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Alanis Morissette back at Lytham Festival to complete anniversary line-up
Alanis Morissette back at Lytham Festival to complete anniversary line-up
Grammy winner Alanis Morissette is looming to make it second time lucky when she headlines the Thursday night at next summer's Lytham Festival
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December 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Trafford schools dominate The Sunday Times' Parent Power Guide 2026
Trafford schools dominate The Sunday Times' Parent Power Guide 2026
Six out of The Sunday Times' list of top UK secondary schools for 2026 are located in Trafford.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
No theatre like it says Singin' in the Rain star of Royal Exchange
No theatre like it says Singin' in the Rain star of Royal Exchange
Julius D’Silva is delighted to be back at Manchester’s Royal Exchange after a seven year absence.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
New partnership launched to strengthen markets across Greater Manchester
New partnership launched to strengthen markets across Greater Manchester
A new Greater Manchester Markets’ Partnership has launched to boost local markets’ role in economic growth, regeneration, and community life.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Met Office issues weekend weather forecast for Trafford
Met Office issues weekend weather forecast for Trafford
Here's your weekend weather forecast for Trafford, according to the Met Office, on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Altrincham's Lantern Parade and Nativity Trail return in less than 2 weeks
Altrincham's Lantern Parade and Nativity Trail return in less than 2 weeks
Altrincham’s Lantern Parade and Nativity Journey returns on Saturday, December 13, with music, storytelling, and a festive lantern procession
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December 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Pensioners treated to Christmas lunch as pub shows community spirit
Pensioners treated to Christmas lunch as pub shows community spirit
The Old Plough in Ashton on Mersey treated 90 pensioners to a festive Christmas lunch as part of its community outreach.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Rush hour delays after broken down vehicles block motorways - live updates
Rush hour delays after broken down vehicles block motorways - live updates
Motorists are facing rush hour delays after a lorry broke down on the M62, closing two lanes, and a broken down vehicle on the M56 has caused congestion on Princess Parkway
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December 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Claims Trafford councillors and officers 'at odds' over asylum hotel
Claims Trafford councillors and officers 'at odds' over asylum hotel
Claims have been made that Trafford Council officers are at odds with the controlling Labour group over the use of Altrincham’s Cresta Court Hotel for hundreds of asylum seekers.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Do you have to pay council tax if you rent from a landlord? How to avoid
Do you have to pay council tax if you rent from a landlord? How to avoid
Council tax bills tend to increase each year which is not welcome news amid the cost of living crisis.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Mike Kane MP: £800m road repairs to tackle potholes across Sale
Mike Kane MP: £800m road repairs to tackle potholes across Sale
Mike Kane MP says new funding will be used to tackle Sale's worst potholes.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:54 AM
'Crackdown' on crime is welcomed by local MP as tougher enforcement on way
'Crackdown' on crime is welcomed by local MP as tougher enforcement on way
Trafford MP Mike Kane has welcomed the Government’s Winter of Action campaign, backing the nationwide crackdown on crime
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December 4, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Road closures taking place in Trafford over the next two weeks
Road closures taking place in Trafford over the next two weeks
There are multiple closures taking place in the borough over the next few weeks - here's a round-up.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Charity responds after backlash to Sale community centre plan
Charity responds after backlash to Sale community centre plan
A charity has responded after an angry response from nearby residents over its plans to build a £20m community centre on a greenfield site in Sale.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Cheaper and simplified train tickets in days amid Andy Burnham 'rail revolution'
Cheaper and simplified train tickets in days amid Andy Burnham 'rail revolution'
Greater Manchester’s ‘rail revolution’ starts this weekend as Andy Burnham hopes to double passengers and boost the economy by £90bn.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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December 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Hotel chain offering parents free rooms to wrap presents this Christmas
Hotel chain offering parents free rooms to wrap presents this Christmas
Travelodge is offering free bookable ‘wrapping rooms’ this Christmas, responding to demand for more privacy when wrapping presents
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December 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Go Ape announces competition to win school trip for whole class
Go Ape announces competition to win school trip for whole class
Schools can enter a nationwide contest to win a Go Ape adventure for up to 30 pupils, with venues including Blackburn and Rivington
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December 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Price of jacket potatoes and butter set to soar in supermarkets, experts warn
Price of jacket potatoes and butter set to soar in supermarkets, experts warn
Sales of jacket potatoes, butter and full-fat products have soared this year, according to Waitrose, which could mean prices are set to soar.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Search for man, 60, from Trafford as police become 'increasingly concerned'
Search for man, 60, from Trafford as police become 'increasingly concerned'
An appeal has been launched in the search for a man in his 60s from Stretford who has gone missing after last being seen in Trafford
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December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Lane closed following multi vehicle crash on busy motorway
Lane closed following multi vehicle crash on busy motorway
One lane of the M56 eastbound is closed following a 'multi vehicle' crash this morning, Wednesday, December 3
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December 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
'Pioneering' cancer research at The Christie to feature in new TV series
'Pioneering' cancer research at The Christie to feature in new TV series
Manchester's groundbreaking cancer research will feature in Channel 4’s Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures
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December 3, 2025 at 6:12 AM
What have your neighbours been up to? Planning applications in Trafford
What have your neighbours been up to? Planning applications in Trafford
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Trafford Council
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December 3, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Library to run festive themed events throughout December
Library to run festive themed events throughout December
Altrincham Library will host a month-long programme of festive, family-friendly events this December.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:12 AM
‘Sad day for Altrincham’ as cafe announces closure after 15 years
‘Sad day for Altrincham’ as cafe announces closure after 15 years
Oxford Road Cafe, which has been serving the Altrincham community for the last 15 years, has announced it will be closing later this month.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:12 AM