It will take place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July Hale Barns Carnival is to return this summer with a new location bringing together the community for a weekend of live music and entertainment Taking place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July this year's event will be staged differently from previous years with festivities centered around The Bulls Head on Wicker Lane rather than the traditional playing fields location will remain free to attend and promises an array of family attractions including a traditional funfair Rob's Car Fest featuring iconic movie and TV vehicles and live music showcasing the best local talent The popular evening concerts will once again be ticketed events featuring award-winning tribute performances Saturday night's entertainment includes full band tributes to Roxy Music performing classic hits like Le Freak and Good Times Sunday's line-up will bring the carnival to a close with tributes to British icons Madness and The Bee Gees alongside an award-winning Dolly Parton tribute act Carnival founder and organiser Max Eden said: "After facing issues with staging the event on the playing fields last year I am delighted that we have been able to find a way to continue to deliver the carnival for the community to enjoy and can't wait for everyone to see what we have in store this July "We've got as much fun and attractions as in previous years which has meant we've been able to ensure the return of the Carnival to Hale Barns," Eden added the Hale Barns Carnival was established to provide a large-scale local event for all ages while raising funds for community causes The event has played a significant role in making the long-awaited community hall a reality in 2023 the carnival has welcomed the likes of 10cc's Graham Gouldman Katrina & the Waves and The Real Thing This year's event is supported by Benchmark Security Manchester Airport and Full Circle Funeral Partners While daytime entry remains free from 12 noon until 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday, evening tickets and premium table seating are now available for purchase at www.halebarnscarnival.co.uk 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 Hale is a very affluent area in south Trafford Together with Hale Barns and Bowdon it is one of the wealthiest areas in the country and is a popular home for Manchester's footballers There are a large number of upmarket restaurants and bars in the centre It's back for a third consecutive year Hale village is preparing to welcome back its popular community street festival for a third consecutive year entertainment and residents for a day of celebration will run from 11am to 6pm and features an array of activities And visitors will be able to enjoy live music performances from Homegrown UB40 and The Innocent There will also be children's entertainment throughout the day and attendees can participate in the Hale Summer Raffle for a chance to win prizes from local businesses Entry is free but organisers are requesting a voluntary £3 donation per person with all proceeds going toward future community events including Hale's Christmas lights display and other local initiatives Visitors should note that pets are not permitted at the event with the exception of assistance dogs which must be kept on leads About Advertise Contact Please note: The event has been postponed until Summer 2025 because of bad weather Summer in Hale Barns just got a whole lot brighter The hotly-anticipated Hale Barns Carnival is back This annual festival is a beloved tradition bringing together the community for two days of joyous celebration or simply looking for a great time with family and friends this is the event of the summer you won’t want to miss It’s a weekend packed with excitement Mark your calendars for the night of Saturday when the 80s Proms will transport you back to a time of neon lights This isn’t just any concert; it’s a grand production featuring over 50 talented performers all coming together to celebrate the most iconic decade in music history The evening will be headlined by award-winning tribute acts that will have you singing and dancing along to hits from legends like Lionel Richie The Musical Place’s Big Band & Choir will join the fun making sure the night is nothing short of spectacular Get ready to groove the night away and relive the magic of the 80s like never before the carnival takes a nostalgic turn with the Chequers Revival Concert Celebrating the legendary Altrincham nightclub Chequers this event is a homage to the venue that defined Altrincham’s nightlife in the 70s It’s a night that promises to reignite the spirit of those iconic decades with a line-up that will make your heart race and your feet move Dance music legend Alison Limerick, known for her 90s anthem “Where Love Lives,” will take the stage, alongside the phenomenal Rowetta from Happy Mondays The party doesn’t stop there; DJ sets from former Chequers resident DJ Andy James and Happy Radio’s Darren Proctor will spin the biggest club classics the Chequers Revival Concert is set to be a dazzling Whether you’re reliving the glory days or experiencing them for the first time it’s a night of local history and high-energy celebration you won’t want to miss the Hale Barns Carnival offers a feast for the senses Savour mouthwatering dishes from Jamaican cuisine to wood-fired pizzas and marvel at the supercar and celebrity car displays from the youngest festival-goers to the young at heart This year’s Hale Barns Carnival is proudly sponsored by BeFibre will keep the spirit of the carnival alive with well-known presenters like Steve Penk Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend Day Tickets from £38.50 for adults and £16.50 for children – family tickets are also available Weekend Tickets to cover both concerts from £66 for adults and £27.50 for children You can get your tickets by clicking here and get ready to create new memories at the Hale Barns Carnival For the evening concerts (Saturday and Sunday) – gates open 5pm / Show starts 6pm FREE daytime activity on Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon until 4pm Did we miss something? 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Subscribe to our newsletter now We respect your privacy Have your visit to the website make a difference in Greater Manchester… The I Love MCR Foundation raises vital funds to help improve the lives and prospects of people across Greater Manchester – and we can’t do it without your help The official I Love MCR Shop not only spreads Manchester love across the world but it also helps keeps the lights on so we can support the city region Taking on a challenge? Why not fundraise for our Foundation. We’ll even throw in some merchandise to wear Raising funds for great causes is priceless Advertise online to reach millions of inspired people who are subscribed engaged and use our channels on a daily basis Regional out-of-home media makes advertising on digital billboard screens across Greater Manchester affordable Join the mobile Manchester community… iPhone Android Discover News Stories Shop Subscribe Licensing Information Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Make An Editorial Complaint Charity Foundation Donate Fundraise Advertise Out-of-Home Media Add a Listing Advertising Terms and Conditions Environmental Policy Ethical Policy Printing Method Delivery Information FAQs Copyright © 2009 – 2024 I Love MCR® All Rights Reserved About Advertise Contact A plan to add a 14-bedroom extension block to the Bulls Head pub in Hale Barns has been given the green light Trafford Council has given full approval for the proposals which will increase the volume of hotel accommodation at the pub from 21 to 35 bedrooms The existing block of 21 bedrooms was built in 1995 replacing the former garden centre on the site on behalf of the Wicker Lane pub which dates back to the early 19th century submitted an earlier plan which was rejected by Trafford Council's planning officer on account of it being "incongruous and over dominant" a reconfigured design drawn up by architects Allison Pike saw the proposed number of bedrooms reduced to 14 and more of the existing pub garden protected The new block will be located at the far end of the former bowling green now used as a beer garden by the Bulls Head The existing 76-space car park will be preserved A man was last night rescued from underneath a vehicle after a collision with a vehicle in Hale Barns Numerous emergency vehicles responded to the incident which happened at around 5.30pm on Shay Lane It's not yet known the extent of the man's injuries A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 5.30pm this evening (Monday 18 November) Wythenshawe and Cheadle were called to a crash on Shay Lane “Crews quickly arrived at the scene and liaised with North West Ambulance Service to release a man from under the vehicle "Firefighters worked with Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe The stylish homes have been compared to 'luxury homes in the hills of Los Angeles' (Image: Gascoigne Halman)A brand new set of apartments have come on the market in one of Greater Manchester's most sought-after areas and they've been compared to 'luxury homes in the hills of Los Angeles.' Known for its leafy surroundings, good schools and various amenities, house prices in Hale had an overall average of £688,050 over the last year The majority of properties sold last year were terraced homes whilst detached properties sold for an average of £1,141,700 branch manager at Gascoigne Halman's Hale office who is marketing the property told the M.E.N: "Situated in a prime residential location in Hale exclusive feel that resonates with prospective buyers “Hale is experiencing strong demand for spacious stylish apartments that cater to both young professionals and downsizers These buyers seek homes that are not only easy to maintain but also effortlessly impressive and perfect for entertaining friends and family The Quadrant meets this demand with its contemporary flair The apartments each have secluded and private recessed terraces(Image: Gascoigne Halman)Designed by award-winning architects Stephenson Hamilton Risley the ground and first floor apartments in The Quadrant range from £1,800,000 to £1,900,000 whilst the the premium penthouse is listed for £2,300,000 Each apartment has been individually styled and offers a different layout and feel “The developer took a bold and innovative approach with The Quadrant avoiding the conventional path of a traditional brick building - so common in the local area - in favour of a cutting-edge contemporary architectural style," Bobby said "Renowned for their expertise in modern design the developer has delivered a project that features simple The result is a development reminiscent of Mediterranean villas or luxury homes in the hills of Los Angeles." The development consists of three apartments(Image: Gascoigne Halman)The first ground floor apartment, listed for sale as apartment one spans 2,500 square foot including its secluded recessed terrace It features an open-plan living kitchen and dining area as well as a garage and additional parking Also located on the ground floor is apartment two which spans a slightly smaller size of around 2,330 square foot including a part-covered wrap-around terrace It also has garage parking as well as additional external parking The open-plan living and kitchen area(Image: Gascoigne Halman)Apartment three is up on the first floor It stretches around 2,530 square foot and includes a private terrace This apartment has a large open plan living kitchen and dining area two with their own balconies and en-suites It also has garage parking and additional external spaces The stylish lounge(Image: Gascoigne Halman)On its second floor are the two remaining bedrooms, one with an en-suite and balcony, and a shower room. As well as the other apartments, it also has garage parking with additional external parking. Bobby added: "Since launching just a few weeks ago, the property has attracted significant interest, particularly from those with an appreciation for modern architectural design. The large open-plan living areas and private terraces, unique to each apartment, have been especially well-received." 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 Police say a man in Hale Barns was run over yesterday after the car in which he had been a passenger suddenly started to roll down Shay Lane Officers are asking for witnesses after the incident at around 5.30pm yesterday The 40-year-old victim had been sat in the front nearside passenger seat of his car which had been parked up and stationary on Shay Lane but on a slight incline Initial enquiries suggest that while he waited for his work colleague to return the man was taken to hospital with serious injuries GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the collision Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number of 2594 18/11/24 The planning committee said there would be "tangible and direct benefits" for the Jewish community an area within which orthodox Jews can move more freely on the sabbath was last night given the green light by Trafford Council The proposal was passed at a meeting of the council's planning and development management committee - despite the application having received around 600 objections from the local community A total of 52 5.5-metre galvanised steel posts are now set to be installed at 26 sites around Hale and Hale Barns each connected by a line of filament or nylon wire The proposal was passed by a majority of the committee last night despite a plea at the meeting by local Jewish man Mark Guterman the former President of the Manchester Jewish Representative Council who said that "the wider Jewish community do not want this proposal now" and that only "seven or eight" people would benefit from it in any case Last night's decision marks a major landmark in a 10-year bid by the orthodox Jewish community locally to erect an eruv An eruv is an area exempt from ancient Jewish law which forbids the carrying or pushing of items outside private areas on Shabbat which lasts between sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday medication and prayer books are among the items which cannot be carried while pushing prams or wheelchairs is also forbidden which was called ‘The Shabbat Inclusion Project’ an eruv would bring "numerous benefits for the Jewish residents It would enable them to fully participate in Shabbat observance and lead meaningful and fulfilling lives" The eruv will see the installation of 5.5-metre steel posts at 26 locations on the following roads: Hale Road Two of the steel posts would be located in Hale village close to Yogberries and Steven Stone jewellery shop An Officer Report from Trafford Council had already recommended the application for approval ahead of last night's meeting Summarising the decision at last night's meeting Major Planning Projects Manager at Trafford Council said the council had concluded that the eruv would cause no harm to "heritage assets" or "visual amenity" citing that the "slim" poles were only 8.9cm in diameter She said: "There has been a significant amount of local objection to this application and concerns raised about the potential impact on community cohesion contrary to the social role of planning of fostering sustainable communities and the forming of what some consider to be a boundary in this area." While admitting that the boundary "will for some people create tensions with their own beliefs which may be difficult for them to reconcile" in planning terms the eruv was not actually recognised as a boundary "The Officer Report concludes that there are tangible and direct benefits of the resultant eruv that this planning application would facilitate to the Jewish community and to those who hold another protected characteristic "It is considered that this would outweigh any impact to those with other faiths or beliefs It is considered that the overall equalities impact of the proposals would be positive." Mark Guterman claimed that of 936 "letters and petitions" that were against the proposal "a large amount has come from within the Jewish community" He added: "The wider Jewish community do not want this proposal now With the heightened tensions of the Middle East and anti-semitism on the rise a small group of vigilantes are fronting for Hale Synagogue "This has made life much more uncomfortable for Jews that live in the area and it is destroying years of inter-faith work We have been proposed by the proposers that seven or eight members of the Hale community would use the eruv We would not be opposed if there was a demand for the eruv but there is no need for it at the moment." He said that any suggestions of antisemitism were "nonsense" "This has caused a lot of disturbance and upset in the wider community of Hale on the basis that it appears to be one group opposing their wishes over the general community as they would all own their own places of worship and no-one would be imposing their wishes upon others." Rabbi Yisroel Binstock from Hale Synagogue said he saw "first-hand how beneficial an eruv would be particularly for our most vulnerable members" He added: "Without an eruv any member of the Jewish community who are not able to walk unaided and rely on the assistance of a wheelchair walking stick or buggy face a decision on whether they choose to compromise on sacred Shabbat observance or remain isolated from the rest of the Jewish community at the most important time of the week "With an eruv they are able to participate in religious and social life It (Hale) has been a beautiful place for my wife and I to raise our family and I understand why people might be concerned that an eruv could negatively affect this I'm here to reassure you that we appreciate the beauty of the neighbourhood and we are not looking to change it." a mother of two young children called Miss Jackson insisted that an eruv would "not disrupt the lives of anyone else" leaving the house with small children in a pram is not allowed on Shabbat unless there is an eruv "Without this simple yet crucial mechanism parents with young children are often confined to their homes missing out on the community connections that are at the heart of our faith will not interfere with the wider community existing solely to serve the Jewish community and will not disrupt the lives of anyone else." One of the councillors who spoke against the proposal last night was Cllr Phil Eckersley Conservative councillor for the Bowdon ward He said the would cause "more harm than good" and would equate to "significant alteration to our streetscape" said: "This has been a sensitive and complex case Many people have asked genuine questions about the eruv but sadly we have also seen antisemitism come to the fore it was necessary for the planning department to remove representations from the website. "We are proud of the rich diversity across Hale and the small minority who discriminate are far outnumbered by those who always welcome and appreciate people from all backgrounds." Acknowledging that it was a "difficult" application Chairman of the Planning and Development Management Committee said that this was not the end of the road for those who objected to the plan this is not the only process that this will have to go through before it eventually happens or doesn't happen Throughout that process there will be opportunities for consultation with the community." Plans for an eruv in Hale and Hale Barns first surfaced in 2014 when a total of 117 poles were planned covering five square miles and a 12-mile boundary However, the plans led to a furious reaction from local residents with over 300 people attending a public meeting after which the leader of Hale’s Jewish community pledged to take the plans "back to the drawing board" At the time, local MP Sir Graham Brady said the plans risked creating “rancour and intolerance” in the area There are currently around 20 eruvs in the UK two of them in the Greater Manchester area The most recent eruv was approved for installation in Cheadle by Stockport Council in 2020 The proposals would require the installation of 26 5.5-metre steel posts The proposals would require the installation of 26 5.5-metre galvanised steel posts on streets around Hale and Hale Barns A planning statement prepared by Prestwich firm Debtal Architecture adds that the eruv is "designed to have no negative impact on the wider local community while maximizing its benefits for orthodox Jewish residents" Addressing the issue of social cohesion in its planning statement Debtal says that the existing eruvs have demonstrated that they "have no effect whatsoever in altering the composition of the local population or the pattern of local activities in any way" The proposed eruv would require the installation of 5.5-metre steel posts at 26 locations across Hale and Hale Barns The connecting wire would be at a height of 5m They would be installed on the following roads: Hale Road Two of the poles would fall within the Hale Station Conservation Area and eight would fall within the South Hale Conservation Area The application document insists that the street furniture required would be "inconspicuous" and "would not at all alter the character of the area" It adds: "The proposed Eruv in Hale is a necessary and proportionate measure to enable observant Jewish residents to practice their faith freely." A public consultation on the plans is currently underway, with residents free to make representations about the plans on Trafford Council's planning portal (reference 113126) The event will take place on Sunday 16th February Over 1,500 runners are expected to take part in the fourth edition of the Watersons Hale 10K next week the event will get underway on South Downs Road in Hale before runners pass through Hale village and into Ashley before finishing in the grounds of Ashley Hall There will be bespoke food and drink concessions rides for children and professional support from Altius Physiotherapy all hosted by Happy Radio’s Darren Proctor and Spence Macdonald A total of £1,500 in prize money is available as well as product prizes and weekend camping tickets to Britfest for the fastest team or those simply looking to enjoy a shorter distance The 3K race will start at 9am in the grounds of Ashley Hall bespoke finisher medals and trophies and prizes for age group winners of under 16 The Watersons HALE 10k will once again be raising money for The Toy Appeal which provides toys to thousands of children living in poverty at Christmas Entries for the Watersons HALE 10K cost from £26pp for the 10K race and £10pp for the 3K race. To secure your place or find out more information, visit the website Cath and I loved taking part – cracking course and atmosphere The Watersons HALE 10K is organised by leading events company Sensation Group which also delivers events including endurance event THE ROC and the Wakestock and Glass Butter Beach festivals The Altrincham & Hale Muslim Association is planning to relocate from its current home on Grove Lane The Altrincham & Hale Muslim Association has announced ambitious plans to relocate from its current premises on Grove Lane to a new purpose-built Islamic Centre and Masjid on Thorley Lane in Timperley is a place of worship for Muslims where the community gathers for prayers revealed that the organisation has already raised the £1 million needed to purchase the site The next phase of fundraising will focus on building costs In 22 years we have completely outgrown it it has a capacity of 600-odd people," Amjad said "We're not expecting to fill the new mosque as soon as it is built the proposed new development on Thorley Lane opposite the site of the former World of Pets (now slated for housing development) will be a "modern state of the art purpose-built Masjid" with capacity for up to 1,800 people The plans outline a 25,000 sq ft facility spread across two and a half floors on a 1.6-acre site A number of visuals have been released which show the plans for the Islamic Centre Key features will include basement facilities for ritual washing (wudu) before prayer and potential rooftop space that could be used for weddings and private functions Addressing potential concerns about traffic congestion on Thorley Lane Amjad pointed to the wider context of development in the area: "If they're going to build 2,500 homes in Davenport Green He also noted that the new location would "alleviate the problems with Grove Lane which is also a bus route and a relatively narrow road compared to Thorley Lane" The Association has been in discussions with Trafford Council over the past four to five months very confident" about the application's prospects He emphasised that the site is "not green belt" but is now "designated for housing and a whole infrastructure is being put in for this development" as part of the larger Timperley Wedge scheme. While acknowledging there has been some opposition to the plans on social media, Amjad said the Association is focused on engaging with the formal planning process. "There are always objections to anything which is new. I'm sure Miller Homes have had a lot of objections, and some will be valid objections." "We are just going to engage with the planning process, and go through the things we need to do to get planning." If approved, the Association expects construction to take around 18 months, with a target completion date of 2028. The current site on Grove Lane would be sold for redevelopment as housing. The proposed Islamic Centre would be situated within the context of significant development planned for the area. The Timperley Wedge/Davenport Green project includes £750m plans for 2,500 new homes (45% affordable), 60,000 sq m of employment space, and a new rural park on 558 acres of former Green Belt land. Miller Homes has secured permission for a new 76-home development called Thorley Glade on the adjacent former World of Pets site, nearly half of which will be available via affordable rent or shared ownership. This is the astonishing sight in Hale village this afternoon after the rear of a former bar collapsed in on itself. The three-storey building on Ashley Road, which dates back to the early 1900s, had been cordoned off since early Friday morning after large cracks appeared on its rear walls. And with the situation having worsened significantly overnight, the inevitable happened this afternoon, with masonry and part of the roof falling in, with the most dramatic collapse happening at around 3.40pm. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Altrincham Today (@altrinchamtoday) The entire rear of the building is now completely exposed and with a large section of the roof hanging by a thread a further collapse over the coming hours appears to be extremely likely The building had been most recently been occupied by Atticus bar but was sold to new owners in January 2024 for £825,000. In the same month, the new owners had secured planning permission from Trafford Council to carry out building work in order that it could be reopened as a new private medical practice. That work had involved the erection of a rear extension to the basement and ground floor level as the building was remodelled to include four consultation rooms, a reception and waiting room, counselling room, education suite and other rooms. The work has evidently placed a huge strain on the building, however, and yesterday morning the appearance of several large cracks at the building's rear caused Ashley Road to be temporarily closed off and neighbouring businesses evacuated. One hairdresser from The Knot hair salon, which adjoins the former Atticus bar, told us that police had rushed in while he was cutting a client's hair and demanded that the salon be instantly shut. The salon has this evening announced that it will be relocating its services temporarily to The Head Shed on Victoria Road in Hale. Damage to the rear of the building had noticeably worsened overnight, and this morning it appeared to be only a matter of time until a collapse followed. That came just after lunch today, when a large section of masonry holding a corner together collapsed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Altrincham Today (@altrinchamtoday) But the most dramatic moment came at around 3.40pm when almost the entire rear section caved in in front of astonished bystanders with plumes of dust billowing into the sky Structural engineers and police have been at the scene all day but the structure has been too fragile to approach Drone footage showing the damage from above: A scaffolding company has attached a large amount of scaffolding to the front of the building in an attempt to at least protect that part of the building Ashley Road around the junction with Bath Place is completely cordoned off meaning that motorists are being prevented from driving through the village from the Stamford Road junction There's also a significant police presence as residents and local businesses await further developments in this moving story The rear of the Ashley Road building crumbled over the weekend A section of Ashley Road in Hale village will be remaining closed for the foreseeable future in the wake of the partial collapse of a building this weekend The rear of a three-storey building on Ashley Road, which dates back to the early 1900s, crumbled over the weekend just hours after large cracks appeared on its exterior walls. The alarm had first been raised on Friday morning, with neighbouring businesses and residents told to evacuate after it became clear that the situation was rapidly worsening - and that a collapse was imminent. That became a reality on Saturday, with stunned onlookers watching as large parts of the building's roof and masonry came crashing to the ground, leaving the entire back section of the house exposed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Altrincham Today (@altrinchamtoday) Bath Place and a section of Ashley Road surrounding the building have been completely closed to cars and pedestrians since Saturday and that situation looks set to continue for some time yet while the building remains so fragile. A spokesperson for Trafford Council has this afternoon confirmed that a full road closure will be remaining in place until a controlled demolition is able to take place. They said: “A partial building collapse in the centre of Hale has resulted in the area being cordoned off to ensure public safety. For everyone's protection, a full road closure – for both vehicles and pedestrians – will remain in effect on a section of Ashley Road until it’s safe to reopen. “We are working closely with the property owner while their surveyors conduct an assessment for a controlled demolition as soon as it is safe and feasible. "Please respect the road closure and safety cordons, and allow extra time when travelling in the area. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.” The building had been most recently been occupied by Atticus bar but was sold to new owners in January 2024 for £825,000 the new owners had secured planning permission from Trafford Council to carry out building work in order that it could be reopened as a new private medical practice That work had involved the erection of a rear extension to the basement and ground floor level as the building was remodelled to include four consultation rooms The work has evidently placed a huge strain on the building and on Friday morning the appearance of several large cracks at the building's rear caused Ashley Road to be temporarily closed off and neighbouring businesses evacuated told us that police had rushed in while he was cutting a client's hair and demanded that the salon be instantly shut The new Hale Road supermarket opened today Asda's new Hale Barns store has officially opened today The 11,000 sq ft store, one of the largest that Asda has opened in recent years, is on the Hale Road site formerly occupied by Booths until it announced its departure from the village in April Asda spent a seven-figure sum to acquire the lease from Booths and then fit out the store with all 65 jobs transferring between retailers under a TUPE process The new store stocks over 8,000 branded and own-label goods while fresh bread and pastries will be baked daily in the brand-new store bakery The store will also be the first Asda store to offer an ‘Extra Special’ deli counter offering a selection of cheese and meats from Asda’s premium range Other food to-go counters will offer world foods such as Panku Sushi and the popular Asda Pizza Counter will allow customers to create their own pizza Its newly refurbished café will offer seasonal propositions such as Asda’s Kids Eat for £1 deal The store will also help out local causes through the Asda Foundation and ahead of the opening the Asda Foundation has already awarded a grant of £785 to Altrincham and Hale FC Asda said that the 65 former Booths employees who transferred to Asda have seen their hourly pay jump from £11.50 to £12.04 said: “The opening of our Hale Barns store is another example of our ongoing investment to bring Asda's great quality products and uncompromising value to more communities in the UK “Customers shopping at Hale Barns can expect to find wide range of products and high-quality services including a refurbished café and a premium deli counter offering some of our highest quality products We look forward to joining the local community and supporting it through our community initiatives for many years to come.” Opening times for the store will be from 7am – 10pm The 'proudly Altrincham' events will take place in May Altrincham Football Club is set to host two large-scale concerts featuring multi-million-selling artists next year Davidson Stadium across one weekend in May 2025 the concerts will also support grass-roots musicians and local performers It's the first time the stadium will be used to stage concerts of this size and will represent a new income stream for the club The club will be holding a consultation open evening on October 29th to share its plans with the local community and hear any feedback The event will take place in the John King Sponsors' Lounge at The J said: “These concerts represent a unique opportunity for the club to give back to the community and bring something truly special to Altrincham "We’re incredibly excited about working with Max Eden of Cheshire Concerts to not only bring world-class entertainment to the area but also to boost our local economy and enhance community spirit "We look forward to working hand-in-hand with local residents to ensure these events are a resounding success for everyone involved.” Temperatures were well below freezing again last night More schools have been closed across Altrincham today as the Arctic start to the new year continues Temperatures again fell to well below zero last night and were still at around -7C at 7am this morning The big freeze has forced a number of local schools to close their doors to pupils today more than 60 schools around Greater Manchester have closed their doors today At Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College tractors were deployed after school on Thursday to ensure that the school was able to open this morning Altrincham Grammar School for Boys and Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Wellington School in Timperley is open but will be closing at the earlier time of 2.30pm to assist with travel home It follows Booths' decision to move out of the village after nine years Asda has revealed the opening date for its new store in Hale Barns We exclusively revealed in February that the Yorkshire-headquartered supermarket chain would be taking over the lease of the store on Hale Road after the decision by Booths to move out of the village after nine years Booths had opened there in April 2015 as anchor tenant of the Hale Barns Square development but struggled to attract the expected footfall and closed its doors for the final time on April 7th For the past few weeks Asda has been carrying out a refurbishment and has now confirmed it will open on Tuesday 28th May More changes will be announced in the coming days The store will be given a monthly budget to support local causes and will be matched with a local Trussell Trust food bank to donate food It will also fundraise for Asda’s national supported charities Tickled Pink and Children in Need. said: “We’re delighted to be able to confirm the opening date of our Hale Barns store "This opening marks another milestone moment for us as we bring Asda’s uncompromising value and quality to even more customers and take another step towards meeting our ambition of becoming the UK's number two supermarket by market share. “Work on the store is now well underway and we are incredibly excited about joining the Hale Barns community and sharing more details on our exciting plans in the coming weeks.” Asda announced it had acquired the property lease for the store which was previously owned by Booths. Booths employees at the store were given the opportunity to move to the new tenant under a TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment rights) process The Hale Barns site represents Asda's second main store in Altrincham having opened a purpose-built store in Broadheath in September 2015 LIVERPOOL boss Arne Slot’s new home is nearer his two Manchester arch rivals The Dutchman, 46, has bought a five-bedroom pile in Hale Barns He and wife Mirjam will be ten miles from Manchester United’s Old Trafford and 11 from Man City's Etihad Stadium And it will take him three times longer to reach the Reds’ Anfield HQ Neighbours will include United duo Matthijs De Ligt and Christian Eriksen keep your friends close and enemies closer It will probably cause a few raised eyebrows but he's not the first Liverpool man to live in Manchester Slot’s new pad, once home to United’s Victor Lindelof and City’s Gabriel Jesus has previously been voted Best Luxury Home at the Northern Design Awards Slot turned down the offer of moving into predecessor Jurgen Klopp’s rented seven-bed home in Formby. 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For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Sign our campaign for a grant funding review The site is allocated for redevelopment in the PfE joint plan the project could provide 2,500 homes and 645,000 sq ft of employment space across 558 acres south of Ridgeway Road in Trafford the principal landowner within the Timperley Wedge allocation has launched a consultation on a draft masterplan for the area Have your say – davenportgreenconsultation.co.uk the plans feature a rural park and £100m investment in infrastructure and facilities including enhanced primary education provision There is also scope to deliver an extension to the Metrolink network and a solar farm Royal London predicts the scheme could drive £750m of investment into the area The site has been allocated for release from the Green Belt under the Places for Everyone spatial strategy senior development manager at Royal London Asset Management Property said the vision for the site would “much-needed new homes create new jobs and drive significant investment” “It will open up green space so that it is accessible to everyone helping to establish a place where people can live Kane added: “The proposals for Davenport Green will not only address the diverse housing needs in Trafford including much-needed affordable housing provision but will also contribute to the strategic development of Trafford and Greater Manchester as a whole.” executive member for economy and regeneration at Trafford Council implored local residents to get involved in the consultation “I would like to encourage residents to get involved with consultations around the Davenport Green Masterplan,” Patel said “These are significant housing and community infrastructure proposals in the Hale Barns and Timperley area that will be developed over many years ahead These plans will see much-needed new and affordable homes being built alongside the transport business and community facilities needed in support of that It’s really important that our residents help shape these plans.” The project team for the scheme includes Colliers which is providing commercial and residential property Hydrock – providing advice on engineering and sustainability – and landscape and ecology consultant Tyler Grange Read our comments policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The road system in Timperley needs improving Park Road and Brooklands Road are the only way to get to Sale We need a metro stop a lot closer to Timperley Village there are train lines which could be utilised I’m sorry they will be taking green belt land It would take a lot of infrastructure planning to make this massive project work I will take a lot of convincing that this project will enhance the area It concerns me that there is not investment into Timperley and worst case building a new centre which will cause competition Whilst Altrincham and Sale have had massive investment Timperley has not – a tram stop in the centre and investment in infrastructure recreational areas and creating opportunities for new bars I’d like to understand the result on the roads with an extra 5000 cars added ! A development of this size in this already hugely congested area is going to cause some significant local issues The planners need to reconsider connectivity (Metrolink motorway connection) and the need to invest in improving other already congested arteries (Brooklands Rd Furthermore I agree that Timperley itself has not had the investment which Sale or Altrincham have had in recent years but rather than bring investment into the village this development risks taking jobs and revenue from the village – something I would like to see readdressed And the idea of a tram stop in the village and using the train line to connect Altrincham with the airport and/or Stockport is critical – would have a huge impact on congestion rather than extending the tram to Wigan or Glossop Look at all these comments… this is why small scaled growth in lots of locations and settlements is a far more sensible approach I see the NIMBY’s are out in force on this one I live in this area and don’t object in principle It’s inevitable with the airport being so close; especially if/when they sort out the trains mess It’s much better that land is released in a coordinated way rather than piece-meal like what has happened with the World of Water site The roads in the area are ridiculously unfit for purpose and seriously unsafe Driving those back lanes is pretty lethal but it’s ridiculous that there is no cycle route or footpath to the airport from the west Anybody living Timperley/Hale/Altrincham way is risking their life just to get to work at the airport or hospital Some of the details of the plans don’t make any sense though so I’ll definitely be involved with the consultation Great to see some ambitious proposals for more housing The sustainable connectivity is all very laudable but let’s remember many people will want to drive places Any plans for any alterations to Junction 5 or did that go in the “Too Hard Box” Maybe a smaller solar farm and more houses Surely one of the potentially noisiest areas to live the motorways and maybe even the railways if they’re ever sorted out There’s a large gulf evident here between the sentimental image and the grim reality Yeah what you see there Bradford is people who care about where they live Y’know some people do and don’t have to fall back on the tired old childish slurs to justify it Come on @WayFay there is also a large gulf between emotive rhetoric and reality-the runways run parallel and further south so no planes to fly over apart from maybe a few acres to the south the rest is nowhere near a motorway and the railway doesn’t exist yet and likely never will Doesn’t sound like the nosiest place 645k sqft of commercial space is a nonsense when there are better located sites at Airport City and surrounds that havent seen development in 10-15 years since being promoted The commercial space is a bargaining chip to get the residential consent only I agree smaller scale development closer to public transport is the way ahead not this congestion promoter This looks like a fantastic opportunity to deliver much needed new homes and amenities in a well connected part of South Manchester The usual naysayers will waffle on about potholes etc but this is exactly the kind of large scale Its not about ” NIMBY” – it could be a very welcome development but what is key is ensuring that the infrastructure is in place to support it – as the current infrastructure is well beyond capacity And furthermore ensuring that the “wealth” and “upside” of the development has a larger impact especially in Timperley itself which needs more investment Will they be building a brand new Hospital as well Planners will need to check old maps that show oil and gas wells of 1940s/50s that were along THORley Lane and in the Plan Area they may have replenished Also water and gas pipeline features associated too What has the improvement of Timperley got to do with Royal London along with all the other proposed greenbelt site developments in the Places for Everyone scheme is subject to a legal challenge As in the local there is a real shortage of spaces already I am devastated by this – why cant these homes be built on brown field sites in Manchester It’s a disgrace I’m going to move because there is no infrastructure for this and the housed will not be affordable – tragic Taking up more and more green belt is an environmental crime The Pfe scheme is just dressing up another way of taking green land for financial gain via the backdoor all schools massively oversubscribed and now the money men want to come in and make it far worse than it already is Anyone who thinks the housing will be affordable need to give their head a wobble The environmental and social cost of this “development” will be catastrophic for the local area and environment Please do not build on one of the last pieces of green space we have bordering out city This natural area is a godsend for the local troubled youths You are destroying an important enteral part of the land that will lead to devaluing the current surrounding areas/ houses There are hundreds of areas around Manchester of derelict lots/ houses that could be easily transfers into housing What GP provision will there be for all these new residents Not to mention the new roads needed and the number of homes justify a whole new secondary school This is outrageous it will lower the house prices in surrounding area and there is not enough infostructure to deal with it… eg hale barns will become packed and no longer a sleepy village This should be built on brownfield sites and ruins the surrounding landscape The borough claims it has a “disproportionately high number of HMOs” and is to pursuing the introduction of measures to wrestle back control The housing association is working with main contractor Caddick to build 69 social rent homes for over 55s and a GP surgery on 2.5 acres of disused land on Arrow Street in Broughton Register for free North West property intelligence 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Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" The event will take place over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday Hale Barns Carnival is back this July with its biggest production ever - as well as a special tribute to iconic local nightclub Chequers which takes place on the St Ambrose Playing Fields will take place over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday an 80s Proms concert experience will feature over 50 performers Tina Turner and Duran Duran will be backed by the Fusion Orchestra and The Music Place’s big band and choir Duran have been reproducing the authentic sound of Duran Duran for over 25 years while Malcolm Pitt as Lionel Richie has previously appeared on ITV’s Sunday Night At The Palladium and The Graham Norton Show on BBC One And Paula Randell has performed as Tina Turner all over the world including her own residency at The Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas The Carnival continues on the Sunday evening with a unique revival of Chequers the Moss Lane club that achieved legendary status locally in the 80s and 90s Chequers started life as the Red Robin Club a supporters' bar for neighbouring Altrincham Football Club on Moss Lane The revival concert will celebrate all things Chequers with a special DJ set from former Chequers resident DJ Andy James and Happy Radio’s Darren Proctor playing the biggest club classics around There will also be headline performances from a number of special guests including Rowetta from the Happy Mondays Rowetta has collaborated with Inner City and Peter Hook’s The Light and lent her voice to artists including Black Eyed Peas Organiser Max Eden said: “I’m so excited for this year’s festival; we have two incredible productions planned for our evening concerts which are the most feel-good "This year’s evening shows are about having as much fun possible and connecting our community together and celebrating our local area "We’ve got an 80s Proms spectacular and the revival of one of the most iconic local night clubs which spanned decades of memories; its time to go back to Chequers and party!” The event is supported by local businesses including Benchmark Security Group Happy Radio UK will be the festival’s official radio partner All ticket revenues from the evening concerts will be donated towards community projects and charities Further details on the free entry day events will be announced soon but tickets for the evening productions are on sale now here The Preston-headquartered retailer has admitted it "cannot see a future where the store will be profitable" Booths is to end its presence in Hale Barns after nine years - with Asda set to move in The Preston-headquartered retailer has admitted it "cannot see a future where the store will be profitable" The 30,000 sq ft store opened in April 2015 as the anchor tenant of the Hale Barns Square development but has struggled to attract the expected footfall It has now begun a consultation process with staff at the Hale Road store with a view to transfering the property lease to budget supermarket chain Asda No closing date has been confirmed yet by Booths although Altrincham Today understands it could be as soon as April Under a TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment rights) process all jobs will be protected and transferred to the new retailer A statement from Booths to Altrincham Today said: "Booths have begun a consultation process with their colleagues at the Hale Barns store relating to a forthcoming transfer of the property lease for the store to ASDA "Since opening in 2015 we have worked hard to refine the offer and improve performance at Hale Barns but the challenges of significantly increased operating costs have meant that we cannot see a future where the store will be profitable under the Booths model "It is anticipated that all jobs will be protected and transferred to ASDA (via TUPE) during this consultation process "Closing any store is a very difficult decision and it is not a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our team at Hale Barns "Booths would like to thank all colleagues and customers for their support since the store opened over eight years ago We would also like to provide some reassurance that we have no plans to exit any of our other stores." Booths' Hale Barns store had been the bedrock of the redeveloped Hale Barns Square development when it opened in April 2015 The scheme to redevelop the Square was approved by Trafford's planning committee back in March 2011 after five years of development wrangling The 30,000 square foot tore was officially opened by company chairman Edwin Booth and 103-year-old customer Lillian Barrow who had shopped at Booths for nearly 60 years Today's shock news comes just weeks after Booths announced record Christmas results The family-owned business saw like-for-like retail sales increasing 8.7% in the key three-week trading period ending January 6th reporting a record seven-day Christmas week sales level which was up 8.3% on last year both sales and profits fell as a result of wage and cost inflation Sales at the supermarket fell 3.2% to £287.3m in the year to April 2023 according to accounts published at Companies House it has 28 stores located throughout the North of England. The Hale Barns site would represent Asda's second main store in Altrincham An Asda spokesperson said: "Asda is delighted to announce we have acquired the property lease for Booths' Hale Barns store The colleagues currently employed by Booths at this store will move to Asda's employment under TUPE transfer in the coming months during a consultation process "We look forward to welcoming our new Asda colleagues and sharing more details on our plans to bring great Asda value to the local community in the near future." The news comes just days after Booths' decision to move out of the village after nine years Asian fusion restaurant Balchão has announced its permanent closure "with heavy hearts" The news deals another blow to Hale Barns, coming just days after Booths' decision to move out of the village after nine years Balchão - named after a Goan spicy prawn dish - originally opened in the 4,000 sq ft unit in March 2022. It promised an “exciting menu” with a kitchen team who were “specialists in a range of cooking techniques”. But locals had noticed it had been closed in recent days, and its permanent demise was confirmed by the Balchão team. A statement on the restaurant doors reads: "Farewell, Beloved Patrons: Balchao Restaurant Closes. With heavy hearts, we announce Balchao's permanent closure. "Your loyalty and cherished memories hold a special place in our story. "Unforeseen circumstances necessitate this closure, but we remain deepy grateful for every shared meal, celebration, and moment within these walls. "Though our culinary journey ends, the flavours, laughter, and friendships will forever linger. Thank you for being part of our family. Farewell with immense gratitude." Balchão had received rave reviews for its food but Hale Barns Square has proved a challenge for restaurateurs since its relaunch, with Mediterranean concept Fox and Barns Bar & Grill both also failing. A schoolboy who was stabbed to death by a friend was killed unlawfully a coroner has found - overturning an original inquest Yousef Makki died after being stabbed in the heart by his friend Joshua Molnar in Hale Barns During a trial, which took place three months after the incident, Molnar claimed self-defence and was cleared of murder and manslaughter of the grammar schoolboy Joshua Molnar was cleared of murder and manslaughter after a trial in 2019. Credit: PA ImagesAt an original inquest, in November 2021, a coroner ruled out both unlawful killing and accidental death as reasons for Yousef’s death concluding she could not be sure what happened But his family, from Burnage in Manchester, brought a judicial review in 2022 challenging the finding there was insufficient evidence on the "central issue" of whether the killing was unlawful A second inquest into the 17-year-old's death was later ordered after the High Court quashed the original inquest findings Giving his findings at Stockport Coroner's Court Coroner Geraint Williams said Mr Molnar was not acting in lawful self defence adding "what he did amounts to manslaughter." he concluded Yousef did not have a knife at the time of his death as claimed and Molnar had not acted in self-defence and did not believe he needed to use a knife to defend himself “I find as a fact Yousef Makki did not use a knife to threaten or attack Joshua Molnar," Mr Williams said I conclude he did not act in lawful self-defence I conclude that Mr Makki was unlawfully killed is fully made out by the evidence.” He added the evidence did not show Molnar intended to kill or cause serious harm to Yousef and that it does not amount to murder Yousef Makki died after being stabbed in the heart.There were audible gasps and emotional scenes in court as the conclusion was delivered Yousef's sister Jade broke down in tears Lawyers for Yousef’s family said: "This has been a very long journey for the family It is believed the Crown Prosecution Service and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) will now look at all the evidence again following the unlawful killing conclusion Detective Chief Superintendent Jonathan Chadwick said: "We note the verdict delivered by the Coroner at Yousef's inquest "Our thoughts remain with Yousef’s family and we will continue to support them in any way that we can “We do not underestimate the impact his death has had on his loved ones and the trauma of ongoing proceedings We understand that no outcome will bring Yousef back or lessen their heartbreak "Greater Manchester Police will now carefully review the ruling in consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service before considering further steps." The second inquest heard of many "discrepancies" in how the stabbing happened Molnar told the jury at his trial that the two had had a row and that Yousef had pulled a flick knife out first so he took his out and his friend "came on" to his weapon He said he did not see what happened because he was on his phone Chowdhary had bought both flick knives online after winning a scholarship to £12,000-a-year Manchester Grammar School Lawyers for Yousef's family told the inquest the only evidence he had brandished a knife came from Molnar said he had admitted panicking and telling lies to police after the stabbing - and had been jailed for that But she said any inconsistencies resulted from trauma and "fracturing memories" and maintains he acted in self-defence said they believed Molnar is lying and suggested Yousef did not have Mr Weatherby highlighted the differing accounts of what happened given at various times by Molnar Molnar's trial heard Yousef's death was "an accident waiting to happen" he and Chowdhary being "rich kids who have never had to live in the real world" Calling each other "Bro" and "Fam" they were acting out "idiotic fantasies" at being "middle class gangsters" by messing around with knives smoking cannabis and listening to drill music was jailed for 16 months for carrying a knife in public and perverting the course of justice after initially lying to police at the scene about what had happened did not give evidence at Molnar's murder trial He was found not guilty of perverting the course of justice and given a four-month detention order after admitting having a knife in public a Crown Prosecution Service spokesperson said: “Our thoughts are with the family of Yousef Makki who suffered such a devastating loss “We respect the conclusion reached by the coroner who applies a very different test to the one used by the criminal courts held a full trial in 2019 and the defendant was found not guilty We respect the verdict of the jury in the criminal case.” Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To know.. Yallah will be opening in Crown Passages on July 12th A husband and wife who enjoyed rave reviews when they launched a takeaway service for locals during lockdown are to open their first restaurant in Hale next month Souhyb and Rose Masri built their kitchen table operation to a popular food truck and will now open Yallah in Crown Passages on July 12th Yallah - an Arabic expression often used to mean "let's go" or "come on" - will offer a fusion of Mediterranean It represents something of a change for Rose and Souhyb a psychologist and medic by profession respectively But they say the reception they received when cooking during lockdown had proved to be a great motivation Rose said: “Cooking for friends and family has always been a joy for me it felt natural to extend that joy to our community through our takeaway service Working alongside my brother made it even more special." Souhyb added: “Our customer base grew rapidly thanks to the wonderful reviews we received we saw an opportunity to open a restaurant that upholds our values of generosity we kept the momentum going with our food truck at festivals and parties Rose’s brother Mohammad will be joining the couple for the new opening and the couple's three children have served as official tasters The new restaurant - which is currently being fitted out - will be opening at 4 Crown Passages on July 12th which is also Rose and Souhyb’s wedding anniversary Luxury Items Ltd and Mulan Bar at Forward Property Group’s Crown Passages located on the site of the former Hogan's of Hale Police are appealing for help to trace the next of kin of a man who died in Hale Barns Greater Manchester Police said that a 73-year-old man died at an address on Chapel Lane on April 1st They added that there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death Anyone with information should contact the Police Coroner's Office in Stockport on 0161 856 9696 We revealed last month that the retailer was moving out of the village after nine years Booths has confirmed the closing date for its Hale Barns store We exclusively revealed on February 19th that the Preston-headquartered retailer had decided to move out of the village after nine years The 30,000 sq ft store had opened in April 2015 as the anchor tenant of the Hale Barns Square development but struggled to attract the expected footfall A spokesperson for Booths has now confirmed to Altrincham Today that the store will close on Sunday April 7th They added: "Closing any Booths store is always a difficult decision and is not a reflection of the dedication of our team at Hale Barns and the wider business "We would like to thank our loyal customers and colleagues and we look forward to welcoming customers at Knutsford Booths "We would like to reassure colleagues and customers that we have no further plans to exit any of our other stores." Staff at the Hale Road store are currently involved in a consultation process with a view to transfering the property lease to budget supermarket chain Asda We understand that following Booths' closure the store will be closed for a refit for several weeks and reopen as Asda on Monday April 29th "We look forward to welcoming our new Asda colleagues and sharing more details on our plans to bring great Asda value to the local community in the near future." Residents are invited to attend the services to remember the men and women who gave their lives in both world wars and in more recent conflicts Remembrance Sunday services will be taking place across the Altrincham area on November 12th will be attending services along with other civic dignitaries A spokesperson for Trafford Council said: “Remembrance Sunday gives us the opportunity to pay our respects to the men and women who have died or been injured serving the country Services will be taking place across the borough and we are encouraging as many people as possible to attend.” Garden of Remembrance,Dunham Road (opposite St Margaret’s Church)AltrinchamWA14 4AQ All those attending the service are asked to assemble in the garden no later than 10.30am Bowdon Parish Church (St Mary’s)Stamford RoadBowdonWA14 2SG followed by a wreath laying memorial at 11am Parade leaves 2.30pm from St Peters Church Arrive by no later than 2:15pm – service starts at 3pm All Saints Parish ChurchWicker LaneHale BarnsAltrinchamWA15 8SP Two Remembrance services (9.30am at Holy Cross on Park Road and 11am at Christ Church on Thorley Lane) Followed by an act of remembrance at the outdoor memorial on Sunday 12th November The clergy will conduct the annual blessing of graves in the churchyard Today we publish the first in a series of exclusive league tables that bring an unprecedented level of detail to the Altrincham property market Brand new research compiled by Altrincham Today will provide an up-to-date guide to the most expensive roads in Hale We’ve exhaustively scoured the Land Registry records to bring you this never-before-seen data which includes sales between 2000 right up to the end of July 2014 there must have been at least two sales on a given road during that period we’ll reveal the top 50 most expensive roads in Timperley Tomorrow… the top 50 most expensive roads in Timperley For more information about how we and our partners use cookies on our site, see our These cookies are necessary for the Savills website to function Examples of this include: setting your privacy preferences Though these cookies cannot be switched off you can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies but please be aware that this will stop some parts of the Savills website from functioning as intended Find out more about strictly necessary cookies These cookies are used to enhance the performance of the Savills website as without them certain functions of the website may not be available While they are not vital for the website to run they allow us to remember important information and your preferences such as previous location searches Find out more about functional cookies These cookies record your activity on the Savills website and our partners may use that information to show you adverts that they think you will be most interested in when you visit other websites We may also use information recorded by these cookies to see how well these adverts are performing Find out more about targeting and tracking cookies Find a property Find the property that brings your vision to life needs and aspirations and we won’t stop until we’ve found you the right fit From first homes to rural land and commercial opportunities we have a specialist expert that knows the market inside out Have a question? 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Bowdon and Hale Barns remain popular choices for relocation Pent-up demand for homes has been amplified by changing buyer needs The exceptional performance of North West England’s housing market since June 2020 has echoed across the southern suburbs of Manchester and the towns and villages of Cheshire The market here is being driven by the pent-up demand that was present even before last year’s initial lockdown and has been amplified by changing buyer needs This was demonstrated in the 42% increase in the number of sales subject to contract across Knutsford and Hale Barns’ Local Authority areas of Cheshire East and Trafford from June 2020 to February 2021 compared to the period between June 2019 and February 2020 with two-thirds of people moving from outside the local area over the last three years Savills sales for buyers moving to the area show they have careers in a range of industries we are encouraged by a build-up of new buyer registrations with our local office reporting a 123% rise during January and February this year compared to the same months in 2020 there are currently 12% fewer properties available to buy across Knutsford Bowdon and Hale Barns compared to last year price growth has remained relatively modest with prime values across Cheshire showing annual growth of 3.1% in the first three months of 2021 With Savills sales across the local area achieving an average of 100% of the final asking price last year we expect supply constraints to lift prices in desirable hotspots with good quality and appropriately priced properties continuing to receive competitive bids and interest Despite the rising demand for country living the market remains strong for homes in suburban and commuter areas that offer access to green space Bowdon and Hale Barns has seen a drop in transactions in recent years with 17% fewer properties available for sale compared to five years ago This was further compounded by restrictions on moving home during April and May last year which led to an unavoidable 19% annual drop in the number of recorded transactions from 1,521 (12 months to Dec 2019) to 1,230 (12 months to Dec 2020) This was mainly due to a fall in transactions below £500,000 some prime locations have seen increased transactional activity between £500,000 and £1 million has triggered a revival in country and village locations there has been a strong recovery in prime transactional activity between £500,000 and £1 million in the south-eastern parts of Knutsford and the villages of Ollerton and Over Peover A similar trend was also witnessed in the northern and southern areas of Knutsford where demand for modern family homes led to a rise in transactions in Mereheath Park Hollingford Place and further afield in the village of High Legh prime markets in the suburban and commuter areas of Hale due to their access to green spaces and value for money compared to London and the South East The highest concentration of transactions between £500,000 and £1 million has been in postcodes covering central areas where numbers have remained steady in recent years the majority have taken place on Ashley Road and Hale Road there has been a rise in sales on The Downs near Altrincham Hospital and Church Walk (modern properties) Ashfield Road and Beech Road near Stamford Park and also on Appleton Road and Rivington Road in the southern and eastern parts of Hale respectively demand for larger properties and outdoor space led to a rise in sales on Delahays Road and Grove Lane in Hale and High Elm Road in Hale Barns Whilst a lack of supply limited prime activity between £500,000 and £1 million in Bowdon a luxury apartment block on Stanhope Road has seen three transactions since the end of 2019 Demand for exceptional properties on the most sought-after streets remains strong Following a near record-equalling 108 transactions during the 12 months ending December 2019 Bowdon and Hale Barns million pound market picked up where it left off post-lockdown from June 2020 There was a 79% increase in agreed sales in Trafford and Cheshire East which accounts for the majority of Knutsford’s million pound activity Parkfield Road and Goughs Lane and included four above £2 million was the third highest ever sale in Knutsford there have been four transactions in the village of Mere towards the north of Knutsford since the end of 2019 the villages of Lower Peover and Plumley recorded their first top-end sales in three years the top-end market remains strong for modernised and upgraded properties offering floor space of at least 2,500 square feet Redevelopment opportunities with large plot sizes also remain sought-after the majority of million pound sales last year took place in the area between South Downs Road There were five sales above £2 million last year in Hale including one in the rarefied £4 million-plus price bracket where only 10 transactions have been recorded across Hale Million pound activity in Bowdon was concentrated in the area bounded by Park Road but a lack of supply limited the number in the historic parts Hale Barns saw a slight increase in million pound sales last year with top-end activity returning to the area’s Hale Road for the first time in three years a 3,800 square feet family home near St Ambrose College became the first-ever million pound property in The Coppice Top-end activity also returned last year in the northern neighbourhoods between Oldfield Road and Dunham Road the prime markets outside London have been dominated by those in search of more inside and outside space or a change in their way of life There are currently no signs of this dissipating and we anticipate these trends will continue to be dominant drivers through much of 2021 as there remains an underlying commitment to move this year the wider tax environment and any longer-term implications of Brexit are likely to dictate price movements as they could impact the spending power of those looking to buy in the prime markets Bowdon and Hale Barns will continue to be driven by the key fundamentals of quality of life transport connections to London and economic growth emanating from Manchester There is a healthy pool of motivated buyers looking for well-maintained and high-quality properties But prices will have to be set appropriately to stimulate demand and progress sales A major new documentary examining the death of 17-year-old Yousef Makki in Hale Barns is to air on Channel 4 later this month which will broadcast at 9pm on Monday 21st March promises to take “a forensic look” at the Manchester Grammar School pupil’s killing and the subsequen promises to take “a forensic look” at the Manchester Grammar School pupil’s killing and the subsequent trial and inquest Yousef was killed after being stabbed with an illegal flick knife during a confrontation involving two of his schoolmates on Gorse Bank Road on March 2nd 2019 Joshua Molnar, who grew up in Hale, was cleared of murder and manslaughter after the jury accepted that he acted in self-defence, and in February 2020 he was released from a Young Offenders’ Institute only 215 days into a 16-month sentence was cleared of perverting the course of justice but convicted of possessing the knife that killed Yousef who had grown up on a council estate in Burnage before winning a bursary to MGS In November, a coroner concluded that Yousef had not been unlawfully killed recording a narrative verdict that Yousef had died from “complications from a stab wound the precise circumstances of which cannot on the balance of probabilities be ascertained” which has been produced for Channel 4 by Blakeway North has followed the Makki family throughout as they search for answers and pursue the inquest Director Tom Reeves has followed members of Makki’s family for months as they try to come to terms with the teenager’s death and campaign for further legal proceedings in order to find out how he died The documentary will also feature powerful testimony from those closest to Makki as well as key people involved in the criminal trial piecing together the evidence presented by those who sought justice for this promising young man speaking when news of the documentary was first announced said: “Yousef’s tragic death has resonated with me ever since I first heard about it Having grown up and spent my life not far from where his family live I couldn’t help but feel connected to this tragic story “Yousef’s case raises uncomfortable questions about society and the justice system and his family have been left deeply affected by their experiences of this I have been struck by their determination in refusing to accept that justice was served in this case and their courage in campaigning to keep Yousef’s name alive.” The only post office in Hale Barns village is to close down at the end of the month Anita and Dhiresh Makdani have confirmed that with “much regret” they will be closing the Hale Barns Post Office and Best One convenience store The couple have run the shop and post office for […] The couple have run the shop and post office for 17 years but have been given notice to move out by their landlord A statement posted in the shop window read: “We were seeking the extension on our lease with our landlords for some time but they did not grant us the lease extension and have now been served notice to vacate the shop by early April 21 “We feel very sad for our dedicated staff members that have treated our shop as a family owned business We earnestly hope that Julie and Heather will find some suitable placements after we close the business.” The Makdanis added: “We know that we are giving you all a very short notice for the closure of the Post Office Please note that this has been done so out of no alternative choice.” They said they wanted to thank customers “from our heart for the support you have all given to us over the years” adding: “We also apologise that Hale Barns will now not have a village Post Office.” Hale Barns’ post office was previously located in the village precinct before the Square was given a complete redevelopment and Booths moved in six years ago A resident at a care home in Hale Barns has celebrated her 108th birthday with a surprise party with family and friends enjoyed her very special birthday celebration at Care UK’s Halecroft Grange the care home team decorated the lounge with balloons and banners and the home’s head chef baked a special birthday cake Hilda was born on 1st July 1915 and married her husband in 1939 at St George’s Church in Altrincham The couple moved to Sale where they had two daughters Hilda enjoyed trying new cuisines at local restaurants and on family holidays we believe that every special milestone deserves a party – and Hilda’s 108th birthday is no exception “It was wonderful to help her celebrate this special day with her family and friends and to raise a glass to Hilda Hilda is a much-loved resident at the home – cheers to Hilda.” As plans are revived for a 12-mile eruv around Hale and Hale Barns travelled to Salford this week to see one of the other 11 UK eruvs up close As plans are revived for a 12-mile eruv around Hale and Hale Barns I went this week to see for myself what an Eruv looks like Some say it’s a religious fence to create an enclave allowing members of the orthodox Jewish community to observe their laws and customs associated with the Sabbath while carrying or pushing certain items outside of their homes I visited the Manchester Community Eruv to see one first-hand I had been told that the poles and wires would be barely noticeable so I was astonished to see the size and the scale of the poles and these are most definitely not discreet we have a fully integrated multi-cultural society where all faiths fences and boundaries should be coming down and not being built up I believe that creating a religious enclave is wrong and seeing first-hand what an Eruv looks like I feel it’s going to be totally out of character for the Hale Hale Barns and Altrincham areas of South Trafford A twelve mile route with a whopping 95 galvanised steel poles will look out of place and out of keeping with the area where we live very harmoniously at present Watch Neil’s video about his trip to the Salford eruv: Multi-faith action group launched to fight plans to erect 12-mile ‘eruv’ around Hale and Hale Barns