News for Cheshire May 26th 2010

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.

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Design Plans for Bridge in Macclesfield

The design of a new bridge in Macclesfield is underway.

The Gurnett Bridge suffered damaged during the cold weather in January, so foundations need to be laid for a new bridge.

Designs will be presented to the council in the next few weeks, and it is hoped a new structure will be in place by December.

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Jiffy Bag Campaign for Troops

We are being asked to show support for our Cheshire soldiers in Afghanistan.

As 1st Battlion Mercian Regiment continues its six-month tour of duty, residents are being encouraged to take part in the ‘Jiffy Bag’ campaign.

Items like small tins of food can be put in a bag and then sent to the front line.