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DNA evidence sparks conviction appeal hope for man jailed over 2003 rape in Salford

A man who served 17 years in prison for a rape in Little Hulton, Salford that he says he did not commit could be allowed to appeal against his conviction for the first time after new DNA evidence emerged.

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Hooters restaurant to open at Salford Quays later this year after delays from ‘complex’ landlord negotiations

The controversial Hooters restaurant plans to open at Salford Quays later this year after delays caused by ‘complex’ landlord negotiations.  […]

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Disruption on Broughton’s Frederick Road due to roadworks

Commuters can expect disruption on Broughton’s Frederick Road due to week-long roadworks starting today (Monday 16 January). Traffic coming out of Manchester […]

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Local residents’ fury over dead birds, fridges and boats amongst rubbish at Clippers Quay

Residents of Clippers Quay have shared their frustrations over boats, fridges and dead birds being washed up amongst piles of […]

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£16m first-ever climate-controlled research facility opens at Salford University

A world’s-first £16m research facility helping propel homes towards net zero has opened at Salford University Energy House 2.0 (eHome2) […]

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Eccles man and Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy found not guilty of sex attacks

Eccles man Louis Saha Matturie has been cleared of three rape charges alongside his friend and Manchester City footballer Benjamin […]