Salford Central gets a £7.3m refurb - yet passengers are greeted by an embarrassing blunder

A paedophile who plied a schoolgirl with cannabis and repeatedly sexually abused her after meeting on Snapchat has been jailed.

Readers of the Manchester Evening News have had their say on the growth of the city following the launch of an artistic project designed to act as a cautionary tale for the future.

A man was taken to hospital after being stabbed outside a shop on a busy road in Salford on Saturday evening (June 24).

Christopher Martin once had dreams of becoming a flight attendant, travelling the world and opening his own hotel.

New Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca has revealed Pep Guardiola brought him to Manchester City in the knowledge that he wanted to pursue a career in management.

Harry Maguire's retrial for charges of assault and attempted bribery after a family holiday in Greece has finally been set for February 7.

Five teenage Oldham Athletic fans have been slapped with three-year football banning orders after violence flared at a derby match, police have revealed.

A man was left injured after an off-road bike crashed into a stationary police car in Salford on Sunday afternoon (June 18).

England manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed he plans to restore some members of Manchester City's Treble-winning squad to his side ahead of Monday night's European Championship qualifier against North Macedonia at Old Trafford.

Former Manchester City assistant Enzo Maresca has insisted Pep Guardiola knew of his desire to return to management after he joined Leicester as their new head coach.

Davina McCall and Line Of Duty actress Vicky McClure have been made MBEs on the King's first Birthday Honours list this year.The duo joined veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce, footballer Ian Wright, fashion editor Dame Anna Wintour and Booker Prize-winning author Ian McEwan in the list, with the latter two being awarded the highest honours as Companions of Honour.They joined Professor Sir John Bell, who is the Regius professor of medicine at the University of Oxford. Former England and Arsenal footballer-turned-pundit Ian was made an OBE, while late author Sir Martin Amis was knighted a day before he died last month at the age of 73. Speaking to PA News, author Ian shared his "delight" at learning of the news, and admitted it was a "complete surprise".

Thousands of doctors walking out - and threatening to do so every month until next year. This is just one more source of pressure on the crisis-hit NHS.

A 12-year-old boy known for busking on Market Street and wowing shoppers with his vocals has appeared on hit TV show America's Got Talent - and got a standing ovation from all the judges.

Coronation Street viewers reckon they've spotted a huge blunder as Elaine Metcalfe ended up in hospital after being drugged by Stephen Reid.

With the sun shining and everyone from Harry Styles to Pink playing massive outdoor concerts, summer has well and truly arrived. This can only mean one thing – the Official Song of the Summer 2023 race has begun, and following last year's curveball victory from Kate Bush's Running Up That Hill, it's all to play for.

Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor has penned a one-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2023/24 campaign.

Gemma Atkinson has revealed how she suffered a blunder before 'last' TV appearance as she signed off ahead of welcoming her second child. The Hits Radio host has already been away from the radiowaves for a number of weeks after heading off on maternity leave.

Soccer Aid is back for another year as the charity football match aims to raise money for charity.

Dozens were spotted ignoring warnings to not jump or swim into cold water yesterday (June 10) at Salford Quays. The warning came from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and Salford City Council as the temperature rose this weekend.

Two people have been arrested after a man was attacked in the street in Salford. Police were called to Adelphi Street, off Chapel Street at about 1.30pm on Thursday.