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Altrincham

British  
/ ˈɔːltrɪŋəm /

noun

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

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The downpours left cars abandoned in Altrincham and Salford in Greater Manchester, while a major standby incident was declared in Warrington, Cheshire, which was later downgraded.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 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

The cycleway was built along Gorsey Lane in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, in 2023, blocking access to the car park at St Margaret's Church for cars turning off the busy A56 Dunham Road.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025

Footage from Altrincham Today shows large plumes of smoke rising above the area near Altrincham Retail Park as crews from four stations rushed to the scene.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025

A telegraphic message received at Altrincham gave the headquarters alarming news of constant reverses.

From The Great War in England in 1897 by Le Queux, William