Manor Avenue in Sale fast becoming a mobile phone mast zone

For as long as people in Sale will remember the only two phone masts near Manor Avenue was on the junction of Coppice Avenue and The Avenue. In recent times a new 5G mast replaced a smaller 4G one at The Avenue junction with Manor Avenue, another mast was installed just over the road which is slightly smaller, and after the council refused a Three UK mast right outside the Nisa store on Manor…

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Police look for the next of kin of a man who died in Sale

Police are looking for the next of kin of a man who sadly died in the Sale area. Barrie Myers aged 80 died at an address on Cypress Walk, Sale yesterday 25 April 2024. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. If you have any information you are asked to call the Call Police Coroner’s Office on 0161 856 9681.

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Sale celebrates Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month with Inclusive Charity Walk

Taking place on 30th April at Sale Water Park, all are welcome to join in the fun for an afternoon where you will meet like-minded individuals and celebrate Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness month. A total of four inclusive walks have been organised by Dorset Orthopaedic, one of the UK’s leading providers of private prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation, and HCML, an independent provider of…

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Detectives appeal for witnesses following investigation into theft of mobile phones

Following a recent investigation, detectives from our City of Manchester district are looking to speak to witnesses and victims following a number of thefts of phone incidents in the City Centre being committed on electric bikes. Reports received were from the Ancoats and City Centre areas on Thursday 11 April 2024 between 7-8pm, although detectives believe other linked incidents may have…

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School feeding charity launches 'Sponsor A School' initiative with entrepreneur and TV star

Entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den investor, Deborah Meaden, is backing international school feeding charity Mary’s Meals’ Sponsor A School project. Mary’s Meals started by feeding 200 children in school in Malawi in 2002 and now is providing school meals to more than 2.4 million hungry children every day in 18 of the world’s poorest countries. The promise of a nutritious meal at school attracts…

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Healthy Heart Tip: How to Increase Your Physical Activity Levels 

Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK Physical activity plays a massive role in the prevention of heart diseases, but around 40% of the UK still do not meet the physical activity guidelines. Being physically active does not mean that you need to go to the gym or go running, it can simply be carrying your shopping bags or…

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Police look for the next of kin of a man who died in Hale

Police are looking for the next of kin of a man who sadly died in Hale Charles Anthony Lowndes aged 73 died at an address on Chapel Lane, Hale on 01/04/2024. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. If you have any information you are asked to call Police Coroner’s Office on 0161 856 9696

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Ordering repeat prescriptions via the NHS App – putting patients in control

Following changes to the way repeat prescriptions are ordered*, NHS Greater Manchester (GM) is supporting patients to use the NHS App. The changes mean that for the majority of patients, the pharmacy will no longer order prescriptions on their behalf. The NHS App will be the safest and easiest way for patients to request their repeat prescription – giving them more control over their healthcare…

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Trafford MV ladies team win the league title away at Leigh

By Wilf Dooley Trafford MV Ladies Rugby team capped off another fine season by finishing top of the NC 2 North (West) League and earning promotion for next season. The Ladies put in a great performance to beat Leigh Ladies away from home on Sunday and came away with a deserved 19-24 win. The win proclaimed Trafford MV as Champions as they ended the season 3 points ahead of Liverpool St Helens…

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Northern: 97% of its passengers are with us tackling the fare dodgers

Northern says 97% of its passengers are ‘with us’ when it comes to tackling the issue of fare dodgers on its network as it released the annual figures from its Debt Recovery and Prosecutions Unit. The train operator says ticketless travel accounted for as little as 3% of journeys on its network during the last twelve months (1 Apr 2023 to 31 March 2024) – the lowest on record. However, during…

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Made Smarter-backed honey maker Just Bee is ‘buzzing’ after automation investment

A honey manufacturer says it will double growth and create five new jobs after investing in automation, with the support of Made Smarter.  Just Bee Honey, based in Trafford Park, Greater Manchester, makes a variety of flavoured and vitamin infused honey products which are sold direct-to-consumer. With support of Made Smarter, the government-backed technology and skills adoption programme…

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Stretford: Big road closures coming up on A56/Talbot Road Junction

Trafford Council has confirmed that some significant road closures are coming soon at the junction of A56 Chester Road and Talbot Road in Stretford. The work being done is to improve cycling infrastructure and improve signalised junctions. The work will start between 8pm and 6am the road closures will be in place with clear diversions on the following dates, and is subject to weather…

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Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust confirms six deaths due to delayed cancer diagnosis and misdiagnosis

According to The Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust they have confirmed six deaths due to delayed cancer diagnosis and misdiagnosis in the past three years With four main hospital sites including in Salford, Rochdale and Bury, the Trust was found to have the second highest figures out of all UK trusts. In November last year, Cancer Research UK warned that the UK’s progress in treating the disease…

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New Prime hydration drink and other flavours reviewed

Prime hydration drinks once used to be so popular due to Logan Paul and KSI they once fetched between £100 and £250 per bottle. The big stores like Asda and Aldi along with Morrisons and Iceland sold out within hours of course these stores sold it at around £3. Prime is still around and being sold cheaper than ever with the hype long gone retailers are flogging them off sometimes at £1.50 to…

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Police arrest a male at Altrincham Interchange for stealing £150 worth of meat from Sainsbury's

Police responded to calls from Sainsbury’s in Altrincham after a male was seen taking £150 worth of meat mostly lamb from the shelves and running off on 19 April 2024. The same individual had already been caught stealing £200 worth of meat from Aldi in Broadheath and was given a CBO (Criminal Behaviour Order) banning him from Arndale Centre in Manchester City Centre, Police are now looking for…

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Information just in case you or someone else becomes unwell over bank holiday weekends in May

With the two bank holiday weekends May, it’s important you know where to go if you, or someone else, become unwell. If you take regular medicines on repeat prescription and you need to order more, put your request in at least two weeks before you expect to run out. Every bank holiday, NHS 111 sees huge increases in people getting in touch because they’ve run out of a prescription medicine. By…

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NHS encourages people aged 75 and over to book their Covid vaccine this spring

The NHS is encouraging those aged 75 and over and other eligible people to book their Covid vaccine this spring. Covid is still here and the vaccine offers the best protection against the virus. You are eligible for the spring vaccine if you: Age 75 or older Live in a care home Are aged six months old or over and have a severely weakened immune system (often known as immunosuppressed) Dr…

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