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Tony Flynn

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

The Lowry Post Office officially opened by Salford and Eccles MP Rebecca Long-Bailey

To celebrate the launch of the new The Lowry Mall Post Office, Salford and Eccles MP, Rebecca Long-Bailey ‘cut the ribbon’ at an opening ceremony on Friday 11...

Man sentenced to 9 years in prison for three counts of rape

A man who raped a woman numerous times has been jailed. Joseph Doyle, 33, of Rushcroft Court, Blackley was today, Friday 11 December 2015, sentenced at Manchester Crown...

Wanted man has links to the Salford area

A man is wanted for failing to appear in court. David Topping, 44, is wanted after he failed to attend Manchester and Salford Court for criminal damage on 9 December...

Top ten things to do in Salford this weekend

The weekend is almost upon us once again and because there’s so many events on in Salford we’ve had to extend Top 5 things to do to a Top 10! As always, if you’ve...

Housing workers spread festive cheer among families facing homelessness in Salford

Kind-hearted housing workers have collected a mountain of toys and gifts to spread some festive cheer among families in need this Christmas. Staff at housing association...

Salford signs own climate change agreement

Move over world leaders – Salford has already signed its own climate change agreement. Salford City Mayor Ian Stewart has given his backing to two groups that are...

Shoebox appeal to help the homeless in Salford

A chance encounter with a homeless person in Weaste has resulted in a project to help homeless people in Salford. Salix Homes contractor Emanuel Whittaker is currently...

Sale Sharks team news

Steve Diamond has named his Sale Sharks side which will take on Castres on Saturday evening at Stade Pierre-Antoine in the European Rugby Challenge Cup Pool One Round...

Salford’s BGT star Ella Shaw takes part in GMP road safety campaign

For the second year in a row, students from Salford City College attended the ‘Safe Drive, Stay Alive’ performance at Middleton Arena. This year’s performance...

Salford theatre school principal passes beacon onto one of her first pupils

A principalfrom a theatre arts school in Salford is passing the beacon onto one of her first pupils after 17 years at the school. 29 year-old Laura Walker is taking over...