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2061. Queen buys up bit of Trafford Park
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 14 April 2005THE Queen is behind a 12 acre industrial development on the edge of the Trafford Park industrial estate.
2062. Please fence me off from crime
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 28 April 2005SHEREE Moran's Gorton home has suffered a spate of burglaries since nearby bungalows were demolished, leaving land behind her house derelict. She wants Manchester Council to put up a fence to secure her home but her pleas have fallen on deaf ears.
2063. Surgery switches to a cheaper line
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 5 May 2005A STRETFORD GP surgery - criticised for forcing patients to ring up for appointments using a premium rate number - has switched to a cheaper option.
2064. Author offers reward for missing drawings
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 30 June 2005AN author is offering a £200 reward for the safe return of some lost drawings. Susie Poole left a folder of illustrations on the roof of her car - and forgot to remove them before she drove off.
2065. Mumps jumps 1,000% after MMR scare
Manchester Metro News, Friday 11 March 2005A TOP health boss is urging parents to give their children the controversial MMR jab. Dr John Ashton took the lead by having his own young son immunised at a Stockport surgery.
2066. Fans could take over football club
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 3 March 2005FANS could take over the running of struggling Stockport County ... but only after owner Brian Kennedy has put it on an financial even keel. Stockport County Supporters' Trust has been approached by Cheshire Sport - which also owns Sale Sharks - with a view to becoming involved in the day to day running of the League two side.
2067. Extra patrols can't stop shooting spree
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 10 March 2005ONE man was murdered and a number of other gun related crimes reported as police try to crack down on a spate of shootings over the past month, despite a police operation to rid the city of its "Gunchester" image.
2068. Disabled will issue parking tickets to cheats
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 28 April 2005DISABLED people are to issue their own "parking" tickets in a bid to discourage motorists from illegally parking in designated spots.
2069. Leak leaves narrow boats high and dry
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 7 July 2005A FAULTY sluice drained a huge length of canal and left boats stuck in the mud in Central Manchester.
2070. Hospital link dumped to save tram cash
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 23 June 2005A METROLINK line in South Manchester is being dropped to save an estimated £40m from the cost of the expansion and give the "big bang" project more chance of passing government scrutiny.