News for Cheshire

Excessive Drinking on the Increase

Irresponsible boozing is on the up across our region.

According to a study by Liverpool John Moores University, we are among the worst areas for bad drinking habits.

The death toll in England now exceeds fifteen and a half thousand people a year.

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Stockport Council Launches Flood Appeal

A flood appeal to help victims in Pakistan is being launched by Stockport Council.

The authority is urging employees, residents and community groups to organise charity events to raise much needed funding for the UK Disaster Emergency Committee throughout September.

Millions of people have been killed or made homeless as a result of the floods.

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Market Towns Website a Hit with the Public

A website acting as a showcase for market towns in Cheshire is becoming a hit with users.

Created in an effort to boost visitor numbers, they are aiming to promote the best of what is on offer across the county.

The number of people logging on is increasing on a weekly basis.