Salford Set to Seek Nature City Status
Salford City Council is set to seek nationally recognised Nature City status. The council’s Cabinet approved plans on Tuesday 25 August to pursue Nature Towns…
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Month of Hope Inspires Runners for at Wigan 10k
A team of council staff, healthcare workers and community partners hopes to raise vital funds and awareness for two suicide support charities by competing in…
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Regional Chefs Revealed for Bolton Food and Drink Festival 2026
Food lovers are in for a treat as some of the North West’s most talented culinary stars prepare to take to the stage at this…
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Cheshire East Council ‘Letters to Loved Ones’ Post Box Scheme
Cheshire East Council has introduced a new ‘Letters to Loved Ones’ post box scheme across its cemeteries – providing visitors with a unique and meaningful…
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New Community Shop to Open in Great Lever
Community Shop Sunnyside officially opened in Great Lever, Bolton, Wednesday 16 September 2026. Located in the former Sunnyside Park Lodge in Great Lever, the new…
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Blue Plaque Unveiled in Bowdon
A blue plaque has been unveiled in Bowdon to commemorate the life and legacy of William Wood, a dedicated social reformer who relentlessly campaigned against…
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Ground broken at the Garden Village – Handforth
Plans for a Garden Village at Handforth are moving from vision to reality, with construction work to enable this thriving new community now underway. Work…
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Sandbach Kick Off Pre-Season
Sandbach RUFC Pre-Season Rugby FestivalTeams: Bowdon RUFC, Mold RFC, Sandal RUFC, Sandbach RUFC and Wirral RFCSaturday 15 August – Kick-off 1pm   Bradwall Road, Sandbach ‘Bach back…
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New Bus Route for Woodford and Night Services on the 192 Confirmed
Residents will benefit from new and improved Bee Network bus services connecting communities with Stockport town centre, Manchester Airport and the wider city region. New…
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Green-Fingered Pals on Same Allotment for 70 Years!
Meet Frank Minney and Flo Whilby – the king and queen of Trafford’s allotments! The green-fingered pals have been collectively growing vegetables and flowers on…
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Salford’s Peel Park Set to Celebrate 180th Birthday
One of the UK’s first public parks is preparing to celebrate a remarkable milestone as Peel Park marks its 180th birthday with a day of…
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Great Effort by Helen for Bramhall Captain’s Charity
by Geoff Garnett Bramhall Captain, Mike Whelan, and Lady Captain, Jean Hindmoor, are supporting the same Charity this year SAMEYOU, which supports brain injury survivors…
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Trafford Council Secures Extra School Places with Purchase of Former School Site
Trafford Council has bought the former Loreto Preparatory School site to help support the demand for secondary school places in Altrincham. Trafford’s Development team have…
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Solicitors Take on Peak District’s Highest Abseil for GM Youth Charity
Olliers Solicitors is preparing to take on a 100ft charity abseil in support of Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN). Olliers is fundraising for the charity…
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Contract ‘Sealed’ for Longford Park, Kickstarting Major Improvements
The exciting £6m transformation of one of Trafford’s oldest and best-loved parks is getting under way with the agreement of a major contract. The contract…
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Rugby Sevens World Record Attempts Held at Sandbach RC
by Rhys Fullerton Sandbach Rugby Club were delighted to host LooseHeadz as they made two Guinness World Records attempts for the longest games of men’s…
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Crossword Answers
Many thanks to the Puzzlemaster for our monthly crosswords. You’ve probably noticed they’re completely personalised for our newspapers. We hope you’ve enjoyed the puzzle this…
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Help Your Child Build Confidence with the IRL Explorer Passport
by Smartphone Free Childhood This summer, give your child something more valuable than entertainment: the chance to discover what they’re capable of The IRL Explorer…
