Dalziel festival of rugby 2025(Image: WSH])Dalziel Rugby Club marked their 33rd annual Festival of Youth Rugby Over 900 young players descended on Dalziel Park hailing from across the UK – from local teams like Hamilton Uddingston and East Kilbride to travelling sides from Ulster The turnout underlined the growing status of the Lanarkshire festival as a much-prized date on the youth rugby circuit Teams battled it out across multiple age groups with Dalziel enjoying home success in the U14 boys’ and girls’ categories The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now Get all the news from your area – as well as features sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Club President John Mathieson said: “To see Dalziel Park packed with young talent proud families and passionate volunteers is a true reflection of what our club stands for “This is our 101st year as a club – and to mark that with our 33rd festival is something really special The legacy of Alan Calder continues to inspire and unite people from near and far.” alongside numerous other generous backers and volunteers added: “We simply couldn’t do this without our sponsors and I want to give particular thanks to Millburn Construction for their outstanding support it’s the effort of dozens of individuals – giving up their time and resources – that keeps this festival growing from strength to strength “My dad believed in creating opportunities for every child * Don't miss the latest hea dlines from around Lanarkshire. 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It will be built on green belt just off the M56 A new Tebay-style motorway service station is to be built on green belt close to the Bowdon Roundabout after being given the green light by the government Its inquiry has judged that the 100-bed hotel farm shop and petrol station on 39 acres of green belt land - a joint venture between Westmorland Family known for its facilities at Tebay Services on the M6 and Gloucester Services on the M5 The scheme is expected to generate 325 new jobs and attract an expected four million customers annually Trafford Council had originally objected to the plans saying it would be "inappropriate development in the Green Belt with Bowdon Conservation Group also against the plans But today Housing and Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook on behalf of Secretary of State Angela Rayner Explaining his belief that the new service station would not have a negative economic impact locally he said: "The extent to which the proposal would be likely to act as a local destination in its own right as opposed to a destination of choice for motorists making a long journey on the strategic road network would be extremely limited and that there is no basis to conclude that it would result in unsustainable patterns of travel in general." The land could also be considered "grey belt" referring to terminology introduced by the government to label areas of 'low quality' green belt that could be reclassified to allow development He concluded that "there is a need for an MSA [motorway service area] in this location.. [and] that there is a demonstrable unmet need for the type of development proposed" There was "no realistic prospect of an equivalent alternative site" The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Altrincham is a market town to the south of Trafford and there is still a market in the town to this day It has a growing number of independent businesses and has a number of active community groups and organisations such as Altrincham & Bowdon Civic Society It is also home to Altrincham Football Club There's been unanimous opposition to the plans The proposed closure of Vicarage Lane Post Office will have a "significant impact" on residents in Bowdon Vale The Post Office has confirmed to Altrincham Today that the branch - which is located within the Co-op convenience store - is due to close in February after the current operator resigned Altrincham and Sale West MP Connor Rand says he is "extremely disappointed" with the decision and has requested an "urgent meeting with Co-op to discuss my concerns" Bowdon’s Conservative councillors - Cllr Lisa Hancock Dr Shengke Zhi and Phil Eckersley - have also expressed concerns about the loss of a service that they say "appears to be well used" They said: "We have spoken with residents of Dunham Massey and Hale Barns who travel to use the Bowdon Vale Post Office due to its accessibility "In discussions with residents regarding the closure - many of whom were previously unaware - there has been unanimous agreement that losing this community asset would have a significant impact we are working closely with the Co-op and the Post Office to seek an alternative location within Bowdon Vale ensuring that residents can continue to access this vital local service close to their doorstep." A spokesperson for the Post Office told us that the vacancy to operate the Post Office was currently advertised on its website, and that it would "welcome interest from local retailers". In the interim, the spokesperson added, the nearest Post Office was in Hale or a new Drop & Collect service at Local Mart on Railway Street in Altrincham, which opened today. “This model of branch does allow customers the ability to pay bills, drop off prepaid mail and is also a location where they can have mail items delivered, which they can then collect at a more convenient time for them. "So, whilst it would not be a direct replacement, it may be convenient for some customers.” There’s 20 points still up for grabs this season With four rounds of the Regional Two North West campaign remaining, Douglas host second-placed Bowdon at Port-e-Chee on Saturday with both sides having particular goals to aim at. The visitors slipped away from promotion contention at the end of last season, but if Waterloo, at the top, trip up this time around, Bowdon are only one win in arrears. So close is the title run-in that Sandbach in third could yet snatch the top spot, especially if Douglas upset the applecart and leave the Bowdon-Waterloo clash on March 8 with even more at stake. Douglas in seventh have the incentive of catching Altrincham Kersal and equalling their own best finish in the higher leagues, where sixth in the 14-team North One West table in 2018-19, after running with the top five early on, was quite some achievement. Team news centres on back-row man John Dutnall being unavailable through injury, and a question mark over Percy Hampton’s availability. Liam Kirkpatrick, Harry Cartwright, Blake Everson and Mark Oldfield still constitutes a handy back-row choice, with Ralph Clarke, Gihard Visagie and Owen Carvin from the front row possibly pushing coach Phil Cringle back to the bench. Skipper Blake Snell alongside Conor Garland seems to be a solid and cohesive unit, and the Douglas front-five have lacked little in comparison with their opposite numbers. The Nathan Robson/Josh Duncan axis at half-back is starting to purr, and they can help unlock the scintillating running of James Ross, Harry Hewson, Kyle Martin and Jonty Cope out wide. All are capable of running amok, as are Conor Stephens and Cal Dentith who constitute a strong finishing team. There’s 20 league points left to be garnered from this season’s table, and with three home ties and one away to Crewe & Nantwich in 11th, Douglas could yet steal a march. Comments Tel: 01624 695695[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 He and his victim had run a dance school together in Altrincham A Bowdon man has been jailed after he strangled and suffocated his former partner in a London hotel room was branded a "monster" by his former girlfriend after the attack at the Club Quarters Hotel had been a top Latin American and Ballroom dancing coach and a Fellow of the Associated Board of Dance But he flew into a rage and attacked his 46-year-old victim after complaining she had not had sex with him Chester Crown Court was told he had dragged her so hard along the floor that her face suffered carpet burns and as she tried to scream for help he put his hand over her mouth His victim only managed to escape the couple's hotel room when she agreed to say she had been mugged and then had to travel back to Cheshire by train with her attacker before raising the alarm with her mother Her family called an ambulance when they saw her and she was treated at Wythenshawe Hospital Her teeth were found to have been chipped and she had sustained swelling injury to ear and bruising to the face and neck "I am still struggling to come to terms with why he would do that to me and I truly believed that I might not survive "The physical injuries I suffered were severe and I am still healing but the emotional trauma is something that cannot be seen and will take far longer to heal "I have not been able to do the simplest tasks without the need to sit down and I have this constant feeling of being ill and my 18-year-old son have struggled with their emotions feeling anger and helplessness at not being able to protect me The victim ran Altrincham-based dance school Licence to Dance with Franchitti having been a student at his classes She was in a relationship with Franchitti for four years but he became "obsessive" when she tried to leave him and said the mark on her jaw had been accidentally caused by a curling iron told how the attack happened on a New Year's trip to London She said: "[The victim] struggled to recall the exact events that took place but says while they had consumed some champagne after going shopping neither were drunk "Whilst in their room the defendant threw her down onto the bed so she kicked him He commented about them not having sex before throwing [the victim] down again which hurt her jaw "She believes that he must have hit her and was strangling her She was screaming but could not breathe but he continued harder "She fell out of the bed and was dragged around with her face dragging along the bedroom floor causing bruising The defendant then placed his hands around her mouth to stop her from screaming "She detailed the strangling was worse whilst on the floor as he did it harder and she felt like she was fighting for her life." Defence counsel Richard Thomas said: "Mr Franchitti expresses his genuine remorse He is not just a man who had no previous convictions Franchitti pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and charges of intentional strangulation and suffocation Sentencing Franchitti to 26 months in prison and issuing him with a ten-year restraining order Judge Simon Berkson told him: "How is it that someone of 63 commits such terrible offences there was a substantial effect on the victim's ability to carry out her normal everyday activities or ability to work." parades and wreath layings will be held across Altrincham this Sunday The events will give local residents the chance to remember the service men and women who gave their lives in both world wars and in more recent conflicts Cllr Whyte said: “I will be joining thousands of people from across our borough in pausing and reflecting on the sacrifices our Armed Forces have made for us.  we will remember and honour those who died or were injured I am calling on everyone in Trafford to make it to a service two-minute silence and wreath-laying will take part as the standard bearer wreath-layers and congregation moves outside to the War Memorial at approximately 10:45am Friends of Bowdon Churchyard have organised a war graves trail within the churchyard showing the graves of local young men and their history Faure's Requiem will be sung at 6:30pm in the church Victoria Road and Broomfield Lane will be closed 2pm to 4pm Hale Barns – All Saints Parish Church 10am service followed by wreath laying at Hale Barns War Memorial.  Sale – War Memorial outside Town Hall Parade leaves from Springfield Road at 10.30am Tatton Road and Sibson Road will be closed from 9.45am to 12.30pm Parade starts at the Metro Club car park on Moss Lane left onto Chester Road and to the war memorial opposite the Gorse Hill Park entrance Chester Road will be closed between Great Stone Road and Talbot Road 10am to 12pm traffic on Chester Road will be stopped between about 10.30am to 10.45am and again at 11.30am to 11.50am at the lights near Davyhulme Road East Those paying their respects at Stretford War Memorial are asked to be mindful that Manchester United play Leicester City at Old Trafford at 2pm that day and that a diversion on Talbot Road will be in place to allow for the closure of Chester Road between the junctions of Talbot Road and Great Stone Road Eden Square and Crofts Bank Road will be closed 10am to 12pm More details and maps of the finalised routes It's based at the Grade II-listed Denzell House A new showroom dedicated to pre-loved and sustainable fashion has opened in Bowdon Luxe Cheshire was founded by Rebeka Peacock four years ago after lockdown prompted a career change She opened her first premises in Rostherne but has now moved to a new showroom at Denzell House a Grade II-listed building set in 11 acres of parkland in Bowdon The showroom will be open for personal shopping Rebeka said: "As with so many stories from lockdown using my bedroom as the perfect back drop to shoot the products and a very well insulated garage to store them in and I set myself the target for autumn to build up the business and move to my first premises “My vision for Luxe Cheshire was always to offer a private and personal service to the buying and selling of pre-loved fashion "I’d seen some companies doing something similar in London six months later I moved into my first premises in Rostherne so that I could add private appointments to my online offering we have seen the overall pre-loved market boom so I am pleased to say that we have been growing quickly too building up a substantial client database and an excellent reputation Rebeka said she knew instantly she had found the right premises at Denzell House She added: “As soon as I stepped through the doors at Denzell House I knew it was the perfect place for the next chapter of Luxe Cheshire; the palatial room and high-painted ceilings all combine to offer a stunning and unique environment for us to welcome our clients and customers "My vision was to create a showroom offering private appointments just a lovely experience from start to finish.” Luxe Cheshire says its team provides "friendly expertise and advice on the purchasing and selling of pre-loved fashion items no pressure atmosphere and looks forward to welcoming you soon" A launch party for the new location took place last Friday with food from Unagi Prosecco from Think Wine and goodie bags including treats from Bank MediSpa Hale Studio 34 Pilates In Alderley Edge and Current Body in Wilmslow The developers behind the scheme have criticised the delay Plans for a major new Tebay-style motorway service area on Green Belt close to the Bowdon Roundabout have been delayed after the government called for an inquiry In October, Cheshire East Council voted in favour of the new Tatton Services motorway service area at Junctions 7 and 8 of the M56 A joint venture between Westmorland Family the major new development would include a fuel refilling station Opposition to the plans have now led to Michael Gove meaning the Planning Inspectorate will now assess the project at an inquiry beginning on October 15th Tatton Estates and Westmorland Group criticised the delay A spokesman said: “Tatton Services is an amazing project and first and foremost we would like to thank everyone who has supported this exciting project and the resulting jobs for Cheshire so far “Whilst we are obviously disappointed by the inevitable delay from the government taking away the decision from the locally elected leaders who had already approved it we remain steadfastly committed to the project “We will continue to make the case to decision makers so people can benefit from the local jobs sustainable growth and vital road safety improvements this project will secure “Delivering the unique Westmorland Family model Tatton Services is a truly sustainable solution to a very large gap on the M56 and M62 motorways around Manchester in both directions." the scheme will generate 325 new jobs and attract an expected four million customers annually Trafford Council was one of those to object to the plans adding there would be "no very special circumstances that would outweigh the harm to the Green Belt and other harm" Another objection came from Bowdon Conservation Group who said: "There is no justification for the harm this development would cause to the Green Belt and the neighbouring communities of Hale and on this basis the application should be refused." It's described as the only scheme of its type in Cheshire People can for the first time walk a “completely unique” development featuring 14 luxury homes described as the only scheme of its type in Cheshire located just a mile from Wilmslow town centre is the most ambitious project ever delivered by Altrincham-based company Bowdon Homes prospective buyers will be able to freely walk the recently-completed development and fully appreciate its scale - as well as the tranquil setting just five miles from Altrincham have all been architecturally designed by another local firm and such is the size of the scheme that it has taken three years to complete “It’s a completely unique development,” said Bowdon Homes founder Paul Masterson “There have been several developments in Cheshire of schemes of three or four homes of this specification and value but Lowood is the first large community to be developed of large “What makes it particularly unique is that the plots are wrapped in an amazing communal landscape that was carefully considered in its design.” The detached four and five-bedroom properties are positioned around shared landscaped courtyards that are designed to foster community and security.   Each home features an air source heat pump with underfloor heating SieMatic kitchen appliances and Tissino bathrooms.   with the four-and-a-half acre development bounded to the east by picturesque Forestry Commission land and to the north by local ecological treasure “Each property is built on around a quarter of an acre and has a private hedged-in rear garden and patio,” said Masterson “But we made the very considered design decision to create an open communal aspect on the road and the driveways creating a real sense of community and passive security “The security at Lowood is also helped by the fact it is located at the end of a very long private cul-de-sac which we feel is not inviting at all to anyone who shouldn’t be here.”  A number of homes on the development were snapped up off-plan and Masterson said there had been “a real buzz” of interest in the remaining homes as the site’s completion neared interested parties can explore the site and remaining properties before off-plan buyers move into their new homes later in the autumn.  “What they can now do - which they couldn’t before - is walk the whole length of the site,” added Masterson “They can also have access to all the houses all the back gardens and really get a feel for the whole layout and plan and design of the site.  “Previously it was photos and videos and arranging special site visits but it’s changed so much in the past three months It’s really worth coming down and seeing the site for real There’s a real sense of tranquillity and peace here that you can only experience by visiting in person.” The detached homes are positioned around shared landscaped courtyards (left) a pioneer in bespoke new-build homes in the Bowdon and Altrincham area said that people who had already committed to Lowood properties thought they represented “amazing value for money” “I was very keen to design and build houses that we could keep sensibly priced at under £2million,” he added “To deliver this size and quality of house in this location for under £2million was a challenge so with new-build homes in Cheshire ranging from £500 to £800 For further information about the Lowood development contact Mike Kennedy at Specialist Property Solutions on 0161 529 9922 The huge scheme is known as Davenport Green Information about a £750m plan to build 2,500 new homes 60,000 sq m of employment space and a new rural park on the Timperley Wedge are being provided at two exhibition events which are taking place at Bowdon Rugby Club today at 3.30-8pm and again on Tuesday 17th September from 3.30pm to 8pm will give residents the chance to ask questions about the major scheme They are being held by Royal London Asset Management the principal landowner within the Timperley Wedge area The 558-acre site has been allocated for release from the Green Belt under the Places for Everyone spatial strategy Greater Manchester’s long-term development plan The masterplan for the site includes the delivery of around 2,500 high-quality new homes - around 45% of which would be affordable - 60,000 sq m of employment space and a new rural park the largest to be provided within Greater Manchester in a generation The investment around the proposals includes £100 million of new infrastructure and facilities including enhanced primary education provision community play facilities and a Metrolink extension with a stop at Wythenshawe Hospital Manor Farm would be protected under the plans and there would be moves to relocate Bowdon Rugby Club Trafford Council said the ambition for the masterplan was to offer "a new kind of urban environment defined by its green landscape - reflecting protecting and respecting the existing natural environment" Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration at Trafford Council commented: “Thank you to everyone who has already given their views on the proposals for Davenport Green "These events are an opportunity to find out more about the plans The plan for Davenport Green is ambitious: and if approved will develop a whole new community for Trafford "It’s really important that you make your voice heard so don’t miss this opportunity to have your say.” The consultation will run until Friday 20th September and residents are encouraged to submit any feedback they have on the proposals before then Bowdon take on Douglas at Port-e-Chee this weekend in Regional 2 North West with both clubs chasing late season points but for different reasons.  Bowdon are still in with a shout of a finish in the promotion places or even the league title they’re currently in second but with them Waterloo and Sandbach split by just five points Douglas are poised in seventh but within striking distance of as high as fifth - this could be their highest league finish ever and the squad will be up for this game.  The away leg gave Bowdon a 67-15 win so they’ll be coming with confidence and must start favourites At this stage of the season there’ll be a few carrying knocks John Dutnall perhaps one of these; Mark Oldfield however hasn’t played for a couple of weeks and he’s a useful addition to any back row.  The half back pairing of Robson and Ross is blooming and Douglas have plenty of pace out wide to go with it - while I can’t see Douglas winning this they should get a better return than they did away at Bowdon With just six fixtures remaining on Counties 3 ADM Lancs/Cheshire 'Vagas' have a toughie this week.  They travel to third place Bury who have probably lost too many games to finish in the promotion places but will view every point as a prisoner in their run in just in case either of the leading two have any mishaps.  Bury won the reverse fixture at Ballafletcher 39-10 back in November and with home advantage must start as favourites Bury have won 11 from 17 while Vagabonds are three from 16 so the momentum clearly lies with them.  Vagas have the bluntest attack and the leakiest defence in the standings which when all mixed together doesn’t give them much of a statistical chance.  Bury don’t however have much of a points difference which suggests some vulnerability at the back which perhaps 'Vagas' can exploit much will depend on the availability of personnel to travel.  they’ve had to make some changes to the forwards and backs.  Ed Knight and Harry Goodwin were all able to step in and help plug the gaps.  If these guys are available to travel and perhaps Bonwick regains fitness they should put up a good scrap for the points This is essentially the battle for second place as Ramsey have all but won outright and while Nomads won the previous encounters this season a smaller QEII pitch may just assist Vikings and drive a close result Nomads were a tad under-gunned for last week’s trip to Ramsey and were punished for it.  This Saturday however the absence of the Six Nations and the slightly shorter journey may attract a few back.  Mark Young and Finn McGregor both put in big performances last Saturday to keep the Nomads heart beating.  They’ll need a little more against Vikings - Harry Goodwin and Ed Knight have been honing their skills in league rugby with Vagabonds and Knight bagged two tries against Ramsey a fortnight ago - this has the makings of a close game Douglas Casuals take on Ramsey in friendly Don’t be fooled by the Casuals’ name or the friendly fixture...this is a quality Douglas side which has beaten Ramsey and Nomads already this side of New Year.  Douglas can only name an 18-man squad for their league match and anyone not involved can join the Casuals side to bring current experience to compliment the past experience which many of the Casuals have in abundance.  Mark Shortland and Carl Conroy have bags of good level rugby under the belt and with the addition of a few youngsters this side is very dangerous Ramsey should see the return of Jake Richmond Sam Corlett and gamechanger Micheal Flynn this week - All were away at Six Nations last Saturday and slotting these players in alongside the form men Matt Meechan and Josh Corteen should give Ramsey an edge Western Vikings v PDMS Southern Nomads (2.15pm KO) Douglas Casuals v Ramsey @ Port-e-Chee (2pm KO) Local tennis coach David Bryceland is to play a non-stop 24-hour tennis match this Friday to raise funds for a much-needed tennis court in Kosovo David will begin his marathon match at Bowdon Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club at 6pm on Friday and finish when he draws the raffle at 6:30pm on Saturday He's raising money for Manchester Aid to Kosovo (MAK) having been moved by the stories from one young tennis club member - and Kosovan refugee - Saranda Bogujevci David has already raised £16,000 for the charity with a series of triathlons and recently completed the Manchester Half Marathon with his wife Becky He hopes to raise funds to build the all-weather court in the Podujeva Peace Park David said: “After meeting Saranda and hearing about her experiences I wanted to do something so volunteered at a summer camp organised by MAK There were no leisure facilities of any sort and the buildings were riddled with bullet holes “There were over 500 kids at the summer camp with the main focus being on drama There was hardly any sport and no tennis whatsoever “As it’s been such a big and positive part of my life I decided that we had to introduce tennis into the community there we needed to build a tennis court which is easier said than done “We had to jump through all sorts of hoops to form and register a tennis club before we could even think about how we were going to build it we’re talking about one court – the only one in the whole northern region of Kosovo When you consider that Altrincham alone has over six tennis clubs plus courts at schools you start to appreciate how fortunate youngsters in this area are." David is feeling apprehensive ahead of Friday's challenge having been hospitalised with exhaustion and dehydration after attempting a similar challenge in 2019 “It sounds easy when you say 24-hours non-stop tennis but it really is quite a feat,” he explained I’ve built up my stamina and I’m much more sensible about taking on liquid so am confident I’ll complete the challenge." irrespective of whether they play or have an interest in tennis As well as taking part in or watching the marathon match people will be able to have a go at Pickleball take part in the infamous ‘wheelie bin challenge’ sample a range of cakes and enjoy a bar and BBQ To register your interest, contact davidbrycelandtennis@gmail.com Care Home Professional Build is underway on a new £20m care facility on the site of the former Mercure Hotel in Bowdon with practical completion confirmed for May 2025 Altrincham-based New Care commenced remediation works on the site including demolition of much of the old hotel work has gathered pace and construction has now started on the foundations of the new care home Helping to increase the provision of quality beds in Trafford New Care’s care facility is built to deliver the highest standards of care Residents will be encouraged to personalise their bedrooms with soft furnishings from home There will also be several communal lounges and dining rooms along with a nail bar and hairdresser and grounds with secure gardens and outdoor spaces Residents will receive individual person-centred care enhanced with a programme of daily activities With a portfolio of 15 care facilities across the UK this is the latest care facility for the company in Trafford and it is New Care’s 11th care home in the North West says: “It’s wonderful that work has now officially started on site in Bowdon “The foundations will soon be complete and it won’t be long before the shell of the building will be seen above the hoarding All is on track for practical completion in May 2025 Bowdon is the latest new care facility for New Care; the operator also has another care home under construction in Herne Bay McGoff Construction (New Care’s sister company and also part of the McGoff Group) You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience VINCENT – After clinching the area title with a doubleheader sweep of Cornerstone Schools on Tuesday the Vincent Yellow Jackets had unfinished business with two games in front of them–a rematch of one of their only losses to Georgia’s Bowdon Red Devils and a matchup with Class 5A St April 12 in two games at Vincent Middle High School in less than 24 hours Casen Fields got the Jackets off to a flying start with a home run on the first pitch that the team saw sending a line drive to left for a 1-0 lead an Aiden Gasaway walk and Aiden Poe single put two on ahead of Vincent’s first out of the game Both runners would steal bases during the ensuing at-bat and Gasaway came home on an error at home plate to double up the lead Ethan McElrath followed that up with an RBI double to cap off the rally and give the Jackets a 3-0 lead That lead held through a scoreless second inning into the bottom of the third Grayson Gulde got hit by a pitch to start the inning and reached second on a sacrifice bunt Keller Finn doubled on the first pitch he saw to make it a 4-0 game Bowdon came roaring back in the top of the fourth the Red Devils secured an RBI single to get on the board A single and a walk loaded up the bases ahead of a bases-loaded walk that scored a second run Bowdon then secured a two-run double to tie the game up at 4-4 Poe recovered to get a strikeout and a ground out to get out of the inning The game remained tied and in the balance until the top of the seventh when the Red Devils tried to make their mark with two outs A walk prompted a pitching change for Vincent but Bowdon tacked on a double to put two in scoring position Gulde intentionally walked the next batter to try and get the force-out at second but it wouldn’t matter as the Red Devils popped out to end the inning Vincent quickly loaded up the bases with a Gulde double and walks by Landon Archer and McElrath Finn then stepped up to the plate and was the walk-off hero with an RBI ground-rule double to left Gulde was 2-for-3 with two runs and Finn went 2-for-2 with two walks and three RBI Poe finished with a no decision after striking out nine batters in 6.2 innings giving up four runs off eight hits and a rare three walks Gulde was credited with the win for getting the final out in the seventh with the game tied four of the first five Vincent batters singled who came up with two on and one out in the bottom of the first to plate two runs and take a 2-0 lead the Jackets got two walks to start the bottom of the third before Gulde brought Gasaway home for the RBI double an error off a Finn grounder put the hosts in front 4-0 The Saints started to claw back in the top of the fourth following up a one-out single with a two-run home run to halve the deficit to 4-2 The next two batters reached freely off a hit by pitch and a walk and while the Jackets recovered with a strikeout Clair County made it a one-run game with an RBI single The Saints nearly tied the game on another single on the ensuing at-bat but Lane Mims made the throw to home plate and Archer got the tag at home to preserve the 4-3 lead Vincent couldn’t capitalize with the bases loaded in the bottom of the fifth but a Gasaway triple to start the bottom of the sixth got the Jackets going Gulde singled to bring him home and extend the lead to 5-3 Clair County went on a one-out rally in the top of the seventh loading up the bases off a single and two walks but a bases-loaded walk made it a one-run game once again Archer worked a ground out back to the mound to get the out at first and end the game Gulde was 3-for-4 with four RBI while Poe finished 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs Calvin Johnson took the win with seven strikeouts in four innings allowing three runs off seven hits and a walk Archer came in and got the three-inning save with five strikeouts against one run Vincent finished the regular season 23-5 and with a nine-game win streak as a result of the wins The Jackets will host the first round of the Class 2A playoffs on Friday with games one and two set for 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. April 19 at noon at Vincent Middle High School Just one AAC game is on Monday’s college basketball schedule That contest is the Wichita State Shockers squaring… The Memphis Grizzlies (38-22) face the Atlanta Hawks (27-33) as 8.5-point favorites on Monday take on the Brooklyn Nets (21-39).… The Wichita State Shockers versus the North Texas Mean Green is a game to catch on the Monday… The Monday college basketball slate has plenty of exciting matchups in store Our computer model has suggested picks… What would make you consider a digital subscription to Shelby County Reporter View Results Title contenders show their class at Port-e-Chee Douglas Rugby Club lost at home to Bowdon in Regional Two North West at Port-e-Chee on Saturday afternoon. The Manx side took a three-point lead into the third quarter of a riveting match but, despite an element of scrum and lineout domination, the hosts couldn’t bank any league points against the title protagonists. A won two, lost two record at Port-e-Chee in the last four years would ensure Bowdon’s eye wouldn’t be distracted by the title race and, when Nathan Robson thumped over a 43-metre penalty kick with only three minutes on the clock, the first scrum revealed a definite Douglas advantage. That edge didn’t materialise into territory though, and Douglas mostly spent the next 30 minutes pinned back in defence where man of the match flanker Blake Everson was omnipresent. Only in the 36th minute were Bowdon able to register points, a testament to the thoroughness of Douglas resistance rather than the paucity of the away side’s attack. Terrance Longworth’s conversion for 3-7 saw in the half-time break before Kyle Martin set Port-e-Chee alight six minutes into the second period with a blistering run to the Bowdon try line. Robson converted for 10-7 and the Manx team took a semblance of control for the next five minutes by picking off Bowdon lineouts and driving through the forwards. Two Douglas scoring chances came and went, instigated by full-back Jonty Cope and carried on by winger Cal Dentith, but as Douglas attacked closer to the scrum, a dropped ball gave Bowdon a 61st-minute opportunity in the hosts’ backyard. Bowdon flanker Cameron Lack hammered on and number eight Liam Connolly surged under the posts for Longworth to convert and make the scoreline 10-14. Owen Carvin subbed Ralph Clarke and Conor Garland stepped in to the second row to maintain the pressure up front, the lineout continuing to be a rich source of possession as Liam Kirkpatrick and company filched the extras, but Bowdon escaped again in the 69th minute as Nathan Ovien barrelled through. Having learnt first-half lessons via Cope’s blistering counter-attacks, Bowdon surrendered less territory with the boot and put the onus on Douglas to make space for their creative backs. But when a promising Douglas move broke down, Bowdon fullback Ciaran Connolly crossed the line, Longworth converted and it seemed a long way back at 10-28 with four minutes left even for a losing bonus point. The home team made a decent fist of it in the latter stages, sending hooker Gihard Visagie diving over in the corner, but the missed scoring chances earlier were the deciding factors and it was Bowdon who returned home with the points. Douglas squad: Ralph Clarke, Gihard Visagie, Phil Cringle, Blake Snell (captain), Harry Cartwright, Mark Oldfield, Liam Kirkpatrick, Blake Everson, Nathan Robson, Josh Duncan, Harry Hewson, James Ross, Kyle Martin, Callum Dentith, Jonty Cope, Owen Carvin, Conor Garland, Bryn Snellgrove. Western Vikings 15-52 PDMS Southern Nomads Tel: 01624 695695[email protected]Follow us Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd. | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 On paper this was a Bowdon win in Regional 2 North West and that’s exactly how it turned out with Bowdon beating Douglas 67-15 in what was a game of two very contrasting halves.  Douglas struggled to get the travel out of their system in the first 40 and turned around 50-3 behind with just a single Nathan Robson penalty to show for their effort.  A spell under the half-time hairdryer paid dividends though and the second half was a different story - Blake Everson pulled one back for Douglas and Harry Cartwright added a second with Robson converting but it wasn’t enough to pull back the big half-time deficit. Vagabonds didn’t fare much better in Counties 3 ADM Lancs/Cheshire, they lost out 54-10 to Burnley at Ballafletcher.  Tries from Joey Bramhall and Austin Ralph plus a conversion from Jimmy Redford gave Burnley an early 12-0 lead.  Regan Williams pulled one back for Vagabonds but the respite was only brief as Redford dotted down at the other end shortly afterwards and converted his own try.  Cam Crossdale crashed in on the half-hour to extend the lead, but Regan Williams raced in for his second just before half-time and when the teams turned round Vagas trailed 26-10. Two quick tries from half-time replacement Roshane Hemmings at the beginning of the second half pretty much ended the game, especially when Redford converted both to make the lead 40-10.  Vagas continued to battle and got close to the line a few times but it was only Burnley who troubled the scorers in the closing stages with tries from Keagan De Vries and Jimmy Redford who also added a conversion as did Joey Bramhall. Douglas face a toughie this weekend as they travel to Bowdon in Regional 2 North West.  Historically, the two have met 19 times previously and the playing record is very close with Bowdon ahead 10-9 in the stats.  This season however Bowdon have lost just once in eight outings while Douglas by contrast have won three and lost five. There are some injury concerns at Port-e-Chee ahead of the game with Si Hodinnott, Sam McCord and Liam Kirkpatrick looking unlikely to be fit.  Fortunately, Douglas do have some cover in the squad and Conor Garland, Blake Everson, Cal Dentith and Wilf Kermode could be looking at starting roles; utility player Carl Markl-Ferns could also be fit and Owen Carvin had a trot out with Southern Nomads last week and appeared to come through unscathed so he could play a part too. On paper however this looks very much like a Bowdon win. Burnley are the visitors to Ballafletcher this Saturday as a beleaguered Vagabonds side looks for its first onfield success.  Last week they had 20 unavailable players and shipped a big score on the road, Burnley at home however provide a fair chance of something a little more positive on the results front. Burnley lie in seventh place in the standings with three wins from seven outings, they beat fifth place Colne & Nelson recently and they picked up a losing bonus point away at league leaders De La Salle and home to Clitheroe, who ran up the big score against Vagas last week.  Burnley have also won their last three games on the bounce and could be on something of a roll - the two sides haven’t me in the league action either so there’s no previous form either. Joe Louw and Mitch Wells were both missing from the Vagas front row last Saturday and Louw at least should return; Tom Gascoyne was missing from the team sheet as was influential captain Dan Bonwick and centre pairing Archie Benson and Cal Donnell.  If some of the missing legion are back for this fixture it should give the rest of the side a boost - a fortnight ago, they were leading Bury at half time before the injury crisis hit.  At home they have the confidence and attitude to win games but just need a rub of the green. On paper this should be a Burnley win but hopefully a little Vagabonds spirit may just upset the applecart. Vagabonds v Burnley @ Ballafletcher (2.15pm KO) Fixtures away at Bowdon have been tricky affairs over the past few seasons for Douglas and with a shuffled deck following victory over Northwich last time out, it made the prospect of bucking that losing trend on Saturday even tricker. Simon Hoddinott, Liam Kirkpatrick and Mark Oldfield all missed out in the forwards while there was no Bryn Snellgrove or Sam McCord to add their influence in the backline. Charlie Henthorn was unable to travel so even more shuffling occurred and Blake Everson, who has impressed since coming into the squad, was asked to do a job at inside centre with coach Phil Cringle coming onto the bench. Douglas had come back from poor starts against Sandbach and Burnage recently to cause real problems in the second half. Bowdon, however, would be a different prospect if the Manx side let the game slip away in the opening half. The Altrincham side showed why they have had such a good start to their season and scored a flurry of tries in the opening half an hour demonstrating perhaps the benefit of a more settled starting XV. Whilst the Douglas scrum was sending Bowdon backwards, the lineout was also an opportunity for good first-phase possession, but all Douglas had to show for their endeavours was a penalty slotted by Nathan Robson. Douglas lost the tireless tackling of Percy Hampton to a nasty-looking shoulder injury, only just after he'd had his head patched up following a clash of heads with the Bowdon left wing. Just before the half-time whistle, Douglas had some sustained possession in the Bowdon 22 but a speculative pass out wide was intercepted by the Bowdon fly-half who ran the length of the pitch to score and leave the lead 43-3 at half-time. Into the second period and the introduction of Cringle gave Douglas some impetus and a much-needed voice on the field. The former London Scottish player shared the first receiver duties with Josh Duncan as Douglas offered some go-forward with ball in hand. Nevertheless it wasn’t until Bowdon had extended their lead that Douglas got themselves over the try line. After a penalty kicked to the corner, the lineout ball slipped through the hands of Blake Snell to the grateful Harry Cartwright who crashed through three tackles and dotted down. Douglas had more time with the ball now, but Bowdon were much more clinical with theirs. Bowdon added two final tries before Douglas finished the scoring with arguably the best worked try of the game. Cringle took the ball by his boot laces which seemed to check the onrushing defence. His flick pass was timed to perfection as Kyle Martin charged through an inside gap like a train. After being stopped just short he popped the ball to Everson who grabbed the final consolation score as the game finished 67-15. Tel: 01624 695695[email protected]Follow us Cheshire’s Harmonious City of Altrincham Welcomes Composer Randy Edelman’s Debut at The Bowdon Rooms Just outside of the urban surroundings of the great borough is the posh picturesque area called Altrincham and the historic Bowdon Rooms where Composer Randy Edelman made his grand debut on 2 June 2024 He’s a performer who brings his art on a podium or in his case a piano…so present in the moment that you can’t take your eyes off of him He’s there and not wishing he were somewhere else Randy’s music is at the very heart of time Fans gathered early in hopes of getting a photograph or just a visit to the familiar shadows of the past where echoes of his music still reign true and give rise to joy The fans recalled songs he performed tonight including Uptown A Weekend in New England (covered by Barry Manilow) Isn’t it a Shame (covered by Patti LaBelle and The Laughter And The Tears (covered by Dionne Warwick) He also shared some new songs including Everything is Possible Coming Out The Other Side and a parade of others Randy treated the congregation to some of his over 100 movie scores including his comedies; My Cousin Vinny The silent audience sat mesmerised as he unleashed his dramatic momentum of awe-inspiring film soundtracks inclusive of Gettysburg which earned him a Golden Globe nomination the composer also told stories of backstage humour while introducing the song You by the Carpenters His tales enhanced the charm of his concert and allowed the audience to form an intimate bond with the artist There was a respectful awe-struck silence from the crowd throughout the show; no clanking of drinks no bathroom calls…only cell phones held high in the air recording the beautiful music they came to hear Often revered as one of the world’s most elite and exquisite pianists Edelman’s version of the show Carousel’s You’ll Never Walk Alone was beyond spellbinding You were made to feel the inside of drama and passion and eloquence where notes and poetry unite Randy has an aura that surrounds him and his music with his unique and effortless kaleidoscope of warmth and tonal colourings that is sure to guarantee him a place among piano immortals edged with candlelight by the audience that no longer remained silent after his first good night they shouted for more even after his nearly two-hour charismatic performance Randy has championed new music set to release on 6 September 2024 exhilarating and passionately crafted songs He will also be performing at the iconic Carnegie Hall on 8 December 2024 Randy on Facebook Louder Than War is run by a small but dedicated independent team and we rely on the small amount of money we generate to keep the site running smoothly Any money we do get is not lining the pockets of oligarchs or mad-cap billionaires dictating what our journalists are allowed to think and write and we want to continue bringing you news on the most interesting releases the latest gigs and anything else that tickles our fancy just pure enthusiasm for a scene that each and every one of us is passionate about We do not charge artists for the exposure we give them and to many Subscribing to one of our paid tiers takes just a minute helping to keep the flame of independent music burning PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO LTW and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Newly-promoted Bowdon face a stiff test in their first match back in the Men’s Premier Division for 14 years when they play champions Old Georgians on the opening day of the 2024/24 season Old Georgians are gunning for four successive league titles as well as high hopes for a successful European campaign having signed several international stars for their campaign Surbiton, who OGs beat in last season’s final, will welcome Oxted to Sugden Road. Richmond, the only promoted team not to have played in the top-flight previously Women’s champions Surbiton start the defence of their crown with a trip to Clifton Robinsons Runners up Hampstead & Westminster will travel to East Grinstead whose women’s team are newly promoted to the Premier Division take on Wimbledon men and women in an opening weekend double header.  The other promoted side, Sutton Coldfield have a local derby at Birmingham University Phase One matches run through until Nov 23 Phase Two will see teams once again split into Top Six and Bottom Six after the winter break Sign up to receive GPB Event announcements via Email Submit your video public service announcement today for your chance to win The Georgia high school football coaching landscape has seen significant shifts Jon and Hannah talk with three of the biggest names on the move New Northside Warner Robins coach Boone Williams and Prince Avenue Christian's Jon Richt discuss their transitions This episode highlights the 2025 GHSA Basketball Championships and features interviews with coaches Chaz Clark of Butler Clark discusses his team's victory and what it means to the Butler community Brown talks about the challenges of playing a familiar opponent in the championship game and Scott shares her experience as a head coach with a husband who is also a head coach Day 4: The final day of the GSHA basketball playoffs was a good one for first timers The Newton girls and BEST Academy boys each won their first state championship while Fannin County’s girls won for the third time.  It was also a good day for two old reliables as the Wheeler boys claimed the tenth state title in their storied history and the Houston County Sharks won their 12th wheelchair basketball title in 13 years Everything Everything’s frontman Jonathan Higgs and guitarist/producer Alex Robertshaw join BBC 6Music presenter Chris Hawkins for an engaging conversation reflecting on their profound journey while treating the audience to a selection of acoustic tracks from each of their albums In the hushed glow of the softly lit Bowden Rooms unguarded evening with Jon Higgs and Alex Robertshaw of Everything Everything Beneath arches draped in fairy lights and bathed in delicate pastels of amethyst the tone is set for a night that promises something special Three chairs sit on stage and a reverent hush falls over a packed room The evening is about to unfold with an intimate glimpse into a band celebrated as much for its surreal and oddly brilliant lyrics as its innovative sound proceeding to highlight Everything Everything’s impressive accomplishments including their numerous Ivor Novello and Mercury Prize nominations Chris launches into the chat with questions about growing up propelling Jon and Alex to reflect on the experiences that have shaped their creative paths Jon reminisces about spinning endless vinyl from his parents’ collection particularly Simon & Garfunkel and The Beatles He fondly recalls the posters adorning his bedroom wall a detail that elicits both his own amusement and a ripple of delight throughout the audience Alex reflects on the instruments he learned as a kid before discovering the guitar as a teenager a revelation that felt remarkably effortless revealing moments form the foundation of their musical journey showcasing Jon’s achingly agile vocals and Alex’s exquisite craftsmanship on guitar a track from their debut album, Man Alive frantically shifting voices between a fuller Its dynamic tension feels like riding an unstoppable paternoster lift Jon speaks with affection about its quirky absurdity recounting how it garnered them considerable attention thanks to Zane Lowe’s enthusiasm and relentless promotion Chris’s questioning touches upon the intricate nature of Jon’s lyrics famously fantastical and cryptic in places Does he want his listeners to fully understand his lyrics and he cleverly employs a layering of surreal imagery and absurd scenarios “My teeth dazzle like an igloo wall” “I put a rainforest in an Oxo cube” The conversation unfolds into anecdotes from the band’s early days Jon illuminates the story of the band’s first lineup crisis when he chose to invite a prospective new guitarist for a burrito rather than a formal band try-out The onstage wit and warmth make the exchange feel less like an interview and more like a casual chat in a mate’s living room stripped-back rendition of Radiant from the second album Arc and there’s a sense of introspection and rawness in Jon’s voice It’s got a sublime blend of apathy and vulnerability Alex’s guitar providing the constant backbone rhythm playfully referencing their earlier conversation while revealing that Alex joined the band after his previous group split and then learnt all the songs in just two weeks Alex reflects on his introduction to Everything Everything noting that the other members were “a lot more normal than Jon” – a jovial remark that subtly resurfaces throughout the conversation tonight Jon’s quite a weird dude,” he adds Chris has the remarkable art of steering the conversation so that we don’t become too wrapped in all the finer details of each answer Chris probes as to whether their sound is odd or distinctive opening a meaty discussion about their songwriting style There’s some mystery over whether their first gig was at Camden Barfly or Manchester’s Big Hands and Jon reveals he was secretly seething when PJ Harvey beat them for the Mercury Prize – an admission that’s hard to imagine given his laid-back approach and tendency not to take things too seriously he crowns himself the “vibe man,” as opposed to Alex who is the “tools man” The darkly anthemic No Reptiles from Get To Heaven softly pounds in Its unsettling beauty is carried by Jon’s haunting vocals that shift between refined with the line “I’m going to kill a stranger” the song builds to a powerful crescendo – more delicate yet retaining the same cathartic intensity The absence of a song from Fever Dream is scarcely noted they play the evocative Violent Sun from Re-Animator bringing the first half of the evening to a close The song’s understated and potent intensity feels like a series of relentless as Jon’s tone carries a sense of urgency and emotional turbulence praising the brilliance of Everything Everything once more and reintroducing Jon and Alex to the applause of excitable fans Jon dismisses this notion with a self-deprecating chortle assuring the audience that he is anything but intimidating This open exchange sets the atmosphere for Chris’s next instalment of questions inviting the bandmates to reflect on each other’s creative traits Jon is quick to praise Alex’s qualities – how he’s always got something new to bring to the table almost mathematical precision to their sound This is underscored by Alex’s wry admission that he rarely listens to other artists instead focusing on his own creative process “I just listen to the same small selection of albums,” he confesses with Aphex Twin ranking high on his enduring favourites “I’m not really bothered about other music I’m more interested in creating my own music.” It’s clear he has an eccentric Chris takes the opportunity to ask Jon why he sings the way he does “I was trying to sound like Radiohead but just fell into a pattern of doing falsetto “which is probably why I sound a bit weird.” Jon then launches into a nuanced analysis of The Beatles dissecting each member’s contributions and the interplay of their songwriting styles Returning to the topic of Everything Everything’s own legacy Chris notes the diverse fanbase they have attracted Jon loves the fact that fans often come on board at different points in their discography giving each album its own set of loyal followers and then there’s the album number six fans” and he explains how fans debate about which is the best Chris asks the audience if they can relate and a wave of agreement sweeps across the room Their fanbase – so clearly present tonight – isn’t just an audience; it’s a community that the band has nurtured over the years Next up is a gorgeous version of Jennifer from Raw Data Feel a track that sees Jon’s magnificent vocals ascend as though spiralling up a staircase and spilling out onto a terrace in the sky The song’s dreamy rawness gleams through the simplicity of the arrangement offering space to breathe and creating a feeling of vulnerability understated version of Born Under a Meteor gracefully spotlighting Jon’s exceptional ethereal highs and emotional clarity Chris enquires about the process behind their latest release Alex confesses that it was “a lot of hard work” largely due to the album’s tight deadline and the need to balance his creative work with family life they both concur that it is a remarkable piece of artistry Jon shares that its structure began with the repetitive swelling bursts that bubble up on the album version The acoustic rendition retains its colour-drenched radiance while Jon’s masterful vocals traverse from an earthy depth to his signature high-pitched falsetto exploding in a shimmer against the darkly poetic lyrics This glorious evening highlights Everything Everything’s rare ability to intertwine the cerebral with the deeply personal Chris Hawkins has a knack for drawing out intimate glimpses into Jon and Alex’s creative process revealing the unparalleled chemistry that fuels their collaboration The atmosphere feels like a rare gift to their fans a sentiment echoed in the thunderous applause that fills the room as the artists bid goodnight Everything Everything can be found at their website | Instagram | Facebook Chris Hawkins can be found on Instagram Words by Clare de Lune. You can find Clare on Instagram and Facebook Photos supplied by Kidje located on the corner of Langham Road and Marlborough Road in Bowdon will feature a purpose-built 51-bed care home and children’s day nursery with approximately 90 places Work has begun on a new £13m intergenerational scheme on the site of the former Bowdon Hotel will feature a purpose-built 51-bed care home and children’s day nursery with approximately 90 places.  Prior to breaking ground, McGoff Construction has in recent weeks been preparing the land for build and overseeing the demolition of much of the hotel. The project was given the green light in January 2023 the 1871 Hydro building and Hawthorn Lea villas which will be incorporated into the development A joint venture with Patrick Properties, it is the second such development for the McGoff Group in Cheshire, after the completion of a £15m scheme in Lymm last year the development will create more than 100 new roles at the care home and approximately 30 at the nursery group managing director for McGoff Construction Services said: “We’re delighted to officially get started on site in Bowdon transforming the derelict hotel site into much needed care facilities for some of the oldest and youngest member of our local community "Following the success of our flagship first intergeneration scheme in Lymm we have seen first-hand the incredible impact this kind of setting can provide for the local community and are very much looking forward to delivering this in Bowdon.” to be operated by award-winning care home provider New Care The nursery will be operated by Back to the Garden McGoff Group’s day nursery concept which focuses on child-led natural learning through activity and play Practical completion for the nursery is due in April 2025 with the care home following in May 2025 Puma Property Finance has provided a £13m funding facility for the development with financial advice provided by Alantra The Hawthorn Lea villas will be repurposed as four two-bed and two three-bed apartments and the site will also include a green space It's expected to be ready by summer 2025 Work has begun on a new development of luxury apartments in Bowdon Named Rosemount after the Rose Hill area of Bowdon where it is located two-bedroomed single level apartments - each with its own floor and private elevator entrance balcony and secure underground parking - and one three-bedroomed town house Hardy Mills Properties LLP is behind the development which sits on a patch of vacant land between South Downs Road and Langham Road It has a total value of £6million and is expected to be ready by summer 2025 Skyline is the construction partner and it's designed by Ollier Smurthwaite Architects Skyline Construction is building the development which has a total value of £6million and is expected to be ready by summer 2025 said: “This site will deliver a level of luxury and grandeur that is suiting of its prestigious location on Langham and South Downs Roads in Bowdon “The town house will offer those still wanting a more substantial property in this area a further family home with its own garden and parking This location is perfect for those wanting to walk to Hale "There are very few new-build homes in Bowdon so we do expect them to be popular and have a list of interested purchasers wanting to purchase off-plan." Hibbert Homes has been appointed as agents for the site The Isle of Man Under-16 girls hockey side hammered Bowdon Under-16 girls 13-0 as two Island squads progressed in their latest England Hockey Knockout Championship competitions Sophie Partington struck five and Isla Caine bagged hat-trick in the EH Tier 2 Under-16 KO tournament On the scoresheet also was Safina Miah who netted a brace and goals apiece for Bree Collister the Isle of Man Under-16 boys team had a much closer contest in their EH Tier 2 Under-16 KO event as they beat Oxton 2-0 on shuffles after a 0-0 draw in regular time Converting for the Isle of Man during the shuffles were Ethan Skillicorn and George Leece Both matches take later than previously planned and had originally been due to be held on Sunday However they were postponed that weekend due to travel disruption as a result of Storm Ashley the Bowdon Red Devils are state champions after they defeated Brooks County 34-14 Monday night in Mercedes-Benz Stadium out-scoring the Trojans 21-0 to win the game convincingly Running backs Nate Bhony (19-128-1 TD) and Joshawia Davis (11-107-2 TD) led the way combining for 235 yards and three touchdowns Brooks County did its best to hang with Bowdon on Monday The Trojans took a 14-13 lead into the half after quarterback Junior Burrus tossed a pair of touchdown passes But the Red Devils blanked the Trojans in the second half and iced the game late in the fourth quarter with two of their four rushing touchdowns on the night After not winning a state championship from 1993-2021 the Red Devils have now won three straight state championships the longest active streak in Georgia high school football Charles Maxell 30; Brooks County: Chris Cole 140 1 TD; Brooks County: Junior Burrus 10-26-0 Mason Daniel 1-29; Brooks County: George Lamons 4-81 1 TD © 2025 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER The average sold price for a property in London in the last 12 months was £694,731 with properties such as detached homes selling for an average of £1,274,365 Our exclusive analysis of the latest Land Registry data has now revealed that there are five parts of our region where the average house costs more to buy than in London Greater Manchester's most expensive places to live are all in Trafford well known as the areas where you're most likely to see dream multi-million pound properties go up for sale - as well as being home to celebrities or footballers READ MORE: Outrage over bed in Manchester conservatory listed for rent as £1,200 a month 'studio flat' Here are the five most expensive parts of the region where the average house price is higher than London: House for sale in Hale Barns(Image: Gascoigne Halman / Zoopla)Article continues belowHale Barns has the highest house prices out of all the areas of Greater Manchester and with its average sold price for a property in at £1,033,751 it's more expensive than London's average The majority of sales in the village during the last year were detached properties selling for an average price of £1,095,375 Prices over the 12 months were down 12 percent on the previous year and up 10 percent on the 2021 peak of £926,047 This modern family home is currently one of the most expensive homes up for grabs in the area The huge house sits in just under half an acre of land and boasts seven bedrooms A house on the market in Ashley(Image: Thornley Groves / Rightmove)Ashley, a village in Altrincham is another pricey part of the region with an average house price of £1,000,000 over the last year property prices were 37 percent down on the previous year but 17 percent up on the 2018 peak of £857,500 This stunning family home is currently on the market in the area for £1 million The renovated Edwardian home spans 3,000 square foot and offers five bedrooms and three bathrooms The 'deceptively spacious' property forms part of a small development just off Cow Lane in the heart of Ashley enjoying the benefits of semi-rural living whilst having Hale on its doorstep This apartment is up for sale in Bowdon(Image: Zoopla / Savills)The average house price in Bowdon is much higher than in London with the average property selling for £955,344 over the last year A detached home in the area often sells for around £1,391,500 whilst terraced properties still cost an average of £883,944 sold prices in Bowdon over the last year were 2 percent up on the previous year and 10 percent up on the 2021 peak of £758,405 three bathrooms and three reception rooms with striking features such as impressive 22ft high vaulted ceilings a mezzanine leading to a roof terrace and a balcony Property on the market in Dunham Massey(Image: Ian Macklin / Rightmove)‌Dunham Massey is another part of Greater Manchester where property prices are more expensive than in London Properties in this part of Trafford had an overall average price of £722,500 over the last year with the majority of sales being detached homes selling for an average of £870,000 Overall, sold prices in Dunham Massey over the last year were 46 percent up on the previous year and 27 percent down on the 2011 peak of £985,000. This semi-detached home is currently on the market in the area at £750,000 The extended family house has open countryside to both the front and rear two bathrooms and open-plan living space with further potential to convert the loft subject to approval Property for sale in Hale, Altrincham(Image: Gascoigne Halman / Chris Jolley)The average sold price for a property in Hale Greater Manchester in the last 12 months is £720,758 with detached homes often selling for an average of £1,017,216 Sold prices in Hale over the last year were 10 percent down on the previous year and 3 percent up on the 2021 peak of £677,296 one of the region's most expensive streets where homes sold for an average price of £2.5 million over the last 12 months This particular detached home is on the market at £4.35 million and features four reception rooms, four bedrooms, five bathrooms and even its own indoor pool. Bowdon’s powerful running game cranked out 271 yards and the Red Devils rolled to their third consecutive state championship beating Brooks County 34-14 in the Class A Division II title game on Monday 2-ranked Red Devils (12-2) were led by Nate Bhony with 19 carries for 128 yards and Joshawia Davis with 11 carries for 107 yards Quarterback Charles Maxell threw for 122 yards and one touchdown and ran for 30 yards Bowdon’s defensive standouts were Dylan McGrinn Davis and Malykie Vickers with five tackles apiece 6 Brooks County (10-5) was led by Chris Cole who completed 10 of 26 passes for 179 yards and two touchdowns The Trojans were led defensively by Amarjae Mitchell Bowdon took a 7-0 lead on a 47-yard run by Bhony only to have Brooks County strie for back-to-back scores on a 47-yard pass from Burrus to Camauri Brinson and an 18-yard throw from Burrus to George Lamons Jr Bowdon scored with 24 seconds left in the half on a 2-yard run by Joshawia Davis but missed the extra point and trailed 14-13 at the break The Devils upped their lead to 19-14 midway in the third quarter on a 43-yard pass from Maxell Jonah to  Kaiden Prothro Bowdon put it away with two scores in the fourth quarter – a 1-yard run by Jonah Wilson to complete an 87-yard drive Davis finished the scoring with a 66-yard run that saw him drag two would-be tacklers for the last five yards into the end zone GPB is committed to bringing you comprehensive news coverage from Georgia across the country and around the world.  Your support makes this possible.  Please consider making a gift today to support this vital public service a trip down to newly-installed champions East Grinstead on the opening day of the Vitality Women’s Premier Division looked a difficult encounter for Bowdon Yet they travelled with “high expectations” and came away with a battling 2-1 win as East Grinstead hit the post late on Seven games in and the Greater Manchester outfit are the only unbeaten side across the men’s and women’s Premier Divisions sharing the best defensive record with Surbiton women for good measure Their top flight return started with a pre-season friendly against Hamsptead & Westminster at Bisham Abbey and they have looked a fit and purposeful side ever since.  “When you step up a league you expect it to be very difficult,” says Sian French “But we’ve been really pleased with the progress in the table but also our actions on the pitch and the potential that we still have as there are results where we’ve had draws where we felt we’ve won the game.” With a sizeable and revered junior section Bowdon have seen the likes of Kate Richardson-Walsh goalkeepers Kirsty Mackay (now Shea) and James Mazarelo to today’s junior to senior cohort which includes women's 1s squad members Katie Alexander and Priya Kerfoot “We know we will get two or three juniors every year who enter into the performance set up and that’s a great place to be,” adds French.  Bowdon have been aided by the external support of hockey chair Jonathan Grant and committee who have allowed access to minibuses this season to keep the team fresh for long trips south The club has also partnered with the University of Manchester’s University Academy 92 which gives additional strength and conditioning and video support to the squad a three-way managerial role is also helping the team around six years ago and while she is the main manager she shares duties across the long season with two others “It works really well and means I’m not tied to every weekend,” says Leckey “It’s quite innovative and I don’t know any other managers that do that It keeps us fresh and excited and ready for the next matches.” Those matches include a tough-looking run in before the Christmas break which will show their top six mettle starting with a home clash with Clifton Robinsons this weekend before Reading Surbiton and Hampstead & Westminster finish Phase 1 Leckey says Bowdon have been “fantastic” this season the team also prospering with Mairs having played more matches than in recent seasons due to her TV commitments and starting a family She adds: “Sam reads the game so well and is really encouraging to the younger players You wouldn’t know she has a gold medal if you spoke to her or saw her quality on the pitch as she is so good with the team We are lucky that the spine of the team is so strong.” “It’s great to have her wanting to play and supporting the club,” adds French “To have her present at training and games and that wealth of experience has been great She's a great role model in the club and the gold medal adds a lot." Bowdon also have the likes of Sophia Crawshay and New Zealand’s new signing Alia Jaques in their ranks alongside redoubtable centre back Jane Donnell a physiotherapist in the NHS and private sector the Welsh captain retired from the international scene after a 15-year career which culminated in Bowdon returning to the top flight “It was a tough decision to step away but it was the right decision,” says French “It’s allowed me to be more free and enjoy a more relaxed environment around hockey.” Website by The MTM Agency We use cookies to make sure you get the most from our website. Learn more Trafford Council has approved planning permission for a joint venture scheme to transform the former Mercure Hotel in Bowdon Altrincham’s Patrick Properties and the McGoff Group partnered to create a new joint venture to deliver the scheme and submitted a planning application in June last year The JV said the historic Hydro building and Hawthorn Lea villas would be retained The plans include the demolition of the conjoined buildings and the introduction of six stylish townhouses and six apartments The development will also provide a children’s day nursery with 95 places and a state-of-the-art 53-bed care facility creating an innovative multi-generational hyperlocal community which brings young and old together Following last night’s (January 19) approval said: “We are delighted to have received planning consent for the former Mercure Hotel site in Bowdon which will be transformed from its current state into an innovative multi-generational hyperlocal community “It is a true regeneration project in a highly desirable location that will benefit all ages it will be delivered by two well established Altrincham-based businesses working in partnership and will create local employment said: “We were hopeful that the planning department at Trafford would support this scheme and are thrilled with yesterday’s decision “With planning permission now granted we are looking forward to making a start on site working in harmony with all our local stakeholders “Having just delivered a similar scheme in Lymm we are confident the ethos of this development will prove popular day nursery and boutique collection of townhouses and apartments will be in huge demand.” He added: “With financial contributions from the developer of circa £2,000,000 towards healthcare and affordable housing in the locality the development will also provide a tangible regeneration and social impact whilst also positively contributing to the local health economy hospital-grade and environmentally sound care facility acts as a successful intervention mechanism to reduce unnecessary GP visits whilst generally helping their service and providing an outlet of support for the local NHS hospital “Our intergenerational approach to child care and care of the elderly is pioneering on a national level 2-ranked Red Devils (12-2) finished second in Region 7 Coach Richard Fendley’s team has won back-to-back state championships QB Charles Maxwell III has thrown for 2,475 yards and 35 touchdowns and rushed for 861 yards and 13 touchdowns The Red Devils have a pair of 1,000-yard rushers -- Nathan Bhony leads the team with 1,245 yards and eight touchdowns and Joshawia Davis has 1,020 yards and 15 touchdowns a junior who already has offers from Georgia and Auburn has 53 catches for 1,111 yards (21 yards per catch) and 21 touchdowns Senior Dylan McGrinn leads the team with 135 tackles and has 13 tackles for loss and six sacks 6-ranked Indians (10-4) are the Region 2 champions First-year coach Josh McFather has Brooks back in the title game for the first time since they won it all in 2021 Sophomore QB Junior Burrus has thrown for 2,207 yards and 26 touchdowns Chris Cole has rushed for 1,859 yards and 17 touchdowns and has been over 100 yards in 12 games  The top tacklers are Amarjae Mitchell (91) and Marquis Williams (89) who has a staggering 18 sacks and 21 hurries Championship history: Brooks County won state championships in 1994 and 2021 and finished second in 2019 and 2020 Bowdon has won four state championship – 1971 2023 and 2024 and finished second in 1989 and 2001 Series history: Brooks County won the only previous meeting 42-26 in the 2013 quarterfinals as the Wheeler boys claimed the tenth state title in their storied history and the Houston County Sharks won their 12th wheelchair basketball title in 13 years.