Retail & Business

Ian McLaren inside his salon. Photo courtesy of Ian Anthony McLaren.

Eccles salon named as International Aesthetic Awards finalists

McLaren & Co Barbering, Hair Replacements & Aesthetics, an Eccles salon, has been shortlisted for Best Male Aesthetics of the […]

New Oxford pub, Image permission given by Tony Flynn

“We’re returning The New Oxford to its former glory” – Salford pub to be taken back to its Victorian roots

A 200-year-old pub in Salford is undergoing an impressive three week transformation to take it back to its Victorian roots.  […]

Image taken from Google Maps.

“I think the community spirit has disappeared” – resident speaks out on decades of decline in Swinton

A resident in Swinton has been speaking out on Facebook about the lack of community spirit as another two shops […]

Salford Lads Club collaborates with Seven Brothers brewery to celebrate 120th birthday

Salford Lads Club collaborates with Seven Brothers brewery to celebrate 120th birthday

Salford Lads Club has collaborated with Salford-based brewery Seven Brothers to celebrate its 120th birthday. The collaboration presents a new […]

View from the Industrial Estate.

Salford brewery Marble Beers not convinced by booze duty freeze

A Salford brewery claims the government’s tax freeze will not make a big difference to the day-to-day struggles facing their […]

Owners of iconic Salford ballroom reassure community amid conversion fears

Owners of iconic Salford ballroom reassure community amid conversion fears

Fears have been raised that The Grand Palais in Swinton is going to close its doors after submitted renovation plans. […]

Flock and Gaggle shop in Quayside shopping centre. Credit: Isla Davies

Salford Quays gift shop makes finals for England’s Business Award

Salford based gift shop Flock and Gaggle has reached the grand final for England’s Business Awards 2023. Since opening in […]

The Salford Indoor market nearly demolished - Photo taken by me

“It’s so sad to see it now” – Residents upset about closure of Salford Market

The final building that made up the Salford Market has been almost completely demolished after being open since the 1980’s. […]

Taken from Google Maps, Regent Retail Park.

Regent Retail Park demolition proposal firmly rejected by Salford MP

A Salford and Eccles MP has spoken out over plans to demolish some of the Regent Road Retail Park and […]