Gig review: Foo Fighters @ Lancashire County Cricket Club
We’ve barely clipped our wristbands and found our way to the VIP stands before we are greeted into Lancashire County Cricket Club by Dave Grohl titillating a sea of 50,000 adoring faces.
Walk on the wild side: Charity aims to get people exercising around Trafford nature spots
An environmental charity is inviting people to take a walk on Trafford’s wild side as part of a new initiative to encourage people to enjoy the benefits of walking.
Knott in doubt: Deansgate watering hole reclaims CAMRA’s Pub Of The Year title
A popular Deansgate watering hole has been awarded Pub Of The Year by Campaign For Real Ale.
From inside the Dragons’ Den: Manchester photo booth duo reveal ‘hectic’ month
Since becoming the recipients of a £50,000 investment from business supremo Deborah Meaden in January, two Manchester brothers have seen interest in their innovative photo booths soar to new heights.
Lancashire women’s cricket captain tells rising LGBT stars to bat away homophobia
Lancashire women’s cricket captain and Trafford resident Jasmine Titmuss has become the first ever Ambassador for Pride Sports, an organisation focused on LGBT sports development.
Vote Tory and get 1930s’ health, Miliband tells Trafford in key election speech
Ed Miliband will reveal Labour’s ’10 year plan’ for the NHS in Trafford today in an attempt to win the trust of voters – 100 days before the General Election.
Trafford Lib Dem candidate calls on volunteers to step up as youth centres face cuts
The Lib Dem candidate for Stretford and Urmston is calling on volunteers to do their bit as Trafford faces cuts to youth centres and libraries.
Trafford Lib Dem hopeful ready to wrestle seat from Labour despite poor polls
Stretford and Urmston’s Lib Dem candidate believes she can win the seat in May’s election, stealing it from its 17-year Labour stronghold.
Ukip have a ‘woman problem’ and ‘normal minded folk are turning against them’
‘Normal minded folk’ are turning against Ukip and females are being detracted to vote for them ahead of next year’s election, according to an upcoming Parliamentary candidate in Manchester.
Metal hip solid: Computer game hopes to prevent elderly falling over
A new exercise game that hopes to keep the elderly fit enough to avoid serious falls has been developed by Manchester University and Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Simply the bus: Unsung Hero award is just the ticket for former Trafford conductor
Chris Icely, from Trafford, picked up the esteemed ‘Unsung Heroes’ award at the annual event, now in its 19th year, in London on Tuesday.