Tony Flynn
SalfordOnline.com's Local History Editor and Senior Reporter.
100 years ago: Mutiny on ship at Salford Docks is Steward’s tale of woe
We came across this rather unusual court case from the pages of the Salford City Reporter of September 1916 which tells an intriguing maritime tale. It involves a...
Police appeal after city centre rape
Police investigating a rape in Manchester City Centre have released more details in an appeal for information. At around 2.50am on Wednesday 21 September 2016 police...
50 years ago: Teenage kicks for Eccles schoolboy with ‘purple heart’ pills in bus stop sting
As the so-called ‘Swinging Sixties’ got underway in Salford, youths enjoyed more freedom than ever before. Excitement grew over new music, new clothing, the...
Power operator backs new national service to tackle energy theft
The region’s power network operator, Electricity North West, has collaborated with the UK’s main energy companies to tackle the dangers of energy theft by creating...
Police concern for high risk missing person from Clifton
A woman who is described as being a ‘high risk missing person’ is being sought by GMP. Julie Mcclean aged 57 from Clifton was last seen at Salford Royal...
Top 5 things to do in Salford this weekend
Its the weekend once again and what a selection of entertainment for you we have, from bat walks to brass bands, football to fruit foraging and more! Bat Walk –...
Tea, pies and Christmas goodies to raise charity cash in Salford
Salford’s Ceremonial Mayor Councillor Karen Garrido is offering a packed programme of events up to Christmas to raise funds for her chosen charities. She is aiming to...
Meet artists and the world’s whistling champion at Salford Museum and Art Gallery
On Saturday 24, September visitors to Salford Museum and Art Gallery can meet the artists behind the Cotton & Steel exhibition, Kevin Haynes and David Watson....
Police appeal to help find man with Salford connections
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Craig Brash, 29, who is currently wanted for recall to prison. Brash has known links to both the Salford and...
Dementia app launched in Salford to mark World Alzheimer’s Day
More than 120 business have joined a new app that is set to help thousands of people with dementia and their carers navigate their way around Salford. The Salford Way...
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