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Part of Metrolink's Eccles line to close for rail replacement works

Part of Metrolink’s Eccles line to close for rail replacement works

Two tram stops on Metrolink’s Eccles line will close for 10 weeks to allow for major rail replacement work to […]

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Beloved Irlam teacher retires after 32 years of supporting children in community

A much-loved Irlam primary school teacher is set to retire after 32 years of teaching children in the community. Mrs […]

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Walkden Library to temporarily close for essential “improvements”

Walkden Library is set to temporarily close for one week for essential “improvements”. The library’s closure, from Monday 26 June […]

Tributes pour in as Manchester United legend Kevin Peek passes away

Global tributes for Eccles “legend” Kevin Peek

Tributes have poured in from across the globe after the death of dedicated Manchester United supporter and heart of the Eccles community, Kevin Peek.

Eccles Shopping Centre. Image by Libby Cummins.

Huge public art project for Eccles as part of town’s regeneration programme

A huge, free public art exhibition is coming to Eccles this summer as part of the town’s regeneration programme. We […]

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Salford nursery director recognised in King’s Birthday Honours list

A Salford nursery director has been made an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list. Nicola Fleury, managing director of […]

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New NHS diagnostic and testing centre to open in Eccles retail park

A new top-of-the-range NHS diagnostic and testing centre is set to open in Eccles retail park this year. Salford Community […]

Dead fish at Salford Quays. Credit: Screenshot from Twitter video.

Hundreds of dead fish wash up in Salford Quays amid sporadic weather patterns

Hundreds of dead fish have washed up across Salford Quays after adverse weather conditions. The scenes were first reported by concerned […]