Archive - Thursday, 20 September 2018

Technical glitch at major high street bank fixed
THOUSANDS of customers have been affected after a major high street bank has been hit by a technical glitch.
'I need to know how my sister died'
A TRAFFORD family who have been waiting nearly three months to discover how their sister died are demanding answers.
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DAVID FLETCHER 20th September 2009 You are in my thoughts and dreams each day My love for you will never die I miss you so much Rosie x
Michael Joseph Grogan
MICHAEL JOSEPH GROGAN Aged 85 years, of County Roscommon died at home on the 9th September 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service is to be held on Tuesday 25th September 2018 12.15pm at St.Vincents Catholic Church Altrincham followed by…
Edward Joseph Brierton
EDWARD JOSEPH BRIERTON On 8th September 2018 peacefully at Wythenshawe Hospital, Ted aged 88 years of Sale. Husband of Joan, much loved and sadly missed Dad of Gillian and Richard, Father-in-law of Euan and Sara, and Grandad of Thomas and Ellen. Funeral…
Barrie Smith
BARRIE SMITH On 16th September 2018 peacefully at Macclesfield General Hospital and of Knutsford. Barrie, aged 74 years, the sadly missed friend of Nikki & Patrick Riley, Trisha Carter, Jo and Anne. Funeral service and committal at Altrincham…
Ann Simpson
ANN SIMPSON Ann Maria Simpson - On 15th September 2018 passed away peacefully in St Ann's Hospice. Ann aged 64 years. Beloved wife of the late Ray Simpson, devoted mum to Ian and the late Lee Simpson also loving nana. Ann will be sadly missed by all who…
Boxing legend Bruno to be guest speaker at Altrincham FC
LEGENDARY boxer Frank Bruno is the knockout star attraction at Altrincham’s latest sporting dinner, to be held at The J.Davidson Stadium next month.
Parkinson full of praise for Robins' battling qualities at Bradford
PHIL Parkinson has revealed how the axe was hovering over some Altrincham players ahead of a battling 3-2 win at promotion-chasing Bradford Park Avenue on Saturday.
Alty back to winning ways in Yorkshire
ALTRINCHAM returned to winning ways with a 3-2 National League North victory at Bradford Park Avenue on Saturday.
ICE HOCKEY: Storm coach Finnerty confident first home win is around the corner
MANCHESTER Storm had conflicting fortunes at the weekend, winning at Sheffield Steelers in the Challenge Cup before going down 4-2 at home to Glasgow Clan on Sunday.
CRICKET: Ashton-on-Mersey end campaign on a high note
ASHTON-on-Mersey finished the season with a comprehensive victory over already relegated Prestbury.
RUGBY UNION: Last-gasp score seals win for Trafford MV
A STRONG Trafford MV side travelled to Littleborough for coach Ricky Philips’ first away match in charge and came away with a 37-30 win in the ADM Premier Division to sit second.
CRICKET: Sale seconds end with win against Bowdon
SALE Cricket Club's second XI rounded off their season with a barnstorming win against Bowdon to finish fourth in Division One of the Cheshire County League.
CRICKET: Jack's the lad as he bags five-for in Hale triumph
HALE Barns' second XI capped off a remarkable season with another victory as they saw off bottom-club Middlewich by 81 runs to register their 15th win from a possible 22.
RUGBY UNION: Kersal firsts sit top of the pile
ALTRINCHAM Kersal first team were victorious 26-5 against a strong Southport outfit in Lancs/Cheshire Division One last weekend.
WAYNE'S WORLD: A typical day in the life of the mayor
Over the years, my Val and I have put on various charity nights and we have always been proud to have the current Mayor of Trafford support us and attend our events.
Children must learn about the sacrifices made for us
As an historian and a qualified platoon commander in the British Army, I feel that it is crucial that we do more than just participate in or watch a parade of soldiers and veterans.
View on anti-Semitism is lazy, offensive and wrong
AS one of the Labour party speakers at the Say No to Anti-Semitism’ rally in Manchester on Sunday, I read Pia Feig’s letter Challenging anti-Semitic perception (Your Letters, September 13) with dismay.
Inactivity is making people unhealthy and unhappy
THE news that only two out of 53 European countries are more overweight than Britain is a wake-up call screaming at us to find more achievable ways to move more.
Cold War threat to Britain and Europe is rearing its head again
IT is an unfortunate truth that all the dynamics which existed in the Cold War some 30 years ago have been resurrected again.
Trafford's most wanted
MESSENGER readers are being asked to help find Trafford’s most wanted.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: 10 Commandments are good foundation for law
I HAVE just returned from a visit to Bologna.
Helga Jean Rawcliffe
HELGA JEAN RAWCLIFFE 20.9.38 - 16.4.08 Though we miss you always, we miss you more today because it is your 80th birthday & you are far away. On this day we reminisce with frequent tears, as we think about your memories and wish you were still here…
Harry Waudby
HARRY WAUDBY SO PROUD! B.Arch (Hons) Clever clogs! Love Mama, Dad, Amber, Beau, Nana & Grandad