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Flynn treble boosts Meds
GREG Flynn scored a super hat-trick for Meds senior team at the weekend as they crushed Bay Malton 5-2. Meds were determined to appease their poor start to the new year and soon raced into a 2-0 lead. Luke Kaylor set up Greg Flynn for the first goal
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Flixton edge derby thriller
LOCAL rivals Flixton Juniors under-12s and Urmston Town Panthers met in a local darby on Sunday and contested an eight-goal thriller. In an open game that could have gone either way, Flixton managed to get the edge coming out 5-3 on top. Kaelan Wade
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Atherton Collieries 2 Flixton 2
FLIXTON lost ground on the Vodkat League Division One's top three after a disappointing 2-2 draw at Atherton Collieries. The visitors played up the hill in the first half but with just two minutes gone, Greg Brickell hit a shot that flew just wide of
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Trafford 2 Squires Gate 0
TRAFFORD maintained their push for promotion to the Unibond League on Saturday with an exhilarating performance and 2-0 victory over Squires Gate at Shawe View. That the game went ahead at all following the appalling weather during Tuesday night's game
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Is there no end to charging?
Not only do I have to pay for parking at Stretford Arndale, I am also charged £1.10p for a cup of hot water to dilute my wife's pot of tea. This was in addition to paying £14 for 3 meals in the chippy. Is there no end to what these people charge? Needless
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What is criteria for getting a house?
Please can someone from Trafford Housing Trust explain to me, and everyone else in Trafford, in layman's terms, what the exact criteria is for a house move these days? I know we have to bid, I know there are "medical factors" although, from what I can
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Disgusted over cemetery car parking
I have just come home after visiting my parents' grave in Urmston cemetery. I was disgusted to find that over Christmas and the weekend, people had parked their cars on graves and when they couldn't pass another car they had drove over graves. I can't
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Hayley raises for SWIM Trafford
SWIM Trafford has been boosted by a fundraising event organised by Barclays employee Hayley Wells, from Radbroke Hall, Knutsford. Hayley raised £1,178 for the swimming team by arranging a bag packing session at Sainsbury's in Altrincham during the Christmas
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Peel announces Sale move
WALES international Dwayne Peel looks set to join Sale's star-studded squad after Llanelli Scarlets today announced he would depart for Edgeley Park in the summer. The 26-year-old scrum half has been with the Welsh region since its inception in 2003
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Time to get healthy
Congratulations to our schools who have again put Trafford at the top educationally. Results out show Trafford is now top in mainland Britain for GCSE or equivalent results. 74 per cent of our pupils achieved five or more A*-C grades (an increase of 4
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Top marks for schools
TRAFFORD schools had plenty to celebrate when the borough jumped from third to top ranking spot nationally in its GCSE and equivalent results. Seventy four per cent of pupils gained five or more A*-C grades - an increase of four per cent on the results
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Deaf society need volunteers
THE National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) is searching for deaf volunteers and hearing volunteers who know sign language, to help at a range of events for deaf children and their families. The charity organises events for deaf children and their families
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Not too late for flu jab
THE Health Protection Agency North West is advising that it is not too late to get a flu jab. Dr Rosemary McCann, consultant in communicable disease control with the Greater Manchester Health Protection Unit, said: "Flu rates are still comparatively
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Pregnant teenager vows to stay with boyfriend who pushed her off bridge
A teenage girl who tumbled into a river after her boyfriend pushed her off a bridge during a tiff has vowed to stay with him - and have his baby. Blonde haired Chantelle Burgess, 18, was left covered in blood after boyfriend Ryan Farmer, 21 tipped her
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Stop moaning about parking
Get a life Urmston and stop moaning about parking! In reply to Mr Atkinson, the lady who parked outside Somerfield store was illegally parked and therefore got a parking ticket quite rightly so, if you would like to refer to the Highway Code book this
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No holding back Peel Holdings
I'm sure if the M60 motorway did not run alongside the Trafford Centre, Peel Holdings would continue to expand its empire right across the borough. Frenzied building work has been taking place ever since the first brick was laid, and continues today,
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Donors wanted
A BLOOD donation session is being held at Timperley Methodist Church, Stockport Road, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm today (January 17). New or regular donors should contact 0845 7711 711 to make an appointment to donate or visit www.blood.co.uk
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Appeal after Old Trafford Superdrug raid
Thieves stole a substantial amount of cash during a robbery at a Superdrug store on Seymour Grove, Old Trafford. Police revealed today, Tuesday, January 15, that on Thursday, January 10, at around 12.45pm a member of staff heard the bell ringing at the
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Jobs axe at airport
MORE than 25 engineering jobs are being axed at Manchester Airport. Bosses say they hope the job cuts will be achieved through voluntary redundancy. A spokesperson for Manchester Airport said: "The company has begun a benchmarking exercise and review
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Make your move
Altrincham chess club are holding a tournament over a seven week period for children aged 7-17 years old. If you would lke any further information contact the club on 0161 973 9618.
