Altrincham

British

/ ˈɔːltrɪŋəm /

noun

a residential town in NW England, in Trafford unitary authority, Greater Manchester. Pop: 40 695 (2001)

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Searches and arrests were also made in Altrincham, Maidenhead and Manchester.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

The two men were injured in the "disturbance" just before 03:30 GMT in Railway Street, Altrincham, Greater Manchester.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

Parents Josh Harper and Chloe Hart say their 18-month-old son Oakley's name was the first one on the waiting list at his new nursery in Altrincham.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

That will be no easy task given that Morecambe currently have a squad of five first-team players, no manager, and are due to face Altrincham at 12:30pm on Saturday.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2025

‘And you,’ retorted the ready-witted fellow, ‘may tell yours that you have had the honour of being shaved by the Mayor of Altrincham.’

From England in the Days of Old by Andrews, William

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