Tatton MP to Unveil Spending Cuts
We are due to find out more about the 6 billion pounds of spending cuts to be
made this year.
Tatton MP and Chancellor George Osborne will announce the details on Monday.
Vince Cable’s business department looks set to be one of the big losers, with
reported savings of 900 million pounds.
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East Cheshire Bakes in the Sun
It has been one of the hottest weekends of the year so far for Cheshire.
The temperature on Sunday was predicted to reach 28 degrees Celsius, making some parts of the region warmer than the Mediterranean.
But forecasters are predicting much cooler weather around the corner, with showers by Tuesday.
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Knutsford Pupil Wins West End Role
A teenager from Greater Manchester is to be swept onto the West End stage as
Dorothy.
Knutsford High School pupil Danielle Hope will take the lead role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of the Wizard of Oz.
The 18-year-old won the talent show Over the Rainbow on Saturday.
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.
Book of Condolence for Soldier
A Cheshire soldier, killed in Afghanistan, is being remembered in a Book of Condolence.
It has been opened at the Cheshire Military Museum, following the death of Corporal Harvey Holmes.
The soldier, from the 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, died on May 2nd.
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Nantwich Triathlon Event Appeal
Over a thousand people are preparing for the Go Green Cheshire Triathlon.
The Nantwich event will involve a 500 metre swim, 20 km cycle ride and 5 km run.
Sandbach charity Railway Children are appealing for volunteers to help marshall the event this Sunday.
In exchange, they will get a five hundred pound donation from the UK Triathlon Race Series.
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Macclesfield Town Unveil New Player
Macclesfield Town has signed up a new player.
Richard Butcher has joined the club on a two year contract.
The midfielder, who was with the Silkmen on loan last season, scoring twice in eight matches, brings a wealth of experience to the squad
Cheshire Schools Warned Over Scam
Schools in Cheshire are being targeted by con men.
Trading standards are issuing the warning, after several across the county were sent invoices.
They were from a bogus company, asking for payment for a history DVD.
Trading Standards are asking any schools who receive such a request to contact them.
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Adult Learners Week Appeal to Residents
Older people across east Cheshire are being urged to consider higher education.
With Adult Learner’s Week underway, they are being encouraged to take up new skills and try activities.
Local councils are working with colleges and agencies to offer opportunities over the next few days.
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Cancer Charity Launch Campaign in Cheshire
A cancer charity has launched a new health campaign in Cheshire.
The World Cancer Research Fund is raising awareness of the benefits of eating fresh fruit and vegetables.
Their campaign aims to get residents eating better diets.
Cheshire Man Wins Court Battle
A Cheshire man who was left paralysed after rescuing a woman on the motorway has won his legal battle.
After a woman had crashed on the M53, David Tolley stopped to help her.
He moved the car, to prevent further crashes, but was struck by a van.
The insurance companies had contested liability, claiming Mr Tolley had been ‘the author of his own misfortune’.
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Fostering Fortnight Underway
A campaign to recruit more foster carers across Cheshire is underway.
Supported by local councils in our region, fostering teams as well as foster carers are on hand to discuss the process with residents.
Currently, up to 300 children are in care homes in the county.
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Local Railways to Get Own Police Officers
The railways of Cheshire are to have their own version of neighbourhood Policing.
Stations such as Frodsham will have officers just for their area and the train services passing through them.
It is being introduced to give local people and passengers a greater say in how the network is policed.
Calls for Lower Speed Limits
Road safety campaigners are calling for lower speed limits in Cheshire.
They want the current limit of 30 miles an hour lowered to 20 to save lives and prevent injuries in our communities.
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Broadband Promise for Cheshire
Telecom giant BT is confirming an expansion of its high speed broadband service in Cheshire.
The company is delivering its annual results today and is using the
opportunity to confirm it is investing in its fibre optic network.
It says it is already committed to extending high speed broadband to east Cheshire, with Knutsford among the areas to benefit.
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Silk 106.9 Confirmed Number One for east Cheshire
Audience figures released today show Silk 106.9 is officially the number one commercial station for east Cheshire.
Data from research body RAJAR shows more listeners are tuning in than before.
It confirms Silk 106.9 is the area’s most listened to commercial radio station.
Cheshire MP Confirmed as Chancellor
As David Cameron begins his first day as Prime Minister, some appointments to his new coalition cabinet have been confirmed.
Tatton MP George Osbourne is the new Chancellor.
The Cheshire politician will have the task of tackling Britain’s economic deficit alongside Vince Cable of the Liberal Democrats.
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Olympics Chief Vists Cheshire
The impact of the 2012 Olympic Games on local businesses and communities in Cheshire has been outlined.
It comes as the head of the organisation responsible for staging the games tours our region.
During his visit to Nantwich, Paul Deighton applauded the way in which the region is engaging with the 2012 Games, and stated there were opportunities for tourism and business.
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New Mayor Calls for Soldier Support
Cheshire East’s new mayor is asking people to show support for their soldiers in Afghanistan.
Councillor Gordon Baxendale wants people to buy Cheshire regiment wristbands to raise money for the troops and their families.
The 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment (Cheshire) has just deployed to Task Force Headquarters in Helmand Province for a six month tour of duty.
The wristbands are available at Cheshire East Council’s leisure centres and libraries.
