Tony Flynn
SalfordOnline.com's Local History Editor and Senior Reporter.
Salford apprentice becomes first in UK to achieve new construction qualifications
A former nursery nurse who swapped the playroom for the building site has become the first person in the UK to achieve a ground breaking new construction qualification...
Countdown timers get the green light for the first time in Greater Manchester
The first in a series of measures designed to help make Greater Manchester’s streets even safer for pedestrians and cyclists has been introduced. Transport for Greater...
Teen traders wanted for Eccles market
Teenage traders and performers are being invited to come on down and sell their wares in Eccles. The town is staging a second Teenage Market after the success of the...
Abused pup Twinkle to star in Dogs in Salford Festival
A dog who was the victim of abuse is the inspiration for the very first Dogs in Salford Festival. Twinkle, a Shar Pei crossbreed, was found by Salford’s dog wardens on...
50 years ago in Salford: Police baffled by 5ft shark found in alleyway
SalfordOnline.com has reported some unusual stories over the years but this piece from 50 years ago today must surely take some beating. Readers may remember when...
Free girls football training in Salford
Free football training for girls living in Salford will start on Friday 26 June 2015 at the Salford Sports Village, Littleton Road, Salford courtesy of Manchester...
100 years ago in Salford: Poison gas explosion at Greengate rubber mill
100 years ago today Salford firefighters faced a potential disaster when a huge green poison gas cloud erupted from a blaze at the Isidor Frankenburg and Sons rubber...
Top 5 things to do in Salford this weekend
Summer is in the air and the sun is literally cracking the pavements as they say, and here is our choice for the top 5 attractions in Salford this weekend. Monton...
Livesaving firefighter wins award for treating burns victim
A Broughton firefighter who treated a man with severe burns after a huge fire has been handed a prestigious award. Trauma technician Nick McCormick performed...
Scam emails double during tax credits renewal period
Fraudsters are targeting tax credits claimants with scam emails, fake websites and text messages in the run-up to the 31 July renewals deadline, HM Revenue and Customs...
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