Tony Flynn
SalfordOnline.com's Local History Editor and Senior Reporter.
Irlam student amongst latest intake of Special Constables
Greater Manchester Police will welcome 43 new Special Constables this week with a ceremony at Hough End including a criminology student from Irlam, Jakub Mielczarek. All...
40 years of punk celebrated with posters by Salford born artist Trevor Johnson
A collection of iconic punk music posters curated by renowned Salford born graphic designer, Trevor Johnson, is currently on display in Manchester, to mark the 40th...
Mystery of abandoned car blocking traffic in Salford
Emergency services were called to Broad Street at 3.35pm today, Tuesday 28 June after receiving reports of an abandoned car blocking traffic at traffic lights. The...
100 years ago: The ‘Fighting Irish’ come to blows in Salford
Another amusing insight into life in Salford from 100 years gleaned from the pages of the sadly defunct Salford City Reporter concerns two ‘ladies’ from...
Win: The Dragon Children – The Prophecy, by Hannah Byrnes
Local children’s author Hannah Byrnes has been tipped to become the next JK Rowling. Her first novel, young adult adventure ‘The Dragon Children: The...
Statement from Salford City Mayor on referendum
Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “The people of Britain have spoken in this referendum. Now is the time for action, not words, to ensure that the promises made by...
Top 5 things to do in Salford this weekend
Its weekend and here are our top tips for things to do this weekend. Lowry Outlet Food festival – Friday 24 – Sunday 26 June – 10am – 17.00pm The...
“Tea & Tech” sessions to take place in Salford this summer
A series of free drop-in sessions will take place this summer across Salford to help residents get to grips with the online world. Housing association Salix Homes is...
Police search for woman shoplifter with connections to Salford
Police are hunting a woman who has failed to appear at court to answer charges of shoplifting. Mihai Nita, 29, who has links to the Salford and Bolton areas, is wanted...
University of Salford experts respond to Brexit announcement
Tourism expert, Dr Neil Robinson, said: “In the short term, holiday flights to Europe will increase as a result of Brexit, but let’s not be too down – this is...
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