Tony Flynn
SalfordOnline.com's Local History Editor and Senior Reporter.
Medical student’s shame at dumping waste in Salford
A medical student who twice dumped bags of rubbish in a Salford street feared she had dumped her career alongside the waste. Charlotte Lynch of Conmere Square, Hulme,...
100 years ago in Salford: 70-year-old woman jailed after 18 year crime spree
In October 1915 an elderly pensioner was jailed in one of the most unusual cases to ever come before Salford magistrates. 70-year-old Annie West, a former dressmaker,...
Manchester derby 100 years ago: War League and scandal see City hold United 1-1
Old rivalries are renewed this weekend when the two giants of Manchester football clash for the 170th time. Manchester City take on Manchester United at Old Trafford on...
100 years ago in Salford: Three burned in epic Cadishead oil refinery fire ‘seen for miles’
Described as “the most serious fire in 50 years”, the New Mana Cadishead oil refinery fire still lives long in local memory. Three men, including the refinery...
Eight arrested after organised crime raids in Little Hulton and Eccles
Officers investigating the recent spate of gun violence in Salford have executed a series of warrants in Little Hulton and Eccles. In the early hours of this morning,...
Salfordians invited to take control of their long-term health conditions
Salford residents who live with a long-term condition such as cancer, diabetes or kidney disease are invited to an information session on Tuesday 27 October 2015. The...
13 year old Salford boy missing from home
Police have released a photograph of a 13 year old boy, Louis Lomas who is currently missing from home. Louis has links to Worsley and Pendleton. If sighted please call...
A taste of honey for Shelagh Delaney fans
Salix Homes has once again teamed up with Salford beekeepers to produce a limited edition honey pot in honour of one of Salford’s most famous playwrights. We have...
Salford’s young people have their say
Young people in Salford want a Living Wage for all. That’s the results of a poll which saw 6,726 young people take part. It was organised by Salford Youth Council, who...
Police release shocking photo of seven year old Salford gun victim
Police have released a photo of a seven-year-old boy in his hospital bed, after he was shot in the leg in Salford. Shortly after 9.25pm on Monday 12 October 2015, two...
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