Eccles

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 […]

"You will see the most committed and robust rugby outside the Superleague" - British Army v RAF Rugby League Games set to be held in Salford today

“You will see the most committed and robust rugby outside the Superleague” – British Army v RAF Rugby League Games set to be held in Salford today

Salford’s AJ Bell Stadium will play host to a senior inter-service rugby league match between the British Army and RAF […]

Pitch academy held at Eccles library

‘Pitch academy’ event taking place at Eccles library this month

‘Pitch academy’ targets prospective entrepreneurs and will take place at Eccles library later this month Taking place at Eccles Library […]

Credit: Caitlin Lord

“We just have a different way of dealing with shizzle” – Salford Armed Forces and Veterans breakfast club offer support in the community

Salford hosts an Armed Forces and Veterans breakfast club every Saturday, using humour to help tackle loneliness and mental health […]