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One in, one out for Alty as Linney leaves for Carlisle

2 days ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | John Edwards

Linney was widely expected to leave for a club in the EFL after his 23 goals last term earned him a host of admirers and a place in the National League team of the season. In the event, he surprisingly insisted on joining Carlisle, newly-relegated to the NL after a disastrous campaign in League Two, and Alty issued a statement claiming their hand had been forced over the sale. “It was never our intention to sell,” it read.
Liverpool parade incident: Paul Doyle faces crown court on charges against 6 people

1 week ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | Rebecca McGrath

The 53-year-old, wearing a black suit, white shirt and grey tie, looked emotional as he came into the courtroom at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning. He looked around at the dozens of reporters packing the courtroom as he was brought in from the cells, his face crumpling slightly as he held back tears. District Judge Paul Healey asked the defendant to identify himself and in a croaky voice, Doyle confirmed his name and gave his date of birth and address in Liverpool.
Trafford raids see several arrested and property closed due to drug activity

1 week ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | Kent Lawlor

Officers carrying out the warrant on Marshfield Road, Timperley (Image: GMP) A Closure Order has been secured on a property and several arrests have been made following raids at two Trafford properties in relation to drugs. On Monday (May 26), a warrant was executed at a home Haydock Close, Gorse Hill, where a quantity of class B drugs and cash was recovered, while a man arrested, who has since been released on bail.
Trafford gymnastics teacher abused trust of young girls decades ago locked up

1 week ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | Kent Lawlor

Michael Haynes abused his position of trust (Image: GMP) A former Trafford gymnastics coach has been jailed for raping and sexually assaulting two young girls decades ago. Michael Haynes was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court yesterday (Thursday, May 29) after he was found guilty of nine counts of rape and 11 counts of sexual assault against two girls following a four-week trial.
Former teacher who left school with no qualifications inspiring love of reading

1 week ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | James McNeill

Larry Wilson (Image: Supplied) A former teacher from Urmston is among the volunteers at a charity making a difference in Greater Manchester by helping children improve their reading skills. Schoolreaders delivers weekly classroom reading sessions to more than 33,000 children in England, linking more than 3,300 volunteers with primary schools.
Ashton-on-Mersey Ladies clinch title in debut season

1 week ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | David Pye

An extremely competitive division saw the ladies win 19 of their 20 games to seal the title on the very last day. The ladies’ squad consists of 18 players with ages ranging from 16 to 40, providing a mix of youth, speed, energy and experience. And it showed during a long and hard season as they scored 83 goals along the way. Manager David Atkinson started his coaching journey 14 years ago, and says the team is full of fun and excitement, and a joy to be a part of.
Alty boss Parkinson swoops to sign Ward from Pilgrims

1 week ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | John Edwards

The six-foot former Mansfield Town powerhouse has been on Parkinson’s radar for the best part of five years, and the Alty boss wasted no time snapping him up after learning he had decided against renewing his contract with Boston. Alty fans will recall Ward sparking an unlikely comeback for 10-man Boston at The J.Davidson Stadium last September with a 78th-minute finish that inspired his side to a 2-2 draw, and Parkinson is confident there will be more of the same in the coming campaign.
ITV axe primetime drama starring Martin Clunes after just one series

1 week ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | Emilia Kettle

ITV drama, Out There, starring Martin Clunes, has been axed after just one series following bad ratings. (Image: ITV) ITV has cancelled a primetime drama starring Martin Clunes after just one series. Out There premiered earlier this year and saw Clunes play the role of a father trying to protect his son after getting involved in a network of drug dealers. Last week, Clunes spoke about the series' future, sharing: "We were keen on doing a second series but ITV aren’t, it seems.
Man arrested after car ploughs into crowds of people at Liverpool victory parade

1 week ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | Saiqa Chaudhari

5 1/1 A 53-year-old man has been arrested after a car ploughed into a crowd of people during Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade. Merseyside Police said the suspect was white, British and from the Liverpool area and it is understood Counter Terrorism Policing North West are supporting the force. The Prime Minister described “appalling” scenes as witnesses described a people carrier ploughing into crowds of people who had been celebrating in the city centre.
Community hubs helping thousands through cost-of-living crisis

1 week ago | messengernewspapers.co.uk | Nick Jackson

New figures this week reveal that nearly 16,000 residents received help and support from the six Trafford hubs – Altrincham, Old Trafford, Partington, Sale, Stretford, and Urmston – in the year 2024 to 2025. The hubs, which work in partnership with the council, were set up in March 2020 by voluntary organisations working with the authority as part of the response to the Pandemic. They have since grown and developed to meet the needs of their own particular communities now and in the future.