METROLINK is urging residents to have their say on plans for the Trafford Park Metrolink line before consultation closes on Friday.More than 1,000 people have had their say on Transport for Greater Manchester's (TfGM) plans for the 5.5km line, which
Woodsend Local History Group is holding its Monthly Meeting at Woodsend Library, Woodsend Road, Urmston, on October 7 from 10am to noon.Admission is free and offers people the chance to have an informal chat about local history.
THE British Heart Foundation shops’ 'Bag It. Beat It' stock appeal has got underway in Stretford.On September 20, the Mayor of Trafford, Councillor Mr Ejaz Malik, and children dressed as superheroes were on hand at Stretford Mall to donate
THE Shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has praised the work of Greater Manchester’s Police and Crime Commissioner in building safer communities. Speaking at the Labour Party Conference in Manchester, Ms Cooper confirmed that Labour will scrap
EDUCATION will be one of the topics on the table when Kate Green, MP for Stretford & Urmston, hosts a community discussion in Partington on Friday from noon. The event takes place at The Fuse on Warburton Lane and will be a chance for residents
A SALE business is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The Cadman Group is recognising its achievement by inviting present and future clients to a celebratory event at the Mere Golf Club on October 11. The subcontracting company, which is based
HATS Theatre Group present The Edge of Darkness by Brian Clemens at St Hugh of Lincoln Parish Hall, Glastonbury Road, Stretford, fromOctober 2-4 at 7.30pm. The play is billed as a psychological thriller and anyone interested in booking tickets
HEFTY fines could be imposed on small businesses in Trafford that fail to meet a government pension compliance deadline. As from June 2015, the mandatory government scheme, will target firms employing fewer than 50 staff. However, due to the
AS part of its 10th birthday celebrations, the Waterside Arts Centre is opening a Pop Up Gallery shop in the run up to Christmas.The WAC would like to hear from artists, designers and makers from across Greater Manchester who would like to make use of
SALE United Under 15s football team is looking for new players to supplement their current squad. The team plays in the Timperley League on a Sunday and train on Wednesday nights each week. The team won their divisional cup last year. Anyone
THE Waterside Arts Centre in Sale presents Ibsen's A Doll's House on October 15 at 7.30pm.Anyone interested in booking tickets for this production should call 0161 912 5616 or visit watersideartscentre.co.uk.
DANCE classes for beginners are starting at various locations in Altrincham and Sale They will be held on the following days: Wednesdays - starting October 1 - at LMRCA Railway Club, Navigation Rd, Altrincham, from 7pm. Thursdays - starting
A TRAFFORD Park-based business has landed secures major fashion house contract. Logistics firm, the AKW Group, has secured the warehousing contract for SRG Apparel, the fashion-house whose head office is in Whitefield, Manchester. The 4,000
CALLING all London Marathon Runners! There is still time to grab one of the few remaining Dogs for the Disabled places in the world’s greatest marathon. The event is taking place on Sunday, April 26 and Dogs for the Disabled is in need of runners
ALTRINCHAM'S the Best Western Cresta Court Hotel, in Altrincham played host to one of England’s 2014 Commonwealth Games gold and bronze medal winners recently. Greater Manchester swimmer, James Guy, popped into the hotel to say hello to the Cresta
BAFTA award-winning company, Maverick Television, is filming a new series to help people overcome their worst fears and phobias and want Trafford residents to come forward. Are you scared of driving? Do heights bring you out in a cold sweat? Maybe
A SALE mum is through to the finals of a national competition which recognises flexible working for mums. Kate Naylor, owner and franchisor or Bumps and Bashes, devised a specific first aid course for parents of babies and young children back in
TRAFFORD Labour group continues to press the ruling Conservatives about how a budget shortfall of almost £7 million came about. The council announced in June that it had failed to spot a shortfall of £6 million in its 2014/2015 budget – but earlier
Skelmersdale United 3 Trafford 0 TRAFFORD had no answer to the pace and finishing power of the young Merseysiders and but for the heroics of goalkeeper Andy Robertson the margin of defeat could have been even greater. Both sides played some
A NEW Year treat for television viewers is set to feature the champagne guzzling lifestyle of members of the Cheshire set. The Real Housewives of Cheshire, is set to feature Hale Barns based Ampika Pickston, 33, and Bowdon's Lauren Simon, 42.
A HALE-based solicitors recently celebrated its fourth anniversary and the launch of a new property department.More than 150 guests gathered at a marquee event held at Blackstone Solicitors' offices, on Cecil Road, for the anniversary event. Established
TRAFFORD continues to be one of the best places to live in the country, according to latest figures. In the latest quarterly performance statistics, the borough has scored highly in terms of recycling, employment, education and crime. Trafford
