Altrincham, England News

A PHENOMENALLY successful fundraising group has hit its latest target. The Christie's Altrincham and Sale Fundraising Group has raised A 121,000 for an in-patient treatment room in a new centre at the leading cancer hospital.

Block FOR me, one of the highlights of 2009 was interviewing one of my heroes, the multi-talented Australian wit Clive James.

TRAFFORD and District Woodcraft Club recently held a draw for the winner of a rocking horse, made by Cliff Farrington and other club members.

Homes on the most expensive street in southern England cost more than four times as much as ones on the most expensive street in the north, research has shown.

December 27, 2009 FIRST to the tills at Next was 24-year-old mother Vicky Bates, from Heywood.

POLICE officers and youngsters came together to hit the high notes and spread festive goodwill across the borough.

FIREFIGHTERS have been out and about to supermarkets in the borough to promote winter fire safety.

Freezing temperatures have slowed down part of Greater Manchester's tram network.

DOMESTIC violence rises during Christmas - and Trafford Policea s Operation Mistletoe is aiming to provide more support for victims and bring offenders to justice.

HERE is a round up of entertainment taking place in Trafford and Manchester over Christmas.

POLICE are resorting to an age old tradition to get across their crime prevention advice this Chrstmas.

TRAFFORD Healthcare NHS Trust is inviting members of the public to tell it how the quality of care at hospitals in the borough should be measured and reported.

FORMER England football international Gary Mabbutt told a civil court the defender who broke a former Bolton Wanderers ' player's leg had no chance of getting the ball.

A TIMPERLEY woman has been honoured with a top national award from the Labour Party in recognition of her life-long commitment to the organisation.

'I Wonder Whether I Can or Not?' by Louis Wain , ink on paper, 2,800 from Baron Fine Art.

AN ALTRINCHAM based company is celebrating its success in fundraising over the past 12 months.

From flamboyant show-stoppers in jewellery, paintings, silver or sculpture to useful furniture and oriental carpets, around 20 exhibitors offer a broad range of quality and affordable pieces.

ALTRINCHAM Choral Society presents Carols with the Choral at Hale United Reformed Church, Ashley Road, Hale, on December 17 and December 19 at 7.30pm. On December 17 ACS will be joined by pupils from Stamford Park Junior School and on December 19 their special guests will be the Wilmslow Brass Quintet.

ALTRINCHAM Rotary Club has boosted a host of charities by holding a sportsman's dinner.

ALTRINCHAM man Stephen Ellis has been prosecuted for committing over A 4,000 worth of benefit fraud.