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Tom Rodgers

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

Police probe ‘suspicious’ car explosion in Ordsall

Police cordoned off a street in Ordsall after reports of a loud explosion. Officers were called to Cloughfield Avenue, off Robert Hall Street, at around 11.30pm on...

Arson-hit Woodies Cafe ‘overwhelmed’ by community support

Following an arson attack in the early hours of Monday 25 January 2016, staff at Woodies Cafe on Langworthy Road, Salford, have been inundated with support and offers of...

Delays on M602, M60 after five-vehicle smash

Drivers are being warned to expect congestion and delays on main routes in and out of Salford tonight after an earlier crash on the M62. At around 2.30pm today police...

Connor brings the sun to his memorial match

The football match for 17-year-old Connor Leah, who passed away on Sunday 31 January put together by friends took place this weekend, and it was a fantastic success....

Tories hand millions to wealthiest councils – but there’s only cuts for Salford

Labour MP for Salford and Eccles, Rebecca Long Bailey, has accused the Government of a stitch-up after the Chancellor handed hundreds of millions of pounds to the...

Man charged with murder after Salford student William Lound, 30, found stabbed to death

A man has been charged with murder after 30-year-old Salford University student William Lound was found stabbed to death on Monday. 36-year-old Lee Arnold is due to...

Irlam Live: Irlam’s biggest ever festival coming this summer

Courtesy of three local event promoters from Irlam, one of the biggest outdoor festivals ever to hit Salford is on the way. Irlam Live, organised by Staged Events, will...

‘Industrial action today was a necessity, not a choice’ says one junior doctor

Junior doctors across the country took part in a 24-hour walkout today for the second time in four weeks. Industrial action began at 8am on Wednesday 10 February and...

Watch: Worsley primary wowed as George’s owner Ryan Giggs drops in

Pupils at St Mark’s Primary School led with rapturous applause today as Ryan Giggs appeared to present prizes to the winners of a competition for his local...

Salford University murder was ‘isolated but tragic incident’ say police

The man found dead in Salford University halls of residence was a student, police confirmed today. The 30-year-old, who has not yet been formally identified, was...