Altrincham
“Residents are on their knees”: Altrincham to face 7.49% council tax rise
Altrincham residents could face a 7.49 per cent increase in council tax after the government approved funding. The finance chiefs of Trafford Council were forced to ask for extra support following the government’s recent Fair Funding Review, which left the borough with a budget deficit of £24m. The rise could mean that Trafford Council will […]
Dobbies announces closures to UK locations, including Altrincham.
Popular garden centre Dobbies has announced the closure to 17 locations across the UK – including in Altrincham. Dobbies confirmed that 465 jobs will be impacted by the decision. The cuts come amid reports of the company reporting a £130 million loss. “I started here when I was 15, and I never left. The manager’s […]
Up the National League We Go! Ambitious Alty’s bold plans for new fan zone
Promotion chasing Altrincham Town are one step closer to completing the upgrade to the fan zone at the J Davidson Stadium. The National League side submitted proposals to improve the fan zone area after initial work was completed in 2021, followed by repairs and alterations in July 2023. The plans include replacing the existing porta-cabin […]
“It’s not like going to a hardcore clinic” – Meet the men who help each other at Andy’s Man Club
Man up. Boys don’t cry. Be a man. The stigmatisation of male mental health is often best reflected by the most common phrases they hear when reaching out for help. Enter Altrincham’s Andy’s Man Club (AMC), a beacon seeking to promote healthy male attitudes and combat a culture that mocks the hint of any cracks in […]
Altrincham 1-2 Bromley Match Report: The Robins Slump To Fourth League Defeat in a Row
The Robins slipped to a fourth league defeat in a row after failing to deal with two quick-fire set-piece goals in the first half. Two early goals in the first half just minutes apart was enough for the away side to pick up the win, despite the second-half fightback from Altrincham. Before Bromley took the […]
Altrincham Town Hall’s future uncertain ahead of Trafford Council proposals
An ePetition signed by more than 1700 people has divided the Altrincham community over the future of their historic Town Hall.
How COVID and ginger beer led an ex-policeman towards eco-friendly car cleaning
Allan Dean, a retired GMP constable, is on a mission to clean up Altrincham with the help of his bike.