Britain’s ‘biggest drug smuggling gang’ jailed
Dec 2, 2024 · Paul Green, known as 'the big fella', was jailed for 32 years today, Monday. He was one of 18 people - including a man living in Timperley - convicted after smuggling several billions pounds worth of heroin, cocaine and cannabis to the UK.
Kevin Bryan delivers his verdict on some interesting new releases
Nov 18, 2024 · Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band,”Carols & Capers” (Park Records)- This agreeable seasonal offering from Maddy Prior and company first saw the light of day in 1991 and found the veteran Steeleye Span vocalist injecting a little rustic charm into a judiciously selected blend of familiar and relatively obscure Yuletide gems.
Altrincham: Concern at Cresta Court over outbreak of scabies
Dec 4, 2024 · The Church Street hotel is in use for up to 300 asylum seekers who are awaiting caseworker consideration as of a little more than one month ago.. According to a source at least one of the residents arrived with scabies which spread to …
Recap: M60 hit with delays near the Trafford Centre
Nov 17, 2024 · There are currently delays on the M60 between J11 Liverpool Road and J10 Trafford Boulevard. According to the traffic update system, Inrix, the delays are due to 'emergency repairs'.
Trafford Centre: Plans to transform old petrol station site
Dec 5, 2024 · Plans would see 47 more ultra-rapid chargers installed, expected to make the Trafford Centre Europe's largest ultra-rapid charging hub (Image: Supplied) "The plans for this area have been brought forward in collaboration with Starbucks and a marketing leading EV manufacturer and charge point operator. "We have worked closely together to design a scheme that compliments both Trafford Centre and ...
Piccadilly Gardens crash: Tram services disrupted
Oct 18, 2024 · “Social media shows an air ambulance on the scene, and emergency services are on scene.” Air ambulance on the scene (Image: NQ) The following service change is in place across the tram network: • Ashton-Under-Lyne - Piccadilly • Eccles - Crumpsall • Bury - Altrincham (via Exchange Square)
What the papers say – December 4 | Messenger Newspapers
Dec 4, 2024 · Labour’s plans also come under scrutiny in The Independent, which says Chancellor Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out more tax rises.. The Daily Express crosses the floor of the Commons as it reports on Conservatives “forcing” a vote on the Government’s inheritance tax plan with shadow environment secretary Victoria …
Rush hour delays as M6 crash and M60 broken down vehicle
Dec 2, 2024 · Rush hour delays have been reported after a crash and oil spill on a motorway and a broken down car on another motorway. One incident is taking place on the M60 anticlockwise between J12 M62 and J11 Eccles, where a lane has been closed due to a broken down car.
TransPennine Express launches electric-powered train service
Dec 3, 2024 · This milestone is a direct benefit of the multi-billion-pound TRU programme and follows the work done during a 26-day blockade between Manchester and Stalybridge and multiple weekends in 2023 and 2024, during which the overhead line equipment was installed.
Affordable homes for people with disabilities built in Sale
Dec 3, 2024 · The development of the 22 new homes is part of the second phase of a regeneration of the Sale West, the biggest project of its kind in Greater Manchester in more than a decade.