MAYBE it was the time difference between the UK and New York, maybe it was the fact that he’s just played eight shows in 10 days in the States or maybe it’s because he’s genuinely overwhelmed but Ian Hunter sounds slightly stunned at the reception
AS a secularist, I would like to ask why the Altrincham Interfaith Group is always given several column inches every week. I have no objection to seeing this piece at regular intervals, and where a writer explains their religion and what they draw
A FORTY-six year-old man has appeared in court accused of throwing a corrosive substance into the face of a police officer. Paul Elliot is accused of launching the ammonia attack on Sgt Andrew Gore as he responded to a domestic disturbance at a
ASTRONOMERS will look to the skies this Good Friday, hoping to catch a glimpse of the annual Pink Moon — the full moon for April. Despite its name, there is no actual colour change to the appearance of the lunar surface - it is a Northern Native
WHILE this weekend's forecast is good for many, it's a different story for asthma and hay fever sufferers. High levels of pollen have been forecast by the Met Office across the region through to Sunday, with sufferers experiencing symptoms such
“HE is risen!” (Matthew 28:6) This is the glorious message of Easter and great reminder of the victory of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The Saviour was resurrected, as we all will be. He suffered so that He could succour us in all of our trials.
A DISTRAUGHT Tony Thompson was left inconsolable after a bizarre stoppage-time own goal condemned Altrincham to defeat and dented their hopes of finishing third in National League North at The J.Davidson Stadium. Victory over Brackley Town would
TRAFFORD produced a tactical masterclass to stun Evo-Stik Premier leaders Farsley Celtic 2-1 and collect the Integro League Cup for the first time in their history. Manager Tom Baker was all too aware of the threat posed by the free-scoring Yorkshiremen
ALTRINCHAM Kersal first XV were crowned Lancs/Cheshire Division One champions after a 22-18 win at Rochdale. Never an easy place to get a result, it was Rochdale who opened the scoring with a penalty. Altrincham Kersal soaked up the pressure
ROCHDALIANS took a big step towards winning the Premier Division title in the Lancashire and Cheshire Amateur League after they won 4-2 at Abacus Media to leapfrog High Lane into top spot by a point. If they win their two remaining games the title
TRAFFORD’S faint hopes of promotion were extinguished on Saturday when they fell to a 1-0 defeat at Mossley leaving them 11 points outside the Evo-Stik West play-off positions with just three games to play. A strong wind and hard surface made creative
THE Balfour and Houldsworth Committee have been organising top competitions for club golfers from clubs within a 25-mile radius of Manchester town hall since 1897 and has strong connections with Worsley Golf Club, which was founded in 1894. B&
CENTRAL A took the Mid-Table title in the Altrincham and Sale Round the Board Darts League after a replayed final game against Budenburgs. The Budenburgs hit form in the first meeting with wins from Kevin Legg and Graham Mathers before Central A
Throughout my first year of writing Wayne’s World I have been reading all the comments and emails that you very kindly send me and I have learned that a lot of people have difficulty in finding events to attend in Trafford. Those of you who don’t use
THE MAYOR of Greater Manchester has thrown his weight behind a campaign to tighten up security at public events. It follows the publication of 'Progress Update' detailing the response of public bodies over the terror attack which claimed the lives
