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Phoenix under-18s 15 Grimsby Blackhawks 3

MANCHESTER Phoenix under-18s are closing in on the Northern Division 2 title after a comprehensive 15-3 victory over Grimsby Blackhawks. They need just one more point from their remaining three away games to secure the championship. The Blackhawks arrived

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Quality drive pays off

We’ve heard this week that work on some of the more run-down areas of Trafford to improve the quality of life for residents has paid dividends. Areas in Trafford described as ‘deprived’ according to national statisticians have improved more than anywhere

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Dukinfield 21 Ashton 24

ASHTON on Mersey moved up another place in the South Lancs/Cheshire Two after beating league leaders Dukinfield 24-21. The visitors had an early scare when Dukinfield's number 6 caught the kick off ball and rode four tackles to set up a converted penalty

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Montpellier 14 Sale Sharks 14

SHARKS ended their European Challenge Cup group campaign with a whimper as they lost their perfect record in Montpellier. Having travelled to France with five wins from their five previous group games - all with a try-scoring bonus point - Sale were

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Commuters face further delays

UPDATE - MANY commuters face a second day of traffic misery tomorrow. And there is a floodwatch issued by the Environment Agency warning with areas at risk including land at Chorlton and Sale Water Parks, footpaths, car park and golf course. It also

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Police appeal after Brooklands robbery

A substantial amount of money has been stolen during a robbery outside a post office in south Manchester. Police have revealed today that they are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened at about 11.45am on Monday 14 January, on Wendover

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Former special constable two and a half times drink limit

PLUMBER Simon Wood denied being drunk after he was seen swerving and breaking all over the road. After struggling to get out of his car in the city centre he told police: "I know my rights, I used to be a police officer." But a judge at Manchester magistrate's

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Laura Beth Hassell

MAKING her first album was something of a family affair for Timperley's Laura Beth Hassell. Her dad Dave, an accomplished and respected percussionist, played on a samba number, Wake Up, on her debut CD If I. What was it like working with her dad

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Richard Farrow

Richard Farrow, 24, has a music degree from Salford University and has been involved in a number of creative ventures including founding a Latin, jazz, salsa band.

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Nicola Todd

Nicola Todd, 19, Stretford, a student at Edge Hill University, hobbies include reading, listening to music and going to the gym

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Andrew Hulme

Andrew Hulme, 19, Timperley, studying for a BA in Social and Cultural Studies at Nottingham University. Loves to travel and enjoys cooking, playing football and squash

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James Brereton

James Brereton, 19, from Urmston, works at French Connection in the Trafford Centre. He enjoys playing football and going to the gym and is also completing his gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

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Lauren O'Neill

Lauren O'Neill, Sale, studied for a national diploma in fashion and clothing and enjoys photography and listening to music

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Grant Hedley

Grant Hedley, 30, from Altrincham, has qualifications in travel and tourism and is currently working part time at the Royal Eye Hospital, enjhoys meeting people and has a desire to succed at everything he does.

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David Myers

David Myers, 22, works as trainee manager at Asda

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Regan Carra

Regan Carra, 20, Stretford, works as a make-up artist, nominated by little sister Parris, 14, who said she is wonderful.

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Katie Smith

Katie Smith, 18, Sale, studying travel and tourism at South Trafford College, enjoys gym shopping and travelling

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Chris Brown

Chris Brown, Flixton, 19, works as a children's tennis coach

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Lisa Murray

Lisa Murray, 21, Stretford. Lisa says: "My hobbies include socialising with friends, my idol is Katie Price, who I think is a good role model. I think I have a good personality and am currently working in an office. I went to Stretford Grammar School

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Fallon Rowe

Fallon Rowe, 19, from Altrincham, completed college course in theatre.

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Christopher James Wadsworth

Christopher James Wadsworth, 20, Partington, hobbies include football, music, motorbikes, swimming

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River mersey level high

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Report any graffiti problems online

I like living in a clean area which is why I've been known to sweep outside my house and report mess online to the council, which is less time consuming than waiting in a queuing system on the phone. Trafford has eventually dealt with my requests so

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Belfast Giants 6 Manchester Phoenix 2

MANCHESTER Phoenix's trip to Belfast proved to be too big a task as they were unable to prevent the hometown Giants from extending their winning streak to 12 games on Saturday. An even opening period in the Odyssey Arena saw both netminders facing nine

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Youth violence - A mother's view

IN May last year a 75 years old man was attacked as he walked his dog in a park in Sale. Two teenagers were jailed for the offence in December last year. This week the mother of the 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has responded to

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Thanks for party

The Trafford Early Development Service, which provides therapy for children under five with additional needs and support for their families, would like to thank the committee and members of Sale Conservative Club for the wonderful Christmas party they

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Why are police afraid to act against some members of our society?

A report in the January 10th edition of the Messenger stated that Inspector Alistair MacDonald claimed there was no evidence of a gang culture in Stretford, in response to "Doddington" graffiti sprayed on a wall in Pinnington lane. I find that very strange

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Robins chief delighted with point

GRAHAM Heathcote was delighted with a point against York City, even though his side threw away a two-goal second half lead. Alty had led 2-0 thanks to a Colin Little double before Martyn Woolford struck twice in two minutes midway through the second

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Floods bring commuter chaos

FLOODING on one of the main routes into Sale caused traffic chaos on Monday morning. The A6144 Manchester Road from Partington to Sale was closed after a stretch of it was flooded. Two drivers who tried to drive through the foot deep flood water in

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Abseil the velodrome

THE Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is looking for daredevils to combine raising vital funds with the challenge of abseiling 130 ft indoors at Manchester Velodrome. The abseil event takes place on March 2 and anyone from the age of 14

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Pick up a services directory

People living in Old Trafford, Gorse Hill, Stretford, Urmston, Flixton, Carrington and Partington are being urged to pick up a copy of the recently produced North Trafford services directory. The directory includes information on available adult facilities

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Family cook up a treat for 100-year-old

FORMER cook Amy Bushell enjoyed being waited on herself at a party for her 100th birthday. Amy's family and friends gathered for her birthday bash in Dunham Village, the area where she lived for most of her life. Amy - known as Pam - was born on January