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Messenger readers suggest cost cutting measures for Trafford Council

11:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

REDUCING the number of floral arrangements in Trafford, cutting councillor’s expenses and making criminals pay court costs are some of the ideas Messenger readers have had to help Trafford Council make £60m savings.

Escaped horses 'real issue' in Partington

10:30am Thursday 2nd September 2010

HORSES roaming the streets of Partington are causing havoc for residents and police.

Free blood pressure tests in Sale

10:21am Thursday 2nd September 2010

NHS nurses will be offering free blood pressure tests to adults as part of a major health campaign, Know Your Numbers, which has launched across the region. The campaign, which is being coordinated by the Greater Manchester Health Services in partnership with the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and the Stroke Association, aims to raise awareness of health risks linked to having high blood pressure.

Partington man accused of illegally selling 'cancer drug'

9:50am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A PARTINGTON man has appeared in court accused of illegally selling drugs which he advertised as a cure for cancer.

Parks jobs threat sparks massive opposition

Representatives of friends groups and bowling clubs who are protesting against the plans

9:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A 3,000-PLUS petition has been submitted calling for a rethink by council chiefs on plans to axe 27 parks gardeners jobs.

'Giant' of the skies starts operations at Ringway

'Giant' of the skies starts operations at Ringway

5:06pm Wednesday 1st September 2010

AVIATION enthusiasts flocked to Manchester Airport today as the world’s biggest passenger aircraft arrived at Ringway for the first time.

Painter Mike is an ‘Old Master’

Mike Gauci

4:00pm Wednesday 1st September 2010

PAINTER and decorator Mike Gauci is getting used to working with ‘tools of the trade’ that are more than 400 years old.

Take part in a charity 10k

3:50pm Wednesday 1st September 2010

A SALE man taking part in a charity 10k next weekend is urging Trafford residents to take part.

Roll up to the Brooklands Tap

3:04pm Wednesday 1st September 2010

THE Brooklands Tap in Sale will be hosting an all day festival in order to raise money for the Christie, one of Europe's leading cancer hospitals.

Open day success

CAFT patron Jason Manford with youngster Adam Standring at the open day

2:00pm Wednesday 1st September 2010

THE Children’s Adventure Farm Trust’s newest patron, Jason Manford, joined around 1,000 guests at the charity’s annual open day and family fun day.





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