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Tom Rodgers

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

Question Time for scientists tonight in Salford

Tonight at MediaCityUK in Salford a panel of experts will consider the biggest questions in science in front of a public audience. Manchester Science Festival has taken...

Ordsall Community Cafe jobseekers get much-needed IT boost

A community café which provides a vital resource for job-seekers in Salford has received a much needed upgrade. The IT suite at the Ordsall Community Café was outdated...

Eccles pub landlord cleared of GBH after police admit destroying vital CCTV

A pub landlord accused of attempted GBH and dangerous driving after he was attacked outside his premises in Eccles, Salford, has been acquitted on all charges. Paul...

Horror over tax credit cuts: Salford mums already skip meals to feed their kids

A Salford mum-of-four who is a full-time carer for her 10-year-old learning-disabled daughter has spoken out over horrendous planned tax credit cuts that could push her...

Competition: Win Ewan MacColl tickets and CD at The Lowry

SalfordOnline.com is linking up once again with The Lowry Theatre to offer readers the chance to win Ewan MacColl tickets for a special tribute concert to the Salford...

Plans lodged for new 142 apartment block in Ordsall

Salford-based MMGG Properties has submitted plans for a new seven-storey apartment block in Ordsall. MMGG want to build the new block of 142 flats on a car park fronting...

CIMA launch conference for Small Business Success at MediaCityUK

Do you own or work for a small business? The chances are you don’t have the luxury of multiple departments specialising in different areas of business – you...

Watch: Car bursts into flames on Broad Street in Salford

One lane of the A6 Broad Street in Pendleton, Salford, has been closed after a car burst into flames. Readers captured pictures and video of the incident, which happened...

Man, 22, arrested for attempted murder after man shot in Bolton

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was shot in the street in Bolton. Police launched an investigation after a man was found on Saturday...

M56 re-opens after chemical tanker spills hazardous substance on motorway

The M56 in Cheshire has now been re-opened in both directions after a chemical tanker overturned. The motorway was closed between junctions 11 and 14 westbound, and 14...