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Tony Flynn

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

Swinton Lions steal Newcastle’s thunder

The Lions excellent run continued with a hard fought victory over a well drllled Thunder side to keep them in the playoff positions and maybe put Thunder out of the...

Police release CCTV footage of glass attack in city centre bar

Police have released CCTV images of two men they wish to speak to after a man was hit in the head with a glass during a fight in a pub. The 43-year-old suffered the...

No trams to stop at MediaCity running from Eccles

Bad news for commuters in Eccles who had plans to call in the The Lowry Outlet Mall or vsitors to the Lowry Theatre this weekend. Metrolink announced today, Friday 31...

Summer Book Club for families in Little Hulton

Thousands of books will be given out to children in low income families over the summer in a new initiative to promote literacy during the school holidays. Manchester...

Support for smokefree family events in Salford, as new campaign launches

Demand for smokefree events and spaces with children present is high in Salford, according to a new survey. 66% of people in Salford questioned were supportive of...

Residents choose new road names in Eccles

Local residents have named three new roads which will be built as part of development of 68 two and three bed family houses and 12 one and two bed flats at Clifford...

Police welcome tougher penalties for 21st century slave drivers

Days are numbered for those involved in modern slavery following the introduction of new legislation, which comes into force today. The Modern Slavery Act 2015 is the...

Police hunt for man who indecently exposed himself twice in Salford park

Police are investigating after two indecent exposures in a Salford park. Officers are investigating whether the same man was responsible for two indecent exposures that...

Search is on for inspirational young people in Salford

Salford housing provider Salix Homes is shining the spotlight on inspirational young people as part of its search for community heroes. Nominations are now open for the...

Watch: Demolition of St Lawrence’s School to make way for St Luke’s

Demolition is well underway at the former St Lawrence’s School on Weaste Lane in Salford. It will be replaced by a housing development and eventually, the new St...