FEARS that defeat in the FA Trophy would have an adverse effect on Altrincham were shown to be unfounded on Saturday when the Robins claimed an away victory at Alfreton. It took Altrincham just 17 minutes to secure their two-goal lead which they held
TRAFFORD'S Conservative leadership has launched a scathing attack against the former Labour-Liberal Democrat council claiming they used an unfit building as a school for the borough's 'vulnerable children'. The criticism by Tory leader Susan Fildes refers
FRIENDS have been paying tribute to a Sale Moor father of two who was crushed to death when a wall on a building site collapsed on top of him. Labourer John Jones, 30, of Old Hall Road, died on Friday. The incident happened, on his home road, just after
TIMPERLEY have made history by winning the Women's North of England Premier League. The Stockport Road club needed a win or a draw at home to fellow title-chasers Stockport - and in a tense finale to the season they held on to a 4-4 draw to secure well-deserved
CHRIS Rhys Jones is to leave Sale Sharks at the end of the season. The 22-year-old centre, who made his debut for Sharks in 2003 against Saracens, is switching codes to rugby league. He will begin his league career at St Helens when the rugby union season
THEY always said that Martin and Katy's relationship would end in tears, but murder? Yes, as a result of the pair's wranglings, Tommy finds himself struck over the head with a wrench and left to die in the garage in Coronation Street. As if Martin hasn't
Tonight's match between Altrincham and Stafford Rangers at Moss Lane will be £3 admission for adults and free for children. This is due to the game being abandoned on New Years Day.
TRAFFORD'S high streets, along with the rest of the country, has seen a revolution over the past 40 years with a move away from individual shops to large stores, out of town complexes and the internet. But there is always room for variety and today Messenger
A MAJOR new offensive has been launched to curb the threat of street criminals in Trafford. The new operation, launched on Tuesday, will see a number of specialist operations taking place said Inspector Matt Gallagher, head of Trafford's Operational Policing
MORE than 700 Partington residents have signed a petition opposing plans to cut opening hours of the town's Citizens Advice Bureau. The petition was organised by bureau volunteer advisers after they were told the current five day open door service was
TIMPERLEY Taverners kept their title hopes on track with a 3-1 victory over Atlantic on Saturday. For the second week in succession Timperley gained a commanding first half lead but failed to notch any more in the second period. Despite their lowly position
TRAFFORD were robbed of all three points at fourth placed Ramsbottom when two appeals for penalties in the closing minutes were turned down and the home side snatched a dramatic 89th minute equaliser. The Shawe View youngsters started brightly and in
SALE continued their push for promotion with another comprehensive win, extending their lead at the top to four points with just four games to play. While the backs scored all the points, it was the pack that provided the platform for the win with another
COUNCIL chiefs are urging Trafford's residents to recycle, in a bid to win the lion's share of a projected £45,000 total prize fund. With just a few months to go before the UPM Shotton Race to Recycle Awards, the call is going out to everyone to make
Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society: British Steam since 1968, Friday March 11: Tel 0161 928 4112. Arley Hall, Knutsford: The Antiques and Art Fair, Friday March 11, Saturday March 12 and Sunday March 13: Tel 01278 784912. Barley Mow, Warrington
