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Barrister died in shoot-out

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

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.

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.


 

Charity's a piece of cake

Charity's a piece of cake

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

Prescott's fair game for web firm

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.


 

 

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