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Tom Rodgers

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

Review: The Blind Pig, Monton

It’s easy to imagine how anyone who had been away from Monton for the last couple of years would find the new ‘village’ centre almost unrecognisable. New...

Salford Quays Duck Race returns on Good Friday

The quacktastic Quays Duck Race is back for a third year in Salford to raise money for specialised healthcare equipment for children and babies. MedEquip4Kids has raised...

Lane closed on M60 at Eccles after crash

Police closed the outside lane of the M60 clockwise near Eccles, heading north, after a lorry and a car collided at around 7.55am this morning. Traffic is still...

50 houses hit by power cut in Pendleton

50 homes on Fitzwarren Street in Salford were hit by an hour-long power cut this morning. Residents reported being woken up by alarm sirens wailing at around 7am. The...

Home Bargains to open new 23,000sq ft Eccles store this Saturday

Discount homeware retailer Home Bargains has announced it is to open its huge new store on West One Retail Park this week. Liverpool-headquartered TJ Morris Ltd, which...

Single and looking for love? Auditions open in Salford for new TV dating show

If you’re single, ready to mingle and need a little extra help, this Salford casting session for a major new TV show could be exactly what you’re looking...

Back #TeamSalford as School Games get underway

Some of the city’s most talented youngsters will take the up the fight to be crowned School Games Champions this week. Tuesday 15 March is the culmination of...

Salford composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies dies at 81

Leading classical composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies has died at the age of 81, his family have confirmed. Given the title Master of the Queen’s Music, the...

Manchester City vs Dynamo Kiev: Local family delight with Champions League ticket win

A local dad from Salford is celebrating after his name was plucked out of SalfordOnline.com’s fabled lucky hat to win tickets to see Manchester City. The Blues...

Travellers occupy Salford University Castle Irwell

Travellers have set up camp at the former Salford University Castle Irwell student halls, much to the consternation of local residents. Around 15 wagons, vans and...