http://www.metronews.co.uk/ Top stories for Metro News http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1123989_top_tories_ran_web_hate_campaign_ TWO senior Conservative councillors launched a vicious internet campaign against their own town hall leader - branding her 'clueless' and comparing her to Hitler. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1123989_top_tories_ran_web_hate_campaign_ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124182_gun_gang_member_jailed A TEENAGER who witnessed the fatal shooting of tragic Halton McCollin has been sentenced for acting as a courier in a gun deal. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124182_gun_gang_member_jailed Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124298_biker_hurt_in_van_collision A MOTORCYCLIST was injured when he was in collision with a van during rush hour. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124298_biker_hurt_in_van_collision Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124231_mum_died_after_hospital_release A WOMAN who died just days after leaving a psychiatric unit should never have been discharged, her family claim. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124231_mum_died_after_hospital_release Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1123236_boy_died_after_being_sent_home THE parents of a child who died of meningitis four days after he was sent home from hospital are demanding answers into how the tragedy was allowed to happen. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1123236_boy_died_after_being_sent_home Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124182_gun_gang_member_jailed A TEENAGER who witnessed the fatal shooting of tragic Halton McCollin has been sentenced for acting as a courier in a gun deal. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124182_gun_gang_member_jailed Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124186_robber_punches_pensioner AN ELDERLY woman was punched in the face by a masked man who charged in her home. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124186_robber_punches_pensioner Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1123681_arrested_teacher_vows_to_clear_name A TEACHER arrested amid claims that indecent images of children were found on a computer at his school has vowed to clear his name. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1123681_arrested_teacher_vows_to_clear_name Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1123381_op_girls_school_trip_ban A GIRL recovering from a spine operation has been barred from a school trip - because she hasn't been well enough to go to lessons. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1123381_op_girls_school_trip_ban Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124234_level_crossing_is_danger_spot SAFETY chiefs have stepped up their campaign to bring drivers into line on the dangers of level crossings. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124234_level_crossing_is_danger_spot Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124232_an_explosion_of_creativity THIS is what Partington’s explosive £5M youth village will look like. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124232_an_explosion_of_creativity Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1124222_father_figure SALE Sharks boss Kingsley Jones is set to keep a protective fatherly eye over the club’s outstanding young England stars James Gaskell and Carl Fearns. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/rugby_union/sale_sharks/s/1124222_father_figure Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1124219_the_record_breaker RINGWAY Golf Club’s centenary celebrations continued with a PGA pro am that saw top regional pros in action. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/golf/s/1124219_the_record_breaker Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1124211_we_are_the_champions TRAFFORD were crowned sporting kings of Greater Manchester after a dramatic end to the Champions Challenge at Wright Robinson College in Gorton on Saturday. http://www.metronews.co.uk//sport/s/1124211_we_are_the_champions Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124228_badge_of_honour_for_brave_vets MORE than 100 veterans responded to a call to arms for a special celebration this week. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124228_badge_of_honour_for_brave_vets Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124226_landmark_pub_in_arson_attack ‘MALICIOUS’ arsonists started a blaze that spread through a landmark pub, causing thousands of pounds’ worth of damage. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1124226_landmark_pub_in_arson_attack Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122694_parking_fines_rake_in_1m TOWN hall bosses have made a million from parking tickets. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122694_parking_fines_rake_in_1m Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122697_female_drivers_shotgun_terror A WOMAN feared for her life after being threatened with a sawn-off shotgun by two masked men stealing her car. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122697_female_drivers_shotgun_terror Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122700_a_flash_of_inspiration A TEENAGER whose promising future was nearly torn apart when her brother was hit by lightning is getting her life back on track. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122700_a_flash_of_inspiration Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122701_tax_cash_spent_on_cleaning LABOUR'S Bev Hughes spends £150 a month on cleaners for her second home, a probe of her expenses shows. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122701_tax_cash_spent_on_cleaning Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122703_rotary_aid_helps_isaac THE family of a brave little boy with a rare disease will be able to get access to world-class medical experts, thanks to Sale Rotary Club. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122703_rotary_aid_helps_isaac Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122704_on_the_trail_of_henry_v THREE Altrincham Garrick actors will get on their bikes to retrace the route of a historic British victory in France and raise thousands of pounds for charity. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122704_on_the_trail_of_henry_v Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1123595_we_want_your_moon_landing_memories AS THE 40th anniversary approaches of man's first steps on the moon, we're asking for your memories of that historic moment. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1123595_we_want_your_moon_landing_memories Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1123428_teacher_arrested_over_indecent_images A TEACHER has been arrested amid claims that indecent images of children were found on a computer at his school. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1123428_teacher_arrested_over_indecent_images Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1123217_robbers_dad_slams_rough_arrest POLICE have dismissed complaints from the father of an armed robber over the `force' used by officers who arrested his son. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1123217_robbers_dad_slams_rough_arrest Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122863_appeal_over_rapist_on_run POLICE have issued a new appeal in the hunt for a convicted rapist who has been on the run for three years. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122863_appeal_over_rapist_on_run Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122699_men_forgot_to_return_ring PICTURES have been released of two men who tried to walk out of a jeweller’s with a diamond ring they had not paid for. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122699_men_forgot_to_return_ring Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122698_films_in_the_can A NURSE is enjoying her 15 minutes of fame after she scored a part in hit film Looking for Eric. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1122698_films_in_the_can Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1121493_marco_dishes_up_top_career_advice A FAMOUSLY fiery chef showed his softer side when he met a group of students from Trafford College. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1121493_marco_dishes_up_top_career_advice Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1121490_autistic_greenkeeper_wins_bullying_claim A GOLF club greenkeeper told to wear a red cap because of his autism has won a bullying claim at an employment tribunal. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1121490_autistic_greenkeeper_wins_bullying_claim Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1121488_double_length_trams_to_ease_overcrowding PLANS for a major revamp of the Altrincham tram line are rolling forward. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1121488_double_length_trams_to_ease_overcrowding Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1121485_cash_pot_to_tackle_teens_in_trouble NEWS that Trafford has been given £20,000 to deal with troubled teenagers has been greeted with mixed feelings. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1121485_cash_pot_to_tackle_teens_in_trouble Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1121482_armed_robbers_tied_up_family A FAMILY suffered a terrifying ordeal when they were tied up and threatened in their home by armed robbers. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1121482_armed_robbers_tied_up_family Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1121477_a_taste_of_good_life_for_brady TORY MP Graham Brady spent nearly £26 of taxpayers’ money on kitchenware for his London flat. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1121477_a_taste_of_good_life_for_brady Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1121363_what_your_mp_claims_in_expenses DETAILS of MPs' expenses claims were finally published by the House of Commons - but with much of the detail that led to a public outcry blacked out. You can access the details here ... http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1121363_what_your_mp_claims_in_expenses Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1121480_pupils_ad_a_great_time_starring_in_asda_commercial THE price is right for a group of primary school pupils getting their 15 minutes of fame. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1121480_pupils_ad_a_great_time_starring_in_asda_commercial Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1120297_wincanton_374_jobs_go A TOTAL of 374 people have lost their jobs after a Trafford Park depot closed its doors for the final time. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1120297_wincanton_374_jobs_go Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1120302_himalayan_curry_helps_men_reach_new_peaks A restaurant is dishing up a curry to spice up diners’ love lives – containing a hidden ingredient dubbed the Himalayan Viagra. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1120302_himalayan_curry_helps_men_reach_new_peaks Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1120308_talented_teen_picked_for_england_squad A YOUNG footballer has proved a real rising star after scoring a spot on the England youth squad aged just 13. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1120308_talented_teen_picked_for_england_squad Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1120309_tenant_of_terror A MAN who subjected his neighbours to a catalogue of anti-social behaviour over 14 years has been evicted. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1120309_tenant_of_terror Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1120312_mum_licks_competition_ A SELFLESS lollipop lady who has adopted and fostered children for two decades has been plucked from thousands of national award hopefuls. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1120312_mum_licks_competition_ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1120313_boxing_clever_for_a_green_pc RECYCLING is very PC these days. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1120313_boxing_clever_for_a_green_pc Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1120300_family_thrilled_by_1m_crash_payout_ A MUM whose daughter’s life was wrecked in a hit-and-run accident has been awarded £1m in compensation after a five-year battle. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1120300_family_thrilled_by_1m_crash_payout_ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1118420_bev_hughes__the_only_interview BEV Hughes is leaving politics to spend more time at home. Her shock resignation came as Gordon Brown’s cabinet plummeted into crisis this week, with other key players like Hazel Blears and Jacqui Smith also announcing their departures. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1118420_bev_hughes__the_only_interview Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1119032_no_change_of_heart WHEN motorist Ken Bayne picked up a £25 parking fine, he decided to pay up straight away – with a bag of change. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1119032_no_change_of_heart Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1119033_on_me_ead_son A NIMBLE-footed web sensation has scored an international hat-trick with his juggling skills. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1119033_on_me_ead_son Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000 http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1119036_bride_died_after_her_wedding_day DEVOTED Rob Adams surprised the ‘love of his life’ with a fairytale wedding before she finally lost her battle with breast cancer. http://www.metronews.co.uk//news/s/1119036_bride_died_after_her_wedding_day Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000