News for Cheshire

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.

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Alsager Woman Dies after Stabbing

A woman has died after being stabbed in Alsager.

The 66-year-old was found with chest wounds at a house last Thursday but died on Monday.

A 70-year-old man, arrested in connection with the incident, has been detained under the Mental Health Act.

A post mortem will take place later.

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Soldiers from Cheshire Regiment in Repatriation

The bodies of seven servicemen, including Cheshire-based soldiers, are being repatriated back to the UK later.

Three marines from 40 Commando, three members of 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, and Lance Corporal David Ramsden of 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment all died in Afghanistan.

Their coffins will arrive at RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire.

The cortege will pass through nearby Wootton Bassett, after a private
ceremony.

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Parents Given Drink Warning

Parents in east Cheshire are being warned they could be encouraging their children to drink over the summer.

Research from charity Drinkaware found over half of parents are planning on giving their children alcohol during post exam breaks.

Some are planning to give their children five or more bottles of spirits or wine to celebrate their exams. 

Research shows mums and dads could be unintentionally fuelling summer drinking among 16 and 17 year olds.  

More than a third prefer their children got drink from them rather than an
unknown source.

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Police Numbers ‘Could Fall’

We are set to be told the number of officers on the beat could be halved – as a result of Home Office budget cuts.

The president of the Association of Chief Police Officers will be making the claim when he delivers a speech to their annual conference later today.

Sir Hugh Orde will say the numbers of police patrolling our streets is simply not sustainable.