Eccles

Eamonn Greene and Tony Chorley

“After I lost my guide dog, my life was never the same” – a blind man praises the Salford charity that helped him get out and about again

A visually impaired man from Salford says he is grateful to a Salford organisation after being able to exercise for the first time since Covid

Mustard Tree in Eccles. Credit: Mel Cionco

Salford charity seeks help from residents to combat unexpected all-time high demand in holiday season

A Salford charity is asking people to join in a five pounds a month donation campaign to combat the increasing demand […]

Demolition work on Church Street, Eccles

“Everything’s aimed at Manchester now, they don’t care about Salford” – demolition begins on Church Street to make way for a new 22-storey skyscraper

Residents in Eccles are angry about the demolition of Victorian buildings, which are making way for a new apartment block.

Media City Tram to Eccles
Credit: Francis Barker

Lib Dems claim plans to introduce late-night trams in Salford were blocked by Labour

A furious Lib Dem councillor claims Labour are delaying council debates to block his motion to introduce a late-night tram for Salford.

Image credits: permission granted by Damon Traverse - Head of Media at Foundation 92

“You’ll make mates that you will keep for the rest of your life” – Sports clubs in Salford looking to get more local children exercising

A number of Salford sports clubs are looking to build their youth teams and get more local children involved in […]