being asked to voice their concerns about how they would be affected by post office closures in a bid to stop three Salford branches being shut down. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056591_speak_up_for_post_offices Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056557_isabel_is_crowned_queen_of_chess A YOUNG girl has made her smartest move yet after being crowned a national chess champion. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056557_isabel_is_crowned_queen_of_chess Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056556_course_plan_stalls A RACECOURSE to be built on green belt land has been delayed by Government highways chiefs. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1056556_course_plan_stalls Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055679_city_2nd_for_hiv_figures SALFORD has the second highest number of people diagnosed with HIV in the north west. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055679_city_2nd_for_hiv_figures Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055680_tickets_go_on_sale_for_concert TICKETS go on sale today (Thursday) for the Proms in the Park in Salford event, featuring Irlam tenor Russell Watson. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055680_tickets_go_on_sale_for_concert Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055652_fears_for_families_as_jobs_lost_at_pizza_firm A PIZZA-making firm which is being forced to reduce its workforce by nearly a half has sparked concern that over 100 Salford families could face financial crisis. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055652_fears_for_families_as_jobs_lost_at_pizza_firm Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055651_campaigners_target_merry_ ANTI-congestion campaigners are to target the ward of council leader John Merry to urge him to change his mind on the Toll Tax. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055651_campaigners_target_merry_ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055650_history_buffs_met_in_a_very_modern_way TWO history buffs have found love in a most modern way.= http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055650_history_buffs_met_in_a_very_modern_way Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055644_concert_is_cancelled Worsley Festival’s popular concert on the green has been cancelled amid rumours that it was being ditched in favour of a boxing match. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055644_concert_is_cancelled Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055642_groom_in_doghouse_after_losing_photos AN unlucky bridegroom is already in the doghouse less than a month into married life after losing sentimental honeymoon pictures. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055642_groom_in_doghouse_after_losing_photos Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055640_drivers_fined_for_flouting_no_entry TRAINEE police officers using a busy street in Eccles to practice their techniques have fined 49 drivers for breaching traffic laws. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055640_drivers_fined_for_flouting_no_entry Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055344_woman_threatened_with_sword MASKED men used a samurai sword and hammer to steal cigarettes and cash during a terrifying convenience store robbery last weekend. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1055344_woman_threatened_with_sword Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054794_one_in_ten_children_are_obese MORE than one in 10 four year olds in Salford are overweight, according to a new report published this week. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054794_one_in_ten_children_are_obese Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054793_russell_joins_phil_for_proms_in_the_park IRLAM tenor Russell Watson is to stage a triumphant return to his home city at a concert with the world famous BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054793_russell_joins_phil_for_proms_in_the_park Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054792_asbestos_scare_at_old_factory AN ASBESTOS scare has caused villagers to call for urgent clean-up action at a derelict factory in Monton. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054792_asbestos_scare_at_old_factory Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054791_workers_skydive_in_boys_memory STAFF at a car repair firm are bracing themselves for a charity skydive in aid of research into cot death after one of their colleagues tragically lost his baby son to the syndrome. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054791_workers_skydive_in_boys_memory Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054765_steve_found_what_he_was_looking_for_in_cantona WHITEFIELD actor Steve Evets had the shock of his life when he turned around to see Manchester United legend Eric Cantona standing behind him. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054765_steve_found_what_he_was_looking_for_in_cantona Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054789_computer_stolen_from_mps_office A COMPUTER stolen from MP Hazel Blears’ Salford constituency office may have contained information that was in breach of security rules. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054789_computer_stolen_from_mps_office Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054788_punters_will_be_scanned_before_having_a_drink PUNTERS will have to walk through metal detectors if they want to drink at a notorious pub in Irlams o’ ‘th’ Height. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1054788_punters_will_be_scanned_before_having_a_drink Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053754_sutent_case_set_for_high_court A GRANDMOTHER is hoping to take her case to the High Court after being refused drugs for the second time to help her fight cancer. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053754_sutent_case_set_for_high_court Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053758_lowrys_football_painting_snapped_up_by_private_bidder_for_up_to_1m A painting by LS Lowry of his beloved Manchester City football team has been sold to a private buyer after failing to be snapped up at a London auction. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053758_lowrys_football_painting_snapped_up_by_private_bidder_for_up_to_1m Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053759_frank_fought_for_the_working_man A SALFORD-born trade unionist, who dedicated his life to championing the causes of the less fortunate and the oppressed has died age 92. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053759_frank_fought_for_the_working_man Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053760_schools_face_closure_under_new_challenge SIX Salford schools are facing an ‘improve or close’ ultimatum as part of a Government plan to shake up education. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053760_schools_face_closure_under_new_challenge Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053761_lib_dem_leader_reported_over_election_column___ THE leader of the Liberal Democrats in Salford is facing an investigation by the watchdog which monitors councillors’ behaviour. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053761_lib_dem_leader_reported_over_election_column___ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053762_linda_gets_hero_award_for_her_work_at_centre A WOMAN who visited a centre to seek help for suicidal depression has turned her life around and won an award for being ‘an inspiration to others’. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053762_linda_gets_hero_award_for_her_work_at_centre Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053763_fosterers_given_royal_approval A COUPLE who have fostered more than 128 Salford children have received their MBEs in a double presentation at Buckingham Palace. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053763_fosterers_given_royal_approval Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053130_ccharge_a_step_closer A WAR of words erupted today as the way was cleared for Greater Manchester to introduce a congestion charge. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053130_ccharge_a_step_closer Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053010_school_closed_for_building_work PARENTS of pupils at St Peter's C of E Primary School in Swinton are being asked to not send their children to school on Monday (June 9). http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053010_school_closed_for_building_work Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053185_fuel_protest_brings_area_to_standstill PARTS of Eccles and Salford were brought to a standstill last week when thousands of bikers organised a 'go slow' in protest about fuel prices. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1053185_fuel_protest_brings_area_to_standstill Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1052716_council_spends_2500_on_bash__for_paying_its_bills_on_time TOWN hall bosses sanctioned spending £2,500 of public funds for six employees to attend a glitzy ceremony at a top London - because the council pays its bills on time. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1052716_council_spends_2500_on_bash__for_paying_its_bills_on_time Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1052715_hawking_an_idea_to_catch_the_pigeon MANAGERS of Eccles Shopping Centre are hawking a revolutionary idea to deal with its plague of pigeons - a real live bird of prey. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1052715_hawking_an_idea_to_catch_the_pigeon Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1052713_hospital_nets_15m_from_use_of_car_park SALFORD Royal Hospital made almost £1.5m in car parking charges last year. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/news/s/1052713_hospital_nets_15m_from_use_of_car_park Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000