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June 15, 2026

A World First in Engineering: Remembering the 1996 Manchester City Centre Clearance

Thirty years on from the 1996 IRA city centre bombing, our thoughts remain first and foremost with the hundreds of people who were hurt and deeply affected by the devastating blast. It remains a poignant moment in Manchester’s history.

September 23, 2025

Eccles Multi-Storey Car Park Demolition Gathers Pace

The transformation of Eccles Town Centre is officially in full swing. As part of Salford City Council’s ambitious regeneration plans, Connell Brothers is making significant progress on the first phase of demolition, focusing on the removal of the outdated multi-storey car park.

April 3, 2025

Place North West Feature — Work starts on Eccles town centre demolitions

Salford contractor Connell Brothers has begun a programme that includes bringing down a market hall, car park and part of the shopping centre, paving the way for redevelopment.

July 31, 2024

Place North West Feature — Connell Brothers readies Eccles wrecking ball

Around a third of the town’s rundown shopping centre is to be demolished to make way for the site’s wholesale regeneration.

April 16, 2019

Connell Brothers recycling triumph as Stretford Mall demolition nears completion

With the demolition of Stretford Mall nearing completion Connell Brothers are pleased to announce that 98.4 per cent of materials removed from the site have been recycled.

Paul CowleyDemolition, Retail

August 2, 2018

Stretford Mall demolition works get underway

Connell Brothers have begun the first phase of £2m revamp of Stretford Mall. The former food market hall, comprised over 49,000 square foot will gave way to a new era for the Mall. The shopping centre will be smaller with a new modern entrance on Chester Road. The read the full article and stay up to date with the works follow the link below and keep an eye out for future articles on the Connell Brothers site.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/whats-happening-to-stretford-mall-14983730

Paul CowleyCar Parks, Facade, Retail

June 19, 2018

Connell Brothers set to demolish O’Briens as part of Stretford Mall works

Demolition works at Stretford Mall recently got underway which is centred around improving access, a new entrance, updated facades, and green spaces fronting Chester Road. The mall is set to be cut by around 49,000 square feet.

May 21, 2018

Take a look at how Stretford Mall will look after £2m regeneration

Connell Brothers have been appointed to carry out all the demolition works of the Stretford Mall shopping centre. A £2m revamp of the Mall is set to get underway and you can take a look at the plans outlining how the shopping centre will look by following the link below.

December 30, 2014

Connell Brothers to demolish famous Leicester Market Hall

Connell Brothers have been appointed to demolish Leicester’s market hall, as part of a wider £9.2m regeneration of the historic market. The ageing building was constructed in the 1970’s and comprises parts of the indoor market, as well as market offices .

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Stretford Mall demolition works get underway

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Connell Brothers to demolish famous Leicester Market Hall

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