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Tony Flynn

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

Update on the Mancunian Way closure

The westbound carriageway of the Mancunian Way has today been closed for safety reasons. This is because a hole has appeared within the existing work compound, in an...

Salford Synchronised Swimming Team don their denim for charity

Famed for their exceptional portrayal of swimming, dance and gymnastics combined into a perfectly synchronized routine, Salford Synchronised Swimming Club is experts in...

Salford swimming prodigy celebrates success in Samoa

17 year old Eccles college student and City of Salford swimmer Lewis Clough from Tyldesley returns home today with a staggering five medals, having represented Great...

Mixed fortunes for Clifton Cricket Clubs teams

For the second week in a row there was a remarkable reversal in fortunes for the Clifton Cricket teams as the luckless thirds and firsts both won and the seconds went...

5* Review: Richard Thompson – The Lowry, Salford Quays

Richard Thompson played to a packed audience at the Lyric Theatre in Salford and showed what a truly stunning guitarist and songwriter he is. Effortlessly storming...

‘Make and Take’ as Salford City Academy opens up

Prospective students are being encouraged to ‘make and take’ with a series of exciting activities and workshops as Salford City Academy opens its doors on Thursday...

Local choirs join forces for musical extravaganza

Two local Choirs will be joining forces for the first time to present an annual musical extravaganza which will be bigger and better than ever. Urmston Choral Society...

Salford City College team raises £650 for St Ann’s Hospice

Staff at Salford City College have raised an amazing £650 for St Ann’s Hospice after taking part in the Decathlon City of Salford 10k on Sunday 6th September. Twenty...

Salix Homes leads the way after scooping animal welfare award

Salix Homes is leading the way in animal welfare after scooping a coveted award from the RSPCA. They are one of the first housing providers in the country to introduce...

Watch: Happy Birthday! 45 years for wonderful Winton youth club

The much-loved 2mm’s youth club which opened in Winton way back in 1970 will today celebrate 45 years of being open to youngsters in the local area. Based in Alder...