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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 […]

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Salford City Academy partially closed after “severe flooding”

Salford City Academy has been partially closed after “severe flooding”. The Eccles secondary school announced that the building would be […]

15-year-old boy dies after bike collides with ambulance following police chase

15-year-old boy dies after bike collides with ambulance following police chase

A 15-year-old boy has died after an electric bike he was riding collided with an ambulance in Salford. Emergency services […]

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“He’s put so much time and effort into this” – Irlam Vale AFC star player signs to Liverpool Under 9s

An eight-year-old boy from Irlam has signed to Liverpool FC’s Under 9s. Eight-year-old Jayden Sargeant was officially signed in May […]