TWO men have been jailed for their part in a plot to smuggle £6 million worth of cocaine into the UK. Mark Holmes, aged 46, from Merseyside, and John Blake, aged 48, from Ashton-In-Makerfield had been travelling through Derbyshire in a HGV when
A TAXI driver was attacked with a machete and hammer. Writing on the GMP Trafford North Facebook page, an officer revealed: "Two offenders have been arrested in connection to a robbery on a taxi driver on Irlam Rd, Flixton." They had ordered
IF you are up early enough for sunrise, you're set for a stunning show this week. But if the idea of getting up before 5.45am fills you with dread, fear not, it's a similar story at sunset too which will be around 8.12pm this week. The reason
HIGH school students have been giving back to their community with a series of events. Pupils from Sale High School completed their first volunteer litter pick earlier this month, with other students later taking a trip back to their old primary
A MATHS teacher is aiming to tackle a marathon task after securing a place in the London Marathon for the first time. Jon Howarth has completed several long distance races in the past but it will be his debut outing in the iconic 26-mile run through
A CELEBRITY singer will be the special guest judge at the eleventh edition of a children's writing competition. The Explore Learning Writers’ Awards are open for the eleventh year for children aged four to 14 and aims to inspire the next generation
SHOPPERS flocked for the launch of late night shopping in Urmston in Thursday. In a bid to showcase what the town has to offer and encourage people to shop local, independent traders will opening their doors 'til late once a month. Known as Indie
Thunderstorms and heavy showers are expected to hit the region this afternoon. Forecasters have warned of disruption to travel and power supplies across the North West today (Wednesday, April 24). A spokesman said: "Although not everywhere will
ALTRINCHAM based law firm Price Slater Gawne has appointed matrimonial and family law specialist Jackie Rawcliffe. Jackie joins the firm as a Consultant Solicitor, working with clients throughout the North West. Named partner Victoria Price
AN award-winning community gardening group is gearing up for a host of exciting new projects. Altrincham in Bloom was launched in 2014 and is run entirely by volunteers. The group is encouraging members of the public to join them in engaging
LAURA Wade’s satire, Home I’m Darling is based on the fifties presumption that a woman’s place is in the home. It features Judy and Johnny, the former with a high powered job and the latter paying his way in a less high profile post. When she
IF prizes were given for determination, then Britain’s Got Talent contestant David J. Watson would get a gold. The West Timperley-based actor and entertainer has just made his tenth audition for the top television show. But despite failing
