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  • Marland Yarde hat-trick delights Sale boss Steve Diamond

    Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond was delighted with the efforts of hat-trick hero Marland Yarde following their dominant 36-3 triumph over Leicester at the AJ Bell Stadium. The England wing endured a tough year after sustaining a horrific knee

  • Councillor defends playing solitaire during budget meeting

    A COUNCILLOR was spotted playing games on his phone for large chunks of a meeting last night, but he said he does it to keep his mind sharp following a stroke. Conservative councillor Alan Mitchell was seen enjoying an online card game of solitaire

  • Band hits its groove to win Trafford battle

    A TEENAGE band which performed three of its own original songs has walked away with a prestigious Trafford musical prize. Red Melody, a four-piece whose members are all in Year 11 at St Ambrose College in Altrincham. impressed judges at the annual

  • Being Boris - cult play brings PM to life at The Lowry

    From peroxiding his hair to learning new lines nightly, we talk to actor Will Barton about playing one of the most polarising politicians of all time. WRITTEN by journalist, broadcaster and playwright Jonathan Maitland, The Last Temptation of Boris

  • Squash is secret ingredient in these mouthwatering muffins

    Nick Cullen serves up a muffin with a twist SQUASH is one of my favourite winter staples because it’s such a versatile and nutritious vegetable that brings a wonderful colour and flavour to many dishes. With a sweet, nutty taste similar to