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• Thousands welcome the Olympic torch

  THOUSANDS of people welcomed the Olympic Torch to Trafford this Sunday in what can only be described as a sea of umbrellas and raincoats. read more

• Petrol station hold up

  A MAN with a knife held up a petrol station in Stretford before escaping empty handed. read more

• Hale resident awarded honour

  HALE resident Sally Sweeney-Carroll said she feels “very proud and delighted and quite overwhelmed” to receive the MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. read more

• Sale Festival annual pub quiz

  MORE than 15 teams took part in the Sale Festival pub quiz, at the Bridge Inn, Dane Road Sale. read more

• Park gates are restored

  A RIBBON-cutting ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 30, to mark the refurbishment of the coronation gates at Ashton Park, Ashton-on-Mersey. read more

• Olympics essay writing Trafford champion

  TALENTED young writer Louise Hyland has won the Trafford School's Olympics Essay writing competition for capturing the true spirit of the games in her 500-word essay. read more

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