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  • Northern Angling Show comes to Trafford

    THE Northern Angling Show takes place on the weekend of December 7 and 8 at EventCity, next door to Intu Trafford Centre. Everyone who pre-orders their tickets online via the NAS box office can claim a free copy of Angling Times or Improve Your

  • Trafford councillors angered by decision on asylum seekers

    A DECISION to place more than 100 asylum seekers at Sale’s Amblehurst Hotel has sparked shock and outrage among Trafford Conservative and Labour councillors. The ruling Tories said they were given just 48 hours' notice for what will be a nine-week

  • Sale Sharks name team for Amlin Challenge Cup game

    SALE Sharks have named their team for tomorrow evening’s (Thursday's) Amlin Challenge Cup game at Oyonnax. The home club have had the pitch covered all week and are blowing warm air over the playing surface to make the pitch playable. The Sharks

  • Sinnott bemoans decisions

    LEE Sinnott was left counting the cost of contentious refereeing decisions after a disallowed goal and ‘horrendous’ penalty award ended Altrincham’s interest in the FA Trophy at the J.Davidson Stadium on Saturday. Alty were already fuming at being denied

  • Girlguiding branches out in Broadheath

    A NEW Rainbow group has opened its doors in Broadheath, for girls aged between five and seven. The group, which is part of Girlguiding, the leading charity for girls and young women, launched this week and already has 10 members. Members can

  • Staying warm, safe and well this winter

    TRAFFORD Council, in partnership with community and voluntary sector organisations, is supporting the Warm Homes Healthy People project. It aism to ensure residents stay warm and safe this winter. The project offers volunteer assessors to meet people

  • Bowdon youngsters support Movember

    BOWDON Rugby Club youngsters wore moustaches while playing against Wilmslow. They were supporting ‘Movember’ and raised £40.33. Around 40 children in the U8s age group attend the club down each Sunday - and more are always welcome. Further details

  • Winter Wonderland

    THE Christmas theme park ‘Winter Wonderland’ opens its doors at EventCity in Trafford on December 18. Running until January 5, Winter Wonderland will feature more than 30 family rides. There are also two spectacular family theatrical shows to enjoy

  • Trafford 0 Nantwich Town 4

    TRAFFORD were dumped out of the Evo Stik League Doodson Cup on Tuesday night as Nantwich completed a league and cup double in the space of four days. A last minute goal had given the visitors the three points on Saturday but they could have taken an

  • Top 10 tips for businesses to have a safe Christmas

    MORE accidents occur over the Christmas period than at any other time of year. Between 2011/12 alone, more than 27 million working days were lost due to work-related illness and injury, so the cost of Christmas to businesses this year will extend

  • Get behind Small Business Saturday

    PEOPLE in the Trafford are being encouraged to support Small Business Saturday this weekend after figures revealed 1.2 million people are employed by small firms in the North West – the highest number outside of London and the South East. As the

  • Altrincham Fashion Night

    ALTRINCHAM is holding a Fashion Night on December 5 between 6-8pm. From large high street names to independent boutiques, Altrincham will come alive with a host of fashion inspired events, with special offers available across a number of stores. When

  • Birthday celebrations at Altrincham toy shop

    TEA for TWO: Sisters Maisie, aged five, and two-year-old Ellie Sayer,of Hale, joined in the celebrations at Altrincham's traditional toy shop, Village Toy Company, as it marked its first birthday. Owner, Lisa McCarthy, said:"The shop has gone from strength