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Welcome to the Macclesfield Express 09/05/2008

Mark Saunders

Barrister died in shoot-out

THE parents of a Cheshire barrister shot dead by police during an armed siege have told how they have been left mystified by the tragedy

Mark Saunders, 32, a former pupil of the prestigious King's School in Macclesfield, died after a five-hour stand-off with police in London.

He opened fire on neighbours from his flat in Chelsea's exclusive Markham Square before getting into a gunfight with armed officers.

Hospital is hit by cash crisis fear

A CRUCIAL bid to clear Macclesfield Hospital of a £5million debt is being jeopardised by the lack of confidence in the housing market.

Charity's a piece of cake

MOVE over Roald Dahl – Charlie and the Cake Factory has arrived.

Prescott's fair game for web firm

WHAT do you get if you cross a bored factory worker from Hull, John Prescott and a Macclesfield internet company? A Hollywood film of course.

Summer movin’

KEITH Alexander is not anticipating a summer of rest and relaxation this year.

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Waitrose gets the go-ahead

POYNTON campaigners have vowed to petition the Deputy Prime Minister after council planning chiefs gave the go-ahead to controversial plans for a Waitrose.

Tributes pour in for stroke charity leader

Tributes pour in for stroke charity leader

AN "INSPIRATIONAL" charity leader devoted to helping Macclesfield’s young stroke sufferers has tragically died.

Crematorium team shortlisted

MACCLESFIELD Crematorium may not see any of its customers return for a second time, but you can rest assured the service they provide is exemplary.

Other Headlines...

Beer we go - ale festival is ready to roll Allegations left former head 'physically ill' Tories take grip Former head accused of 'mistreating special needs pupils'. Council ban on treetop teddies Milkman turns to the Express way Volunteers restore defaced landmarks

Atlantic rower’s heroic return Air ambulance rescues Macclesfield climber Hospital misses A&E targets Ole scores yet again Arrests in major drugs raid ‘Gladiator’ Bianchi free to walk away Firefighters feared cannabis house was a bomb factory Don’t get caught on the hop over beer festival tickets

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