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Tony Flynn

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

Salford cops to raise £3k for hospice bed

Police in Salford have launched an appeal among officers and staff to raise £3,700 to buy a new bed for St Ann’s Hospice. The 12-month campaign has already got...

100 years ago in Salford: Circus elephant turns hero in rampage down Cross Lane

It’s scarcely more difficult to believe than any of the other stories we’ve found in the city’s archives, but 100 years ago this week a visiting male...

Shock new Salford Mayoral candidate announced

A new somewhat controversial Mayoral candidate for Salford has been announced today with the news that Karl H Davison intends to run as an Independent candidate. Mr...

Witness appeal after man assaulted at Irlam station

British Transport Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted at Irlam station on Sunday, February 21, at 4pm. PC Peter Greenhow said: “The victim...

Salford Red Devils fans collect to ‘say sorry’ to players

A groups of Salford Red Devils fans determined to apologise for crowd trouble at the Huddersfield Salford match on Easter Monday are fundraising to buy gifts for their...

Free breaks available at Salfordian Hotel in Southport

Do you know someone who deserves a break? Swinton Community Committee have made available a number of breaks at The Salfordian Hotel in Southport for residents living...

Police looking for man with Manchester connections

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man wanted on recall to prison. Police are appealing for the public’s help to find wanted man from North...

Can you beat 91? Oldest pupil wanted for 100 years of Westwood Park Primary School

Westwood Park Community School in the heart of Winton is set to celebrate its 100th anniversary in style on Sunday 1 May. The school’s centenary celebrations...

Prime Minister praises Salford for flood relief effort

The Prime Minister has recognised the people of Salford for their efforts in the aftermath of the Boxing Day floods. David Cameron hosted a reception at 10 Downing...

Salford kickboxers, 8 and 11, picked for England

Salford Mixed Martial Arts club in Weaste has two new fighters vying to bring home trophies when they represent England at the World Kickboxing Championships in Dublin...