Stretford & Urmston Messenger

2 days ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | Nick Jackson

Property company Bruntwood and Trafford council have tabled the scheme for the 7,000 sq ft space in the Stamford Quarter, vacated by the discount retailer last summer. It forms part of the major regeneration of the area, which includes the creation of Foundation, a 4,000 sq ft collaborative workspace and leisure destination. The plans also include a living biophilic – meaning covered with plants – external facade that includes outlets like Nell’s Pizza, Yum Cha, Lane 7 and Starbucks.

2 days ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | David Pye

Victory lifted the second-placed Tigers seven points clear of their opponents in the Premiership table with only two games to go. It was a pulsating and enthralling contest, with both sides scoring five tries, but the impeccable goal-kicking of Handre Pollard proved the difference as he kicked three penalties and converted all five tries. Ollie Hassell-Collins and Emeka Ilione both scored two with Adam Radwan also crossing.

3 days ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | Nick Jackson

MSV and Trafford council officials at the launch of Shawe View in Urmston. Council leader Tom Ross is third from right A new housing scheme has been launched in Trafford for homeless people. The fully furnished apartments, which have been built on part of a former car park, provide 12 one-bedroom two-person flats for social rent.   Social rent is typically between 50 per cent and 70 per cent below the local market rent.

3 days ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht

Nite School, a Manchester club event series and creative collective, will transform the shop into a hub of music and creativity from May 24 to August 31. The pop-up, named Nite School Radio, will be the first of its kind for the group. It will feature live DJ sets, interviews, club events, and more. The initiative is led by DJs Aural-B (Callum Parton) and Richie NS (Richie Ferguson), founders of Nite School.

6 days ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | John Anson

3 1/1 As the drummer with the Spiders from Mars, Woody Woodmansey was in a unique position to watch one of the legendary figures of music work his magic. Now Woody is part of Holy Holy, an all-star line-up which is celebrating the music of David Bowie with a series of dates across the UK including one at Manchester Ritz. The band features Woody on drums, Bowie’s long-time producer Tony Visconti on bass and Heaven 17 frontman Glenn Gregory on vocals.