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Tom Rodgers

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

Knife-wielding thug threatens woman in Poundstretcher Ordsall robbery

A man brandishing a large knife threatened a female member of staff at Poundstretcher in Ordsall before making off with hundreds of pounds. Police were called to the...

Man killed after being hit by train in Eccles

A man has died after being hit by a train in Eccles. Police and ambulances were called to Eccles railway station shortly after 10pm on Saturday 5 December to reports...

Euro Car Parts opens 200th branch with 50 jobs

Automotive stock distributor Euro Car Parts (ECP) has opened its 200th branch as it continues its rapid nationwide expansion. Located in Whitefield, the three-floor,...

Little Hulton and proud: Winning groups get £18k funding from criminal cash

Money confiscated by police from thieves, armed robbers and fraudsters will go towards making Little Hulton a better place after £18,000 seized under the Proceeds of...

67-year-old woman in serious condition at Salford Royal after being hit by Audi

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 67-year-old woman was hit by a car leaving her in Salford Royal hospital with serious head, leg and pelvis injuries. At around...

Lucy Henning wins promotion at Eccles firm

18-year-old Lucy Henning has been promoted at work after a successful apprenticeship at Salford testing firm BioClinics. Lucy, who lives in Eccles, is the daughter of...

Salford weather: Strong winds up to 50mph forecast for weekend

Southwesterly gales will affect much of northern England during Saturday and overnight into Sunday, the Met Office is warning. While Salford and Greater Manchester will...

Puppy farming at all time high, RSPCA reveal

Shocking new figures from the RSPCA reveal a huge spike in the number of calls about immoral and dangerous puppy farming businesses. Dealers buy puppies in bulk looking...

Woman dragged out of car by thieves near Aldi Irlams o’th Height

Police are investigating after a young woman was attacked, robbed and had her car stolen outside a Salford supermarket car park. At around 4.45pm on Thursday 3 December...

Watch: Shocking footage of boy, 16, who robbed Salford Subway armed with machete

A teenager who robbed a sandwich shop in Irlams o’th Height in Salford armed with a machete has been given a 12-month sentence. The attack happened at around 8pm...