War veteran Harold Massey, 83, died at BUPA-run Barton Brook Residential and Nursing Home in Eccles.

A consultation is being carried out before taking the final decision in April, and a special neighbourhood forum was held on Thursday.

Along with his brother and mum he escaped outside while firefighters from Salford station were called to the home.

The 43-year-old's black cab collided with a fence and landed on its side near the Bowdon Hotel, Langham Road, on Thursday night.

Danielle, 18, from Urmston, landed the lead role of Dorothy in Lord Webber's production of the Wizard of Oz when she won the public vote in the last series of his TV talent show.

But it became stuck – and mum Siouxsie Edwards, 26, could not get it off.

Police investigating a spate of thefts in Trafford Park, Flixton and Urmston say the criminals are breaking into vehicles and popping the bonnet to get their hands on the metals.

They also crafted a handsome cabinet out of American oak and glass after being taught the traditional skills.

The 24-year-old victim was getting out of his Audi A3 V6 Quattro on Navigation Road in Altrincham when two masked men approached and demanded his keys.

Lewis Carthew, 19, Steven Reid, 20, Thomas Seddon, 21, and Christopher Tait, 19, admitted running across the roofs and bonnets of five cars on their way home from an Altrincham bar.

Firefighters from Stretford limited damage to grill and cleared the home of smoke.

Trafford council plans to use only unpaid members of the public in two of its libraries instead of paid workers. It says otherwise libraries will have to shut.

Harold Massey, 83, had his left leg removed at Trafford General Hospital after catching a serious infection.

He appeared at Trafford Magistrates Court charged with dishonestly making false statements in order to claim jobseekers allowance and council tax benefit to the total of £5,484.

But he lost control of the vehicle after skidding at a roundabout in Wharfside Way, Trafford Park, and had to be rescued by firefighters.

The borough is also comes fifth out of 150 authorities based on GCSE results tables released today.

Faye’s Wish was set up in November 2010 after Faye Proudlove died aged 14 after a six-year battle. The charity’s aim was to fulfil Faye’s hope for researchers to find a cure, control or vaccine.

The 28-year-old former Stretford High School student hopes to win the £250,000 prize and leave behind his job as a construction manager for the life of a dancer.

Officers say incidents of metal thefts have almost halved in Greater Manchester after Operation Alloy was launched last year to stem a rise in the crime.

The A556 dual carriageway will connect the M56 at Bowdon and the M6 near Knutsford.

Bosses credit their success to training staff to treat patients without touching key parts of instruments which come into contact with skin.

The money was spent on everything from major building works to a fruit press for a community allotment.

The zone aims to stop firms who are not official Olympic sponsors hijacking events. And if fans want to set down tables or chairs they will have to apply for permission first.

The incident happened at the junction of Barton Dock Road and Parkway in Stretford at 7.30pm last night.

The 14-year-old victim was walking through Hullard Park on Henrietta Street in Old Trafford, at about 6pm last Saturday when the robbery happened.

The campaign, which runs until March, is based on a calendar of 100 days of activity, and is aimed at getting residents more involved in their communities.

Perfection Hair and Beauty salon in Hale has been inundated with calls from customers asking for cut-price treatments, but the Groupon offer actually applies to an unconnected salon called Perfection Beauty, based in Rugby.

Staff were unable to open it and firefighters from Altrincham station were called.

Ashley Cummings, 17, of Reynolds Road, Old Trafford, was given an Asbo for being part of a group of youths who threw the fireworks and verbally abused staff and passengers at Altrincham bus station.

The computer and a handbag were taken from the 41-year-old’s home on Cornbrook Grove between 8.10am and 8.30am on Thursday.

Ethan died after just 223 days. His twin sister Erin survived but still suffers from health problems.

The 28-year-old, of Prestage Street, Old Trafford, had only been working at the shop for four days before the visit last February.

Pupils from Stretford High School also attended as the school is taking part in the School Games, a new competition using the inspiration of the Olympics and Paralympics to transform competitive sport in school.

He was an early champion of the important role local papers play within a community and he helped shape the way the industry developed.

The Sunday Vintage and Craft Market in Altrincham was set up by Gail Titchener in May last year. While carrying out her usual promotion of the market, Gail sent the retail guru a message on Twitter – and within minutes she received a response. The message said: "Brilliant! Good luck with it. Wish I was nearer to visit. I will retweet x m."

The cuts will mean nearly every station in Greater Manchester is to have fewer firefighters on duty, as managers try to save £25m over four years.

More than 150 people packed into the Legh Arms in Sale Moor on Monday night, to discuss proposals to develop the current Midland Balti site on Northenden Road.

Building work has already begun on Weatherfield’s new home at Trafford Wharf, across the water from MediaCityUK at Salford Quays.

The Reds want to attach the banners to the exteriors of the east, west and north stand stair towers in a bid to cash in on the club’s popularity.

Noel Bresland, 35, began the gruelling challenge after the death of baby nephew Ethan, who was born 15 weeks premature in 2007.

It is believed one of his friends had been involved in a melee outside Taste Buds takeaway on School Road shortly before. Three men have now been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

The plans for the squash court attracted 32 objections from neighbours, while the separate application to install seats on the club's terraces received 31 objection letters.

He was asked to hand over cash but refused and the would-be robber struck out at him with a knife before running off.

An application was submitted to the council by New Wolfe Service Station, in Stretford, for a 24-hour licence, seven days a week. The bid also included the sale of hot snacks and refreshments from 11pm until 5pm Monday to Sunday.

The Flixton boys school has almost run out of its pots for sale at home and is now compiling a waiting list for this summer’s Wellacre Blossom Honey.

National Grid has been criticised by Urmston businesses who fear they will lose trade during 10 weeks of roadworks. The company closed the junction of Railway Road and Croftsbank Road as the work started on Monday.

Altrincham Town Centre Partnership co-ordinates the lights and has launched a campaign to encourage all local businesses to get behind the project.

Bryn Mallion contacted us to get in touch with his old pal Raymond.

Officers will still work from the stations but the front counters are among 33 to shut across Greater Manchester as police bid to save a total of £134 million by 2015.

A 17-year-old was punched in the face in an attack on East Union Street on Tuesday at 5.20pm. He had been ambushed from behind by a gang of four men, who made off with his Blackberry phone.

The development is a joint venture between former United star Gary Neville and the Old Trafford Supporters Club with the former player financing the project with money raised from his testimonial in May.

After years of relying on people to push her around in a wheelchair, Helen, six is now able to walk independently for the first time using a specialist walking frame.

She was brought out on a spine board and taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary with minor injuries.

Thirteen people – including a 15-year-old youth – have been arrested by police probing a £1m-a-season Manchester United match day illegal car parks racket.

Pat Wilkinson, 47, started to go to the art room at The Christie after being diagnosed with the disease in 2005.

Damage was caused to the machine but no one was injured. Police describe the men, who are believed to have used a large firework, as being in their late teens or early 20s.

When he was released on bail the following day, Hanrahan went to a private pound where the van was being kept for police and paid a £150 fee to get it back. And he was amazed to find the railing still in the back.