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 Leigh Leopards 20-22 Salford Red Devils 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 in partnership with @homestogether . ⏱️ #BeTheRoar pic.twitter.com/dqX3qxnnSo — Leigh Leopards (@LeighLeopardsRL) April 8, 2023 There was a memorable match between two of Greater Manchester's Super League teams. In the baking sunshine, Salford Red Devils registered a Betfred Super League Rivals Round victory against Leigh Leopards. Easter is always a highlight of the rugby league calendar. Today’s encounter would normally be the first of two Super League fixtures this weekend, but a change of schedule means we’ve now got five days to reset and prepare for the visit of Castleford Tigers next Thursday. It was clear quite early on that Salford was intent on playing quick and our first set gained massive metres via the ruck speed of Andy Ackers. After both sides traded sets, a dropped ball on halfway allowed Leigh an opportunity to build their first meaningful attack. Lachlan Lam received the ball around 30 metres out...

Operation Vulcan has repurposed and recycled over 300 tonnes of counterfeit items Operation Vulcan was implemented in November 2022 to crack down on the criminality in the area which has blighted the communities of Cheetham Hill and Strangeways for decades. This has exposed children to serious violence and subjecting honest business owners to extortion. The counterfeit shops are just the tip of the iceberg with many customers perceiving these bargains as a victimless crime. Unfortunately, these cash-only businesses have resulted in hundreds of thousands of pounds being funnelled into the criminal market, funding the drug trade, firearms, exploitation, and money laundering. Six months on, and police have shut down over 100 counterfeit shops. However the most asked question is: ‘Where does all this stuff go?’ A top priority for Operation Vulcan was to minimise waste and make sure the counterfeit items could be put to better use. Working with a specialist company, Lighthouse Security,...

The scary world of dating has changed in recent years. Many people choose now to download dating apps to try and meet no people. Is Tinder for millennials?  Research from YouGov has suggested that Tinder is most popular amongst millennials. Over 34% have a positive opinion of it. Further interesting insights point out that it is the 164th most popular digital service and the 57th most famous. We asked several people what they thought of it. Liam, a 28-year-old male from Oldham, said: "I don't mind it. It's increasingly becoming the way that people my age start new relationships." Sophie, a 29-year-old female from Rochdale, said she doesn't like it and prefers "to meet people the old-fashioned way."  Olivia T, a 29-year-old female living in Didsbury said: "I quite like meeting people online. It can be scary but isn't that because it's still relatively new?" Some further interesting research from YouGov brought up the following: Young...

Are you stuck at work but looking for a place to eat?  This article will explore some of the best places to go across Greater Manchester. Bundobust in Piccadilly Gardens Vegan and veggie food that is sure to warm you from the inside out – Bundobust is an amazing place to go for lunch.  There’s an express lunch menu of two dishes for £8.50, including the classic Bundo Chaat, a street snack of broken samosa pastry, and puffed rice, peas, onion, pomegranate, and tomato in tamarind chutney. Found on the edge of Piccadilly Gardens, the interiors are simple but cool. Northern Soul on Tib Street, Northern Quarter Northern Soul’s cheesy delights range from brie, feta, cheddar, and blue cheese – they do it all and stick it in a grilled sandwich. Extra sandwich fillers include pulled port, jalapenos, and onion chutney with sriracha glazed fries on the side – the best bit is, that they’re all under £10. This place is definitely worth a visit! What will you have on yours? Katsouris De...

A cocaine dealer from Weaste has been jailed after GMP's anti-gang cops in Salford caught him in a car with ketamine, before they went on to uncover the raft of class A, B, and C drugs he intended to sell. What happened then? Luke Oliver (28) became the latest to be rumbled by officers from our Operation Naseby disruption taskforce that has helped drive down shootings in the city by over 70% since its inception two years ago after 300 arrests, over 300 car seizures, nearly 130 house searches, and around 50kilos of drugs recovered. Manchester Crown Court heard how Oliver was spotted by patrols in Weaste in April in a vehicle linked to a cannabis dealer who the Op Naseby team had recently helped to jail. Officers stopped the black Volkswagen Golf and spotted cash and observed that Oliver – the sole occupant of the car – appeared nervous and looked as though he had taken drugs. During a subsequent search of the vehicle – under section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act – they found fiv...

 The National Police Chiefs' Council and the College of Policing have set out a commitment from Chief Constables in England and Wales to improve levels of trust and confidence among Black communities. Read original story here -  Greater Manchester Police welcomes National Race Action Plan | Greater Manchester Police (gmp.police.uk) Chief Constable Stephen Watson said, "Policing in the UK is built on a foundation of trust and confidence allowing us to police our communities by consent. Our service must be, and must be seen to be, fair, free from discrimination and delivered with the highest level of professional standards. It is therefore important that GMP commit to delivering the Police Race Action Plan so that we can continue to improve how we protect Black communities. "We have taken many positive steps to reduce bias and the vast majority of our staff carry out their duties in a fair and non-discriminatory way. However, we know we have some way to go to ensure that ou...

Five people have been charged following a day of action in Trafford. Operation Wellington took place across the district yesterday (24 May 2022) when a total of nine people were arrested as officers carried out a series of arrest warrants. Lee Alan Bird (5/3/1989), of Lemon Tree Grove, Urmston, has been charged with a breach of a court order Haley Coleman (11/12/1981), of Hatton’s Court, Stretford, has been charged with theft Callum Hinds (20/8/1996), of Helsby Road, Sale, has been charged with possession with intent to supply drugs and aggravated vehicle taking Bernard Gordon (27/12/1976), of Mulberry Court, Salford, has been charged with theft from a motor vehicle Tony Porter (4/2/93), of Ashton Lane, Sale, has been charged with failing to appear at court They are all due to appear at court over the next weeks. GMP's Trafford district plans to run similar days of action at regular intervals throughout the year. The main aim of the operation is to tackle organised crime across...