Tag: Eccles

"It will kill me" - stallholders react to the demolition of their beloved Eccles market

“It will kill me” – stallholders react to the demolition of their beloved Eccles market

Eccles market demolition have been labelled “horrific” by stallholders. The council’s plans will see the market gone by March 2024.

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 […]

Image from the Barbara Project - Taken by Jessica Edgington

The Barbara Project at Eccles Library helps people come to terms with dementia

On Friday November 10 Eccles Library held a pop-up theatre experience The Barbara Project, with the aim of helping families […]

CGI of the proposed Halo West development.

Plans submitted for new business space in Eccles

Plans have been submitted to “completely transform” the current brownfield site on Liverpool Road in Eccles into a hyper-connected employment […]

Today at Eccles Train Station - Image by Liam Geoghegan

“We are over the moon” – Plans to close Salford’s rail ticket offices scrapped

Campaigners are celebrating news that rail ticket offices across Salford have been saved from closure. Plans to close hundreds of […]

Image taken by Dennis Turner

Ex-Man City star’s friend from Eccles cleared of all sexual assault charges

*Warning this article contains content some readers may find upsetting* A friend of former Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy has […]

Review: Is this Bangladeshi takeaway the best 'Indian' in Salford?

Review: Is this Bangladeshi takeaway the best ‘Indian’ in Salford?

A line on Mrs. A’s Kitchen’s website states the concept of Indian cuisine is “outdated” and “we want to reinvigorate […]

Image taken by Charles Fred

Remembrance weekend services scheduled across Salford

Salford will mark Remembrance Sunday this year with a series of marches across the city. The day will give the […]

Philip Westcott holding his award winning painting. Photo courtesy of Manuela Sanchez Lopez.

Salford artist wins international Abstract Art award: “I think Salford becomes a part of your DNA”

Salford artist Philip Westcott has won an Abstract Art award at the 4 Percent online gallery in the USA and […]