All residents within the priority cohort groups 1-4 have now been invited to be vaccinated but Salford is unable to […]
Eccles
“They really show the spirit of a working-class town” – the bakery bringing Eccles cakes up to date in Salford
A family run bakery in Salford has rekindled the tradition of producing Eccles cakes – in Eccles. The Albert Street […]
“I keep telling myself it’s just one day” – Spending Christmas alone in the pandemic
An Eccles woman has decided to spend Christmas alone for the sake of keeping her family safe from Covid. […]
Eccles restaurant overwhelmed by public’s “goodwill” after charity collection tin was stolen during November lockdown
A restaurant in Eccles has thanked the public for their “phenomenal” reaction after a charity collection tin was stolen from […]
Islington Mill artist collecting donations for school children
Islington Mill freelance artist, Natalie, is collecting long-life food and gifts for an Eccles secondary school. Suggestions for donations include […]
“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 […]
16-year-old Salford youth councillor sets up charity to support home schooling
Eccles charity, The Home Education Opportunities Group, are providing support to families that are home-educating over lockdown. The group, who […]
“I think it’s going to be one of the best projects we’ve ever worked on”: The Music Shed prepares for an online Christmas extravaganza
An Eccles music school is planning a Christmas extravaganza after its initial live stream gigs exceeded their expectations. The Music […]
“I was frightened of heights!” – daredevil grandma makes 15,000ft charity skydive for Veteran Care Village
Daredevil grandma, Brenda Cogswell, from Eccles, has leapt from a plane at 15,000ft to raise money Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford.
Man charged after Eccles stabbing
A man has been charged after a stabbing in Eccles earlier this month. Robert Wolfe, 31, has been charged with […]
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