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Matt Griffiths and partner Dawn Clarke contracted swine flu

Swine flu outbreak

HEALTH officials have confirmed the first two cases of swine flu in Macclesfield.

One is a man who works in Adlington while the other victim, who lives in Macclesfield is, as yet, unnamed.

Matt Griffiths, 27, a machine programmer at Proseal, on Adlington Business Park, confirmed he contracted the illness, and said it made him feel like a leper.

Cannabis is blamed for teen's death

A CORONER has blamed the toxic effects of cannabis for the sudden death of a 17-year-old trainee chef.

RHS garden celebrates Joy Division’s roots

A FLORAL recreation of Joy Division’s iconic first album cover will represent Macclesfield in this year’s prestigious RHS Tatton Show.

We want your moon landing memories

We want your moon landing memories

AS THE 40th anniversary approaches of man's first steps on the moon, we're asking for your memories of that historic moment.

Bolland's back in business

Bolland's back in business

KEITH Alexander has bolstered his squad, with the addition of veteran midfielder Paul Bolland.

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Ex-soldier slept in skip

Ex-soldier slept in skip

A HOMELESS former soldier who served his country for nearly a decade had resorted to sleeping some nights in a skip before his death from alcohol poisoning.

Weston's field of fun

THE WESTON Playing Fields could finally be getting a radical makeover – if residents give plans the thumbs-up.

Wintertons claimed £4,000 for a cleaner

Wintertons claimed £4,000 for a cleaner

THE WINTERTONS claimed more than £4,000 to keep their London home clean over four years, new expenses details have revealed.

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Parking fines net £1million Sailor Ben Ainslie picks up CBE Family’s grief for Dad crushed at work by a gate Millionaire’s death at 41 Graffiti vandals brought to book Landmark case win for horror crash victim Council hides parking profit Sir Nicholas: I have done nothing wrong Euro success for Conservatives Sir Nick’s letter to the Express ‘No pressure’ from Tories on Sir Nick Fancy a pint? And some cards, candles, flowers... Bikini Babe model’s Jordan ambition Tributes to landlady known as ‘Aunty Vi’ Devoted mum loses bone cancer battle Blind society volunteer hits out at parking fine Former Curtis bandmate is jailed for stalking Mum jailed over truant teen

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