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Tony Flynn

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

Ordsall gets the ‘Barksy’ treatment

If you have happened to walk around Ordsall of late you may have seen one or ‘ruff’-looking animals knocking about. Not to worry – this is down to...

New Incentive launched to help Salford residents steer clear of loan sharks

The England Illegal Money Lending Team is working alongside Salford Credit Union to raise awareness of the dangers of borrowing from unlicensed money lenders, more...

MediaCityUK plays host to thousands of runners at the UKFast City of Salford 10K

Thousands of runners from across the North West descended on MediaCityUK and Salford Quays on Sunday 4th September to take part in this year’s UKFast City of Salford...

Eccles and District History Society celebrates 60 years

The first meeting of the Society was held at Eccles Library on 1st February, 1956, since then, the Society has promoted local history through its regular meetings and...

Temporary closure of Barton Swing Bridge this Sunday

Motorists going to the Trafford Centre this Sunday, 4 September will face delays as Barton Swing Bridge will be temporaily closed for annual maintenance work. The...

Police in fresh appeal to help find missing Irlam man Alan Shone

GMP have released another image of a missing man from Salford in a bid to find him. Alan Shone was last seen at around 9.30am on Monday 22 August 2016 at his home on The...

Salford student researching Alzheimer’s treatments at Harvard

A Medicinal Chemistry student from The University of Salford has secured a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to work at Harvard. Eva Rodger, 20, will be working on...

Salford City College student awarded scholarship in USA

Helen Leigh, former student of Flixton Girls School, has received a once in a lifetime opportunity to study in America on a scholarship and be a part of the rowing...

Top 5 things to do in Salford this weekend

Its autumn and the weather forecast for the weekend is mixed to say the least, however why not visit one of our weekend attractions on offer? Bridgewater Bat Walk...

Salford’s MediaCityUK given go ahead to double in size

Salford’s MediaCityUK is to double in size after city council planners gave the go ahead today, Thursday September 1. Up to ten new buildings, with a development value...