Tony Flynn
SalfordOnline.com's Local History Editor and Senior Reporter.
Police appeal for next of kin of Salford woman
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next-of-kin for a woman from Salford. Colette Jacqueline Borg, 53, died at her home in Swinton on 18 August...
100 years ago in Salford: ‘Rivers of blood’ threat sparks Broughton riot fears
When neighbours fall out things can quickly turn nasty, as this story of warring families in Salford shows. It was August 1916 and at this time, with soldiers overseas...
Diversions: Stott Lane in Salford to close this Sunday
Stott Lane in Salford will be closed at the junction with Eccles Old Road this Sunday for repairs. The route will be shut for six hours in a north-bound direction from...
Bogus builders scamming thousands out of elderly in Eccles and Swinton
Police are appealing for information after a series of scams in Swinton and Winton by bogus builders whp persuade the owners of property to handing over cash for work...
Top 5 things to do in Salford this weekend
The wether forecast for the weekend isn’t that good with threats of rain, however this shouldn’t put you off attending one if not two of these special events...
Police looking for man with Salford connections in relation to drug offences
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a man wanted for not turning up at court. Scott Knight, 42, was arrested in November 2015 on suspicion of drugs...
100 years ago: Worsley architect’s only son, 18, killed days after signing up with Royal Fusiliers
Hearing daily stories from 100 years ago in Salford can desensitize us to the the suffering of local families – but the First World War was in full swing and...
100 years ago: Mum ‘without hope’ loses three sons on same day at the Somme
The so-called Great War threw up daily tragedies for local people with family in the Armed Forces but this story from the Salford City Reporter of August 1916 is...
Salford snappers wanted and win prizes
MediaCityUK in the mist? Autumn leaves on the canal? Black and white or colour to capture Salford people, places and events? Whatever your preference, Salford City...
Salford Red Devils Foundation shows the way with leadership course
The Salford Red Devils Foundation have completed delivery of a leadership course in partnership with housing company Pendleton Together, through the pioneering ‘Big...
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