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Laundry-loving pup Ruby swallows sock

A laundry-loving pup who swallowed a size 11 men’s sock had a lucky escape after a vet managed to remove it – by pulling it out the other end. Ruby, the five-month-old Welsh Springer Spaniel was violently sick after eating the garment, unbeknownst to her owner, Kate Malyon. She was taken to Firs Veterinary Surgery in […]

Former soldier marks a decade of volunteering with Shopmobility

A FORMER soldier whose ill health left him unable to work and battling depression has told how he turned his life around by volunteering, and is now celebrating ten years with a Shopmobility charity. Phil Simmons, who is chairman of Trafford Shopmobility and is based at Stretford Mall in Manchester, says being involved with the […]

A new singing star is born

A “spectacularly talented” young soprano from Cheshire won one of the main prizes at an international festival. Charlotte Hoather, 24, from Winsford, was crowned as the Pendine International Voice of the Future at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. She was presented with the brand new Pendine Trophy, a solid silver salver, and a cheque for […]

Older volunteers turn charity carpentry workshop into cash with help of playground

A GROUP of older volunteers have turned a Cheshire wildlife charity’s carpentry workshop into a money-spinning enterprise with help from a children’s playground firm. The Cheshire Wildlife Trust (CWT) launched the workshop earlier this year after securing funding from the Ageing Better Brightlife initiative, created by the Big Lottery Fund with the aim of combating […]

Polish squash champ’s dad serves up special culinary treats at Stretford Mall

THE father of a Polish squash playing champion is serving up a culinary treat to shoppers at Stretford Mall. Darek Atras has launched a new business cooking up unique recipes which have been passed down through his family for generations. He has put together a flavoursome menu, with the help of his wife Jola, based […]

Alfie’s canine acupuncture is on point

A “DEPRESSED” dog suffering with stiff joints and severe back pain has come on leaps and bounds thanks to animal acupuncture. Alfie the Labradoodle used to “walk like Bambi” before he started the alternative treatment at The Firs Veterinary Surgery in Kelsall, part of Willows Veterinary Group. Vet, Fiona Wall carries out the ancient Chinese […]

Award winning fire service volunteer to join recruitment drive at Stretford Mall fun day

A fire and rescue service volunteer who won an award for his work supporting the public in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena terror attack, is calling for more people to join the service. Andre Felix, 32 is joining a recruitment campaign to encourage more volunteers to join Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’ volunteers […]

Rising superbike star thanks Wrexham copier firm for fuel injection of cash

AN up and coming Wigan superbike rider targeting glory at the Isle of Man TT race has thanked a fast growing copier firm for a fuel injection of cash. Mike Norbury, who works as a bike mechanic at Wigan Yamaha Centre, was recently signed up by ECTA Racing who are sponsored by Rawson Digital. The […]

Riders raise £25K in memory of Chester banker killed in Dubai

Family and friends of a man killed by a hit-and-run driver during a holiday in Dubai have completed a gruelling 137-mile cycle ride to raise thousands of pounds for a charity set up in his memory. A total of 40 riders pedalled from Chester to Newport in aid of the Repatriation Service Trust (REST), which […]