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Click on the link below to read Trafford Council's latest planning applications, issued on Monday April 21 2014.

STOCKDALES has become a ‘chocholics’ paradise after the Sale-based charity received a donation of more than 100 Easter eggs. The scrummy treats were donated by GE Capital on Old Hall Lane and the Co-op in Ashton on Mersey. GE capital donated eggs

IF Sunday night’s 19th-frame thriller was a match for the ages, Shaun Murphy admits he was left feeling like an old man after scraping victory in the first round of the World Snooker Championship. Urmston-based Murphy was given a run for his money against

TRAFFORD MV's 1st XI travelled to Sandbach and managed only 89 all out in response to the home sides 143-8. Sanbach got off to a flier and reached 51-1 off 13 overs despite that wicket going very early. MV slowed the run rate with skipper Steve Haughton

BOWDON School of Ballet is holding a show at the Waterside Arts Centre on Saturday (April 26) at 6.30pm and Sunday (April 27) at 2pm. The show features performers of all ages and excerpts from hit shows like The Lion King, South Pacific and The King

LOUIS van Gaal and Jurgen Klopp are the punters’ predictions to be the next permanent managers at Manchester United. Both have seen 16% of all bets placed on the market although it is Lous van Gaal who has seen the lumpier wagers. Van Gaal has seen

I WOULD just like to say a big thank you to the kind gentleman and another couple who helped me after I fell on Canterbury Road, on April 15. Both he and another couple stopped their cars and came to see if I was all right and helped me up.

NEXT time you’re in the Altrincham branch of Waitrose, try a little eavesdropping in the aisles, as the Facebook page ‘Overheard in Waitrose’ has become an Internet hit. Implying that Waitrose customers are slightly better-off than other supermarket

SALE first team travelled to Cheadle for the first game of the 2014 season. Fielding five new players, Sale were hopeful of starting the season in a positive manner. Sale captain Keith Wellings won the toss and decided to bowl first. Cheadle got off

RE: charity supporting animals or humans. NO decent person would want any animal to suffer, however the bottom line is an animal can be put out of its misery – a human cannot.. A farmer’s daughter’s opinion. Via email

AFC Quarry continue to lead the way in the Division One table, with Broadheath Central FC in second after they defeated 10th placed Kartel Sports. Third placee Deans Youth lost 9-0 to seventh placed Knutsford FC in a surprise result at Manchester Road

ASHTON on Mersey began their 2014 season in sparkling style with a comprehensive win at Bollington. Bowling first on a helpful pitch Josh Knowles soon removed Bollington skipper Richard Hough. The introduction of spinner Mike Roberts heralded a middle

SALE Sharks enjoyed a fabulous weekend in Devon, beating the Exeter Chiefs 55-12 at Sandy Park on April 19. Director of Rugby Steve Diamond hailed this as the best performance by a Sharks side since he returned to the club in January 2011. The 55

WHAT can be done about inconsiderate, ignorant neighbours? I am unfortunate to have a troll-like individual inhabiting a house which backs on to mine. The brook dividing Brooklands and Timperley separates our dwellings, thankfully. At the

RE: ‘My stolen bin has cost me £25’, and ‘Why I wouldn’t pay for a new bin’ (Messenger letters) MY problem is not the replacement of missing/stolen wheelie bins, but the fact that despite putting my wheelie bin out for collection, operatives prefer

THE Friends of Stretford Public Hall have organised an Open Day on May 3 from 10am to 4pm, and the event will include tours of the building at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. The group wants to turn the landmark building on Chester Road into a multi-purpose community

Brigitte DeMeyer, 'Savannah Road' Devotees of superior Americana will presumably already be well acquainted with Brigitte's music, which has been variously described as 'acoustic soul' or a rare blend of old Fleetwood Mac and Norah Jones, and her

DAVID Moyes' short-lived reign at Manchester United is over. The club confirmed on Tuesday morning that Sir Alex Ferguson's successor had "left the club" after less than a season in charge. Moyes endured a miserable time in charge, with Sunday's

TRAFFORD recorded their sixth away win in succession on Monday with a 6-0 thrashing of already relegated Droylsden at the Butcher’s Arms. The visitors attacked from the kick off and after just three minutes Paul Ashton squandered a great chance when

IN a hard fought final at Winnington Park RFC Bowdon overcame a tough Oswestry side to come away with the Cheshire Bowl. With only 2 minutes left to play and the scores tied at 27 all Harry Booth crashed to score the decisive try that enabled the Clay

AlLTRINCHAM failed to complete a double over their Cheshire neighbours, having won the reverse fixture back in August. But they were the better side in an entertaining game in front of 3,770 spectators. However, it was Stockport, who have now failed

WIRRAL-based Vauxhall Motors arrived at the J. Davidson Stadium with little to play for, having applied to be demoted from the league for financial reasons. However, in the early stages they showed some decent form and Motorman Lee Ellams seriously tested

THE Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association is holding its next meeting at Urmston Library, Golden Way, Urmston, on May 10 from 1pm to 3pm. Group founders Janet Smith and Hilda Wibberley lost their father and husband (respectively) to a rare brain

SALE based Rocket Theatre is currently looking for new members to take part in a performance with a difference at the Sale Festival. The show, simply entitled Adults and Youths', will see adults taking on the roles of children while youngsters (aged