Tony Flynn
SalfordOnline.com's Local History Editor and Senior Reporter.
50 years ago: Hero boys rescue eight-year-old from drowning at Irwell Wharf, Eccles
For some children the combination of hot summers and open water seems to be an attraction and sadly, on occasion, a tragic one, happily though this story from August...
Salford shisha bar boss fined £2k for allowing smoking in premises
The owner of a shisha bar in Salford has been fined for allowing people to smoke on the premises. Reflexion Lounge on Salford Quays was found guilty in their absence to...
Meet the Mayor of Salford on his road travel
Salford’s City Mayor is to hit the road in a series of sessions to meet local people. Paul Dennett, who was elected to office in May, is launching ‘Meet the Mayor’...
Kind-hearted pubgoers hit £1k for Maya in hair-raising charity headshave
Regulars at the Albert Edward pub on Church Street in Eccles went the extra mile to help raise funds for the family of three-year-old Maya McDermott who was diagnosed...
Electricity North West launches new online power cut tool
The region’s network operator, Electricity North West, has launched a new online tool making it easier for customers across the North West to report any power issues....
Police make an arrest in connection with the death of a man in Urmston
At around 12:30pm on Monday 22 August 2016, police were called to Atkinson Road to reports of concerns for the welfare of a woman with a head injury. Officers attended...
Port Salford sails ahead with logistics HQ plans with Rhenus
Port Salford, the emerging freight terminal currently under construction on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal, is set to secure another occupier after plans were...
100 new police officers set to meet communities in Greater Manchester
The first recruits to join GMP in five years will shortly finish training by visiting their new patches. In a few weeks’ time 100 new officers will be attested at a...
Police in Salford issued with body camera and video equipment
Officers in Salford are now issued with body worn video recording equipment, this is to record and gather evidence. No permission is required for the officer to record,...
Swinton Lions overcome the Eagles to boost survival hopes
By: Ian Rigg Swinton Lions gave themselves a massive lifeline in their quest to stay in the Championship with a complete eighty minute performance to fight back and take...
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