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Mother's appeal over shot son

Mother's appeal over shot son

THE heartbroken mum of a promising young footballer shot dead in a takeaway has made a direct appeal to the killer's mother to shop her son.

Anne McCollin, 52, appealed to the gunman's parents to `search their consciences' and come forward.

Her moving plea came six months after Halton McCollin, 20, was gunned down at the China Garden takeaway in Stretford.

 

Council creates Facebook page to woo teens

Council creates Facebook page to woo teens

TOWN hall bosses are turning to social networking in a bid to get young people more involved in council matters.

Friends' gardening work pays off

Friends' gardening work pays off

GARDENERS' green-fingered efforts have been rewarded with no fewer than six Green Flag awards for Trafford's parks and green spaces.


 

Kids' centres hold fun days

PLENTY of fun is in store for youngsters with the launch of two children's centres.

Reds' fans riot at friendly

A PITCH invasion forced the referee to call off a `friendly' match between Altrincham and Manchester United reserves.

 

 

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