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  • Woman jailed after vicious attack and robbery

    A woman has been jailed after viciously robbing a woman and her grandchild in their own home. 29-year-old Shereena Oghani, of Holly Bank Close, Stretford has been jailed for 11 years after launching a vicious attack on a grandmother and grandchild

  • CD reviews : Ben Beford, Brian Protheroe, Folks At Home

    Kevin Bryan delivers his verdict on some of this week's CD releases Ben Bedford,"Portraits" (Cavalier Recordings)- Ben Bedford's name may not be familiar to too many record buyers on this side of the Atlantic but his captivating musical narratives

  • Police blast for fly-tippers near Trafford-Salford landmark

    NEIGHBOURHOOD police have condemned flytippers who left household goods near the historic Barton swing bridge. Patrols spotted the rubbish on a road adjacent to the bridge, which is near the border of Trafford and Salford. Pc Andy Walsh said:

  • Ex-Sale Harrier in plea to save playing fields

    An emotional plea to protect the “safe haven” of grassroots sports clubs has been made – as Trafford’s council leader vows plans for a controversial new stadium will not go ahead without community support. Sale Sharks announced plans last month

  • New £7.7m homes hub moves closer

    PLANS for a £7.7m high-quality housing development with multi-use community centre in Bowdon have edged closer after council chiefs approved plans to progress the scheme. The borough council’s executive met on Tuesday afternoon after their previous

  • Let’s raise a glass to Trafford's pubs

    PUBS throughout Trafford are preparing to reopen their doors to customers. Julie and Ian Slamon run the Lord Nelson in Stretford Road, Urmston assisted by their children Becky 22, and Sam, 20, and plan to reopen at noon on July 4. Ian said: “

  • WAYNE'S WORLD: Five years after 'Danny Boy' changed my life

    IT'S been five years, this week, since I first performed live at the Trafford Centre for Mike Sweeney’s BBC Radio Manchester show, my version of the Irish classic Danny Boy. I actually sang the song by default! I had every intention of singing the