A glittering award ceremony was held at the Cresta Court hotel, Altrincham, for the Altrincham and Sale Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Sponsored by Virgin Atlantic, awards were given to a range of businesses and individuals from around the two towns.

Winners included Altrincham based The Zipyard, who scooped retailer of the year, and the Window Company in Sale, who were awarded business of the year. Dave and Nicola Hulme were presented as winners of charity of the year award for their charity, the Alex Hulme Foundation. Established in 2011 in memory of their 12 year old son, the charity has raised over £165,000.

Sue Aldridge, Chamber President said: ‘There was something great about the standard of the entrants this year, along with a record turnout for awards.’