Transport and Logistics Network
Charm, a sharp wit, and a wicked sense of humour can take you a long way as a journalist. Andy Nott, the former Manchester Evening News reporter, had all three in spades.
He was also a talented wordsmith, an astute collector of key contacts for getting…
A truck has been left damaged after it overturned and shed its load in Salford.
The vehicle tipped onto its side on Langley Road this morning (Saturday). The road has been closed off by officers while the scene is cleared, police said.
GMP Traffic twee…
Maritime Transport has grown from a road-based logistics operation to be one of the biggest intermodal rail operators in the UK in just twenty years. Already moving around 5,500 containers every week, the company has ambitious plans to grow much furthe…
The Health and Safety Executive is investigating the death of a lorry driver killed in a workplace accident in Salford, an inquest heard. George Tracey, 57, from Donegal in Ireland, died in Irlam on November 23 last year.
A pre-inquest review at Bolton…
A drink-driver who killed a University of Salford student after downing 10 pints has had his sentence slashed. David Turner drove an Audi into 19-year-old Gabriel Fields and then refused to co-operate with the police’s investigation.
Turner, who has a …
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By Nick Savvides
12/05/2022
Port of Liverpool operator Peel Ports is looking to add the trimodal port of Salford to its portfolio, with initial works already under way to put in the base infrastru…
A businessman has been jailed after he accelerated over a pedestrian crossing at 20mph over the speed limit, killing a pensioner and his pet dog. Ben Trigger, 29, was convicted following a trial last month of causing death by dangerous driving.
Trigger…
Newly opened boutique hotel The Alan has landed itself a rave review from national restaurant critic Jay Rayner, despite a distinct lack of customers. The hotel, which quietly opened its doors on Princess Street in February, was more or less empty when…
A young child has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in Salford today. Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 3.30pm on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident happened at the Worsley Road and Liverpool Road juncti…
Drivers are facing rush hour chaos on various motorways close to Manchester this evening with lanes shut and huge traffic delays after multiple incidents. There are incidents taking place on the M62, M60 and M61 that all caused rush hour delays and con…