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You don't need to book a flight to get a taste of Sardinia... Sardus Cucina in Altrincham is on the doorstep

Altrincham has got it's va va voom back. No wonder it's the place to be this summer

David Vanderhook, owner of Altrincham's The Con Club, has a CV which includes cooking for a king, feeding supermodels and serving steak and kidney pud to one of the world's wealthiest men, writes PAUL TAYLOR

With its vibrant high street and award-winning market, explosion of new restaurants and bars, not to mention new building developments, we must raise a glass to Altrincham's recent successes.

When Olympians Liam Phillips, Jessica Varnish and Fran Halsall joined forces to launch a coffee shop, Common Ground in Altrincham, there was only ever going to be one result, writes Kate Houghton.

Altrincham is one of those resurgent towns whose dining scene keeps getting better. Helping that to happen is The Con Club, writes Louise Allen-Taylor

Feel the warmth of southern Italy in the power-packed flavours created at Altrincham's Sugo pasta kitchen, writes Janet Reeder.

We've chosen our favourite market towns in Cheshire and found there's more to them than just retail therapy.

Our readers share their photos of one of the most popular destinations in Cheshire

Head to Altrincham for an afternoon and soak up the feelgood vibe, suggests Janet Reeder

We meet the people flying the flag for Altrincham. Emma Mayoh reports

As well as being handy for the airport, Metrolink and the motorways, this buzzing town has plenty of things to do

Why Altrincham is the place to be this summer

There's a resurgence of energy in Altrincham, with an influx of new businesses bringing passion and enterprise

Celebrity makeup artist and glamour guru, Armand Beasley, has worked with some of the most beautiful women in the world from international royalty to Hollywood royalty. Born in Rochdale, Armand started off as an actor with roles in Cutting It , Emmerdale and Coronation Street before diversifying into the heady world of beauty.

Determined to eat more healthily this year? Try cutting out meat, writes Paul Mackenzie

Even if you don't have to sew every sequin onto your dress yourself, ballroom dancing is not all glamour and glitz, says an Altrincham dancer who with her partner is ranked in the top five of the UK ballroom world

Sale and Altrincham are neighbouring Cheshire towns that are distinctly different, but both have so much to offer

The attractive suburb of Altrincham is enhancing its appeal with great shopping<br/>Words by Polly Berkeley