Sofia Fedeczko

A property on Granville Road in Urmston was placed under a three-month full closure order after Greater Manchester Police, Trafford Council and London & Quadrant Housing Trust presented evidence of threatening behaviour, harassment, weapons incidents, noise nuisance and disorder. The order bars everyone, including the tenant, from entering the property; its locks were changed and additional security installed. Neighbours, particularly elderly and vulnerable residents, reportedly expressed relief, while the landlord may pursue longer-term tenancy enforcement.

A man in his 60s was taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after his Kawasaki ZR900 motorcycle crashed into a lamp post on Wood Lane in Timperley at 8:02 p.m. on Saturday. Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for witnesses and for CCTV, dashcam, doorbell or mobile-phone footage.

Dadar and Jadugar in Altrincham and Sai Surbhi in Urmston have been nominated for the Asian Restaurant Awards. They are among 19 shortlisted Greater Manchester restaurants, the largest regional representation in the country. Winners will be announced at a Manchester Deansgate Hotel ceremony on September 7, with public voting available online. Asian Catering Federation chair Yawar Khan praised Manchester's international food scene while calling for business-rate and food-price reductions and changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain rules.

A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of rape after two sexual assaults were reported in Rochdale at Broadfield Park and Milnrow Memorial Park. The victims gave similar descriptions of an attacker unknown to them and are receiving specialist support. Police are continuing their investigation and have appealed for information.

Police believe two sexual assaults reported in Rochdale, at Broadfield Park and Milnrow Memorial Park, may be connected because the victims provided similar descriptions. Investigators are seeking a Black man reportedly wearing a three-piece suit or smart black clothing and carrying a suitcase, who was seen on CCTV leaving Coco Lounge around 5am. Greater Manchester Police have increased patrols in the affected areas and are appealing for CCTV, doorbell, dashcam and mobile-phone footage.

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses after a suspected stabbing following a fight involving a group of men in Flixton. A 21-year-old man was found with injuries consistent with knife wounds on Brook Road and remains in serious condition in hospital. One person has been arrested, and police are seeking information through 101, the GMP website, or Crimestoppers.

New survey data shows wide variation in how easily patients can contact GP surgeries by phone in Trafford. Riddings Family Health Centre ranked highest with strong overall satisfaction, while West Timperley Medical Centre scored lowest. Other practices performing well included Timperley Health Centre and Family Surgery, while Delamere Medical Practice and Limelight Health and Wellbeing Hub ranked poorly. Results come from the 2026 NHS England GP Patient Survey conducted between January and April.

Survey results show Riddings Family Health Centre and Timperley Health Centre receiving perfect scores for reception staff helpfulness, with Village Surgery close behind. Partington Central Surgery recorded the lowest rating, followed by Limelight Health and Wellbeing Hub and North Trafford Group Practice. Spokespeople for the highest‑rated practices expressed gratitude and highlighted their commitment to patient care.

Two Trafford buildings, Duckworth’s Essence Factory and a former canal warehouse in Altrincham, have been added to SAVE Britain's Heritage at-risk register. The factory, purchased by the Church of Scientology, remains unused amid redevelopment delays including the discovery of asbestos. The Georgian warehouse, known as Bridge Works, has a redevelopment plan for 32 apartments accepted in principle following multiple amendments aimed at preserving its heritage value. Both sites join several other local buildings already listed as at risk.

Forecasts indicate a heatwave will push Trafford temperatures to around 31C on Friday, exceeding those expected in Santorini. Warm conditions build through the week with sunny periods and rising temperatures from Wednesday onward. The Met Office and UKHSA advise residents to stay hydrated, use sunscreen and seek shade as UV and pollen levels are expected to be high. Warm weather continues into the weekend with slightly lower peak temperatures.