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06 Feb 2012

Andy Gorski racing to be fit for Swinton Lions
By Chris Brierley Andy Gorski is racing against the clock to be fit for Swinton’s opening game of the season in the Northern Rail Cup at York on Sunday (3pm).
The experienced back row forward had treatment for an Achilles problem during the close season which has taken longer to heal than expected. Gorksi, 30, joined Swinton from Leigh towards the back end of last season and had no hesitation in signing up for the new campaign in ...

06 Feb 2012

BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 at Lowry, Salford
BBC Radio 2's Folk Awards 2012 is the annual awards ceremony that celebrates and rewards the best in folk music from the previous 12 months.
Hosted by Mike Harding, the event will take place at The Lowry, Salford for the first time, on Wed 8th February 2012. The awards will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 2 and will feature live performances from a number of both established and new folk artists. Mike Harding is the host of the Radio 2...

06 Feb 2012

The Winter’s Tale at Lowry, Salford
A tragic fairytale, The Winter’s Tale tells mysterious and extraordinary story of a man consumed by an inexplicable jealousy that destroys his family, his kingdom and himself. Wracked by guilt, Leontes sets off a chain reaction of events that leads to a miraculous climax and the chance of redemption.
Led by Director Edward Hall, internationally acclaimed all-male company, Propeller returns to The Lowry following their highly praised productions of Ri...

06 Feb 2012

Next of kin appeal for Salford man
Police are appealing for the public's help in tracing the next of kin of a Salford man.
David Robert Williams (born 25/12/1936), died at his home in Eccles on 3 February 2012. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Anyone who has information about the whereabouts of his relatives should contact the Police Coroner's Officer in Swinton on 0161 856 5037. Source: GMP.

06 Feb 2012

Man robbed in his own flat - Salford
A man was forced to the floor in the hallway of his own flat during a robbery in Salford.
At about 8.30pm on Monday 30 January 2012, the 48-year-old man answered a knock at the door of his seventh floor flat on Canon Green Drive. Four men burst inside and forced the victim to the floor. Two offenders kept him pinned to the floor while the other two searched the flat. The offenders were armed with an axe, a machete and what appeared to be a ...

06 Feb 2012

Review: John Peel’s Shed – The Lowry, Salford
Writer: John Osborne Reviewer: Jo Beggs The Public Reviews Rating: Four out of Five.
When John Osbourne, awkward teenager, first tuned his radio to John Peel’s late night show he didn’t much like it. It was all “a bit loud”. I suspect that this has been the case for a whole generation of radio listeners but it’s not cool to admit it. But Osborne was determined to persevere. He wanted to be one of those people, part of the community of lis...

06 Feb 2012

Snow joke for Salford Reds
Salford coach Phil Veivers admitted opponents Castleford adapted better to the wintry conditions as they ground out a 24-10 win in the first Super League match at the new Salford City Stadium.
The Yorkshiremen performed superbly to score four tries on a snowbound surface, three of them into a bitterly cold wind in the second half, to give new coach Ian Millward a winning return to Super League. "It was a bit frustrating," said Veivers, who was taking charg...

06 Feb 2012

Chimney Pot Park, Salford Community Event.
The Weaste Area Forum Group are to hold a community day at Chimney Pot Park, Salford on Saturday 11th February.
The event will run from 11am-3pm so come along and find out how you can help plan future events and have your say. Activities include; Rounders, Penalty Shoot out, Children's Craft Activities and an obstacle course for all ages Source: Weaste Area Forum Group.

06 Feb 2012

Review: Fairport Convention 45th Anniversary Tour 2012 – The Lowry, Salford
Reviewer: Dave Cunningham The Public Reviews Rating: Four out of Five.
Support act Kieran Goss describes himself as a songwriter. He could add raconteur to his CV .His hilarious digressions are an integral part of his act but go on so long that the number of songs has to be restricted to a handful. A shame as, even on a first hearing, they pack a powerful emotional punch. He is joined by the main act for a cov...

06 Feb 2012

Remembering the Munich Air Disaster 1958
Incredible to think that it was fifty four years ago today that the Munich Air Disaster happened when arguably the greatest football team that England had produced were cruelly wiped out, including two Salford lads, Eddie Colman and Geoff Bent.
The Munich air disaster occurred on 6 February 1958, when British European Airways Flight 609 crashed on its third attempt to take off from a slush-covered runway at Munich-Riem Airport in Munich, West Ge...

06 Feb 2012

City West National Apprenticeship Week
City West are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week between Monday 6th February and Friday 10th February.
Throughout the week they will be featuring the apprentices that have graduated from the City West Skills Programme and gone on to gain employment in the construction industry. Since their Skills Centre opened its doors in September 2009, over 150 trainees have gained qualifications and employment through the Skills Programme. You can fin...

06 Feb 2012

Five cooking fires this weekend
Less than one week into Cooking Fire Safety Month, the icy weekend saw crews across Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service called to five more cooking fires.
On Saturday night at 9.22pm, a crew from Stretford were called to a sheltered accommodation flat on Lacy Street, where a pan of food had been left unattended. A 72-year-old man was taken to hospital after fire crews gave him oxygen. It's believed he had fallen asleep while cooking. Earlie...

06 Feb 2012

Youths throw brick through bus window in Salford
At around 5.10pm on Saturday 4 February 2012, the bus was waiting at a bus stop on Churchill Way, Pendleton by the junction of Paddington Close when it was approached by around ten to 15 youths.
A number of them threw snowballs at the vehicle while others walked to the back, lifted the engine cover and pressed the emergency stop button, meaning the driver could not drive off. The gang continued to throw snowballs with one of them ...

06 Feb 2012

Keen as Mustard to make Mancs smile
Manchester is set to become the nation’s friendliest city today, during the city’s first ‘Mustard Monday’.
Organised by local homeless charity, The Mustard Tree, ‘Mustard Monday’ encourages Mancunians to perform random acts of kindness across the city. Paul Wenham – chief executive officer of The Mustard Tree – commented: “We’ve launched ‘Mustard Monday’ to encourage people to do something kind for someone else. It can come in the form of lend...

06 Feb 2012

Salford City Reds 10 Castleford Tigers 24
By Nigel Roberts After waiting for years and three pre-season friendlies the Reds finally made their first competitive appearance at their new stadium and took to the pitch accompanied by fireworks and a snowstorm.
The Reds were at full strength giving debuts to five of their new recruits. The Reds suffered an early setback in the 8th minute when hooker Wayne Godwin went off with a rib injury. He was replaced by Stuart Howarth. Shortl...

06 Feb 2012

Socialist Theatre course at Salford's Working Class Movement Library
Want to exercise your creative talents and say something about the present political situation?
A new course starting soon at the The Working Class Movement Library, Salford may be just what you’re looking for. The Socialist Theatre Course, starting in February, is being organised by the Workers Educational Association, and will run for ten weeks on Thursdays at 1.30pm. The first session begins on February ...

06 Feb 2012

Beechfield United Juniors
By Keith Long Beechfield United's Youth Team were in action for the first time since the first Sunday in December 2011.
Beechy entertained South Manchester in a Timperley and District League Division 2 fixture. Conditions underfoot were difficult throughout and following an evenly balanced contest United went down 2-1. Goalscorer for Beechy was Tim Ogunleye while Kieran Fee collected the Man of the Match accolade. There was a third successive ...

06 Feb 2012

Beechfield United Reserves 4 v Irlam FC 4
By Keith Long Beechfield United's Reserves were guaranteed a place in the Manchester FA Saturday Amateur Cup semi-final's after they overcame Irlam FC's team following a terrific quarter-final tie at a snow covered Salford Sports Village.
This absorbing cup tie ended level at 4-4 after a gruelling ninety minutes but with no extra time required the teams were suddenly faced with the dreaded penalty kick decider and it was United who won the...

06 Feb 2012

12 month repreive for Salford day centres
Two Salford day centres threatened with closure will stay open for another year, the council has decided.
Humphrey Booth in Ordsall and Craig Hall in Irlam were set to close under council plans. The two provide vital support for elderly people and those with learning difficulties. Campaigners fighting to prevent the withdrawal of funds for the day centres were told on Friday 3rd February by council leader John Merry that their protests h...

05 Feb 2012

What to do after a car accident
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain's top advanced driver, Peter Rodger.
This week, he is advising on what to do following an accident. * If you have the option, stop where it is safe. * Turn the engine off and put your hazard lights on (if appropriate). * Keep yourself safe and check others are too. * If you need the emergency services, call 999. * Stay calm. You must swap some details wi...

05 Feb 2012

Fiat 500L: World preview at the Geneva Motor Show
* The new model in the 500 range * In Europe in the last quarter of 2012
Fiat presents the first official images of the 500L, the new model which will have its world preview at the International Geneva Motor Show on 6 March this year. 500L - the L stands for ‘Large' - is the new addition to the 500 range, which, following the Abarth and Cabrio versions, furthers the brand's strategy, with the aim of extending its offer b...

05 Feb 2012

Propose in a Porsche from Europcar this Valentine’s Day
Budding Romeos and ladies planning to take advantage of the leap year, looking for an extra special Valentine's gift can turn to Prestige from Europcar, to sweep the man or woman of their dreams off their feet!
Travel in luxury with Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe. Prestige from Europcar offers a wide range of high performance, luxury and sports cars that will definitely set pulses racing. Propose in a Porsc...

05 Feb 2012

Take the lead on pet stress and avoid getting collared
Top tips from TV vet Dr Scott Miller on how to deal with pet issues such as separation anxiety and boredom
We all want the best for our much loved pets and new research from Tesco Pet Insurance has revealed that a third of us would even give up our favourite vices and even forgo our annual holiday to help pay for their vet bills. So how do you ensure your pet stays happy and healthy, while avoiding unnecessary expenditure? G...

05 Feb 2012

67 per cent of Brits will spend more this Valentine's day than last!
New data reveals love is still in the air despite the nation’s economic woes
New data released today by money-saving site ILoveCashback.com indicates Brits will spend more on Valentine’s gifts than they did a year ago! ILoveCashback.com surveyed 500 members during January to reveal loved-up Brits plan to spoil themselves rotten this year to ease the economic blues! ILoveCasback is the UK’s only site to combine p...

05 Feb 2012

High moisture content Is another good reason to eat your fruits and veggies
The introduction of grains and other more concentrated low-moisture content foods has increased our fluid requirement from other sources advises diet experts, Tom and Dian Griesel.
The medical community has long reported that the amount of water an individual needs on a daily basis is extremely variable. It depends on many things like diet, metabolic rate, activity level, air temperature and humidity. Grante...

05 Feb 2012

Details emerge on Infiniti’s advanced sports car concept
Infiniti, the luxury performance brand from Japan, has announced its advanced sports car concept is to be called the INFINITI EMERG-E.
The electric car will be seen publicly for the first time at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show. The reveal will take place on March 6 at the Infiniti stand, number 1030 in Hall 1, at 10:15CET. The event will also be transmitted live for those who cannot be there via Infiniti's European website, www....

05 Feb 2012

Winter driving masterclass
This video was produced last year however with the current cold snap it's worth another look!
If you’ve ever ventured out into the snow or ice in your car you’ll know it can be scary, dangerous and treacherous to navigate your vehicle while skidding around in low visibility. But despite the fact winter driving requires a lot of skil...

05 Feb 2012

Video: Making Technology Work For Your Business
For smaller SMB’s lacking in manpower, the need to invest in technology to help them thrive in the current economic climate is becoming increasingly essential.
Making use of the right available expertise and equipment is key to any small businesses growth plans. Similarly, tapping into the huge potential of social media allows for greater engagement with your customer base and enhances the chances of growing your operation’s revenues vi...

05 Feb 2012

Have you got a back-up plan to protect your income if you couldn't work
Most people don't think about the reality of becoming ill and needing to protect their income if they can't work. And most of us don't have a back-up plan in place to support us during a long period of sickness.
Research recently released from the independent Think Tank, Demos, has found that it’s the average two income family with children, earning between £16,000 and £50,000 per annum, which is the demographic mo...

05 Feb 2012

NATO's New Unmanned Air Vehicles
NATO is preparing to acquire 5 unmanned air vehicles or UAVs. With the support of resources on the ground they will allow the Alliance to develop its own ground defence capability.
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05 Feb 2012

Video: Toyota GT 86: Passion from just £24,995
Competitive price for Toyota's most exciting car
Speculation about the price tag on one of 2012's most keenly anticipated new cars can end: the new Toyota GT 86 will cost from £24,995 when sales start in June. That is the entry, on-the-road price for the all-new sports coupe; further pricing and specification details will be announced nearer the time of launch.