Following Humbug Art’s online ‘Art Brunch’ classes during the first lockdown, the creator of the business has now launched another […]
Eccles
“My sweets keep them going” – Salford’s ‘Only Sweets and Treats’ allowed to stay open over lockdown
The council has allowed a local sweet shop in Eccles to stay open during the second lockdown. Only Sweets and […]
“It just gets to the point where you say ‘why always me'” – Eccles residents’ fury over fly-tipping and overflowing bins
Church Street in Eccles has become the home of a mountain of rubbish and fly-tipping recently, with residents getting increasingly […]
“People are just trying to survive” – Salford taxi company share their struggle during Covid
Salford taxi company, Swans Minicabs, have struggled more than ever throughout the pandemic and their customers are quickly decreasing. Following […]
“It’s inspiring to see John doing what he can for others” – Salford hairdresser raising money for MND doing 1000 press ups in 10 days
A Salford hairdresser recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has taken on the MND1000 Challenge in the hope of […]
Why Eccles Cakes should be honoured on National Cake Day
Jamesjones79, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons The Salford delicacies Eccles cakes have been a staple of the Northern […]
Salford homelessness charity delays launch of Eccles branch
Mustard Tree has invested heavily in their new site in Eccles, to continue their fight against poverty and homelessness in Salford
“It was a group of people just laughing about on Twitter and then the next thing we’ve raised £1,000” – Novice charity bake off raises over £1,000
A fun bake-off between five baking novices has raised more than £1,100 for charity. Last Sunday (22nd November), Richard Caulfield, […]
A local survivor charity is appealing for Christmas donations to help struggling families
This Christmas, Salford Survivor Project is helping people and families who have been affected by abusive or violent relationships. The […]
“The lockdown won’t stop us” – New Afro Caribbean store opens in heart of Eccles
A new Afro-Caribbean food shop, Busketi B Afro Caribbean Superstore, opened in Eccles Shopping Centre during the lockdown. Bisi Apata, 44, shop owner […]
New In Salford
£44,000 boost to Salford charities as new Ceremonial Mayor installed
Three Salford schools awarded ‘Good’ Ofsted ratings this year
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School receives ‘Good’ Ofsted rating
Man from Irlam fined £300 for illegal fly-tipping in Salford
Searches continue in Salford as part of Stuart Everett’s murder investigation
New In Sport
Worsley Wanderers raise almost 5k after coach’s cancer diagnosis – “It’s very overwhelming”
“It’s just incredible” – Salford special abilities cheerleading team take home the gold for England
Lancashire on brink of defeat despite valiant youngsters batting fightback
Salford edge to narrow victory over Warrington
Salford City share the spoils with Harrogate Town in end-of-season thriller
New in Entertainment
“It’s going to be a busy old day”- Hobson’s Choice event at Peel Park sells out
New festival to celebrate the canal on Middlewood Locks re-opening
Eccles secondary school to host free entry fair for community
Renowned Korean choreographer to make UK debut at The Lowry
Hit thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story returns to The Lowry this June
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