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Tom Rodgers

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

Salford move helps pull Hydes Brewery to 25pc profit boost

Hydes Brewery has announced a spike in turnover and profits directly linked to its move to Salford Quays. Financial reports show 2014/15 continued to be a positive year...

Call to check your neighbours after elderly woman rescued from Eccles flat fire

An elderly woman was rescued from her bedroom after fire broke out at a flat in Eccles. An ambulance and three fire crews from Eccles, Agecroft and Stretford were...

Men ‘with Salford accent’ armed with shotgun and machete try to rob Little Hulton pub

Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a three men burst into a Little Hulton pub and tried to carry out an armed robbery. One of the would-be thieves...

Worsley MP calls for traffic action as roads ‘reach breaking point’

Barbara Keeley MP has called on transport bosses to take urgent steps to ease traffic congestion in and around Worsley, Walkden, Salford, Swinton, Irlam, Cadishead and...

Severe cold weather alert: Risk to health warning for Salford

Public health bosses are warning people in Salford to take extra care as temperatures plunge below zero. A level 3 Cold Weather Alert has been issued by by the Met...

Ryan Giggs to judge George’s Worsley menu competition with local primary

350 pupils from a Worsley primary school have been offered the chance to put their menu ideas in front of ex-Manchester United star Ryan Giggs. Next month he’ll...

Salford’s oldest woman? 103 not out for yoga-loving Eva

A 103-year-old is celebrating becoming one of Salford’s oldest women. Family and friends joined Eva Kay at Newlands care home in Salford for her birthday...

Sale Sharks star Josh Beaumont gets England call-up

Sale Sharks Number 8 Josh Beaumont has been named in Eddie Jones’ first England squad. Son of England legend Bill Beaumont, 6ft 6in Josh was rewarded with the...

Police close Liverpool Road after girl hit by car in Irlam

Police temporarily shut Liverpool Road in Irlam this morning after a teenager was hit by a car. At around 8.10am on Thursday 14 January there was a collision between a...

American giant 3M signs up for Salford’s Exchange Quay

American multinational conglomerate 3M has signed up for a new office deal at Salford’s Exchange Quay. 120 staff will relocate from Great Jackson Street in...