News for Cheshire May 21st 2010

Teenager Approached by Stranger

Sandbach police are hunting a man who tried to persuade a teenager to get into his car.

The 15 year-old had been walking down Platt Avenue when a stranger pulled over in a car and asked him to get in.

It happened on Wednesday at 7.20pm.

The car was a red or burgundy Vauxhall Estate with faded paintwork, while the man  was white, with short grey hair and aged in his late 30s to early 40s.

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Report Praises Hospital Improvements

The NHS is getting praise for improving cleanliness.

The Care Quality Commission says standards are rising, with 64% of patients rating wards as very clean.

There has also been a reduction in mixed-sex accommodation.

But there are concerns patients are not getting enough information about medicines.

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Jobs Fair Comes to Congleton

People out of work in east Cheshire are being offered the chance to meet with potential employers today.

The council are holding a jobs fair in Congleton, which aims to give job seekers help and advice.

It is being held at Bromley farm Community Centre on Edinburgh Road.