Coronation Street are set to film scenes at Higher Irlam Social Club Cutnook Lane and Moorfield Road on March 10 The scenes shot in Higher Irlam Social Club are to be shot between 8am and 1pm predominantly taking place in the beer garden and side alley towards the private car park explained the choice of the location for the shoot “We like to use local places to film in so that the funds can go directly there and a lot of the time we can donate to communities That’s kind of what we aim to do when we are out and about filming in these areas.” Set up and go traffic management systems will be set up on Turner Avenue Cutnook Lane and Moorfield Road to ensure safety of the public and crew due to a police chase scene Cutnook Avenue’s set up and go traffic management system will take place between 8am and 1pm and Turner Avenue’s is set to take place between 2-4pm Traffic will be held for a maximum of three minutes at a time anyone walking by may be asked to wait for a couple of minutes until it is safe to proceed residents may also be asked to remove their car away from this area and will be compensated The shooting area is to be coned of the night before with there being security presence on the day Ms Russel also mentioned the support the local community has for the film crew: Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" sport and entertainment from around Salford – produced by students from The University of Salford’s Journalism Department Please call the Salford Now editor on 0161 295 2220 if you have a story or query You can also contact us at now@salford.ac.uk or DM one of our social media accounts Salford Now is run for educational purposes and is not a commercial website The University of Salford denies any responsibility for and / or knowledge of content on this website A free festive mixer dedicated to creatives and freelancers living working or studying around Salford and Manchester comes to Irlam later this week Described as an office party for those who don’t necessarily have an office of their own the event ensures that even the solo workers amongst us have the opportunity to come together and let their hair down Hosted at Irlam Catholic Club on Thu 19 Dec drinks and music courtesy of The Sunday Boys Choir and live DJs Whether you are flying solo as a freelancer the evening promises a fantastically festive opportunity to meet like-minded people and make new connections Each edition of these Salford Creative Mixers invites key figures from various local organisations to join and chat with guests about exciting opportunities and upcoming plans in a laid-back setting while Wainman Design will be running a drop-in ice breaker activity to keep the conversation flowing The Salford Creative Mixer festive special will run from 6pm – 10pm Tickets are completely free but should be booked in advance — grab your spot using the button below Enter your email address below to sign up for Manchester Wire’s email newsletter Sign our campaign for a grant funding review Buccleuch Property has sold 84,000 sq ft of industrial space at Northbank Industrial Estate to the acquisitive investor The circa £11m deal is Crossbay’s first North West acquisition following two recent purchases in Yorkshire The firm is active in the urban logistics market across Europe and owns assets in Paris let to Venesta Washroom Systems and Acdoco The Irlam scheme comprises two semi-detached warehouses totalling 83,923 sq ft let with an average unexpired lease term of over 11 years The property is located between Junction 11 of the M60 and Junction 20 of the M6 in Irlam Knight Frank advised Crossbay on the acquisition said: “This was an important acquisition for Crossbay and a sign of their belief in the strength of the North West logistics market “They are keen to expand further and we would be interested to hear of any further opportunities.” co-founder of Zaman Roberts added: “Having advised Buccleuch Property on the purchase in 2016 our client successfully executed their business plan and we are now pleased to have completed the sale to Crossbay.” Read our comments policy A new 122,000 sq ft distribution facility for the wholesale food supplier and an additional 70,000 sq ft of employment space are planned at the firm’s Langley Road base A joint venture between the two parties has submitted a proposal for 100,000 sq ft of industrial space next to the ground where Sale Sharks and Salford Red Devils play their home fixtures Register for free North West property intelligence Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Join more than 13,000 property professionals and sign up to receive your free daily round-up of built environment news direct to your inbox By subscribing, you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. 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SIGN IN here to continue Property Week’s 2025 Power of Proptech survey seeks to explore the robustness of this digital infrastructure and how prepared businesses are to meet the technological challenges facing the property sector the pan-European urban logistics platform of private equity real estate manager MARK has acquired an industrial investment on Irlam Business Park near Manchester from Buccleuch Property for in excess of £11m The purchase marks further expansion into the UK for Crossbay with the asset being its first acquisition within the North West following two recent industrial acquisitions in Yorkshire semi-detached warehouses totalling 83,923 sq ft let to two tenants with an average unexpired lease term of more than 11 years The property is in a prime location between junction 11 of the M60 and junction 20 of the M6 in Irlam Zaman Roberts advised Buccleuch Property while Knight Frank advised Crossbay on the acquisition said: “These two modern units let to quality tenants within the prime industrial location of Irlam provide high specification accommodation with superb motorway access “With continued robust occupational dynamics across the NW we anticipate strong underlying performance.” He added: “This was an important acquisition for Crossbay and a sign of their belief in the strength of the North West logistics market said: “Having advised Buccleuch Property on the purchase in 2016 A café in Irlam is hosting a party with free cake and live music to celebrate their 10th anniversary with local residents The celebrations will be hosted on Wednesday 19 March with the modern rail transport facility offering guests a selection of food and drinks in their vibrant café bar The building itself has been a part of the local history of Irlam and showcases that with picture of the area in years past as well as being accompanied with memorabilia of trains Phil Laskey said: “I say it is a living museum because it’s a working live train station with trains to Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Oxford Road.” the café will be hosting a variety of activities beginning with free tea and coffee and cupcakes for commuters from 6-10am Guests who attend between 11am and 1pm will be offering a community drop-in with live music including a birthday cake and speeches at 12pm The station has massively grown over the years beginning as a small business offering tea and coffee to now holding wedding ceremonies for up to 150 people Paul said: “Special thanks to Friends of Irlam station for all their tireless efforts and hours they dedicated volunteering from the running of the popular tours of the station to organising the summer festival and Christmas’s market.” Paul continued to thank the Hamilton Davis Trust also as he continued: “To Hamilton Davis trust for not only ensuring the station is full of local heritage and information for visitors to learn about this project and its surrounding area but also their work with local schools to help educate the future generations about the station “Thanks to the North Cheshire Developments for taking on this project and restoring this beautiful building to what we see today.” Paul continued: “I have great plans for 2025 to grow this business and know with everyone’s support this station can go full steam and for many more years to come finally all our friends and guests that come through our doors it’s been a pleasure to be part of organising and running this business.” More information about the 10th anniversary party can be found here.  A running club created by two mums in Irlam is encouraging people of all abilities to join in and get fit together The KK run club was set up in July 2024 by Kelly Godiff with the ambition of promoting health and wellbeing use running as a form of self care and to de-stress They believed that a running club could be used to promote healthy living and improve in a supportive environment Katie said: “Our main goal is to continue to grow the club and welcome runners of all abilities “We’d like to promote health and fitness in the community and eventually work towards offering different training programmes “We also want to create a more social aspect where people can bond through running while staying motivated to achieve personal fitness goals.” The club aims to improve both mental and physical health Katie continued: “Not only has running improved our physical health but it has also helped me manage stress and improve mental clarity “It’s given us a sense of routine and accomplishment and having a group to run with has made it more enjoyable and motivating.” The club that has been running since July last year has been growing steadily Katie added: “We’ve organised weekly runs built up a steady group of regular participants “It’s been amazing to see how quickly it’s become a fun The club is welcoming anyone to get involved no matter their pace or experience Throughout the week the club offers multiple sessions Tuesdays are Black Ice Bikini run – a 5km run with paces ranging from 4:30min/km to 7:30min/km The Tuesday night sessions are aimed at runners looking to challenge themselves or simply enjoy a steady jog Those who attend the sessions on Thursdays at 6pm will involve a relaxed 3km run ideal for beginners and the best way to get moving and take the pressure off The Saturday 9am sessions involve a longer run ranging from 5min/km to 7min/km and will be used to build up social relationships as Katie said: “We want to keep challenging ourselves by participating in races including longer distances like a half marathon or full marathon.” More information of the running club can be found here. Residents of Salford are being encouraged to gather in Irlam this February for twelfth annual music charity fundraiser Niall-Fest 2025 will come to the Catholic Club hoping to welcome as many people as possible through the door for the fundraiser dedicated to Niall Page 2011 – two days before his 18th birthday will have his memory celebrated in this annual concert on February 22 Guests who attend will be continue his legacy and passion for music by coming to see multiple bands perform while also raising money for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) guests are reminded that it is not just a festival but a celebration of Niall’s life; his love for music and the lasting impact he had – and is still having on the community around him The event was originally organised by Niall’s bandmates who worked closely with promoters to eventually put on a show in his name The name ‘Niall-Fest’ was suggested by Niall’s mother a wholesome nod to the devoted community that gathers to remember him year after year said: “He was a massive character in the community all his friends from school still turn up — and they’re all grown up She continued: “They’re not even into heavy rock and metal like Niall was but they still even come with their kids and their little earmuffs It’s like a big family thing.” Through doing the annual event they have been able to raise over £7000 for an array of causes Alzheimer’s and Dementia charities and this year the RNLI Niall-Fest has also been able to provide three new defibrillators in the area and music equipment for Irlam High School The event continues to get lots of people to attend and acts a special place for new up-and-coming bands and solo artists to showcase their talents Both the organisers are always on the lookout for both fresh faces and already-established artists to take the stage This year’s event will see six bands come together for Niall-fest with We Three Kings set to headline the show drummer Peter Furler expressing his excitement for the event Niall-Fest will take place at The Catholic Club on Liverpool Road Those who wish to attend can purchase tickets online for £6, or at the door for £7 – and can find more information here.  And bands who wish to apply for the 2026 edition of Niall-Fest can do so here Irlam FC will advance into the semi-final of the Manchester Premier Cup after completing a ‘giant-killing’ by beating Ashton United 4-2 Hailed as a giant killing the home-side were able to knockout the current cup holders and multiple time winners Irlam were proved to be very clinical in front of goal utilising their efforts scoring four goals from all four efforts at goal The night in the cup will be a memorable one for the squad especially the forward John Johnston after he was able score a hat-trick to send his side through Irlam FC are the first team in the competition to advance into the semi-finals after one game being postponed at the start of the month and the other two games that have not been played With none of the additional fixtures completed Irlam fans will be having to wait to see who they will face in the in their next semi-final clash The possible teams that Irlam can play in the semi final is between Hyde United Irlam is a small town on the edge of Salford and the football team wants to put their name in the hat for one of the best teams in the North West Premier Division But despite being a strong side in their domestic league the Irlam players have had to battle their way through the competition Irlam beat Glossop North End 3-0 and previously Wythenshawe Town And fans will be hopeful that this momentum can continue with the last time they say their club win a the cup was the 1984/85 season With there current run of form in the cup they are looking a real threat to any team they next play the Salford-based side will have to turn their attention back to the league As Irlam FC will play current league leaders Ramsbottom United this weekend at home this Saturday Chester FC’s Under 18’s host Irlam in the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Youth Cup tonight and your support would be hugely appreciated Admission is pay on the gate via cash or card and prices are £3 for Adults and £1 for Concessions & Juniors One kiosk will be open in the East Stand for refreshments Mike Allcock’s side won 1-0 against South Liverpool in the previous round Oskar Rosenblatt’s strike proving the difference A big thank you to tonight’s Match Sponsor are a community benefit society operating under the name of Chester Football Club and are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority The club is fan owned and does not have any major shareholders A Church in Irlam will host a Christmas Fair offering a raffle Reverend Rob Jackson says there will be books and games too at the St John the Baptist annual festive celebration “It’s a community thing,” said Rev Jackson “The people who come tend to live in our in our area and come back year after year The church will also have carol services and other Christmas services through December One Christmas Eve the church will host services at 3pm – a crib service for younger families – and at 6pm and a midnight service from 11.15pm Rev Jackson says the 6pm service is “for those who would love to go to the midnight service but find the conditions too offputting during Winter St John’s hosts a coffee morning on the first Saturday of the month from 10am till 12noon Service of Holy Communion take place every first and third Sunday at 10:30 a.m readings and prayers occur every second and fourth Sunday at 10:30 a.m Children’s activities and a creche are provided at the back of church Wednesday Welcomes during term-time provide refreshments and a place to keep warm offering a time and a place to chat and make friends For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend Environment Agency Updated: 01:19 (UTC+1) on Tue 6 May 2025 High pressure brings further fine and settled weather this week Any patchy cloud will clear this evening leaving some late sunshine to end the day with a rural frost and some patchy fog forming under light winds in places Tuesday will be another dry and settled day Feeling warm in the sunshine with light winds though turning cloudier from the west later in the afternoon The remainder of the week will see high pressure dominating It will stay dry with plenty of sunny spells Breezy at times but temperatures will be on the rise Dry across the vast majority of the UK with clear or sunny spells but also some patchy cloud Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest high pressure will be dominant across the UK This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year although there is a chance of some cold nights Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average A brand-new Judo academy has been opened in Irlam and Cadishead by a Paralympic Bronze medalist The new Irlam and Cadishead Judo academy has had a successful five weeks since opening who started the academy six months before the COVID-19 pandemic but were forced to close down for the foreseeable future as owner Ben spoke about the previous closure he said: “Reopening back then wasn’t possible but a change in circumstances and the opportunity arose to go again and despite how much effort we knew it would be and we thought we would kick it back off to try and create a judo hub in Irlam and Cadishead “We had a slight change of name and yeah we’ve just changed it to Quilter Judo Academy after my wife and I are the two people running the club.” and Francesca from Sidcup have both competed at the very top level Ben competed at London 2012 becoming a Paralympic bronze medallist despite suffering a significant knee injury weeks before competing Ben has also been able to become a double World Champion and European Champion Francesca narrowly missed out on selection for the Olympics in London but she has been a British champion and proudly represented Great Britain at the Junior European Championships Ben added: “It was one of the sports that really struggled coming out the other side of COVID so it’s great to be able to start a club again and offer something a bit different from the mainstream sports “Obviously I got a lot from the sport myself personally having been to two Paralympic games and had the privilege to travel the world.” And with rise in sports other than Football and Rugby in the UK it has allowed it to become a driving force in the local community – and the new sports hubs in Salford are continuously looking for young people to get involved Ben continued: “It’s great to give back to the local community there wasn’t a club that was too close to us “Obviously I don’t drive being visually impaired “There’s a lot of time and effort goes into running a voluntary club But I’m proud to have got it to where it is and I’m enjoying it four weeks in With a rise in Judo participants once again in the UK two years after COVID the sport is reaching similar numbers to 2017 where it peaked at 35,800 where it sits since 2023 at 32,800 And this recent upsurge in interest new members and a new community is brewing in the Quilter Judo Academy “It’s not your mainstream option I think it’s so beneficial for confidence “There’s so much going for the sport that I just like to know that those values are being passed onto local people and children and 16+ the classes are run every Monday and Thursday covering the three age groups The academy has been open for five weeks and has continued to pull new members in with Ben’s son making it into the British School Championship competing at a national level and representing the academy was bought from AEW for an undisclosed sum and had an asking price of £2.75m Sitting on a 1.2-acre site, the 33,732 sq ft unit is let to catering butcher firm MJ Birtwistle & Co on a lease expiring in April 2038 The purchase gives Tandem a passing rent is £205,837 per annum The Northbank unit in Irlam serves as MJ Birtwistle’s UK headquarters director at Tandem Investments said: “Northbank Industrial Park is a prime industrial location “The passing rent is significantly below its market value and combined with its location the business case to acquire was compelling “We look forward to working with the tenant to improve the asset over time.” Tandem Investments was represented by Zaman Roberts and Avison Young AEW was represented by Cushman & Wakefield Rehan Zaman from Zaman Roberts said: “Following the purchase of Ashbridge on Trafford Park we are pleased to have advised Tandem on a further deal in Irlam “These are two of the best industrial locations in the North West and position our client well to make excellent returns.” Landowner JP Milne Will Trust has applied to the local authority for permission to develop 62 acres east of Stakehill Industrial Estate one of three principal sites within the Atom Valley development zone A social club in Irlam will be hosting a pensioner’s party next week that will aim to provide meals to elderly members of the public The Higher Irlam Social Club will be inviting pensioners to join in the Christmas festivities this month and join in a fully funded three-course meal will host the pensioner’s party this week for a third time after it proved successful for the two years prior Original plans saw the party set for Monday but the event was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances the party is set to go ahead on Monday 9 December Guests in attendance will have the chance of delving into a full three-course meal The food will be provided by Sheils Sandwich Bar located in Irlam Those in attendance can choose their preferred menu so options are available for all doors will open at noon and the event will go on until 6 pm with entertainment throughout such as live musical performances from Cadishead Band and other local artists Ahead of the event Assistant Manager Abby Ward said: “It’s important to have events like this for the community as we just help to build morale “Some elderly people are from supported living houses and we have them coming out It gets them out for a bit and gives something back to them like a warm dinner and entertainment.” The event is always a success with many people showing up “We always get a great turnout out and it’s a very popular night,” added Abby “The best thing at the event is seeing the elderly people interacting with each other It’s nice for them to be outside the same four walls they always see.” Abby Ward is working alongside stewardess Samantha Ugent and other members of Irlam Higher Society Club to organise the upcoming event To find out more visit here. A criminal gang who kidnapped a vulnerable man in Irlam for cryptocurrency have been jailed for 76 years Several men have been found guilty at Manchester Crown Court today (Thursday 30 January) after they violently assaulted and tied up the victim on multiple occasions Those found guilty were sentenced for their roles which include Jonathan Newns (13/05/2000) of Salix Court Newns was found guilty of two counts of attempted robbery David Povey (27/07/1986) of Dalebeck Close was found guilty of two counts of attempted robbery and has been jailed for 13 years and six months Gary Edwards (28/10/1977) of Cumberland Avenue he has also been jailed for ten years and two months Kane Godiff (14/07/1991) of no fixed abode pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and has been jailed for seven years and five months Karl Johnson (24/07/1989) of Egret Drive, Irlam, pleaded guilty to two counts of encouraging or assisting an offence of robbery Scott Armstrong (06/08/1985) of no fixed abode pleaded guilty to two counts of transferring criminal property and has been jailed for two years and four months The sentencing follows an anonymous call that Salford police received on 2 December 2023 with someone reporting concerns for welfare at a flat in Irlam police saw a man running away from the address asking the officer at the scene “can you take me with you?’ The victim had explained that the group of men brought him to the property against his will with a bag over his head officers searched the address and found a dressing gown strap The victim also had a burn mark on his hand and bruises on his body from where he had been hit with a weapon Detectives uncovered that the victim had acquired hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of cryptocurrency which the defendants sought to steal through use of violence Salford GMP immediately launched a criminal investigation from the address During the search police were able to seize a viable firearm a magazine containing three rounds of ammunition and cable ties which were used to restrain the victim Police also found documents belonging to one of members and several cigarette butts which had DNA from both Karl and Luke Johnson The victim said he did not know who was doing this to him but explained that similar incidents had happened several months earlier – but they had let him go as he had paid them over £100,000 Salford detectives also identified that the victim had been terrorised by the men previously on several occasions The criminal gang had demanded crypto currency multiple times between January 2023 and November 2023 – using machetes and a pistol to assault him and even drugging him with morphine on one occasion the victim went to an address in Cadishead if he didn’t pay another member of the gang Salford GMP were also able to see through phone analysis it identified that the defendants were in contact in the nights leading up to the first kidnap and Karl Johnson were all in regular contact with one another with cell site analysis also placing them all at the house on Egret Drive on the dates of kidnap The several men have all been found guilty and sentenced to a combine 79 years for their involvement in the kidnap of the victim said: “This was a challenging investigation which has thankfully resulted in these dangerous offenders being removed from the streets for a significant amount of time “While I know that this sentence won’t change or takeaway from the trauma that our victim was subjected to “I sincerely hope that it helps him move forward with his life safe in the knowledge that these men are now behind bars.” This was continued by Detective Inspector Justin Bryant from Salford district said: “These men showed a concerning propensity for violence and weren’t afraid to use a variety of formidable weapons to get what they want “I’d like to commend the victim for his bravery and I hope he continues to recover from this experience.” DI Bryant continued: “I not only hope that this sentencing acts as a deterrent to anyone who may be considering such violence “I hope it reassures the communities of Greater Manchester that we will use all specialist resources and skills catch harmful offenders.” More information on the sentencing can be found here.  A Salford church was able to create a festive atmosphere this weekend The event welcomed visitors and families from the community to St John’s church Reverend Rob Jackson said: “We were busting at the doors and his wife’s arts and crafts table was busy all day Rev Jackson is hoping even more local people will attend the church’s next Christmas event – an open air community carol service on December 12 All the local churches are organising this outdoor event The Rev Jackson said: “The brass band are playing and there will be carol singing outdoors together.” Irlam Vale AFC will host a snail race to raise cash for the club to combat increasing costs The event will show virtual snail races on March 22nd at the Irlam Catholic Club from 7:30PM til midnight Attendees will bet on as many snails as they want Winnings will be split 50/50 between the club and winners as the club tries to address rising costs said: “It’s vital for [the] community… with increasing costs for our winter training sessions for all teams “We recently increased our subs for players to help towards these costs and we still proudly remain the cheapest football club in the district “The club is ran entirely by volunteers and we do try to [do these] fundraising events throughout the year to help pay towards equipment to make not only our coaches lives easier but give the best for the players of our club.” “The funds raised from our snail race night will be going towards purchasing 9-a-side football goals Live music will also be playing at the fundraiser night by DJ Barrie DJ-ing to how the room feels and with “all genres being accommodated for” Tickets are available for £3 ahead of the night and will be £4 at the door, to get them for the cheaper price click here Due to the gambling nature of the event, only 18’s are permitted entrance. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Salford Now is your local source of news, sport and entertainment from around Salford – produced by students from The University of Salford’s Journalism Department. Got a story? We’d love to hear from you. Please call the Salford Now editor on 0161 295 2220 if you have a story or query. You can also contact us at now@salford.ac.uk or DM one of our social media accounts, linked to at the bottom of every page. Salford Now is run for educational purposes and is not a commercial website. The University of Salford denies any responsibility for and / or knowledge of content on this website. It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help. Irlam FC are hoping to get back to winning ways tonight as they take on West Didsbury and Chorlton at the Silver Street stadium. Irlam FC will expect a tough fixture tonight, as the Greater Manchester rival who only sit only four points away from fifth spot in the North West Counties Premier Division. Last time the two sides faced off was September this year, where Irlam FC won 1-0. However, fans can expect a close game with the sides drawing 1-1 three times out of the last five. But with form not on their side, Irlam FC will be looking for a turn in form, winning just one out of their last five games following their victory against FC St. Helens last month, thanks to Jack Mitchell’s first half strike. However, there will be challenge from their rivals as West Didsbury and Chorlton have won three out of their last five games. A hopeful victory will push them further up the table into 10th position edging just above Padiham. This will be the second game for John Mains’ new assistant manager Andrew Langford, after being appointed before Irlam’s clash with Lower Breck. Declan Daniels’ brace against Lower Breck on Saturday added to his scoring streak. The forward has now scored five goals in the last four games, scoring against Padiham and two goals against Litherland REMYCA. A win against their local rivals will be in the mind for manager John Mains, as he aims to propel his side into the top half of the table. Irlam is within a 5k outdoor arena inside Prince's Park, a beautiful park just 9 miles west of Manchester's city centre. Since its establishment in 2016, it has delivered big in terms of atmosphere, music, food, drink, and people. Past performers in previous years of the event include Aswad, Blow Monkeys, T'Pau, Bay City Rollers, Billy Ocean, and many more! Queen Now I'm HereFoo Fighters UKBruno MArs TributeUltimate ColdplayTony Lewis Robbie WilliamsBootleg BlondieErasuredStepzHarry StyledVangaLiveBoyzlifeDOugie PoynterLouisa JohnsonEast 17911Blazing SquadPhats & SmallBus Stop CascadaUltrabeatRozallaFlip & FillLivin JoyIan Van DahlUrban Cookie Collective Dee DeeBig AngN-Force Girls Next DoorBenniRio There are no camping options for this event.  After a dramatic late win last time out, FC Isle of Man will be hunting success again as they host in-form Irlam in the NWCFL Premier Division tomorrow night (1 February). The Manx side's stoppage time win against AFC Liverpool six days ago ended a recent barren streak of just one win in their previous seven outings. Whilst they beat their latest visitors earlier in the season, Irlam head to the Island in red-hot form unbeaten in their last 11 games and winning seven of those. FC Isle of Man manager Paul Jones thinks last week's result has given the camp a lift, and was asked if this latest test against play-off rivals Irlam is being seen as a proverbial 'six-pointer': The last encounter of these two teams was in the first week of the season on Tuesday, 30 July where FC Isle of Man emerged 3-1 winners at The RG3 Digital Stadium. In recent weeks, however and in spite of victory last weekend, FC Isle of Man's stuttering run at the start of 2025 sees them eighth in the table on 52 points, seven points adrift of the promotion play-off places. Irlam reside seven points and two places further up the standings than their hosts this weekend having played two games more - their current haul of 59 points sees them only outside the play-off positions right now on goal difference. Whilst Irlam boast the current better league record, head-to-head stats between the sides of have recently been in favour of FC Isle of Man. 'The Ravens' are unbeaten in their last four meetings with the Manchester-based club, winning on three of those occasions. FC Isle of Man vs Irlam takes place at The Bowl in Douglas this Saturday (1 February) kicking-off at 6pm. Due to operational reasons, Manx Radio will not be providing live match commentary of this weekend's fixture. The next scheduled live match coverage on Manx Radio will be FC Isle of Man vs Barnoldswick Town on Saturday, 15 February. Irlam-based filter bag manufacturer Allied Filter has been acquired by Cleanova, a manufacturer of industrial filtration systems which was formed to shake up this part of the industrial market. Allied Filter operates from three UK manufacturing facilities using innovative, custom-designed production techniques and traditional manufacturing methods. Cleanova is a portfolio company of PX3 Partners, a London headquartered private equity firm. It has locations in the US, UK, Ireland, and India, and was formed as Cleanova following the sale of Celeros Flow Technology’s Filtration division in October 2023. The acquisition supports Cleanova’s strategic vision to expand globally and solidify its leadership in the industrial filtration market. Allied Filter Systems turned over £7.14m in the last year for which accounts are available, making £1.8m in pre-tax profits. The business employs 62 people across the three sites. It sells to over 30 countries and operates from three UK manufacturing facilities. Liquid filter bags are manufactured at two facilities in the Manchester area. The Irlam site has undergone two major expansions and the Eccles site was established to further increase production capacity in 2018.  Stainless steel bag filter housings, cartridge filter housings and strainers are manufactured at a site in Warrington. The acquisition of Allied Filter will enable Cleanova to leverage Allied Filter’s engineering expertise in filter bags, production capabilities and distribution networks to accelerate its expansion in the UK, while allowing Allied Filter to leverage Cleanova’s global production and sales network to fuel its own growth. KPMG advised Allied Filter on the transaction. Cleanova was advised by Alvarez & Marsal as financial and tax adviser; Aon as benefits, insurance, and pension adviser; Debevoise & Plimpton as tax structuring adviser; Osborne Clarke as financing legal adviser; and Perkins Coie as legal adviser. Credit: Google MapsPolice are appealing for information after an 11-year-old girl was approached and grabbed by a man and a woman while walking to school It happened at around 8.30am on Tuesday 14 January The girl reported being approached by the pair on Silver Street in Irlam They grabbed hold of the girl before she ran away It's believed the pair had been driving in the area in a black car and a white van He was clean-shaven and wearing blue jeans and a black hoodie Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have deployed extra officers around the area GMP are asking anyone who lives in the area to check dashcam CCTV or doorbell footage from the time of the incident Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious is also asked to contact police said: "This is of course a concerning and distressing incident and I would like to reassure the community that we are doing all we can to investigate the circumstances "We are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed something or has footage from around the time of the incident We would urge anyone with any information to please get in touch as your assistance could be greatly beneficial to our work "We are ensuring that the girl and the family are being kept-up-to date and supported at this time." An Irlam animal sanctuary dedicated to caring for both pets and wildlife is calling for support due to rising costs The charity Animal in Distress is calling for public donations with the fear this winter that the the sanctuary would be be “wiped out” The charity is partially operating from Silver Street in Irlam and has been looking after animals for more than 57 years the rising costs are proving to impact the funding for resources and facilities to cater for the animals as the sanctuary in Irlam focuses on domestic animals with the main site located in Littleborough also catering for more than 350 injured animals The support they provide to injured animals is vital but as costs rise the centres are struggling to cope with the stretched resources who manages the 24-hour emergency service said: “Days change very quickly based on the phone calls you get in.” Many cases involve road accidents where owners are rarely found Most animals are treated and given time to heal before beginning the rehoming process these procedures can be costly—a broken leg might cost over £250 As she continued: “With the amount of vet bills and repairs for general day-to-day needs – it’s so expensive.” But she has stressed that without the financial support that the charity will struggle to remain open and could be “wiped out” The sanctuaries have cared for a wide range of wildlife from kestrels and owls to a marmoset monkey They once nearly ended up with two elephants that had escaped a circus in Stockport The sanctuary’s core value being to alleviate the suffering of animals that have no voice for themselves To donate to Animals In Distress, follow the link here.  Manchester United have announced the death of their long-serving receptionist and Irlam resident Kath Phipps aged 85 was known as the ‘face of Carrington’ and worked for the club for over 55 years She was a staff member at Manchester United for almost 60 years working first at the stadium office before becoming the main receptionist at Carrington and on match days Speaking on the club’s website last year she discussed getting the job at United and said: “I knew the girl who had the job before me on the switchboard The lifelong Reds fan was an immensely popular figure with everyone at the club which she joined four months after Sir Matt Busby led them to European Cup glory in 1968 She arrived as a telephone switchboard operator in September 1968 and originally worked at Old Trafford in the stadium offices and on match days before former manager Sir Alex Ferguson brought her to Carrington training ground in 2000 Phipps won the League Managers Association’s Service to Football award in 2022 which was presented to her by legend Sir Alex Ferguson An adored member of the Manchester United family We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Kath Phipps ❤️ — Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 5, 2024 Manchester United said in a statement: “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved colleague Kath Phipps at the age of 85 “An omnipresent figure at Manchester United since the late 1960s Kath worked for the club for over 55 years in a variety of roles but her contribution went beyond any particular job title whose memory will be cherished by everyone at the club who had the privilege of knowing her,” the statement added “She said last year: ‘I can’t imagine doing anything else’ Wayne Rooney has led tributes to Phipps on social media as other players and staff have joined in posting emotional tributes the record goalscorer for the Red Devils posted: “The heart and soul of Manchester United Former United captain Patrice Evra posted a photograph of him and Phipps that said: “R.I.P Kath Losing a family member is never easy.” He also commented under Manchester United’s tribute saying: “She was the best thanks my Kath I love you soo much rest in peace angel.” Gary Neville, ex-Manchester United defender and majority shareholder of Salford City has also paid tribute to the United legend saying “All my love Kath” and posted a broken heart emoji on his Instagram story Guests of Salford firework display at Buile Park were left disappointed as the annual bonfire was scrapped from its schedule The firework displays held by the council took place over the weekend in the two separate events ahead of the November 5 celebrations and took place at both Buile Hill park and Prince’s park in Irlam over November 2 and 3 Salford City Council held the events free of charge to the members of the public and offered a range of family friendly activities including firework displays The council advertised the event “perfect for residents all ages” Prince’s park was filled from every corner to watch the impressive bonfire and firework display begin and seemed to follow the fantastic annual festivities local residents were left disappointed after the Salford firework display with various locals sharing the dissatisfaction with the bonfire not taking place One visitor shared on Facebook: “What happened to protecting the carbon footprint Buile Hill bonfire used to be fantastic so Irlam can have a bonfire The comment gained some support from other residents who were left both confused and unsatisfied with the council’s decision The council responded saying: “We decided to not have a bonfire at Buile Hill park as part of Salford’s ongoing efforts to reduce our carbon footprint.” The plan to reduce carbon footprint is a part of Salford City Council’s and Greater Manchester’s five-year environment plan in March 2019 The environmental plan has been set out as a long-term environmental vision for Greater Manchester to be carbon neutral by 2038 – with the council taking action to reduce emission And despite Buile Hill park not having a bonfire both firework displays and the bonfire at Prince’s park can still have an effect on the carbon emissions According to Clean Air Manchester “Bonfire night celebrations are also a significant source of air pollution.” Two second-half goals in the space of five minutes saw FC Isle of Man and Irlam play out a 1-1 draw in the NWCFL Premier Division at the weekend (1 February). The visiting side led in the 52nd minute through John Johnston who fired home from 12 yards out after seeing a goal chalked off in the first period for offside. But five minutes later 'The Ravens' drew level as substitute Tom Creer - moments after coming off the bench - slotted home low from a Charlie Higgins cross from the right. For the Manx side it marks the first time they've managed back-to-back games unbeaten since November 2024 whilst Irlam's recent undefeated streak stretches to 12 games. With just four minutes on the clock, Irlam had the ball in the back of the net as Johnston swept in a smart finish after good work from teammate Declan Daniels, only for celebrations to be halted by the linesmen's flag. During a bright start to the contest, Irlam went close again in the 23rd minute as a corner was met by Andrew Langford who crashed his resulting header off the post. After a goalless first 45, the away side once again started at pace and rattled the woodwork once more in the first minute of the second half as Mitchell Henry saw an effort come back off the crossbar. Johnston was then denied at the last moments later as he rounded FC Isle of Man goalkeeper Adam Killey only to see his following strike blocked on the line by FC Isle of Man defender Jacob Crook. Irlam's persistance was eventually rewarded on 52 minutes as Johnston - having threatened throughout - finally found the net with a well-placed hit from 12 yards or so. However, having soaked up plenty of pressure, FC Isle of Man fought back just five minutes after. Higgins evaded two challenges on the right before squaring a low cross to Creer who - having only been on the pitch a matter of seconds having replaced the injured Luke Booth - swiveled and directed a low effort past Irlam stopper, Elliot Wynne. Despite the efforts of both outfits in the latter stages, neither could find a decisive second with Killey playing a notable role with a number of key stops to deny Irlam late on. You can hear the full-time thoughts of FC Isle of Man Manager Paul Jones below: The Salford side haven’t lost a league game since November FC Isle of Man’s play-off hopes in the North West Counties Premier Division hang by a thread as sixth-place Irlam visit the Bowl on Saturday evening. The Ravens currently lie eight points and two places below the Salford side who sit just outside the division’s promotion play-off spots. The Manx side will have an extra spring in their step following last weekend’s dramatic victory 2-1 over AFC Liverpool thanks to two injury-time goals. That win was only the Ravens second in their last eight games, a run of form that has seen Paul Jones’s squad lose their grip on a top-six spot they have occupied for large chunks of the campaign. After a terrible start to the season that saw them only pick up one draw from their fist six games, Irlam’s form is now some of the best in the division. Indeed they haven’t lost a league game since November, racking up five wins in their last six matches. After Saturday evening’s game at the Bowl, the Ravens face another tough test with their rearranged trip to former league side Bury on Tuesday evening. The match was originally meant to take place at the start of this month, but was postponed because of a frozen pitch at Gigg Lane. The pre-season favourites for the title currently sit second in the standings, a point behind leaders Ramsbottom United. After next week’s trip to Lancashire, the islanders only have two more away games at Glossop North End and Burscough to come. The Ravens’ season culminates with a run of eight home fixtures at the national stadium from early March to the last match of the campaign against rivals West Didsbury & Chorlton on April 19. Comments Tel: 01624 695695[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 A 66-year-old man who suffered a cardiac arrest outside a Salford leisure centre has paid tribute to the man that saved his life Louis Lynch survived thanks a member of staff using the defibrillator available outside Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre Passerby Benny Norris saw the collapsed man outside the building and ran in to inform the on duty manager of the incident Benny rushed to find the man surrounded by two nurses performing CPR before he grabbed the defibrillators on the building After applying three shocks to Louis’s chest and after he was resuscitated he was placed in a recovery position until an ambulance arrived five minutes later Louis is now recovering at home after a five-week stay in the hospital where he received a double heart bypass and having an ICD fitted Following the incident Louis was thankful for the quick actions as he said: “Benny saved my life following my sudden cardiac arrest outside the Leisure Centre “He had to shock me three time as I was unresponsive but his quick action together with others providing CPR saved my life.” “I don’t have the words to thank him or Salford Community Leisure for providing the defibrillators.” Benny himself downplayed his role in saving Mr Lynch back in June He said he was “just doing his job” as he continued to refuse to take credit when others were involved in saving him Following the incident Salford Community Leisure have provided new defibrillators for Leisure centres across Salford with support form Salix Homes Salford Community Leisure and Leisure sport manager Paul Bland said “Without the support of Salix Homes & For Housing funding the new equipment would’ve been more challenging These new units will give us piece of mind for several years to come.” You can read more about the incident at the Irlam Leisure Centre and the defibrillators here A first aid organisation in Irlam will be providing free life-saving defibrillator training for the community this summer The classes at Hamilton Davies Trust on Liverpool Road will offer vital training on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and use of a defibrillator on July 15 and August 19 The classes, carried out by Imperative Training aim to educate residents so they are prepared when dealing with a cardiac arrest Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the sudden loss of activity in the heart due to an irregular rhythm Around 60,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in the UK every year and the use of a defibrillator within three-five minutes increases survival chances from six per cent to 74 per cent Learners are encouraged to get hands-on during the course with the opportunity to try out their CPR skills on a manikin as well as using a training defibrillator – while being supported and advised by an experienced first aid trainer said: “Having the knowledge and confidence to do CPR and use an AED can literally be the difference between life and death in an emergency Both classes will run in the morning from 10am -12.30pm To book onto a class, contact sales@imperativetraining.com. A fundraiser that aims to raise £65,000 to provide support for the charity ‘Freya’s little legs’ nears closer to the target who hopes to raise much needed funds so that his daughter so she can receive access to physio and specialist equipment Freya who has cerebral palsy was born with two holes in her heart and has already been through three operations before the age of five Now fighting through six major operations but “she remains to capture” the hearts of many with her “infectious smile and personality.” through her struggles and having cerebral palsy it has led to many other complications with her physical health These obstacles have meant that Freya needs to receive physio operations and treatments to make her more comfortable these treatments aren’t available with the NHS which has created bigger problems for Darren with the costs building up And her recent SDR surgery on her spine in January 2018 relieved a good proportion of the tightness in her legs But as she is growing up and becoming not as mobile Freya also had to have double hip reconstruction surgery in October 2021 and will need this therapy for many years to come and the rest of her life He continued: “Freya gets nothing from the NHS for post surgery or physio.” Freya is also now developing scoliosis and requires a spinal operation later this year Darren is trying to raise the money through charitable events and donations As he continued: “Freya gets nothing from the NHS for post surgery or physio.” But it hasn’t stopped Darren from trying to reach much needed funds as he continued: “There is no limit on how much I want to raise for Freya.” despite his best efforts the fundraising has taken its toll on Darren who struggles as a full-time working single dad to be Freya’s primary carer He continued: “It takes a huge toll on my emotional and physical health but I have to remain positive for my child.” Although he also added that the battle of fighting to get his daughter the money she deserves and has made him “a stronger person and made him a bit more outspoken.” despite Darren’s battle to raise money If the money raised for Freya is not spent on her by the time she is 25 it will be absorbed back into the charity he has used to raise the money he has been looking at alternative method of raising funds that include setting up Freya’s own charity in her name so that she will be able to keep all the funds He said: “The options I have is to create a charity of her own which is a big operation but its something I am willing to do.” The conditions and struggles that she has faced throughout her life she continues to remain active by swimming with her dad and enjoys her time at school As Darren continued: “She is just like any other 14 year old she’s always smiling and is a happy little girl.” The money raised will look to be beneficial for the future of Freya with one of the pieces of equipment from the raised funds would be used for is a specialist electric wheelchair something which her dad says would help Freya become more independent The vital fundraiser will be essential for the future of Freya’s life and can be donated here. People in Irlam and surrounding areas of Salford spotted a SpaceX fuel dump across the city’s night sky Ashley Davies said: “I noticed it at around 8.15pm I was putting the rubbish in the bins when I first saw it in the sky.” Those who witnessed the strange light also noted a ‘vapour’ surrounding it with the light emitting blue and white hues across the sky The ‘spinning light’ is now confirmed to be the fuel dump from SpaceX’s launch of the Falcon 9 rocket which took place in Florida just hours before the fuel was spotted over Salford The rocket uses the fuel initially to gain momentum during lift off said: “My husband is a bit of a sceptic initially he thought it was a UFO because of the spiral effect and the speed “It’s not something you typically see in Irlam What’s more interesting is how far it’s travelled and yet we still got to see it here – very cool.” The rocket was launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Brevard County The Falcon 9 is currently operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX and is one of 34 launches that have taken place so far in 2025 said: “It’s unusual to see something like that over Salford.” The Salford Astronomical Society are a group that are interested in the telescopic and binocular viewing of rockets Gareth continued: “We have some members that have been doing astronomy for years and they’ve never witnessed anything like this before.” Reports suggest that the fuel dump was also spotted in Lincolnshire Police have launched an appeal to help find a missing 37-year-old man who was last seen in Irlam According to police Paul was last seen at 11:50am on Saturday June 1 in Irlam Paul is described as a white male that is around 5ft 8 and of a large build He has short brown hair and glasses and was last seen wearing light blue jeans and a blue polo shirt with a dark blue collar Officers want to make sure Paul is safe and well If you have any information of Paul’s whereabouts please call the police on 101 or email 18717@gmp.police.uk quoting MSP/06JJ/0001290/24 #MISSING | Can you help police find a missing man from #Salford Paul (37) was last seen at 11:50hrs on 01/06/2024 in Irlam If you have any information of his whereabouts please call police on 101 or email 18717@gmp.police.uk quoting MSP/06JJ/0001290/24. pic.twitter.com/DG49WnMe3o — Salford Police (GMP) (@GMPSalford) June 19, 2024 , News ReporterPublished: Invalid Date, COPS have launched an urgent probe after an 11-year-old girl was grabbed by a man and woman in an attempted abduction. The girl was approached by the pair on her way to school on Silver Street in Irlam, Manchester, at 8:30am yesterday. The two "grabbed hold" of the youngster but she managed to run away before telling an adult what happened, said police. Cops believe the man and woman had been driving in the area in a car and van but they have not specified who was driving which vehicle. The man has been described as white, approximately 5ft 9in tall, with short dark hair. He was clean-shaven and wearing blue jeans and a black hoodie, according to Greater Manchester Police. The woman is described as white, and wearing leggings and a black hoodie. Cops described the car as a black four-door vehicle, while the van was small, white, looking new and with a sliding door. The force are currently investigating the incident and have deployed extra officers to the local area for reassurance as their enquiries continue. Detective Inspector Justin Bryant, from GMP’s Salford district, said: “This is of course a concerning and distressing incident and I would like to reassure the community that we are doing all we can to investigate the circumstances. "We would urge anyone with any information to please get in touch as your assistance could be greatly beneficial to our work." “We are ensuring that the girl and the family are being kept-up-to date and supported at this time.” The force urged anyone who lives in the area to check any dashcam CCTV or doorbell footage from around the time of the incident A Greater Manchester Police statement read: "At around 8.30am today (14 January 2025) an 11-year-old girl walking to school reported being approached by a male and female on Silver Street "It is believed the pair had been driving in the area in a car and a van "The two then grabbed hold of the girl before she was able to run away and later inform an adult "Officers are currently investigating the incident and have deployed extra officers to the local area for reassurance as their enquiries continue." Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Bosses at the La Rosa Bella say the restaurant will no longer be open after August(Image: Supplied)A beloved Italian restaurant in Salford has announced its closure La Rosa Bella took to social media to tell customers that it plans on shutting down operations in August In a lengthy post, bosses of the eatery found on on Liverpool Road in Irlam said they have made the 'difficult decision' to close The final day of service has been confirmed as August 11 and locals have been encouraged to visit the place during its final month owners thanked Irlam residents for their support and also stated that they are 'dreaming of a future' where they return with a 'fresh concept' READ MORE: The warning signs were there and now a 'lovely' man has been murdered by a total stranger A Facebook post by the the restaurant reads: "With a heavy heart we write to you today to share some bittersweet news we have made the difficult decision to close the doors of La Rosa Bella "Our final day of service will be on 11th August La Rosa Bella has been more than just a restaurant to us; it has been a place where families gathered "We have been privileged to be a part of your lives, celebrating birthdays, family dinners, and special occasions with you. Bosses at the La Rosa Bella say the restaurant will no longer be open after August (Image: Supplied)"As we prepare to bid farewell to this chapter, we invite you to join us for one last embrace of nostalgia and warmth. This is your opportunity to reminisce over your favourite meals and relive the moments that made La Rosa Bella special. "Although we are closing our doors for now, we are already dreaming of a future where we return with a surprise and a fresh concept. We look forward to sharing that journey with you when the time comes. "Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your family's story. Your support and loyalty have meant the world to us, and we will cherish the memories we've created together. With heartfelt gratitude." Owners of the restaurant were met with a number of supportive messages in the comments. One wrote: "Aww no. After the loss of Mambos I was so glad when you guys took over with a similar theme and excellent food. Gutted!!" Another added: "So sorry to hear this we have always really enjoyed our nights here… I wish you and all the staff the very best and fingers crossed you return." And a third wrote: "So sorry to hear this we have always really enjoyed our nights here… I wish you and all the staff the very best and fingers crossed you return." Irlam FC’s junior team has secured a “fantastic boost” of £400 in funding from a local employer Irlam FC’s under-sevens team recently bagged the funds from the waste management company CSG The money has been spent on smart new training wear for the players as they prepare for their first season of competitive football in the Manchester Youth Super League “It’s a fantastic boost for the club and the players to receive this generous donation from CSG,” said team coach Dean Burgess “We have been playing friendlies but now we’re preparing for our first season in a competitive league This training wear and the match day jumpers will give the team a real lift “Irlam FC is a great club and believes in opportunities for all then I did and now my son plays for the team I coach “The first team plays in the North West Counties Premier Division so it provides a good platform for people to progress in the game as far as they want.” The Silver Street club was founded in 1969 by a group of employees working for Mitchell a well-established engineering company based in Patricroft which manufactures marine and diesel crankshafts The club changed its name to Irlam FC in 2001 ahead of relocating to the Salford suburb said: “We’re delighted to support Irlam FC which is a great club for hundreds of people in the local area “CSG is celebrating 90 years in business this year The company has always played an active role in the areas in which we are based but last year launched the Community Chest programme as a new way of offering financial support to good causes.” is the company’s flagship waste processing centre