Eccles14 hrs agoXL bully dogs: Why are attacks still happening?XL bully dogs were banned two years ago - BBC News looks at why attacks may still be happening.14 hrs ago2 days agoMan jailed over £150k Covid Bounce Back loan fraudMatlood Hussain from Eccles successfully applied for £150,000 he was not entitled to.2 days ago4 days agoM60 reopens after man's death The motorway is fully closed between junction 10 and 12 in Greater Manchester as police investigate.4 days ago24 Feb 2026Countryside 'industrialisation' fears taken to HolyroodCommunities say renewable energy schemes risk "destroying our country in an effort to save the planet".24 Feb 202613 Dec 2025I'll never forget my roots, says Angry GingeThe content creator is back coaching at his football club after being crowned King of the Jungle.13 Dec 20259 Dec 2025We're all Team Ginge - Jungle King's hometown on 'icon'Staff at the football club where content creator Angry Ginge coaches say he has put Eccles "on the map". 9 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Villagers 'fed up' of battery storage schemesA council narrowly votes not to oppose the latest proposals near the Eccles substation in the Borders.9 Dec 20257 Dec 2025Angry Ginge went from ranting about chips to I'm a Celeb final Angry Ginge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, is now the favourite to win I'm a Celeb.7 Dec 20252 Dec 2025No objection advised to sixth energy storage scheme near villageLeitholm in the Borders has become a hotspot for battery energy plans due to a nearby substation.2 Dec 2025...