Tag: local 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 […]

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 […]

The outside of Ian's salon. Photo credits to Manuela Sanchez Lopez.

Eccles salon in district’s Top 10 at the UK Hair and Beauty Awards

An Eccles-based salon has been placed in the district’s Top 10 in all four nominated categories. McLaren and Co Barbering, Hair […]

“We thought people weren’t getting the type of food they deserved” - Salford's Burgerism shortlisted in the top four takeaway champions of 2021

“We thought people weren’t getting the type of food they deserved” – Salford’s Burgerism shortlisted in the top four takeaway champions of 2021

Local burger takeaway owner reveals what sets his award-winning food from other takeaways in Salford and Manchester. John O’Reilly, co-founder […]

"A matter of life and death" - Swinton's Church Inn pub hosts fundraiser to buy defibrillator following regular's cardiac arrest

“A matter of life and death” – Swinton’s Church Inn pub hosts fundraiser to buy defibrillator following regular’s cardiac arrest

A regular customer at The Church Inn almost lost his life in September after he suffered from an unexpected cardiac […]

Karen and Ed Gardiner, Owners of 'Hug in a Mug' (Copyright: Hannah-Louise Casey)

‘Hug in a Mug’ to open new café ‘Cuddle in a Cup’ in the Walkden Town Centre Market

Renowned Walkden community café  ‘Hug in a Mug’ set to open grab and go version ‘Cuddle in a Cup’ within […]

Eccles tapas cafe is under new management for the eighth time in eleven years

Eccles tapas cafe is under new management for the eighth time in eleven years

The Eccles tapas cafe, Ajo, currently occupies the premises on Church Road but has once again changed hands. Eccles tapas […]

Image Credit: Owner of hug in a mug (she gave me permission to use)

Salford Santa’s Grotto will open for an extra day due to demand

Salford Santa’s Grotto at Hug in a Mug will open for an extra day due to the high demand to help their community and keep the café from closing.

This annual 'Christmas at the Mill' is yet another Salford tradition having to adapt this year. (Image of the market taken in a previous year)

“We always have to prioritise people’s physical wellbeing” – Christmas at the Islington Mill moves online

Islington Mill has launched its Christmas market, only this year it is all virtual. The Salford-based creative space is giving […]