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MidCheshireChronicle.co.uk, Mid Cheshire news, Mid Cheshire sport, Mid Cheshire football, what's on in Mid Cheshire http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/05/groundbreaking-green-ideas-unveiled-93570-24076282/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:05:22 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/05/groundbreaking-green-ideas-unveiled-93570-24076282/ Filling parts of the Sahara desert with mirrors to create clean energy and making livestock behave like herds of wildebeest to lock in carbon are among a number of innovative proposals put forward to help tackle climate change. UK & World News http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/05/jackson-interview-video-made-public-93570-24076158/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:35:18 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/05/jackson-interview-video-made-public-93570-24076158/ Video footage of Michael Jackson being interviewed by a lawyer about claims that he abused several young boys has been made public for the first time. UK & World News http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/05/calls-for-public-sector-pay-freeze-93570-24076157/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:35:16 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/05/calls-for-public-sector-pay-freeze-93570-24076157/ Real terms pay cuts for public sector workers would be a "pain free" way to help Britain recover from the recession, the head of a public spending watchdog has said. UK & World News http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/madonna-hails-jackson-in-o2-gig-93570-24075982/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:35:16 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/madonna-hails-jackson-in-o2-gig-93570-24075982/ Madonna has paid tribute to Michael Jackson as she described him as one of the greatest performers the world has ever known. UK & World News http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/jackson-adviser-breaks-his-silence-93570-24075880/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:35:16 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/jackson-adviser-breaks-his-silence-93570-24075880/ Dr Tohme Tohme vividly remembers the first time he met Michael Jackson to discuss the pop star's finances. UK & World News http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/more-success-for-serena-93570-24075771/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:45:14 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/more-success-for-serena-93570-24075771/ Serena Williams celebrated her second Wimbledon title of the day after she and sister Venus won the women's doubles on Saturday evening. National Sport http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/shaw-cited-following-third-test-93570-24075696/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:15:14 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/shaw-cited-following-third-test-93570-24075696/ British and Irish Lions lock Simon Shaw has been cited for alleged dangerous play during the third Test against South Africa in Johannesburg. National Sport http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/darling-condemns-kamikaze-bankers-93570-24075583/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:05:15 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/darling-condemns-kamikaze-bankers-93570-24075583/ Chancellor Alistair Darling has hit out at "kamikaze" bankers for damaging the British economy and said a shake-up to be unveiled next week would prevent a repeat. UK & World News http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/investigators-probing-fatal-blaze-93570-24075582/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:05:14 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/investigators-probing-fatal-blaze-93570-24075582/ Investigators are examining how a blaze which ripped through a tower block killing six people, including a three-week-old baby girl, was able to spread so quickly, officials said. UK & World News http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/carnival-atmosphere-for-pride-march-93570-24075471/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:35:15 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/carnival-atmosphere-for-pride-march-93570-24075471/ A carnival atmosphere filled central London when more than half a million people took the the streets for the colour and flamboyance of the annual Pride festival. UK & World News http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/cancellara-claims-yellow-jersey-93570-24075380/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:15:14 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/cancellara-claims-yellow-jersey-93570-24075380/ Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara got the better of Tour de France favourite Alberto Contador to triumph in the 15.5km time-trial first stage in the blistering Monaco sun on Saturday. National Sport http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/senior-shines-in-rhinos-victory-93570-24075283/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:45:15 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/senior-shines-in-rhinos-victory-93570-24075283/ History-maker Keith Senior helped Leeds take full advantage of St Helens' surprise defeat on Friday as they closed the gap between the two at the top of the table to two points courtesy of a thrilling 43-30 win at Hull. National Sport http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/britain-awaiting-news-of-iran-staff-93570-24075141/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:05:15 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/britain-awaiting-news-of-iran-staff-93570-24075141/ Britain is still seeking clarification from Iran over the fate of detained British Embassy staff after one was said by his lawyer to be facing trial for "acting against national security". UK & World News http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/england-target-five-bowlers-93570-24075042/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:45:15 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/england-target-five-bowlers-93570-24075042/ England are expected to follow the successful framework established in 2005 when they select their line-up for the first Ashes Test in Cardiff next Wednesday. National Sport http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/federer-tense-ahead-of-date-with-history-93570-24074951/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:15:14 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/federer-tense-ahead-of-date-with-history-93570-24074951/ Roger Federer admitted the pressure is back on as he attempts to claim a record 15th grand slam title in Sunday's Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick. National Sport http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/serena-top-in-williams-sister-act-93570-24074885/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:05:16 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/serena-top-in-williams-sister-act-93570-24074885/ Serena Williams won the battle for sibling supremacy in the women's Wimbledon final. UK & World News http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/lions-claim-deserved-third-test-win-93570-24074810/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:45:14 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/lions-claim-deserved-third-test-win-93570-24074810/ The British and Irish Lions ended their tour of South Africa with a 28-9 victory over the Springboks in the third Test. National Sport http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/overseas-aid-budget-to-be-rebranded-93570-24074743/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:35:16 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/overseas-aid-budget-to-be-rebranded-93570-24074743/ Overseas aid is to be rebranded in a bid to raise public awareness at home and abroad and help maintain support for spending during the downturn, the Government said. UK & World News http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/title-glory-for-serena-93570-24074668/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:15:14 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/title-glory-for-serena-93570-24074668/ Serena Williams landed her third Wimbledon title in fine style as she proved too strong for sister Venus in the final. National Sport http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/stars-eclipses-sandown-rivals-93570-24074596/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:45:14 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/stars-eclipses-sandown-rivals-93570-24074596/ Sea The Stars stamped his class on the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown Park with a thrilling success. National Sport http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/tower-block-fire-victims-identified-93570-24074525/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:35:14 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/tower-block-fire-victims-identified-93570-24074525/ Five of the six victims who perished when a blaze ripped through their tower block have been named by police. UK & World News http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/protest-by-springboks-93570-24074402/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:45:14 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/protest-by-springboks-93570-24074402/ South Africa's players made a protest in support of banned Springboks lock Bakkies Botha in Saturday's third Test against the British and Irish Lions at Ellis Park. National Sport http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/bullish-owen-ready-for-united-challenge-93570-24074308/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:15:14 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/bullish-owen-ready-for-united-challenge-93570-24074308/ Doubts may have been expressed about the wisdom of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson signing Michael Owen but the two men themselves are convinced the deal will be a success. National Sport http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/daughter-poisoning-mother-charged-93570-24074146/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:05:15 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/daughter-poisoning-mother-charged-93570-24074146/ The mother of a child who died from a suspected methadone overdose has been charged with poisoning her daughter, police said. UK & World News http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/streets-at-a-halt-for-pride-march-93570-24074147/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:05:15 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/streets-at-a-halt-for-pride-march-93570-24074147/ London's busiest shopping streets were brought to a standstill as the annual Pride march dazzled onlookers with a flamboyant and colourful display. UK & World News http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/treasury-orders-review-of-quangos-93570-24074148/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:05:15 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/treasury-orders-review-of-quangos-93570-24074148/ The Treasury has ordered a review of spending by public bodies it was announced, as so-called "quangos" came back under the spotlight in the political battle over future spending. UK & World News http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/questions-asked-over-escape-routes-93570-24073906/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:05:16 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/questions-asked-over-escape-routes-93570-24073906/ Questions are being asked about whether escape routes and fire prevention measures were "adequate" at a block of flats where fire left six people dead, Harriet Harman said. UK & World News http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/embassy-employee-in-iran-charged-93570-24073907/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:05:16 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-news/uk-world-news/2009/07/04/embassy-employee-in-iran-charged-93570-24073907/ The lawyer of a detained Iranian employee of the British embassy in Tehran said his client had been charged with "acting against national security". UK & World News http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/long-set-for-spell-on-sidelines-93570-24073731/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:45:15 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/long-set-for-spell-on-sidelines-93570-24073731/ St Helens scrum-half Sean Long is expected to be out for around eight weeks after confirmation the player has broken his jaw. National Sport http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/chopra-completes-cardiff-switch-93570-24073732/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:45:15 GMT http://www.midcheshirechronicle.co.uk/mid-cheshire-sport/national-sport/2009/07/04/chopra-completes-cardiff-switch-93570-24073732/ Cardiff have completed the signing of Michael Chopra from Sunderland for a club-record fee. National Sport