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Tom Rodgers

Tom is SalfordOnline.com's News Editor and community co-ordinator.

Pictured: Knife-wielding thief threatens two in McColls Swinton robbery

Two young shop assistants were left terrified when a man with a knife threatened them in a robbery. Despite having his face covered the thief was wearing a distinctive...

Driver flees scene of Swinton crash

A van driver who fled the scene of a Swinton crash handed himself in to police. Officers blocked off Bolton Road at the junction with Station Road at 6am on Saturday 19...

Salford man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed 17 times

A man from Higher Broughton in Salford has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was found with 17 stab wounds. Antonio Francisco Neto, 45, of Buile Street...

Demolition plan for Winton’s Brown Cow pub to make way for 51 houses

Developers have submitted a planning application to Salford City Council asking for permission to build 51 homes on the site of the closed Brown Cow pub in Winton....

7-year-old Sophie triumphs at Ordsall’s Got Christmas Talent

A primary school girl beat the competition to win the latest installment of Ordsall’s Got Christmas Talent. Seven-year-old Sophie Kendall, who goes to St...

£1,000 reward after brazen thieves steal diggers from Salford site

A local businessman is offering a £1,000 reward for the return of two stolen diggers in Salford. Officers believe a flat-bed truck was used to transport the heavy...

Wanted men and women in Salford

Local police in Salford have issued pictures of criminals they need to speak to on a variety of offences ranging from criminal damage, theft, shoplifting and failing to...

Watch: Police video warns to Run, Hide and Tell in event of firearms or terror attack

An information film providing advice on the how to keep safe in the event of a firearms or weapons attack has been released to the public today. The four-minute film,...

First phase of 570 homes at £700m Middlewood Locks gets green light

Real estate developer Fairbriar International has been handed planning consent for the first phase of 571 homes at Middlewood Locks in Salford. Construction is expected...

Post mortem to discover identity of man found dead in Manchester Ship Canal

A post-mortem examination is underway to find out the identity of a man found dead in the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford. The man’s body was found in water...