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Crime Story- Burglary

Headline: ‘Runaway Robber Named and Shamed’

Violent, vicious and vindictive Arran Cartwright arrested following a day time break in at a newsagents in Salford. Police hunted for Cartwright after a disturbing video was uploaded to the social network site Facebook of the 32 year old man filming himself running from the scene of the crime laughing and using abusive language.

Serial thief Cartwright, who has 9 previous convictions, initially said he was not responsible for the break in, and claimed that another person must have planted the video on to his Facebook page in order to seek revenge. But he later admitted to the burglary in attempt to cause criminal damage, and was jailed for a minimum of 6 years.

Shop owner, Ann Turner, 56, said afterwards “ I was knelt down behind the till point sorting through a delivery of newspapers when I heard the shop door burst open and a male voice shout “Get on the floor or I will kill you”. “I was terrified, I did as he said, nothing like this has ever happened to me before”.

The burglary happened at a local newsagent in Salford at around 12:30 pm on Monday 6th January 2014. Cartwright entered the premises armed with a gun. Panicked customers and shop owner Ann followed his demands to get down on the floor and watched in fear as he made his way towards the till. Cartwright emptied the till of £250 and left with 300 pounds worth of cigarettes and alcohol. Before fleeing the scene, Cartwright made a shot at the shop counter in a last attempt to scare the customers. It has been described that the expression on his face was demonising and disturbing.

Jailing Cartwright, from Salford, Judge Philip Henry said that it was “a planned, professional and determined attack.”

Front Cover Main Story- Local History- Coronation Street

Headline: Open Sesame

The nation’s favourite street has opened its gates for business. A tour behind the scenes of the world famous Quay Street, where the soap was filmed for over 50 years, has been announced this morning.

Members of the public will now be able to take a walk down Britain’s most famous street for the first time in 15 years.

Get your tickets now at www.coronationstreettours.co.uk

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Front Cover- Local History- Salford Library

Headline: Library’s Future Secured By Locals

Salford’s longest standing library threatened with closure after recent Government cuts.

The Height Library, on King Street Irlams o’th Height, has been open continuously since 1947, but faced closure next year as part of council budget savings. The popular local landmark has been providing internet and drop in services over recent years in addition to its traditional book lending activities, and has become a treasured hub for the local community.

When plans were announced to close the library, local residents and users were in uproar and decided to take action in order to challenge the council decision. Locals, and regular library users, lobbied local counsellors and organised a 3,000 signature petition against the threatened closure announced by Salford council.

This week it was announced that as a result of their campaign, Salford council have decided not only to keep the library open but to undertake a programme of renovation to the building in order to secure its future.

A spokesman for the local residents group said “This is a great decision and a real victory for people power”, while the Chairman of the Council’s Cultural Services Committee, Counsellor Joe Martin said “The council acknowledged the strength of local opinion regarding the decision and as a result have decided to change its mind with regard to the proposed closure.”

Second Page- Sport- Young boy signed for Manchester United youth team

Headline: Blake’s On The Ball

Young Mancunion boy tells us of his recent triumph that could change his life forever.Local school boy Blake Anderson aged 14, who has been playing competitive football since the age of 6 for local club Beachfield United was ecstatic after being called in by his team coach for a surprise meeting on Monday. Blake was told that Manchester United had been watching his progress over recent months and were so impressed with his performances that they wanted to invite him to join the club’s youth team and begin regular training with them at their Carrington complex. Blake told us “I was gobsmacked when I heard the news, this is something boys my age can only dream of, but my dream has actually come true. It’s even better because I’m not only mad about football, but I’ve supported United since I was a boy. Maybe one day it might be my turn to run out on the pitch at Old Trafford.” Blake is set to start training with United in the close season, starting in July.