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Patricroft Carnival cancelled following fears for visitors’ safety

Patricroft Carnival has been cancelled following the risk of “serious personal injury” and safety concerns. The news comes after GMP […]

Ian McLaren holding his finalist certificates. Photo courtesy of Ian McLaren.

Eccles salon finalists at the UK Hair and Beauty Awards for second year running

An Eccles-based salon are finalists at the UK Hair and Beauty Awards for the second year in a row. After […]

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Remembering a hero: Celebrating the life of Alan Henning on 56th birthday

Today marks what would have been the 56th birthday of Alan Henning, the Eccles taxi driver-turned-humanitarian aid worker who was […]

Part of Metrolink's Eccles line to close for rail replacement works

Part of Metrolink’s Eccles line to close for rail replacement works

Two tram stops on Metrolink’s Eccles line will close for 10 weeks to allow for major rail replacement work to […]

Tributes pour in as Manchester United legend Kevin Peek passes away

Global tributes for Eccles “legend” Kevin Peek

Tributes have poured in from across the globe after the death of dedicated Manchester United supporter and heart of the Eccles community, Kevin Peek.

Eccles Shopping Centre. Image by Libby Cummins.

Huge public art project for Eccles as part of town’s regeneration programme

A huge, free public art exhibition is coming to Eccles this summer as part of the town’s regeneration programme. We […]