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Tony Flynn

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

Salford Red Devils sign Sean Kenny

The Salford Red Devils are delighted to announce the signing of Sean Kenny from the Warrington Wolves with immediate effect. The 21 year old, who plays at hooker has...

Haul of loaded shotguns and firearms found in cannabis farm

Police are urging the public to report anybody they suspect of possessing illegal guns after a raid on a cannabis farm unearthed an arsenal of weapons. 30-year-old...

100 years ago: It all kicks off at Salford Docks with ‘maniac’ lover Annie Maguire

Turning to the pages of the Salford City Reporter from June 1916, this court case leaps out for the fact that the course of true love never does run smooth, especially...

Police concerned over missing 16 year old girl

Police are increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of Tracey Tamale, aged 16. She is missing from Southport, but she has connections all over Greater Manchester such...

Police hunting man with Salford connections

Police are hunting a man wanted on recall to prison. Darren Taylor, 36, of no fixed abode, served a sentence for theft related matters and is now wanted for breaching...

Supporting our heroes in Salford

Salford is set to pay tribute to heroes as part of Armed Forces Week 2016. Armed Forces Week takes place from Monday 20 to Sunday 26 June and is a celebration for people...

Urban Nature by Blaney ticks all the boxes

Salford musician and all round character Ed Blaney has finally painted his masterpiece with the release of Urban Nature, ten tracks of pure pleasure. Ed is a regular...

Grant award hits the right note with Salford Lads Club

Newground Together is helping to revitalise the rich musical heritage of the Salford Lads Club by helping to fund a new £43,000 rehearsal space at the iconic centre....

50 years ago in Eccles: Remembering the ‘cursed’ Carlisle Club as it goes up in flames (again)

How many Eccles and Salford residents spent happy hours dancing the night away in the Carlisle Club in Eccles? And how many of this generation could even tell you where...

Salford kids become Barristers for the day

Pupils from Branwood Preparatory School in Monton, Salford, recently took a trip to Manchester Crown Courts and Greater Manchester Police Museum where they learned all...