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Love Island bosses are continuing to shake things up in the villa and fans are thrilled by all the drama so far, despite the show only being in its second week. A sneak peek of tonight’s episode revealed a new bombshell entering the villa, and fans are saying he is the spitting image of another memorable Islander. Meet Scott Van Der Sluis, a 22-year-old footballer hailing from Connah's Quay in North Wales, who fans are already comparing to former Love Island star Jacques O'Neill, Paige Thorne's ex-boyfriend.

Salford residents will go to the polls on Thursday, May 2 to vote in the local elections.

A woman who was found dead in a river was heard shouting for help moments before she drowned, an inquest has heard.

An illuminated whale shark, a garden of fire and giant glowing flowers are among the installations coming to Salford Quays for the Lightwaves Salford this winter. This year the free, interactive light show celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Housing developments around Greater Manchester are nothing new, but this week has seen two huge developments in Salford come to light.

Coronation Street actress Sally Ann Matthews has slammed 'brainless idiots' who let off fireworks at Salford Quays in the early hours of Tuesday morning (August 8).

A man has tragically died after being injured during an accident on a docked ship in Aberdeen.

Scott Van Der Sluis is the latest bombshell to head into the Love Island villa.The footballer, who hails from Wales, made a splash straight away and ended up turning the head of Catherine Agbaje. Scott, who fans think is a doppleganger of a previous contestant, admitted that he was “ready for a relationship” but hadn’t been in one since he was a teenager due to his work commitments.

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.

Warnings have been issued over the dangers of swimming and jumping into cold water as hot weather hits the region this weekend.

Jane McDonald stepped in at the last minute to present the British Soap Awards 2023 on Saturday evening after the former host Philip Schofield resigned from ITV.

confirmed that the 6,000-capacity nightclub and venue near Surrey Quays in London would close its doors after Southwark Council approved plans to turn the building into an office block.Nearly 12,000 people subsequently signed a Change.org petition in a bid to save Printworks, which opened back in 2017.In September 2022, the venue’s management, Broadwick Live, along with Printworks’ building owner British Land, issued an update in which they explained that the venue’s closure may not be permanent.The events space’s closing weekend comprised of “four events that embodied the venue’s history with huge special guest appearances from Bicep and Andy C” who joined “75+ more artists, DJs, live acts and more”, per a press release.During the final closing show yesterday (May 1) prior to Bicep’s set, the Printworks team surprised guests by announcing their intention to return in the future.Simeon Aldred, Director of Strategy (Broadwick), said: “We are delighted to announce that Printworks hopes to return in three years and that we will continue to work with our partners at British Land to create the future cultural venue that retains the essence of the iconic Press Halls.“Printworks has brought lasting impact to our scene, to our city, to artists and our local community. The future Printworks venue aims to build on this, bringing together all the best in all electronic music and visual arts, both as well as hosting some of the world’s best orchestras, ballet companies and other art forms.”Set times for our final show are here.

The family of a young woman who had moved to Manchester to 'pursue her dreams' before being found dead in Salford Quays say they are still desperate for answers three months on from her tragic death.

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A tugboat that capsized in the River Clyde leading to the tragic deaths of two crew members has been recovered.

An academy to train a new generation of sports journalists is to open in Salford this autumn. Planners have given the go-ahead for the University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) to be established at MediaCityUK.

Scotland was treated to one of the UK's most mesmerising displays of the Northern Lights in years last night (Sunday, February 26). And they are "likely" to be seen again tonight (Monday, February 27), the Met Office has said.

Police have recovered the bodies of two men in the River Clyde after a tugboat capsized near Greenock.

A major operation has been launched after a tug boat capsized in Greenock.

A Scots waterfront has been taped off by police amid reports of a man in the water.

The Scottish Government may have to move out of key properties as part of a downsizing strategy to save money.

It was a match made in heaven for a pair of keyworkers who tied the knot after winning their £10,000 dream wedding thanks to their hard work during the pandemic.

A holiday park in Scotland has been crowned the best caravan park in the whole of the UK.

A special award was gifted to all NHS Tayside staff at this year’s STAR Awards for their incredible work saving numerous lives during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Commuters heading to Manchester are being warned to expect disruption this morning after a signalling fault on a busy railway line. National Rail says some Northern, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales services could be delayed or cancelled until 9am today (October 7).

Eight people already lost their lives to drowning in Manchester's city-region waters in as many months. As of August 31 this year, eight people have died in the city's waters. Over the past five years, that death toll amounts to a staggering 66 - with a five-year record high of fifteen deaths recorded in 2021.

Campaigners and locals have banded together to stop the closure of a 300-year-old pathway alongside the River Irwell in Salford.

A 21-storey tower block with 58 apartments, ground floor officers and shops is planned for Stretford. The outline planning application is for 550 square metres of land near White City Retail Park.

Manchester’s city centre has changed dramatically since it hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2002 — but it might go through an even bigger change in the next 20 years.

Excitement around the new House of the Dragon prequel series to Game of Thrones is mounting. With a star-studded cast featuring the likes of Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen), Emma D'Arcy (Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen), Olivia Cooke (Lady Alicent Hightower), Rhys Ifans (Ser Otto Hightower) and Paddy Considine (King Viserys I Targaryen), this is understandable.