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Tony Flynn

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

Prestigious award presented to Worsley student

Worsley resident and Abbey College Manchester student Thomas Warn was presented with a prestigious award at a ceremony held at the Iconic Manchester Town Hall on...

Dying Matters week in Salford

Talking about dying can be difficult – but discussing it with your loved ones could help you make the most of your life to the very end and help your family too....

Brody on path to be a match official with help from Salford Reds Foundation

The Salford Red Devils Foundation are delighted with the success of young local referee, Brody Partington, who has taken the first steps on the path to a career as a...

Dementia app has been launched in Salford to help people in living with the disease

A new app is set to help thousands of people with dementia and their carers navigate their way around Salford. The Salford Way dementia app has been designed by Salford...

Homes evacuated following gas leak in Swinton

Homes in Beaufort Avenue, Swinton were evacuated this morning, Friday, 6 May following reports of a strong smell of gas. Emergency services attended at 10.15am and found...

Salford local election results

The results of Salford’s local elections have been announced. The political makeup of the council remains the same – 51 Labour – 8 Conservative and 1...

Book of Condolence opened for popular Swinton teacher

Following the death of popular local school teacher John Biddlestone who sadly died after collapsing while out walking in the Lake District on Wednesday 20 April....

Knowledge is power for Salford University champion boxing student

A University of Salford student is boxing clever as he juggles coursework with training in the ring. Danny Wright, from Failsworth, studies Sports Science during the day...

100 years ago: Three Salford dockers killed by alcohol poisoning

We have reported many stories over the years about Salford Docks and the antics that went on there, however this story from the pages of the Salford City Reporter, May...

90pc of all food businesses in Salford rate highly

It’s never been safer to eat food in Salford. Latest hygiene ratings from Salford City Council show that 90.5 per cent of all food businesses in the city are receiving...