Tony Flynn
SalfordOnline.com's Local History Editor and Senior Reporter.
Police looking for man with links to Manchester city centre
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a man wanted on a recall to prison. Ben Heney, 29, was released from prison on 3 March 2016 after being convicted...
Sounds of Salford raises £2.5k at charity event
Sounds of Salford radio show held a charity evening at St Bonifaces Social Club on Saturday, 2 April, 2016 in aid of Shelter for Forces and managed to raise a stagering...
100 years ago in Salford: Tragic Ellen Howarth, 15, drowns after going missing
A rather sad story from the pages of the Salford City Reporter of April 1916 tells the unhappily brief life story of 15-year-old Ellen Howarth. Ellen lived with her...
50 years ago in Eccles: Mystery of body found in lab at Lankro Chemicals
SalfordOnline.com came across this rather interesting mystery from the pages of the long-defunct Eccles and Patricroft Journal from April 1966; a body found in the...
Manchester Victoria and Salford Central stations reopen following railway upgrade
Manchester Victoria and Salford Central stations reopened to passengers today, Monday 4 April after a 10-day closure over Easter as part of a £1bn+ railway upgrade. The...
Man’s body found in children’s play area
Police called to reports of a body found on Yarrow Place, Halliwell, Bolton. Police attended at a children’s play area on Yarrow Place at 06:50am on Monday 04 April...
Morson Group apprentices recognised by Salford City College awards
Morson Group Apprentices were awarded for their hard work and dedication when they were recognised by Salford City College at their annual Apprenticeship Awards. The...
Thousands of new trees take root in Salford
1,500 trees have been planted in the City of Salford, contributing to the goal of planting a tree for every man, woman and child across Greater Manchester. Community...
Men fined £5,195 for cutting down trees in Eccles
Two men have been fined for cutting down and damaging protected trees in Ellesmere Park. Tony Taylor, 48 of Stafford Road, Ellesmere Park and Lee Grundy, 36 of...
Top 5 things to do in Salford this weekend
April is upon us at the entertainment is coming thick and fast. As always, if you’ve got an event for our Top 5, email newsdesk@salfordonline.com. Shelter For...
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