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Tom Rodgers

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

Mancunian Way sinkhole: HGVs allowed back on contraflow

HGVs will be able to use a contraflow around the A57 (M) Mancunian Way from today, Manchester City Council have announced. Until now heavier vehicles have been banned...

Crews battle Little Hulton house fire for three hours

Fire crews spent three hours this morning tackling a house fire in Little Hulton. Two fire engines from Farnworth and Atherton stations were called to Rigby Grove, off...

Leonard hits 29 for season as Beechy push six points clear

Beechfield United Saturday Morning Senior Team edged six points clear at the top of the First Division with a 4-3 away win over Aldwyn Town. But on a small and heavy...

Phone scam warning: Fraudsters preying on public with £8k ‘Good Citizen Award’

Action Fraud are warning of a new telephone scam where conmen phone up members of the public claiming to offer a reward for being a good citizen – if only a fee is...

Missing: 43 children disappear 100+ times as sex abuse link revealed

Police statistics revealed today show that children who repeatedly go missing are at strong risk of child sexual exploitation (CSE). A week of action starts in Salford...

Salford weather: Fine and sunny with clear skies before turning colder

Salford will see sunshine and warm weather today before temperatures drop later in the week. Across the city this morning it’s mild with clear blue skies...

Busted: Huge £80k Salford cannabis ‘jungle’ spread over three floors in Weaste

Officers tackling organised crime in Salford say they recovered cannabis worth £80,000 in a enormous drug factory in Weaste. Police were backed by Salford City Council...

Police warn over Salford sex chat blackmailers

Police in Salford have issued a stark warning after reports of blackmailers targeting people in internet chat rooms. Scammers convince members of the public to strip off...

Days out of Salford: St Patrick’s Day parade in Manchester

This Sunday will see one of Europe’s biggest St Patrick’s Day parades descend on Manchester city centre. It’s time to don your green wigs and bring out...

Jogger, 54, dies after Manchester Road crash

A 54-year-old runner has sadly died at Salford Royal hostpial after being hit by a car. The man’s next of kin have been informed but he has not yet been formally...