http://www.silkfmradio.co.uk/news Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:27:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Robbery in Wilmslow Two men have been robbed at knife point in Wilmslow. They had been walking along Hawthorn Lane when they were followed onto Kennerleys Lane by three hooded men. The robbers took wallets, a mobile phone and a wristwatch after threatening their victims with knives. *** Councils Asked to Help Teenagers Get Work and Training It's being claimed the ... http://www.silkfmradio.co.uk/news/news-for-cheshire-8/ Cheshire Man Among Suspects on Interpol List A Cheshire man is among twenty-six fugitives being sought in a global manhunt. 32-year-old Christopher More is wanted in connection with the death of a man at a farmhouse in Cheshire. It's thought he could be living in Spain. Interpol is asking the public for help in tracking him ... http://www.silkfmradio.co.uk/news/news-for-cheshire-7/ Job Loss Warning Leaked Treasury figures suggest up to 1-point-3 million people could lose their jobs over the next 5 years because of spending cuts. The unpublished estimates have been obtained by The Guardian. It puts the figures at up to 120-thousand public sector and 140-thousand private sector jobs being cut each year. It's thought ... http://www.silkfmradio.co.uk/news/news-for-cheshire-6/ Man Dies in Fall From Bridge A man has died after falling from a bridge at Runcorn onto the A533 Northwich Bound Carriageway below. The Runcorn Expressway was closed in both directions while emergency services cordoned off  the scene. Police are trying to establish the man's identity. *** Alsager Woman Dies after Stabbing A woman has died after ... http://www.silkfmradio.co.uk/news/news-for-cheshire-5/ Domestic Abuse Fear after England's World Cup Exit There are fears domestic abuse incidents may increase following England's exit from the World Cup. Support groups and organisations have issued the warning after the 2006 tournament saw an increase of over a thousand incidents being reported. Cheshire Police, who have launched a campaign targeting violence both ... http://www.silkfmradio.co.uk/news/news-for-cheshire-4/ World Cup Drink-Drive Warning Drivers across east Cheshire are being reminded not to drink and drive. As the World Cup tournament continues, police are increasing patrols to deter motorists from getting behind the wheel after drinking. They think both the event and warm weather might act as a temptation. *** Stockport Child Safety Week Underway A rang of ... http://www.silkfmradio.co.uk/news/news-for-cheshire-3/ Budget Attacked by Charity The Government's new budget is not doing enough to support children in Cheshire who are living in poverty. That's according to Save the Children. The organisation fears increases in taxes such as VAT could see some of the poorest families having to turn to loan sharks. The hikes were announced by ... http://www.silkfmradio.co.uk/news/news-for-cheshire-2/ Tributes for Cheshire Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan Two soldiers from a Cheshire regiment killed in a firefight in Afghanistan have been named. Corporal Terry Webster from Chester and Lance Corporal Alan Cochran from Hollywell died during a gun battle with Taliban soldiers in Helmand province on Friday. They were both with the 1st Battalion ... http://www.silkfmradio.co.uk/news/news-for-cheshire/ Anti-Fraud Campaign Launched Residents in Cheshire are losing thousands of pounds every year to hustlers. A campaign has been launched to raise greater awareness of the techniques used by criminal gangs. Cheshire Police say people are often too embarrassed to admit being conned out of money. *** Summer Crime Surge Warning Cheshire Police are warning residents to lock up their homes ... http://www.silkfmradio.co.uk/news/local-news-for-cheshire/ Residents Urged to Get smoke Alarms Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are reminding the public to install smoke alarms. It follows the escape of a woman and her five-year-old daughter from a fire at their flat. They were alerted by their smoke alarm. A fire service spokesman said it undoubtedly saved their lives. *** Design Plans for Bridge in ... http://www.silkfmradio.co.uk/news/news-for-cheshire-may-26th-2010/