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Tom Rodgers

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

Man from Salford, 24, wanted on recall to prison

Police are hunting for a man wanted on a recall to prison. Gareth Edwards, 24, of Irlam Square in Irlams o’th Height, Salford, is now wanted by police. He was...

Watch: Moment drink-driving pensioner, 79, smashes through shop window into young boy

Police have released dramatic footage of a 79-year-old drink driver who ploughed through the front window of a shop as a reminder of the dangers of driving while under...

EU In or Out? Salford ‘right to be angry’ over Europe, says Rebecca Long-Bailey MP

SalfordOnline.com has invited all three local MPs to write their own pieces on whether the country should Vote Leave or Vote Remain in the 23 June EU Referendum. Rebecca...

Betfred must pay £800,000 money laundering fine after gambler loses nearly £1m stolen cash

Betfred will pay more than £800,000 in compensation after a gambler managed to spend nearly £1m of stolen cash with the bookmaker. The Gambling Commission found...

Suspected arson at Bridgewater School in Little Hulton – school to close for two days

Bridgewater Primary School in Little Hulton will be shut until Monday after a fire broke out on school premises last night. It’s believed the fire was started...

Craig Creedon inquest: Family left distraught over lack of answers

There were mistakes and omissions by Salford health professionals in the lead up to the death of Salford man Craig Creedon last year, an inquest has heard. Craig, 31,...

EU In or Out? Barbara Keeley MP says Salford ‘stronger in Europe’ and UK should Vote Remain

SalfordOnline.com has invited all three local MPs to write their own pieces on whether the country should Vote Leave or Vote Remain in the 23 June EU Referendum. Barbara...

Salford art talent gets into Tate Modern

Art students from the University of Salford have been selected to have their work shown at the newly developed Tate Modern’s opening weekend. The three artists’ work...

Eccles Metrolink offline from 26 June to end of August: All bus replacements here

Commuters are expecting weeks of disruption from the end of the month when the Eccles via MediaCityUK Metrolink line is closed. From 26 June no trams will run on the...

Rush-hour M62 lorry smash ‘will take hours to clear’

Drivers are being warned that a crash between two lorries this morning on the M62 near Rochdale is still having a severe impact on the motorways in the region. Police...