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“I feel like a prisoner in my own home”: Sale woman unable to leave flat due to faulty lift

Residential Management Group, who manage the property, said the sympathise with Natasha Freedman - who pulled herself up the stairs instead.

By Ella Glover

Inside the battle for Altrincham and Sale West

As the long-standing Sir Graham Brady prepares to step down at the general election on 4 July - Labour's candidate has suddenly withdrawn from the fight. Where does this leave the race?

By Jamie Lopez

Spelling it out: Educational inequality in Trafford

Trafford is known for its stronghold of grammar schools and its high educational standards mean its attractive to parents. But as people flood to the area for schools, children in Altrincham and Sale are being left without a place.

By Louisa Gregson

Altrincham & Sale West could shun the Conservatives for first time in over 100 years in general election

Support for the Conservatives is so strong that it hasn't elected a non-Tory in over 100 years but latest YouGov polling suggests a first-ever Labour win is now the most likely outcome for the seat

By Jamie Lopez

Historic victory for Labour in Altrincham & Sale West

The constituency, in various forms, has returned a Conservative MP for the last 101 years

By Jamie Lopez

Digitally excluded in Altrincham losing access to vital services

The issue of digital exclusion is growing in Altrincham and the wider UK - despite the area not having the highest levels of deprivation in Greater Manchester.

By Kevin Gopal

'Never look the other away again' in battle to protect Altrincham's waterways

“It’s just a disgusting way to treat the river,” Pete said. “It was here first before us, it’s disgusting.”

By Jamie Lopez

Hopes of commercial Blackpool Airport flights given boost

Labour's Louise Haigh vowed that if there is demand, then the possibility can be investigated

By Shelagh Parkinson

Residents in Thornton urged to wash home-grown produce due to potential contamination from chemical plant

Wyre Council and the Environment Agency are investigating whether a chemical called Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) has contaminated local gardens and allotments

More flights to Blackpool Airport as new handling facility approved

Planners at Fylde Council gave the plans the go ahead using delegated powers.

By Shelagh Parkinson

Historical chemical contamination under investigation at Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone

Wyre Council said sampling was set to get underway next week to consider whether historic contamination has occurred from Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone

By Shelagh Parkinson

South Shore library set to become eco hub after government funding spend approved

Heat pumps will aim to help inspire people to do the same with their own homes

By Shelagh Parkinson

Solar farm plans for Blackpool Airport would 'make best use of land'

It would generate enough power to enable Blackpool Council to reduce its overall net electricity consumption by up to 75 per cent.

By Shelagh Parkinson

Layton's Hidden Garden aims to provide green space for people without their own garden

The space, at Layton Library in Blackpool, will be officially opened tomorrow (21 August)

By Luke Beardsworth

Six-month fishing ban for Stanley Park lake after swans left with wire through necks and infected wounds

Blackpool Council says it is halting any angling on the lake in the park after increasing concerns raised by wildlife charities and park-goers. Warning: This article contains images some readers may find distressing.

By Ed Walker

Blackpool Airport regeneration plans submitted but commercial flights promises shelved

Regeneration of Blackpool Airport - as part of Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone plans - continues but any plans for commercial flights remain in the background

By Luke Beardsworth

Tiny piece of land next to M62 with climate-critical significance

Peatlands are disappearing at an alarming rate - so Pestfurlong Moss has enormous importance in our eco-system.

By Kevin Gopal

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