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Tom Rodgers

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

21-year-old arrested for attempted murder in Little Hulton gang shooting

A man has been arrested for attempted murder after a 33-year-old man was shot while sunbathing in a Little Hulton street. Police are investigating on the basis that...

Obituary: William Power

In loving memory of William Power, who passed away at the age of 91 on 2 June 2016. William was a World War II veteran, formerly of Eccles, who was born on 13 May 1925...

Lionhearts of Little Hulton hit form to crash Manchester’s party

Little Hulton Reds travelled to a sweltering Manchester Rangers in a rich vein of form, with nine points from nine and three wins on the bounce. Over the last few weeks...

‘Rowbocops’ roar to victory in Salford Dragon Boat festival

Hundreds of rowing racers battled it out to be crowned the winner of the annual Chinese Dragon Boat Race in Salford Quays. As temperatures soared to as high as 26...

Watch: 40ft water fountain on Littleton Road after hydrant bursts

A huge water fountain sprung up on Littleton Road in Kersal, Salford, after a water hydrant burst today. Taken at around 7pm on Sunday 5 June, video shot by one...

The Alchemist to launch cocktail bar and restaurant in purpose built ‘The Bund’ at MediaCityUK

Cocktail bar and restuarant The Alchemist is to launch a new 100-seater venue at MediaCityUK on Salford Quays. Bar and restaurant owners Living Ventures have applied for...

Armed police raid house on Gorse Drive in wake of Little Hulton shooting

Armed officers closed off Gorse Drive in Little Hulton and raided a house on the street. One eyewitness told how around 15 tactical aid unit officers arrived on Gorse...

Man found with head injury in Higher Broughton

A man was taken to hospital after being found with a head injury on a street in Higher Broughton. Police cordoned off Buile Street at around 9.15pm last night, Sunday 6...

Foodie alert: Worsley pub launches burger and hot-dog flavour ice creams

Pubgoers at the John Gilbert in Worsley are in for an unusual flavour combination this week with the launch of burger and hot-dog ice-cream. In the wake of sweltering...

Major traffic disruption expected as 75,000 descend on Parklife

This year’s Parklife festival in Manchester could have drivers tearing their hair out, warn Highways England. Heaton Park in Prestwich will be crammed with 75,000...