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Tom Rodgers

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

Sainsbury’s in Eccles hit by axe-wielding thieves

Armed raiders hit a Sainsbury’s Local store on Gilda Brook Road in Eccles. Two men in black balaclavas walked in through the front door of the former White Horse...

Share: Teenager last seen with Little Hulton girl also reported missing

Police have issued an alert for a 16-year-old girl last seen with missing Samantha Hlatshwayo (right), from Little Hulton. Tracey Tamale (left) was last seen in...

Salford Dadz to expand to Winton after success of Little Hulton pilot

A pioneering network set up in Little Hulton to help disadvantaged fathers is flourishing with more members than ever joining their ranks. The Salford Dadz project was...

A Salford skyscraper to rival Beetham Tower?

For 10 years the skyline of central Manchester has been dominated by the £150m Beetham Tower. The 12th tallest building in the UK, and the biggest outside London at...

Roadworks update this weekend: Pendleton roundabout, Salford

The council has released the latest roadworks information for this weekend in Pendleton and Salford. Today, Friday 19 February, the Manchester-bound A576 Pendleton...

Motorcyclist has lucky escape on Patricroft bridge

A motorcyclist had a lucky escape last night after colliding with a car on Patricroft bridge. At 6.20pm on Thursday 18 February emergency services raced to Patricroft...

Help build new homes for Red List endangered Willow Tit in Salford

You can help one of the country’s most endangered birds on a Salford nature reserve. The willow tit – Parus Montanus – is in freefall decline. Its...

Elderly man rescued from River Irwell in Manchester city centre

An elderly man is in hospital tonight after been pulled to safety from the River Irwell in Manchester city centre. At around 7pm on Thursday 18 Feburary, police, fire...

Paul Massey Salford murder arrests: ‘Britain’s FBI’ sting six in Spain

Six people have been arrested in Spain after shootings, grenade attacks and murderous street violence between organised crime gangs in Salford and Swinton. An...

Appeal for witnesses after brutal assault in city centre

Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked by a group of men outside a bar in Manchester city centre. At around 3.45am on Sunday 14 February 2016, a...