Business
Boutique estate agency launches in Hale
A new estate agency is set to make its home in Hale – but it won’t be found on the high street. Hale Homes will be headed up by Jackie Atkins, who has 30 years’ [Read More]
Trafford
Education
Teachers retire from Urmston Grammar after a combined 190 years’ service
Six teachers from Urmston Grammar have retired after racking up 190 years of service between them. Merrick Weems, Mike Parker, Liz Parker, Charlotte Clowes, Liz Reddington, and Angus Campbell said their goodbyes to pupils via [Read More]
Bowdon
Over-40s cricket team breaks five-year duck
An over-40s cricket team has celebrated its first win for more than five years. Bowdon Cricket Club near Altrincham in Greater Manchester last tasted victory in 2015 but on Wednesday night they finally broke their [Read More]
Coronavirus
Pupils put Covid-19 questions to PM Boris Johnson and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham
A group of young reporters have put questions to the Prime Minister, asking why they have not been included in the government’s discussions around Covid-19 and their futures. Pupils from a primary school in Trafford [Read More]
Charity
St Ann’s Hospice prepares to reopen its charity shops
St Ann’s Hospice is preparing to reopen some of its shops to help raise money to ensure its nurses can continue to care for patients. St Ann’s cares for patients with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses [Read More]
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: News-savvy Sale pupils are clued-up on pandemic
Youngsters from a school in Sale have created their own news reports and YouTube video on coronavirus to help keep their family and friends calm and safe. The pupils from Woodheys Primary School have been [Read More]
Alderley Edge
Ashton on Mersey junior footballers get new kits thanks to Clarion sponsorship
A junior football club has secured a new sponsorship deal that means 40 young players will get new kits. Ashton on Mersey Football Club under-sevens are being sponsored by Alderley Edge-based wealth management firm Clarion. [Read More]
Crime
Watch: Terrifying moment shopkeeper is robbed at knifepoint
Police are hunting three men after a shop in Stretford was robbed by two men with knives. Officers were called shortly before 8.15pm on Saturday, January 11th, to reports of a robbery at a store [Read More]
Business
Dogs Aloud day care centre opens in Trafford Park
A doggy day care centre with a swimming pool and chill-out movie zone has launched in Trafford Park following an investment of £100,000. Dogs Aloud is based in a 5,500 sq ft former children’s play [Read More]
Celebrity News
Carrick’s Boot Room to redistribute unwanted boots and trainers
The Michael Carrick Foundation has launched a football boot amnesty in Manchester, Trafford and Stockport to ensure youngsters have access to the equipment they need to be able to take part in sport. Running throughout [Read More]