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  • ASDA workers share bonus

    COLLEAGUES at Asda stores in Manchester shared an annual bonus pay-out of more than £1.8 million on Friday, after exceeding their annual targets. The 6,547 colleagues in Manchester stores received the pay-out of up to £320 each, with several of

  • VCAT will 'share its space' with charity groups

    VOLUNTARY and Community Action Trafford (VCAT) has launched a ‘shared space’ Initiative for non-profit organisations in Old Trafford. The support and development agency has just moved to a new site on Talbot Road, Old Trafford, which means is is

  • Youngsters in care get to have their say

    MORE than 40 children in care and young care leavers from across the North West, including Trafford, met MPs, councillors and professionals to talk about improving education for those in care. Passport to Parliament is an annual event in the North

  • Northern Rail backs Marie Curie campaign

    NORTHERN Rail, has announced its partnership with national charity, Marie Curie Cancer Care, supporting its annual Great Daffodil Appeal that runs throughout March. Northern is encouraging employees to donate an hour of their time to sell daffodil

  • Chamber of Commerce to host a ladies masquerade evening

    ALTRINCHAM and Sale Chamber of Commerce is to host a ladies masquerade evening. The event is taking place at the Mercure Hotel, Bowdon, between 6pm and 11pm on March 27. Goody bags courtesy of Clarins will be available on the night and

  • Trafford Conservatives elect new deputy leader

    TRAFFORD’S ruling Conservative group has elected a new deputy leader. Cllr Michael Young has stepped up to fill the vacancy created by the election of Cllr Sean Anstee as leader. Cllr Young has represented Altrincham Ward for the past eight years

  • Nick Macleod is feeling fine after collision

    SALE Sharks fly half Nick Macleod is feeling fine despite leaving the field in the win at Wasps after only seven minutes. Nick went to collect a high ball and collided with Wasps scrum half Joe Simpson who was yellow carded for his part in the

  • Sale and Altrincham jobless figures fall

    THE number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in Altrincham and Sale West has fallen by 279 people in the past year, according to the Office for National Statistics. The same research also reveals that the number of people in work across

  • Folk music night to boost funds for The Christie Hospital

    THE Altrincham and Sale Fundraising Group is holding a ‘Spring Fling with Spindrift’ on Friday, April 4, to raise money for The Christie Hospital. Spindrift and co will play folk music, Irish music, sea songs and much more. The event will take

  • Trafford Council nominated for prestigious national award

    TRAFFORD Council has been nominated for prestigious national award. The local authority has been shortlisted for an award at the Annual Improvement and Efficiency Social Enterprise (iESE) Awards which celebrate innovation and transformation

  • Looking back at Sale through the ages

    THE North Cheshire Family History Society will welcome the author of ‘Sale Through Time’, Steven Dickens, on Wednesday, March 12. Mr Dickens will be speaking at Trinity Methodist Church in Sale. Doors open at 7:30pm for the talk at 8pm. Everyone

  • Raid your wardrobe for Teenage Cancer Trust

    FASHION lovers from Manchester are being encouraged to raid their wardrobes and raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust’s £250,000 North West appeal to support young people with cancer. The charity is challenging people to dig out unwanted clothes

  • Altrincham 2 Workington 0

    THE bad winter weather had left bottom-of-the-table Workington without a game for five weeks before this match. But they made Altrincham work hard for the three points in this clash. Altrincham were unchanged from the team which had beaten Colwyn Bay

  • What I love about being in the Brownies

    IN 1914 Brownie Guides were formed to complete the range of age groups for girls in Scouting. They were first run by Lord Baden-Powell’s younger sister. To celebrate the Brownies’ 100th Birthday this year, a badge has been designed for Brownies

  • Unhappy and disillusioned by the current bus service in Sale

    I JUST wanted to say thank you to the residents of St Mary's Ward, in Sale, for responding to my recent bus survey which asked people their views about the bus services in this area. I've had a fantastic rate of response to the surveys with many

  • Cyclists and divers...there is blame on both sides

    WITH regard to Trixi mirrors, if they save one life surely it will be worth it. Would it be too groundbreaking for me to suggest that cyclists take some responsibility for their own safety, a crazy notion I know. To a cyclist, a lorry, truck

  • I can show you why Trixi mirrors will not work

    FURTHER to Richard Alderson’s reply to my previous letter, ‘Mirrors won’t work’. I am fully aware of the origin of these mirrors. I would also like him to know, not only do I cycle, I also drive an HGV. I have held my licence for 28 years.

  • Altrincham police were so helpful

    I WISH to thank Altrincham police for the help they gave to my son Bryan who is profoundly deaf and has other difficulties. He was in difficulty in central Altrincham and went to the police station for help. The staff and officers went out

  • Wasps 17 Sale Sharks 21

    SALE Sharks managed to grab a priceless 21-17 win at against London Wasps at Adams Park, thanks to tries from Dan Braid and Johnny Leota, and 11points kicked by ex-Wasps player Danny Cipriani. After seven minutes, Nick Macleod went down after a late

  • New isn't always better

    NOWADAYS we seem to be obsessed with all things new. We are continually being encouraged by advertisers to buy ‘newer and more improved’ products. New ‘must have’ gadgets are always being thrust at us. Children get into new fads. Even the

  • Altrincham agency signs up to superfast broadband

    AN Altrincham marketing agency has become one of the first in Manchester to sign up to superfast broadband, as £450,000 of government money will be given to help business start-ups. The IF Agency has become involved in the long-term economic plan

  • Perfect winning weekend for Phoenix

    Phoenix 4 Swindon Wildcats 3 MANCHESTER Phoenix took the maximum six points from their three game weekend with a 4-3 win over the Swindon Wildcats. Phoenix came out of the traps like men possessed as they took the game to the Wildcats.

  • Phoenix make it two out of two

    Bracknell Bees 1 Manchester Phoenix 5 MANCHESTER Phoenix made it two wins out of two on the road in successive nights as the Altrincham outfit pick up the pace in their quest for the EPL title. Phoenix suffered a heavy defeat at the Hive last

  • Phoenix bring the points back over the Pennines

    Sheffield Steeldogs 2 Manchester Phoenix 3 MANCHESTER Phoenix completed the league series against bitter rivals Sheffield Steeldogs with a 3-2 road win and a 4-2 overall win in the series. Phoenix were again missing Liam Chong and the Dogs

  • The myths of Health and Safety

    A NEW survey has revealed the lengths some small firms mistakenly go to trying to comply with health and safety. One business completed a risk assessment for using a tape measure and another introduced written guidelines for walking up stairs.

  • Police hunt victims of Manchester Beyonce ticket scam

    HAVE you been a victim of Beyonce ticket fraudsters? That’s the question being posed by detectives from British Transport Police investigating more than 100 cases of ticket fraud relating to Beyonce’s recent concerts at the Phones 4U Arena in Manchester

  • Sale Fire Station to hold open day

    SALE Fire Station is holding an open day on March 15. The free event is being held at the Cranleigh Drive station between 10am and 4pm and all are welcome. Attractions on the day include vintage fire engines, a traffic accident and rope

  • 'Big Tidy-Up' event in Sale

    SALE councillors have organised a ‘Big Tidy-Up’ event, which will take place on Saturday, March 8. St Mary’s ward councillors Rob Chilton, Dan Bunting and John Holden have chosen the field between Ashton on Mersey School and Selsey Avenue as