POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a crash. Shortly after 5.30pm on Tuesday, police were called to Barton Dock Road to reports of a collision involving a BMW X1 and a Yahama motorbike. Officers attended and the rider of the motorbike
SCAM warnings are being rolled out across the North West by Trading Standards after the region has been targeted. The scam hitting the region sees residents contacted by scammers claiming to be able to offer them low cost government loans. Fraudsters
THIS year’s line-up for Sale’s annual 80sFest has been revealed along with a brand new venue — this year’s festival will take place at Sale FC Rugby club. Now in its fourth year, the day-long festival will bring the UK’s leading tribute acts to
FANCY an epic train journey next year that starts with a pie barm? A UK tour operator specialising in trips to unusual destinations has had people wondering if it's April 1 after offering a train ride from Wigan to North Korea next year. The
VOTERS are going to the polls today to elect the region’s eight Members of the European Parliament (MEPs.) Polling stations opened at 7am this morning and will remain open until 10pm tonight. MEPs represent the whole of the North West region
DIRECT from London's West End and Broadway, The Barricade Boys are back on the road with their sensational and critically acclaimed national tour and will play one night only at the Albert Halls Bolton later this month. Known for their fabulous
TOPSHOP tycoon Sir Philip Green has announced plans to close 23 stores in the UK and Ireland from his Arcadia Group. Dorothy Perkins, Burton, Topshop and Topshop stores have been earmarked for closure as part of a company voluntary arrangement (
THE Manchester and District Golf Alliance finished another fine season at Bramhall Golf Club, who provided an excellent course, good weather and top-class clubhouse facilities for the annual President’s Day. President John Dowd was unable to attend
TRAFFORD Handball Club's boys under-14s side have won the national championship title in their first season. And in a successful debut season for the club only formed last September, the girls u14s also finished third at the English Handball Association
JOE Cooper was the star with bat and ball as Hale Barns first XI got back to winning ways with a comprehensive 109-run victory over Tattenhall. Overseas all-rounder Alex Ross notched his first half-century for the club, but it was Cooper who stole
SALE first XI kick-started their 2019 campaign with a comfortable eight-wicket win against Upton on Saturday – their first victory in Division One of the Cheshire County League. Sale were asked to field first by visitors Upton and struck the first
CENTRAL B skipper Dave Wood got the better of son Darren on his way to the final of the Captain's Cup in the Altrincham and Sale Round the Board Darts League. In the competition where each team captain represents their side in a straight knockout
SALE boxer Sam Hyde wants a rematch with Richard Riakporhe later this year. The cruiserweight, who is trained by renowned coach Joe Gallagher at Amir Khan's gym in Bolton, suffered the only defeat of his professional career so far against Londoner
PHIL Parkinson's promotion plans have been given a major boost after three of his most influential Altrincham players signed deals to remain at The J.Davidson Stadium next season. Leading marksman Jordan Hulme was first to put pen to paper, and
ASHTON-on-Mersey maintained their impressive start to the season with a comprehensive victory over North East Cheshire at The Beets. Choosing to bowl first, Ashton found the visitors in attacking mode as runs flowed freely in the early overs.
I TOLD you all about Urmston Festival — Party on the Pitch last week, and it’s finally arrived! This weekend we will have a musical extravaganza right here in Urmston featuring The Osmonds, The Bootleg Beatles and many more. It’s going to be a fantastic
A RUNNING group which helps people manage mental health problems has been given a £2,000 grant. Hard Yards Running Group, from Stretford, uses physical activity, peer support and social engagement to help individuals manage their mental health
