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Tony Flynn

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

GMP become first UK force to trial innovative internet shopping safety scheme

Greater Manchester Police have become the first force in the UK to launch an innovative new scheme to prevent crime and keep people safe in an increasingly digital age....

Salford woman ordered to pay back more than £113k under the Proceeds of Crime Act

A woman from Salford has been ordered to pay more than £113,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Jo-Ann Walker, 36, of Manchester Road, Walkden, was previously...

Top 5 things to do in Salford this weekend

The weekend is upon us once more and the weather forecast is warm but overcast, but don’t let that stop you enjoying ourself, as we present our five most family...

Beryl’s tale showcases doggie dedication in Salford

A cancer-ridden stray dog’s tale will showcase the dedication of dog lovers at Salford’s Dogs in Salford Festival this weekend. Beryl, the German Shepherd cross, was...

Wheels for All open day at Cleavley sports pitch, Winton

Tomorrow, Saturday 23, July will see a charity fun day at Cleavley sports pitch in Winton hosted by Wheels for All and Salford Action Against Autism. Wheels for All was...

100 years ago: Daring raid sees Clegg Street gang, age 10-16, feel full force of the law

Juvenile crime has for the past 100 years been part and parcel of daily life in the UK, as this story from the Eccles and Patricroft Journal nimbly illustrates. Clegg...

Salford City College celebrate end of year with musical showcase

Musical Theatre students at Salford City College celebrated their end of year showcase with a stunning performance at The Lowry. Students and their guests were invited...

Competition: Win a pair of tickets for Festwich rock tribute festival

The UK’s biggest free Rock Tribute Festival is back next week at St Mary’s Park, Prestwich, Manchester with some of the biggest tribute acts in Europe on two stages....

Forest school for the future established at Walkden High school

Walkden High School is set to benefit from a new forest school area, complete with mini-orchard, food growing area, raised beds and hundreds of trees, thanks to players...

Warning after boy, 16, drowns in hot weather tragedy

Police are warning young people in Greater Manchester to take extra care as a 16 year old boy tragically drowned whilst swimming in a river in Hyde. As temperatures hit...