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  • School rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted inspectors

    AN URMSTON school has been rated ‘inadequate’ in its latest Ofsted inspection, published last week. St Antony’s Catholic College, in Bradfield Road, was deemed to have experienced a drop in several areas since its last inspection in December 2008

  • Under 8s can watch Sharks rugby games for free

    SHARKS Community Trust has teamed up with Sale Sharks to allow children under 8 to attend home matches for free - when accompanied by an adult. The offer slso applies to group bookings which already have a discount. The aim of the initiative is to encourage

  • Family concert at the Waterside

    THE Sallow Tree concerts series presents Fiddlesticks, a family concert featuring Swing Persuasion at the Waterside Arts Centre in Sale on Octiber 26 at 11.30am. The event is for all ages and revolves around the theme Can You Be A Musical Animal? Audience

  • Howe Gelb, Handel and Ike and Tina Turner

    Ron Block, 'Walking Song' This multi-talented Californian is probably best known for his work with bluegrass specialists Alison Krauss and Union Station, whose stylish line-up he's graced for the past two decades or so. The singer, guitarist

  • Olympic gymnast to visit Stretford school

    FORMER Olympic gymnast and BBC commentator Craig Heap is to visit Lostock College in Stretford to present an assembly to pupils. The visit is planned for October 21 and Craig will also be reinforcing the importance of sporting values in the run up to

  • Halle Soloists at the Waterside

    THE Sallow Tree Concerts series continues with a performance by Halle Soloists at the Waterside Arts Cente in Sale on October 21 at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from 0161 912 5616 and further information is available from watersideartscentre.co.uk.

  • Broadway comes to Bowdon

    AWARD winning West End star Adam Lacey and International opera star, platinum selling recording artist and BBC presenter Jon Christos have teamed up with Bowdon Festival to present Broadway and Beyond. Adam and Jon have put together a company consisting