Tony Flynn
SalfordOnline.com's Local History Editor and Senior Reporter.
Hero 999 sisters Lily and Eva meet police pups
Two young sisters who saved their mum’s life by calling 999 when she suffered a seizure while driving in Salford have been treated to a visit to the police horse...
100 years ago in Eccles: Conmen go all out in Peel Green swindle
How many times do we see in the newspapers stories of people being conned by strangers knocking on their doors on false pretences? This story from the Eccles and...
Formerly homeless volunteers give a helping hand
A team of formerly homeless people from local charity, Emmaus Salford are using their skills to volunteer with Helping Hands – a social enterprise offering minor...
Two arrests after door blasted with a shotgun in Wigan
Police are appealing for witnesses after shots were fired in Wigan. At around 7:45am on Thursday 14 April 2016, officers were called to an address on Bradley Lane,...
Penalty heartache for Winton Wanderers Under 11’s Girls
Winton Wanderers U11’s girls played Moorside in the return leg of their cup semi-final, the tie being all square at 2-2 from the first leg. Winton started the game...
Salford children learn Chinese art techniques
Children from Branwood Preparatory School, in Salford, invited internationally renowned Chinese Artist, Mr La, to their Chinese Art Workshop. Mr La with the help of...
100 years ago in Salford: The tale of the violinist who gave up music for war
The pages of the Salford and City Reporter from 100 years ago throw up some great stories and this one is not only sad but a little unusual. The newspaper reported on...
100 years ago: Gallipoli on my mind – Eccles man’s eyewitness evacuation account
This Sunday 17 April in Bury the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers will commemmorate the 101st anniversary of soldiers landing on the Gallipoli peninsula on 25th April 1915....
GMFRS youth worker educates Swinton High School pupils
A GMFRS youth worker, who is part of the Salford Integrated Prevention Hub (SIPH), has successfully delivered an education programme to pupils at a Salford high school....
Eccles housing group presents £22k cheque to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
ForViva, a housing group based in Eccles has raised a staggering £22,000 for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity. The company selected to support Royal...
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