SALE FRIENDS of Imperial Cancer Research are appealing for items to sell as they take over the charity shop in School Road, Sale, for three days from next Monday September 7. Items can be dropped off at the shop - opposite the Bulls Head pub - on Sunday morning or Monday. For details, call 973-7510.

POLICE are appealing for aid to trace a saxaphone - said to be 'of great sentimental value ' - stolen from a home in Sale.

The gold coloured tenor sax was made in 1930s and should be easy to spot because it has the words 'Indiana Martin' engraved on it in large letters, say police. Anyone with any information is asked to call the crime management unit on 856-7526.

ALTRINCHAM and Hale Photographic Society launches its autumn season with a members open evening tomorrow (Friday) evening at 7.30pm in Timperley library, Stockport Road. All welcome.

SALE University of the Third Age is to host a talk entitled 'The Old Silk Road' by Mary and David Eastwood at Sale Moor Community Centre, Raglan Road, next Friday afternoon, September 11 at 2pm. Details are from 980-3533.

MANCHESTER Airport handled a record two million passengers last month - a figure boosted by a bumper bank holiday weekend which saw 60,000 people taking to the skies.

MALICIOUS calls victims are refusing to suffer in silence - but are turning to BT to help end their telephone torture.

The region's malicious calls bureau has handled 41,000 calls for help during the last 12 months and supplied evidence for more than 100 successful prosecutions and 185 police cautions.

THERE was double reason for an Altrincham family to celebrate this month.

Mum Christine Fallon, 47, of Ellesmere Road, was awarded a degree in history.

And her success was followed up by daughter Rachel - who gained three As and a B in her A levels.

FASHION conscious locals who want to help cancer sufferers are being invited to shop at Cancer Research Campaign's Altrincham charity shop for that 'knock 'em dead' look. Manager Ann Fletcher promises top brand names when the outlet launches its autumn range on September 7.

TRAFFORD businesses are now being offered easier access to the services provided by Manchester Business Lin, which is now part of Manchester Training and Council (TEC). Further information on the services provided by MBL are available from Jane Mouland on 237 4068.

IMPERIAL Cancer Research Fund wants Trafford people to help their latest fund raising drive go swimmingly. The Sharron Davies Gold Swim Challenge will be held from November 1-30. To take part, pick up an entry pack from your local pool, or call the ActionLine on 01382 451146.

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