Tony Flynn
SalfordOnline.com's Local History Editor and Senior Reporter.
Hilda makes emotional return to St Ann’s Hospice
The happiest days of a lifetime spent caring for others came when Hilda Holt was a Macmillan nurse at St Ann’s Hospice. Colleagues remember the 80-year-old great...
100 years ago: Salford remembers WW1 naval catastrophe at The Battle of Jutland
Today marks the centenary of the largest and most decisive naval battle of the First World War: The Battle of Jutland. Commanded by Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, the...
Home sweet home for Salford flood victim Barbara
A Salix Homes great grandmother who fell victim to the worst flooding in Salford for 70 years is now all smiles with her newly-refurbished home. Barbara Miles lives in...
100 years ago: NSPCC drag ‘drunk-every-day’ mum to court for child neglect
Looking through the pages of the Salford City Reporter we came across this rather, harrowing story from May 1916, at which I would imagine any parent would be horrified....
Top 5 things to do in Salford this weekend
The weekend is upon us and we have the added bonus of a Bank Holiday Monday to enjoy, so here is our suggestions for things to do this weekend in Salford. Salford Red...
1980s Beechfield FC mystery photograph explained
Players and families have come forward in their droves to help SalfordOnline.com fill out the names on this historic picture of Beechfield United FC juniors in the early...
Stroke Champions honoured in Salford
A group of care staff have been honoured as Stroke Champions by the Stroke Association, in a celebratory presentation at Moores House in Salford on Tuesday 10 May. The...
Dying for a swim? Stay safe this Bank Holiday
With temperatures predicted to soar this bank holiday weekend and half term, United Utilities is urging people not to be tempted to cool off in a reservoir. Sudden...
Salford’s services for helping homeless people are among the best in the country
The Housing Options Service, managed by Salix Homes on behalf of Salford City Council, has been awarded the ‘Silver Standard’ by the Government-backed National...
Salford swimming sensation Jack, 13, wins funding for Toyko Olympic dream
A 13-year-old paraswimmer from Salford has been awarded one of the country’s first ever bursaries to support the next generation of sporting talent. Moorside High...
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