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Bypass inquiry now off until Easter 2008

A GOVERNMENT blunder means a public inquiry into a controversial £184m by-pass – already hit by delays – will not now restart fully until after next Easter.

The Highways Agency will ask for the extra time after miscalculating how much traffic would use the 3.5 mile Mottram-Tintwistle bypass.


 

Mental hospital for stab attacker

Mental hospital for stab attacker

A RECLUSE who stabbed a police community support officer in the neck was sent to a mental health hospital for an indefinite period this week.

Boys in blue see red for police pal

Boys in blue see red for police pal

THE boys in blue lined up to give blood this week.


 

Bypass inquiry ‘shambles’

THE Highways Agency was branded 'shambolic' and 'not fit for purpose' at a public inquiry into the controversial Mottram to Tintwistle bypass.

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Bedtime stories for TV newsman Andy

Bedtime stories for TV newsman Andy

AS ANDY Crane describes the operation to fix his broken hip, it sounds more like a DIY project.


 

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