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News for Cheshire

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.

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Stockport Child Safety Week Underway

A rang of agencies, including Stockport Council and the NHS, have banded together to try to reduce the number of children injured through accidents.

More children are hospitalised because of a serious accident than any other cause.

The week-long campaign aims to reduce the numbers across the area.

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Cheshire County Show Another Success

This year’s Cheshire County Show is being called another big success.

Organisers say that over the past two days, up to eighty thousand people attended the event.

The Cheshire provides a big boost to the economy as well as support for local food producers.