£5.5m seized from criminals gives cash boost to Police
Police forces across England and Wales are to receive a £5.5 million cash boost from assets seized from criminals

New law comes into force to strengthen protection of vulnerable people
Some of the most vulnerable people in society will be better protected against abuse and poor care as a result of new legislation

British holidaymakers too worried about the cost of healthcare to seek medical treatment abroad
Free EHIC card would give travellers peace of mind

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.

St Mary, Bosley included in £15.5 million for England's historic places of worship
English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) today (Tuesday, 3 March) announced more than £15.5 million to support urgent repair work to 150 Grade I and II* listed places of worship across England

£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

Sports Village Plan for Macclesfield Park
Plans to create a £300,000 community sports village within Macclesfield’s South Park have been unveiled

Brits' health left at risk over bargain holiday season - Travellers urged to check EHIC expiry date
Holiday bargain hunters travelling in Europe are being urged to check their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) expiry date before they travel to avoid them having to pay out unnecessarily for medical costs that could be covered by a valid EHIC

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

Mortgage rescue scheme extended across the North West
A mortgage rescue scheme to help vulnerable families at risk of repossession to stay in their homes is being rolled out across the North West

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

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