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Ellie Jones drug-death linked to others following tests on her body, police say

News

Ellie, 16, died at a friends house and the tragedy is now being linked to the deaths of Rachel Clayton, 34, and Emma Speed, 30, in Macclesfield.

Teen taken on drive of terror by carjackers

Local News

The 18-year-old victim was ordered to drive for almost two miles by two men who then stole his phone and car.

‘Open’ council will not release Lyme Green report

Cheshire East Council

Lyme Green depot — Councillor Michael Jones said he would make Cheshire East Council more open to scrutiny during a speech about his first 12 months in the top job.

Fined £5,000, farmer who defied animal ban

Macclesfield

Brian Belfield, 72, of Rainow Road, Macclesfield, was disqualified from keeping animals last year after neglecting his sheepdog so badly it needed to have its leg amputated.

Players’ tributes to a ‘lovely fella’

Macclesfield Town FC

Brian Booth, of Hawthorne Way in Hurdsfield, managed the Silkmen from 1981 until 1985.

Teen taken on drive of terror by carjackers

Local News

The 18-year-old victim was ordered to drive for almost two miles by two men who then stole his phone and car.

Crime in Cheshire falls to lowest level since 1990

Crime

Data released by the British Crime Survey shows there was a five per cent drop in the amount of recorded crime last year.

Manhunt after shop worker stabbed in raid

Poynton

Poynton Asda cordoned off following armed robbery — A 49-year-old man was discovered at Poynton Asda with a puncture wound to his shoulder

‘Open’ council will not release Lyme Green report

Cheshire East Council

Councillor Michael Jones said he would make Cheshire East Council more open to scrutiny during a speech about his first 12 months in the top job.

100 jobs created at AstraZeneca cuts site

AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca at Alderley Park — Liverpool-based Redx Pharma's new venture will create 120 jobs at the site, with a further 28 specialist roles expected to be created within the wider supply chain

Poynton girl Rebecca is guiding light for Brownies

Rebecca Dyson, leader of the 1st Poynton Brownies — Rebecca Dyson, 19, has worked her way up to be a leader at the 1st Poynton Brownies - now her dedication has been recognised at special ceremony in the House of Lords

Michael Suarez, Cheshire East Council CEO

Cheshire East residents should had had a say in choosing council's new chief

Cheshire East Council

Vic Barlow worries that no public involvement in the choice of new Cheshire East CEO doesn't help with transparency

Lyme Green: It's time for the whole truth

Lyme Green

The Lyme Green site — Vic Barlow asks if residents, who forked out £225k for the Lyme Green report, and democratically elected councillors can’t see it – who can?

Spray it ain’t so... Civilisation as we know it is ending

News Opinion

Columnist Vic Barlow says the future isn't orange at all

Fire cover fears after farm blaze

Wilmslow

Concerns have been raised over Wilmslow’s fire cover following a blaze in Styal in which a woman was injured.

Taste of success for Bollington foodie firms

Bollington

Nick Fry gives award to Livesey’s Natasha Williams, Jo Weselby and Dave Freel — Livesey’s Deli, Oliver at Bollington Green and Briscola were nominated for awards at the Cheshire Food, Drink and Lifestyle Festival, with Livesey’s scooping the top prize for best deli

Opera group in a monster show

Local News

The Bollington Light Opera Group, which has been performing since 1974, will perform the stage production at the Civic Hall from Tuesday, May 14, until Saturday, May 18, with a matinee performance on the Saturday.

Fire cover fears after farm blaze

Wilmslow

Concerns have been raised over Wilmslow’s fire cover following a blaze in Styal in which a woman was injured.

Poynton girl Rebecca is guiding light for Brownies

Chance of a lifetime for aspiring Poynton actor

Poynton

An aspiring actor has won a place at the National Youth Theatre – but 15-year-old Alberto Morcillo’s opportunity comes at a price.

Keith Carter Harris, Mary Clear, co- founder of Incredible Edible, Rosey Hern, Helen Yates, Charlie Lawson and Debbie Stanley

Incredible Edible group is set to go global

Wilmslow

A website has been launched in Wilmslow celebrating the joys and benefits of home-grown food.

High Lane in high spirits as they lift League Cup

Prestbury

High Lane lifted the League Cup — High Lane, appearing in their third consecutive Brian Hillson League Cup Final lifted the trophy for a second time with a comprehensive 4-1 victory against Prestbury at Alderley Park

Family reunited with 60-year-old wedding day heirloom

Ray Hewitt with his daughter Lyndsay with the coin — The silver Coronation crown coin - stolen in a burglary - was mounted on a necklace as a wedding day gift from Ray Hewitt to his wife, Winnie, 60 years ago.

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