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Tony Flynn

SalfordOnline.com's Local History Editor and Senior Reporter.

St Ambrose Barlow Sixth Form pupils getting ready for their new courses

The new academic year is off to a great start at Salford’s fastest growing sixth form, St Ambrose Barlow Sixth Form, marking the start of new A Level provision for...

Morson masquerade ball raises six-figure sum for Group’s charities

Morson Group are proud to have raised over £100,000 for Seashell Trust and Springhill Hospice in the recent charity masquerade ball. The masquerade ball, held on...

Salford Central Foodbank launches new ‘Combined Harvest’ appeal

Salford Central Foodbank has launched a new appeal, asking local people to take a different approach this Harvest by giving a ‘Combined Harvest’ donation of food and...

Salford City Academy opens its doors for latest open evening

Salford City Academy is getting ready to open its doors to parents and prospective students on Thursday 22nd September, when it stages its latest open event. Executive...

All hands on deck as canal heritage inspires new boat on the Bridgewater Canal

Nine Salford men are about to see their shared dream float on the Bridgewater Canal. Men from communities along the Bridgewater Canal have spent a year building a boat...

Books, dvds and food waste bin liners available at Salford’s Gateways

You can already borrow books and dvds from your local Gateway – but now you can pick up free food waste bags too. To mark National Recycle Week, September 12-18,...

GMP clamp down on domestic abuse

Greater Manchester Police is reinforcing its fight against domestic abuse with a month long operation aimed at raising awareness of the underreported crime, capturing...

100 up for ‘wonderful’ Elsie, the oldest Manchester United fan in Eccles?

Glasses are being raised in Eccles for mum-of-nine Elsie Merrishaw, who celebrates her 100th birthday this week with a telegram from the Queen. Elsie, who is currently...

Salford Red Devils Foundation go back to school

With the start of the academic year upon us, the Salford Red Devils Foundation are continuing their involvement with schools and colleges across the Salford, Trafford...

Tim Sheens to leave Salford Red Devils at the end of the season

Salford Red Devils can confirm that Director of Rugby Tim Sheens will leave the Club at the end of the season to take up a three-year Head Coach role at Hull Kingston...