Regiment to March in to Macclesfield for Freedom of Borough
More than 150 soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire) will line up in Macclesfield Town Centre later this month (Thursday 19 March) to receive the Freedom of the Borough of Macclesfield.
£25m to protect precious woodland and landscapes from disease
The fight against a deadly plant disease plaguing historic gardens, woodland and heathlands across England and Wales received a significant boost today as Environment Minister Jane Kennedy announced £25 million to help eradicate the disease
Consumer direct reveals top 10 complaints in 2008
Complaints about second hand cars bought from independent dealers have once again topped the list of complaints received by government-funded advice service Consumer Direct
Traffic Officers commended after bridge incident
Two Highways Agency Traffic Officers have been praised for their tenacity and sensitivity after spending more than an hour talking a man away from Barton Bridge
Know your rights when shopping in the sales
As many people rush out to take advantage of the January sales, Consumer Direct is advising shoppers that they have exactly the same statutory rights when they buy sale goods as they do for full price items
New Year Call for Safer Driving
Motorists are being urged to make safer driving one of their New Year's Resolutions for 2009