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Tom Rodgers

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

Bid for up to £5k for your community project

Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has opened the next round of funding through his Active Citizens Fund and local groups are being urged to apply. Lloyd has...

Gallery: The best of last night’s stunning Salford sunsets

Salford was captivated by another stunning sunset on Monday 15 August with readers sending in pictures to SalfordOnline.com’s Facebook and Twitter feeds. We had...

Pictured: Pilot trapped as plane crashes on takeoff near City Airport in Eccles

Police, fire crews and ambulances rescued a man trapped in his single-seater plane after a serious air crash in Barton, Salford. At around 1.05pm on Monday 15 August,...

Maxine Peake adds touch of class as 1,000 descend on Lightoaks Park

A community fun day organised by the Friends of Lightoaks Park in Salford was boosted by an appearance from superstar actor Maxine Peake. Maxine, who lives locally, was...

Missing Salford man’s car found in Blackley

A man reported missing from home left his car on a street in Blackley, police have revealed. Michael Martin, from Salford, was last seen on Sidmouth Drive in Blackley in...

Free tree-tastic family events this week in Salford

If you’ve ever wondered about what’s going on behind the trunks and branches of Salford trees – or you’ve got children to entertain this summer...

Outstanding young Salford volunteer awarded Rotary prize ‘will do anything for anyone’

A former Oakwood Acadamy pupil has been recognised by Salford City College and Worsley Rotary Club for his charitable work in the community. Robert Wright, 19,...

Salford Royal chief drafted in to help failing Pennine Trust

Salford Royal hospital chief executive David Dalton has been appointed to turn around one of the largest hospital trusts in England after it was rated...

£300k refurb complete to transform ‘ugly and aging’ Langworthy flats

A dated 1960s housing block on Langworthy Road in Salford has been given a £300,000 makeover by Salix Homes. The 24-flat Ailsa House, owned and managed by the housing...

Watch: Police hunt motorbike gang who carried out cash van sting

Police investigating a high-street daylight robbery on a cash in transit van have released CCTV footage in the hope of catching the thieves responsible. It happened at...