Laid-back local lads, ‘The Cavs’, are a five-piece indie-rock band with roots in Eccles, Salford. The band members are: (Absent […]
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“Every woman should feel beautiful and special” – Beauty salon owner on a mission to help local women in need
A young business owner is on a mission to provide ‘the little luxuries we take for granted’ to vulnerable women […]
Eccles family-run café opens during pandemic
A new Eccles family-run café has found its feet despite enduring a global pandemic. The new family-run business, Nineteen cafe opened its […]
“It’s for the local community to enjoy” – How a community garden in Salford is teaching children about the great outdoors
The group behind the restoration of a derelict patch of land into a thriving forest garden for children have reflected on a successful first year after waving goodbye to the final visiting group of 2020.
“Dance your socks off” – Eccles restaurant hosts virtual Christmas party
Yetti’s Kitchen, of Liverpool Road, Eccles, will be hosting a virtual Christmas party tomorrow evening. The African and British-style restaurant will host the […]
“The true spirit of Salford” – Christmas hampers make sure nobody goes without
A Salford nursery is putting together Christmas hampers to help families in need this weekend. Kidzrus, which has five nurseries […]
“This is a huge scandal…” – Rebecca Long-Bailey wants to protect her constituency against the Salford cladding crisis
Rebecca Long-Bailey is sticking up for her constituency after the spending review in November resulted in no extra money for […]
“They really shows 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 […]
Car crashes after a police chase through Eccles
A driver was arrested after crashing a stolen car during a police pursuit in Eccles. Officers spotted the black Mazda […]
“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. […]
New In Salford
“I’m not a Tesco. I’m not an Aldi. I’m a tiny little shop” – Eco-shop not eligible for emergency funding
Kidscan charity find new ways to fundraise after announcement of January lockdown
Lowry launches free events for children in lockdown 3
Police are appealing for information after a teenager was stabbed in Salford
“We wanted to do something within our community” – Children from Moorside Primary School make recycled patchwork blankets for Emmaus Salford
New In Sport
FOOTBALL: Salford City sees 2-1 defeat against Mansfield Town
RUGBY UNION: Josh Beaumont says “It was a special moment” to score the winnng try on his return from injury
“We decided to grab the bull by the horns and launch in January” Rugby League Swinton Lionesses prepare for training post-Covid
“It’s a real boost for the club” – Irlam FC ground gets upgrade
Ashley Eastham “convinced” Salford City can catch teams at the top
New in Entertainment
“It’s always been in me; I’ve always been a bit of a drama queen” – In conversation with Salford alumni Lynn Roden
Swinton group offering free art kits for Salford kids stuck at home
Fanny’s Fairies – Christmas decorations made out of knickers!
Local Boy-band Unknown Refuge release new single ‘If The Gods Be Good’
“I had all of these ideas in my head for different characters” – Salford born Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley writes and stars in her own play