A centuries-old tradition which awakens the fruit trees and scares away evil spirits to ensure a good harvest, has taken place in Salford this week. On Sunday, (January 19) Salford residents gathered at Ordsall Hall to celebrate the old folk custom -wassailing – with modern twists. Attendees were welcomed by the Queen of Orchard in […]
A Salford-born World War Two Veteran has died at the age of 99, after dedicating his life to service, charity and his family. Joe Thomas, who joined the Royal Navy on his 18th birthday in 1943, lived in Salford for most of his life before moving to York to be with his family for his […]
The trial of eight men charged with sexual offences against two girls in Rochdale has commenced in Manchester. The defendants, including two men from Oldham, stand accused of grooming offences allegedly committed between 2001 and 2006. The accused, aged between 39 and 66, face dozens of charges collectively including those of rape, indecent assault and […]