Where's the recession?
Introduction
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Image: © Anthony O'Neil Taken: 12 Nov 2013
Unlike many parts of the North West, Hale Barns shows few signs that times are hard. Here, on Hale Road - in a 200 yard stretch - four different houses have builder's vehicles outside: two are being refurbished and two are being fully reconstructed. The southern side has become a parking lot during the day, causing continued traffic disruption on Hale Road.