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Eccles is sandwiched between old Salford, Irlam, Worsley and Swinton. It once provided guaranteed employment with its many mills and companies such as Gardners and the ROF works at Patricroft, now closed, but the town lives on. It is the home of the Eccles cake, aviation pioneer AV Roe and, temporarily, Friedrich Engels.

 

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Fourth Salford gangland feud behind new doorstep shooting

Two men arrested after a man was shot on his doorstep have been released on bail.

Shooting at Marlborough Road

Neighbours shocked as two men are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shooting in Eccles

A 21-year-old male was shot in the arm around 9.20pm on Sunday night

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Live updates: Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man shot in Salford

The 21-year-old victim was blasted in the arm during the attack, at an address on Marlborough Road, Eccles, on Sunday night

The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley was a VIP guest at salon celebrations

The glam WAG visited Top Notch in Eccles for some pampering

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North West Motorway Police say emergency crews are currently at the scene

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Corrie stars Samia Ghadie and Alan Halsall were VIP guests

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Eight Royal Mail offices could close under shock new proposals

Bosses say no decisions have been made yet, and they would relocate staff to existing sites nearby so no jobs would be lost

Britain's Next Top Model judge Nicky Johnston "rages" at Coronation Street star Samia Ghadie

Corrie favourite Samia posted a jokey photograph on her Instagram page from her photo shoot with Nicky

Happy Mondays dancer Bez has been fined over the general election - for the second time

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The Madchester star, whose real name is Mark Berry, stood for parliament in May

Crime-fighting dog Buster sniffs out another stash of illegal tobacco

The sprocker spaniel with a nose for tobacco found the haul at a Salford newsagents - months after uncovering £3,500-worth of illegal cigarettes during a raid in Eccles.

Schoolboys seen running across busy motorway during morning rush hour

The young boys, who were dressed in school uniform, were seen running across the westbound carriageway of the M602 next to the Eccles junction

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Tram services halted around Eccles after crash involving motorbike and car

Emergency services were called to Eccles New Road, at the junction of Weaste Lane, around 8.30am

Pictures: 2016 Manchester Legal Awards winners announced

Over 500 people attended last night’s sell-out ceremony, organised by Manchester Law Society, which was staged at The Midland Hotel and hosted by Eamonn O’Neal.

2016 Manchester Legal Awards winners announced

Over 500 people attended last night’s sell-out ceremony, organised by Manchester Law Society, which was staged at The Midland Hotel and hosted by Eamonn O’Neal.

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