Tony Flynn
SalfordOnline.com's Local History Editor and Senior Reporter.
Police release CCTV image of arsonist who caused £750k of damage
Police have released a CCTV image of a man who set fire to a bin and caused £750,000 worth of damage to an adjacent property. At around 1.30am on Sunday 21 June 2015, a...
‘I’m no hero’ says neighbour who saved 72-year-old from Salford flat fire
A man who broke into a burning flat to save his 72-year-old neighbour’s life has told SalfordOnline.com he hoped anyone else would do the same. Anis Boulehl, 39,...
Salford’s rich history on tour at Eccles library
An incredible collection of Salford history photos from 1870 onwards are making their way around the city’s libraries as part of a £69,000 Heritage Lottery Fund...
Mural kickstarts Eccles Crown Theatre campaign
The run-down Crown Theatre on Liverpool Road in Eccles got a Banksy-style makeover at the weekend when campaigners hung a large mural on the front entrance sparking...
Thousands attend Salford Triathlon
MediaCityUK was awash with thousands of sporting enthusiasts and spectators for the inaugural JLL Triathlon on Fri 24th and the iconic Nuffield Salford Triathlon on Sun...
Injunction Order for abusive Salford tenant
An abusive tenant who threatened housing workers has been hit with an injunction. Salix Homes, which owns 8,500 homes across central Salford, sought legal action against...
Cancer Awareness Roadshow in Eccles this week
Cancer research UK is bringing its Cancer Awareness Roadshow to Eccles town centre this week to provide information on how to reduce the risk of cancer. More than four...
Swinton Lions take the sting out of Rochdale Hornets
Swinton Lions’ fine form continued with a hard fought victory over a dogged 12-man Rochdale Hornets side in which the Lions won 20-16. The home side took the lead...
Crashed Salford Lancaster bomber remembered
A memorial service to remember the crew and civilians who were killed on 30 July 1944 when a Lancaster bomber PB304 crashed on its return flight from France in Regatta...
Cops on the ball as part of Salford Youth Day fun
Cops on the ball, giant jenga and a crafternoon tea are just some of the activities planned for this year’s Salford Youth Day. The annual event on Wednesday August 12...
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