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Sue Whitehead, Project Manager at Amey, hosting a mock incident session

More than 600 Trafford schoolchildren take part in major safety event

Care group appoints new director to lead complex care division

Arcadian boasts friendly service delivered in a warming setting

Arcadian boasts friendly service delivered in a warming setting

New restaurant which puts fire at the heart of every dish is turning up the heat

Stretford Canteen has been named in Time Out's top restaurant list.

Stretford Canteen has been named in Time Out's top restaurant list.

Trafford restaurant named among best in Manchester by Time Out

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Arcadian boasts friendly service delivered in a warming setting

Arcadian boasts friendly service delivered in a warming setting

New restaurant which puts fire at the heart of every dish is turning up the heat

Helen George and the cast of High Society

Helen George and the cast of High Society

Call the Midwife star says she's 'got her silly back' in High Society

Newquay is home to some beautiful beaches

Newquay is home to some beautiful beaches

Daish's Holidays

5 things to do for over-60s in coastal area – including visit to filming location

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is returning to Manchester's AO Arena in 2027

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is returning to Manchester's AO Arena in 2027

Monster truck spectacle set to roar into Manchester's AO Arena

Family create lasting legacy for devoted Manchester United fan

The man police are looking to speak to

The man police are looking to speak to

Burglary at Trafford car park prompts appeal as police look to speak to man

Phoenix Nights favourites returning to the club where it all started

The Split Up was filmed and is set in Manchester.

The Split Up was filmed and is set in Manchester.

Release date and trailer released for new Manchester-set BBC series The Split Up

The view from the rooftop terrace

The view from the rooftop terrace

Inside Manchester’s new rooftop hotspot with cocktails, curry and skyline views

Cllr Billy Burke was elected to Trafford Council last month

Cllr Billy Burke was elected to Trafford Council last month

Trafford councillor pleads not guilty to carrying a knife in the borough

An Old Trafford resident has been fined £1,000 for fly-tipping

An Old Trafford resident has been fined £1,000 for fly-tipping

Old Trafford resident hit with £1,000 fine for dumping bags of nappies

Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd offered holidays to destinations worldwide, including New York, Egypt, and Turkey.

Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd offered holidays to destinations worldwide, including New York, Egypt, and Turkey.

UK travel agent ceases trading after nearly 20 years - is your holiday affected?

Tobias Turley in High School Musical (Picture: Matt Crockett)

Tobias Turley in High School Musical (Picture: Matt Crockett)

Tobias Turley and Leonor Correira on being part of High School Musical at Lowry

GMP executed warrants at three addresses in Bury.

GMP executed warrants at three addresses in Bury.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

Police seize more than 2.8 tonnes of drugs in major Greater Manchester crackdown

The Twin Towers in 2001

The Twin Towers in 2001

Manchester artist recalls escaping 91st floor of Twin Towers on 9/11 anniversary

Primark tells shoppers 'stop using immediately' due to serious chemical risk

Were you a winner?

Were you a winner?

3 lucky North West postcode wins in today's Postcode Lottery draw

Oktoberfest will return to Albert's Schloss next month

Oktoberfest will return to Albert's Schloss next month

Manchester Oktoberfest returns with beer, bands and Bavarian food

The weekend weather forecast is here

The weekend weather forecast is here

The Met Office weekend weather forecast for Trafford

Young players aged six to 10 are taking part in free coaching sessions held twice a week at Partington Sports Village

Young players aged six to 10 are taking part in free coaching sessions held twice a week at Partington Sports Village

Clubs and societies

Girls aged six to 10 invited to free football sessions in Partington

Andrew McHale, pictured centre, with Kamil Tomaszewski, seated left, and Adam Horner

Andrew McHale, pictured centre, with Kamil Tomaszewski, seated left, and Adam Horner

Altrincham law firm celebrates 25 years with record £10m year

Fair ground rides and games at Albert Square

Fair ground rides and games at Albert Square

Everything we know about the Manchester Christmas Markets 2026

Oasis have confirmed their new tour with a drone display above the Etihad

Oasis have confirmed their new tour with a drone display above the Etihad

Oasis confirm new tour with drone display over Etihad stadium

ITV has released a first look at the new Big Brother house

ITV has released a first look at the new Big Brother house

ITV releases first look at the new Big Brother house ahead of the 2026 series

UK Today

Popular novel being adapted to ITV drama after almost a 'decade in the making'

Who is Melanie Walters? The Gavin & Stacey star taking on Strictly Come Dancing

EastEnders star opens up on 'natural decision' to leave BBC soap after 13 years

Who is John Nellis? The football content creator taking part in Strictly Come Dancing

Brits warned of 10 year ban from popular country as new travel rules introduced

Parents urged to remove 3 items from their car to avoid failing an MOT

Sport

Manchester Derby in January

Manchester Derby fans warned as facial recognition cameras return to Old Trafford

Tom Crawford fires in the opener for Alty

Tom Crawford fires in the opener for Alty

Gibson's delight after Alty down Spitfires for third win

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson

Sale Sharks thrash Bath in Premiership Rugby Cup opener

Timperley seconds skipper Shahnawaz Khan and Zaki Khalid

Timperley seconds skipper Shahnawaz Khan and Zaki Khalid

Timperley seconds escape relegation despite defeat by Didsbury

Diogo Dalot joined children at a Manchester United Foundation camp in Partington

Diogo Dalot joined children at a Manchester United Foundation camp in Partington

Manchester United

Manchester United star Diogo Dalot surprises young fans at summer camp

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Your Letters

Oakfield Road car park, Altrincham

Letter - Concerns over cashless parking at Altrincham car park

Ten years on from the Brexit referendum, a letter raises the question of whether the UK should rejoin the EU

Ten years on from the Brexit referendum, a letter raises the question of whether the UK should rejoin the EU

LETTER: Ten years after Brexit vote, Flixton man urges EU return

Melody Thornton in The Bodyguard (Picture: Paul Coltas)

Melody Thornton in The Bodyguard (Picture: Paul Coltas)

LETTER OF THE DAY

‘Half-cut harpies’ at Bodyguard reveal problem theatres face

Ukrainian army vehicles drive past the remains of a Russian tank in north Kharkiv, east Ukraine (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue).

Ukrainian army vehicles drive past the remains of a Russian tank in north Kharkiv, east Ukraine (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue).

LETTER OF THE DAY

Letter: Ukraine is effectively defending Europe from Russia

A local election count last week

A local election count last week

LETTER OF THE DAY

National government

Letter: Real winner of local elections was apathy party

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Theatre

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The Hammond Launches The Stars Campaign to support life-changing scholarships for young performers

The Stars Campaign's life-changing scholarships for young performers: The Hammond

The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

Go behind the scenes at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse open day

Eight dancers from Urmston have landed roles in a production of Swan Lake

Eight dancers from Urmston have landed roles in a production of Swan Lake

Eight Urmston dancers land roles in Swan Lake at Palace Theatre

Waterside Arts Centre

Waterside Arts Centre

One-man Titanic survivor show coming to Sale’s Waterside Arts Centre

Kevin Edward Turner MBE with the cast of Company Chameleon's Obscura

Kevin Edward Turner MBE with the cast of Company Chameleon's Obscura

Trafford old boy opens dance double-header in Manchester

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Sue Whitehead, Project Manager at Amey, hosting a mock incident session

More than 600 Trafford schoolchildren take part in major safety event

Care group appoints new director to lead complex care division

Arcadian boasts friendly service delivered in a warming setting

Arcadian boasts friendly service delivered in a warming setting

New restaurant which puts fire at the heart of every dish is turning up the heat

Family create lasting legacy for devoted Manchester United fan

The man police are looking to speak to

The man police are looking to speak to

Burglary at Trafford car park prompts appeal as police look to speak to man

National Sport

US President Donald Trump presented the trophy to Shane Lowry (Liam McBurney/PA)

US President Donald Trump presented the trophy to Shane Lowry (Liam McBurney/PA)

Shane Lowry romps to record Irish Open victory

Alexander Zverev, of Germany, left, poses with the trophy after he won the men’s singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships against Ben Shelton, of the United States, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Alexander Zverev, of Germany, left, poses with the trophy after he won the men’s singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships against Ben Shelton, of the United States, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Alexander Zverev shatters American dream by beating Ben Shelton to win US Open

Erling Haaland celebrates his goal (Peter Byrne/PA)

Erling Haaland celebrates his goal (Peter Byrne/PA)

Pro Ref admits ‘error of judgment’ over VAR call for Erling Haaland’s derby goal

Manchester United fans display a banner in protest in the stands (Peter Byrne/PA)

Manchester United fans display a banner in protest in the stands (Peter Byrne/PA)

Man Utd fans protest over ‘season ticket ban fiasco’ ahead of derby

Michael Carrick disputed Manchester City’s winning goal (Peter Byrne/PA)

Michael Carrick disputed Manchester City’s winning goal (Peter Byrne/PA)

Michael Carrick concerned by decision to let Erling Haaland derby goal stand

Josh Kerr celebrates after winning the men’s 1500m final (Martin Rickett/PA)

Josh Kerr celebrates after winning the men’s 1500m final (Martin Rickett/PA)

Josh Kerr caps stellar year with top prize at Ultimate Championships in Budapest

Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Diogo Jota during a Portugal training session in October 2024 (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Diogo Jota during a Portugal training session in October 2024 (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Cristiano Ronaldo calls for Saudi fans to be banned after Diogo Jota chants

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National News

First Ministers Michelle O’Neill, Rhun ap Iorwerth and John Swinney (Claudia Savage/Jonathan Brady/Jane Barlow/PA)

First Ministers Michelle O’Neill, Rhun ap Iorwerth and John Swinney (Claudia Savage/Jonathan Brady/Jane Barlow/PA)

SNP, Plaid and Sinn Féin leaders expected to sign joint agreement in Cardiff

Two £36 million gifts to Reform UK have reignited calls for a cap on political donations (Will Colebourne/PA)

Two £36 million gifts to Reform UK have reignited calls for a cap on political donations (Will Colebourne/PA)

Donations cap to be debated in wake of £72 million Reform gifts

Donald Trump said that the US was leading China in the development of AI(Liam McBurney/PA)

Donald Trump said that the US was leading China in the development of AI(Liam McBurney/PA)

Trump downplays AI risks as ‘things that won’t happen’

Donald Trump with Shane Lowry of Ireland after he won the Amgen Irish Open (Liam McBurney/PA)

Donald Trump with Shane Lowry of Ireland after he won the Amgen Irish Open (Liam McBurney/PA)

Trump makes announcement on whiskey tariffs as he brings Irish visit to a close

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, sporting bib number 10, pictured with Brendan Foster, ahead of the AJ Bell Great North Run from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields (Richard Sellers / PA).

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, sporting bib number 10, pictured with Brendan Foster, ahead of the AJ Bell Great North Run from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields (Richard Sellers / PA).

Andy Burnham takes part in Great North Run for homelessness charity

Taoiseach Micheal Martin welcomes US President Donald Trump to Farmleigh House, Dublin (Ben Birchall/PA)

Taoiseach Micheal Martin welcomes US President Donald Trump to Farmleigh House, Dublin (Ben Birchall/PA)

Taoiseach says he did not tell Trump there was ‘genocide’ in Gaza

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Jonathan Brady/PA)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Meghan shares video of family outings back in the UK

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