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Courier of £5 million drugs haul gets seven years
A FATHER of two has been jailed for seven years for acting as a drugs courier and attempting to collect a haul with a street value of £5 million from a freight forwarding yard in Widnes. William Rice, 29, of Huyton, was arrested when he turned up at Brian
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Man, 41, jailed for sexually assaulting girl, aged eight
A MAN found guilty of twice sexually assaulting a young girl inside his flat while his daughters played outside has been jailed. David Hill, 41, of Lodge Road, Widnes, denied two charges of touching a child under 13 during his trial last month but the
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Young come out in force and have a real BLAST
THE youth of Middlewich were out in force at the weekend for an event that celebrated the best things about being young. On Saturday Middlewich Civic Hall, Market Fields and Microchips caf were packed with hundreds of young visitors who attended the event
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Equality group attacks MP Ann
A RACE equality group is investigating 'blatantly racist' comments issued in a statement by Middlewich Conservative MP Ann Winterton. The Cheshire, Halton and Warrington Racial Equality Council (CHAWREC) has slammed comments made by Lady Winterton in
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Inquiries start into weekend attacks in town
POLICE officers are carrying out investigations after a series of assaults took place in Middlewich during the weekend. Officers are trying to piece together information after three separate attacks took place between Friday and Sunday. The first assault
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Dedication pays off for Reg
MIDDLEWICH gardener Reg Hambley could have 'jumped for joy' when he found out he had been honoured at the North West in Bloom competition. The 80-year-old, who lives in Elmwood Close, was 'over the moon' to hear that from a shortlist of more than 20 candidates
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Moved travellers leave a mess
FIRE crews and council officers were called to clear up a mess left behind when a group of travellers moved on from Middlewich. Last Tuesday Cheshire County Council served a group of travellers that had set up base on land between Pochin Way and ERF Way
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TEENAGE TEARAWAY GETS ASBO
AN 'uncontrollable' teenager who has made Middlewich residents' lives a misery has been made the subject of the town's first youth anti-social behaviour order. Wesley Tyson Price, 17, of Chadwick Road, was given a two-year ASBO at South Cheshire Magistrates
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Council 'no' to container plan frustrates club
COACHES at Vale Royal Athletics Club say Vale Royal Borough Council has gone back on its word over the location of a storage container. Young athletes decided they would raise the £1,500 needed to buy the container themselves and the club was assured
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Force welcomes boy's sentence
POLICE officers have welcomed the news that a Winsford teenager who made the lives of residents a misery has been sent to prison. Thomas Halford, 16, was given a six-month custodial sentence on Wednesday after he breached his anti-social behaviour order
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Tearaway is jailed for breaching his ASBO
A WINSFORD teen-ager who terrorised the town's residents has been sent to prison after breaching the terms of his Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO). Thomas Halford, 16, of Bradbury Road, was sent into custody for six months at Northwich Magistrates'
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Preventing rape is the best solution of all
RAPISTS often escape the justice system because the victim finds it too difficult to report the crime. But Cheshire Constabulary officers are keen to stress that a rape should be reported at the earliest possible stage so vital forensic and other evidence
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Appeal to join the Singers
A GROUP of singers is on the lookout for a new accompanist as its present one is leaving to go to Cambridge University. Matt Kay, 19, of Queen Street, Middlewich, has been accompanying the Condate Singers for 12 months during his gap year but is going
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ZOMBIES TAKE OVER THE TOWN
WINSFORD is the zombie capital of the world, according to figures released by an American software company. The staggering statistics, compiled by Symantec, reveal four per cent of the world's spam, or unsolicited bulk and junk email, is sent from computers
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Support grows for Charlie's garden
WORK to create a nursery memorial garden can get under way after more than £3,500 was raised at a fun day. Staff at the Hartford Belgrave Nought to Five Day Nursery wanted to dedicate an area at their Riddings Lane base to former pupil Charlie Dyson,
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Police set to get tough at Moss Farm
POLICE are set to crack down on nuisance youths after reports of anti-social behaviour at Moss Farm sports centre. Groups of young people are meeting on fields drinking alcohol and causing a general nuisance, which has included incidents of public order
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Design your own scarecrow!
ARTISTS have the chance to show off their creative flair when the first Scarecrow Trail takes place in Daresbury this weekend. It has been organised as a fun event for people to design and build their very own scarecrows. Visitors can buy a trail guide
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Poet to be a joyful replacement
THE search is on for a talented Cheshire wordsmith to become the county's poet laureate for 2006. Entries for the honorary role, currently held by Joy Winkler, poet in residence at Styal Prison, should be submitted before noon on November 18. David Rowlands
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Strike action is 'very likely' at Morrisons
THE threat of strike action at a Morrisons distribution centre in Northwich is back on just a week after the chain narrowly averted a planned walkout. Union bosses have been angered by the supermarket giant's announcement of the results of a distribution
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Fraudster jailed for conning football club
A CONMAN whose conniving damaged Northwich Victoria has been jailed for two-and-a-half years. Colin Moore failed to honour a sponsorship deal and tried to bully businesses into advertising with the club programme. The 45-year-old, from Runcorn, was jailed
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'Runcorn is being plagued by car fires'
AN ALARMING rise in the number of car fires is plaguing Runcorn, warn emergency crews. Eight vehicles were torched within just three days. An Astra car was set alight opposite St Bertelines, Norton Lane, shortly after midnight on Saturday. Minutes later
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Ducks targeted in 'cruel' shootings
MEN taking pot shots at Barnton wildlife have horrified witnesses and caused fears for the safety of people using the Trent and Mersey Canal. Police are appealing for information after the bodies of a number of ducks and squirrels were found in the canal
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Our Tommy died doing what he loved the most
THE family and friends of a Barnton motorcyclist who died after a collision in Anderton say he will always have a place in their hearts. Thomas Wyche, of Hayes Drive, was taken to Leighton Hospital after the crash, which happened on Soot Hill at 6.15pm
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Tuck into fun and games
THE second session of a new youth club will be held in Moulton tonight, Wednesday. The club meets every other Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in the Moulton Adventure Group building, on School Lane. It is aimed at nine to 14-year-olds with other events
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Defendant punished for house fire threat
A LEFTWICH man who denied threatening to burn a family home down has been sentenced at Northwich Magistrates' Court. Jonathon Cofax, of Redesmere Close, appeared before magistrates on Monday to face three charges of destroying or damaging property under
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Memorial garden to honour officers
A MEMORIAL garden honouring officers and staff from Cheshire Police who have died on duty has been unveiled with a little royal assistance. Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester attended a service at the police headquarters in Winsford on Thursday
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Two arsons in 12 hours outside pub
VANDALS set fire to rubbish outside a pub twice within 12 hours. It happened outside the Egerton Arms pub in Irwell Lane, Runcorn. Firefighters were called out to tackle a blaze at 7.25pm, last Friday. They had to return to the scene again at midday on
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School has a bright future
CREATING a 'wow' factor has given pupils an exciting new school, say proud teachers. Children love using the latest flat screens in two new independent learning computer suites at Halton High. "They value being trusted and working on their own," said
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It's time for club to meet
KINGSLEY Cricket Club are holding their annual meeting on Thursday, October 20, at 8pm at The Croft, Mill Lane. The Annual Dinner and Presentation Evening is set for Saturday, November 19, at Kingsley Community Centre and promises to be an evening to
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POLICE EXPLODE SUSPECT PACKAGE
PART of Northwich town centre was evacuated on Monday lunchtime following a security alert at a busy High Street restaurant. Staff at McDonald's raised the alarm at around 11am following a report that a suspicious package had been left unattended inside
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£6 million plans to expand Asda set for new year
AMBITIOUS £6m plans to expand Runcorn's Asda store and create 80 new jobs is set to start in the new year, the World can exclusively reveal. The company had hoped to give the 15-year-old development a facelift earlier this year but the scheme was delayed
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Juniors celebrate another excellent cricket season
NORTHWICH Cricket Club celebrated another successful junior season with the annual presentation held last week. The U9s finished as runners up in the South Cheshire Association and batsman of the year was Harry Pickup while Matthew Dufty was named bowler
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Early leaders are teams of Volunteer
VOLUNTEER B are the early pacesetters in Northwich and District Pool League Division One with Volunteer A close behind after they both recorded good victories against Coachman and Winnington Park respectively. Meanwhile Owley Wood A, who defeated Rudheath
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Hartford host presentation
HARTFORD Tennis Club played host to the South and Mid Cheshire League end of season awards earlier this month. All the clubs in the league were represented at the event which featured two American round robin tournaments, the first won by Jeanette Walker
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Oil has effect on anglers
THIS week's Northwich Anglers' Association open was badly affected by the oil spill on the top of the River Weaver, with several anglers not turning up and the rest of the match having to be moved down river. Despite all the changes, the river fished
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Final friendly ends in defeat for hard working Park
WINNINGTON Park Men's 1sts final pre-season friendly ended with a narrow away defeat at the hands of Urmston. And Park will be left rueing not scoring more goals, having enjoyed the lion's share of possession. Park dominated the first half, but only led
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Northwich girls head Lincoln race
NORTHWICH rowers Leanne Ratcliffe and Sarah Patrick made competitors at Lincoln green with envy as they stormed to victory. The pair, representing Northwich Rowing Club, travelled to Lincoln to compete in the Boston Rowing Marathon, a prestigious national
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Club Mark for Vale Royal
VALE Royal Athletics Club have been awarded Club Mark status by governing body Sport England. The club have spent the past 12 months working towards the Club Mark which is a national standard showing how sports clubs should be run. The prestigious charter
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MP to take stage
SHADOW Chancellor George Osborne will make one of the biggest speeches of his career next week. Tatton's MP will take a central role at the Conservative Party conference knowing his job will be on the line when his colleagues elect a new leader. On Monday
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BEST SQUAD YET
MIDDLEWICH Town manager Terry Murphy believes the current crop of players at the club are the best he has worked with. His comments come on the back of Town's 2-0 win over Bollington in the first round of the Cheshire Amateur FA Cup. A win that has put
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Wolves start new U9 side
WEAVERHAM Wolves are about to start an U9s team having recruited Sarah Preston, an experienced coach in this age group. Sarah lives in Warrington and has coached for a number of years at numerous established clubs. Sessions will run alongside the U12s
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Club still searching for first league win
NORTHWICH threw everything but the kitchen sink at Aspull, but still failed to register their first league points of the campaign. They have now narrowly lost all three games and only Warrington keep them off the bottom of the league. Despite this, coach
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Winter tennis is for all
Knutsford Tennis Club is doing its best to find players that can reach Olympic standards. Governing bodies are advising that to reach the heights sport must be played all year. The club in Mereheath Lane, Knutsford, will continue senior and junior nights
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Learn about the music industry
HALTON musicians are invited to the In the City Artist Academy in Manchester on Saturday. It will feature seminars, workshops, demo reviews and the chance to meet industry people and established musicians to get advice on recording and legal advice from
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Dominoes results and fixtures
Halton Stadium Widnes and District Domino League Results: Section A: Black Horse 2 Village SC A 3; Appleton Arms 4 St Maries 1; Holy Family 3 RO Bells 2; Horse & Jockey 3 Millfield 2; HGSC C 3 Mill Brow SC B 2; HGSC B 3 USC 2. Section B: Village SC
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Darts results and fixtures
Runcorn APEC Taxis Darts League Summer League results: Section One: Winners Clarry B, runner up Tranny Lads. Section Two: Winners Red Admiral, runner up RAOB Buffs. Section Three: Winners Weston Points SC, runner up Dev Superstars. Section Four: Winners
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Tricorn triumph
Tricorn 3 Cholmondeley 1 Runcorn Sunday League First Division TRICORN made it three wins out of three with a workmanlike performance. Tricorn went into the break with a Paul Dwyer goal, tapping in after great wing play and a terrific cross from Anthony
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Warrington District results
Warrington and District Football League CROSFIELDS made short work of their visit to Beechwood, winning 7-1 to progress to round two of the Guardian Cup. Runcorn Albion proved too strong for Avon Athletic, winning by 4-2 in extra time. Runcorn Athletic
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Wellstead brace too much for Old Boys
WITH all the talk of negative football in the Premiership this match was a good advert for grass roots football, with non-stop action throughout the 90 minutes. It was easy to lose count of the first half goal efforts by the Blues and a combination of
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Hornets v Latchford
WITH only five minutes left in the game Farnworth led 22-14. However, Latchford hit back with two unconverted tries from Matthew Drinkwater and Andy Rowlands to equalise 22-22. David Blood, ruled that Latchford had won and refused to acknowledge the Farnworth
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Villa in double win
Sidac 0 Cronton Villa 3 VILLA were rewarded after 22 minutes when a tremendous Ste Durr first time shot from a half cleared corner left the keeper with no chance. Paul Winstanley added the second after 35 minutes. The second half was more of the same
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Darts players get ready for the winter league
Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League THE 2005 summer league was concluded at the War Memorial Club last Thursday. It started with the semi finals of the Doubles competition and in the first of three the first leg went in favour of Clive Daniels and Mark Johnston
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West Bank on the web
NOSTALGIC photographs capturing the hustle and bustle of a close knit Widnes community can now be seen all over the world - at the touch of a button. A new website has been launched to celebrate West Bank Heritage Project. "Some of the photographs are
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Relief as conman Moore jailed
HALTON Haven Hospice has reacted with relief to the jailing of notorious conman Colin Moore, writes Stephen Bailey. He pretended to work for the hospice to get people to advertise with his dodgy publishing business. Shaun Pollard, fundraising manager
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A journey into history
BRANDISHING swords, they tried on helmets and imagined what life was like as a medieval crusader. Excited children stepped back in time in the ancient ruins of Halton Castle, dating back to 1071. It's all part of a 12-month pilot scheme to give youngsters
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By the Rev Ian Sparks, Vicar of Chelford with Lower Withington
AS an Evertonian, I've got the blues. Humiliated in the first leg of the UEFA cup, and bottom of the Premiership. Is there anything that can dispel the dark clouds? Be of good cheer for the Chelford cricket team have been promoted and I can still hear
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A long and winding path... that's just the description
ABSOLUTE gobbledegook! That's how a pressure group blasted Halton Council for writing the longest ever paragraph for a public notice - an incredible 630 words long! "It is not even a sentence and has minimal punctuation," said Open Spaces secretary Kate
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I won't be a Ramsay kitchen nightmare!
CELEBRITY chef Gordon Ramsay gave a budding Italian restaurateur top tips on how to avoid turning her dream into a 'kitchen nightmare'! Exuberant Karen Gilmour bluffed her way into a VIP food and drink forum in London and caught his attention. "He was
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Still in top gear for new crossing, say bridge chiefs
THE QUEST for a £335m second Mersey crossing is still in top gear, say bridge chiefs, despite the Government delaying a decision until 2006. Work is already well under way to complete further detailed studies, as requested by roads minister Stephen Ladyman
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Ladies thrash the Motors
WINSFORD Ladies thrashed Vauxhall 7-1 in their first home game of the season to secure their first win in Cheshire and Manchester Division One. Winsford were the better team throughout and would have been three up in the first 20 minutes had it not been
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GIVE YOUR ALL
WINSFORD United Reserves may hold the key to the success of the first team. That's according to Blues manager Dave Twite who has seen several vital members of his squad drop out with injuries over the past few weeks. Twite, who has been without star striker
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Bakers close after 50 50 years' tradition
A WIDNES bakery brought an end to three generations of family trading on Saturday when it closed its doors for the final time. The Hughes family has run Kirkham's bakers, on Albert Road, for more than 50 years but after much soul-searching, has decided
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Thief jailed for stealing from bank
AN electrician's mate working in a bank overnight could not resist temptation when he saw bank notes left in an unlocked till drawer. While no one was looking Anthony Schruyers grabbed the bundle and went back to his work thinking he was £1,000 to £2,000
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Here's Jonny...!
HE'S impersonated Elvis, shared a bill with The Beatles and won a talent contest in Las Vegas, writes James Hanley. But now Widnes entertainer Jonny Rocco has an even bigger stage in mind. The World has been inundated with calls all week requesting that
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Missile yobs
ROCK-HURLING yobs are terrorising drivers on an upmarket Widnes estate. Gangs hiding in Upton Rocks Park are targeting motorists with bricks, believed to be stolen from the building sites of plush new homes. "Someone could be seriously hurt if a missile
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Plans for town unveiled
RESIDENTS will learn about future plans for the town when Middlewich Vision puts forward its recommendations at a meeting tonight, Wednesday. Members of the public are invited to attend the gathering at the Community Church, Brooks Lane, from 7pm to hear
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Honour for dad Bill who died on a mountain
THE son of a Middlewich man who was killed pursuing his hobby says his father would be humbled that his name is to be immortalised. The Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue organisation has decided to name a system of communication relays after Bill Malloy, of
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Community celebrates a triple gardening win
COUNCILLORS and community volunteers are celebrating top results after scoring a hat-trick at this year's North West in Bloom competition. Representatives from the town council and community pride group were thrilled to discover the town had triumphed
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What kind of mindless thug could do this?
STAFF at a cash strapped Middlewich nursery have slammed mindless vandals who targeted a toy shed. In the past two weeks Little Angels Pre School, in Booth Lane, has been targeted by vandals who have damaged the wooden storage shed where the children's
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Memorial garden to honour officers
A MEMORIAL garden honouring officers and staff from Cheshire Police who have died on duty has been unveiled with a little royal assistance. Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester attended a service at the police headquarters in Winsford on Thursday
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Sighting led to carer stealing
A WINSFORD carer who stole money from a disabled woman has put the theft down to a chance meeting with a person from her past. Lucy May Pemberton, 24, of Station Road, admitted stealing a total of £175 from her victim on four separate occasions when she
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Man admits punching teenage boy in face
A WINSFORD man has admitted punching a 14-year-old boy in the face when he appeared in court on Thursday. David Anthony McGlynn, 38, of Newbury Avenue, pleaded guilty to assaulting the boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, and assaulting a police
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Campaigners keep up fight for booze bans
RESIDENTS are keeping the pressure on councillors to impose an alcohol ban at two Winsford parks which have become anti-social behaviour hotspots. Calls have been made to make Over and Wharton recreation grounds alcohol free zones following a number of
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Police believe teen assaulted in park
POLICE believe a 17-year-old girl was assaulted in a Winsford park although the teenager remembers nothing of the incident. The suspected assault took place at around 9.45am on Sunday, September 18, in the area of Over Recreation Ground. The girl suffered
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Brothers in court on charges of violence
TWO brothers have appeared in court charged with smashing car windows and throwing bricks during an incident in Winsford. Shaun William Eaton, 25, of Sandhole Cottages, pleaded guilty in Chester Crown Court yesterday, Tuesday, to violent disorder relating
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Man accused of murder
A WINSFORD man has appeared in court charged with murdering a Middlewich resident. Gerard Robert McKeown, of Dene Drive, spoke only to confirm his name as he stood in the dock at Chester Crown Court yesterday, Tuesday. McKeown is charged with murdering
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We can stop the cycle by setting up camps
CHESHIRE Police have called for land to be set aside for traveller groups to prevent the massive financial costs in cleaning up mess left behind on unauthorised campsites. The move comes a week after the Guardian revealed that Cheshire County Council
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Free your mind and the rest will follow, says Jackie
T HE question of what happens to us when we die is one that arouses much debate and conflict between science and religion but one Northwich psychic does not believe death is the end. Before my meeting with Jackie Dennison, owner of Feathers Spiritual
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Project tackles problems in park
A SCHEME to revitalise an area of Winsford which has been affected by crime and anti-social behaviour is being hailed a success. There has been a multi-agency effort to identify and address problems in Weaver Valley Country Park and positive results are
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A passion for safe campaign
A SIZZLING poster campaign is to be used by Cheshire's fire officers to get across a key safety message to students. The provocative picture shows a couple whose passions are about to ignite - oblivious to a smouldering cigarette end which is poised to
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Chef cooks up a storm in Amsterdam
A WEAVERHAM chef whose mastery has taken him around the world has taken the helm from Jamie Oliver as he attempts to teach hopefuls to be kitchen connoisseurs. Christopher Naylor, 35, who trained at Mid-Cheshire College and the Dorset Institute, has now
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Knife threat used to stop teenage girl taking stand
A TEENAGER has admitted telling another girl she would 'slice her up' after getting into an argument at her home. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to charges of threatening unlawful violence and common assault in
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Investigation under way to find cause of pollution
A MAJOR investigation has been launched by the Environment Agency after two separate pollution incidents on the Rivers Dane and Weaver. Around 50 fish died in Middlewich as a result of pollution seeping from the River Croco into the River Dane on Croxton
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Racially abusing worker not acceptable, man told
A NORTHWICH man who racially humiliated a restaurant worker because his food was cold has been punished at Northwich Magistrates' Court. Paul Richard James Tolley, of Marple Road, appeared on Thursday after admitting using racially aggravated threats
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Man jailed for child neglect
A GREENBANK man was jailed for 12 months on Monday after he admitted causing cruelty to a child by neglecting him. Stephen Lee Barlow, 25, of Marshalls Lane, appeared at Warrington Crown Court for sentencing after a boy he was supposed to be looking after
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A sparkling occasion
THEY say good things come to those who wait, but for one Barnton woman that delay almost saw her miss out on her wedding day. Helen and George Maguire, of Astbury Drive, celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary tomorrow, Thursday, but when George was
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Poisonous gas drama in factory
WORKERS at a Runcorn factory required hospital treatment after inhaling poisonous gas on Thursday morning. A forklift truck driver at ASM Medicare on Picow Farm Road caused a chemical reaction when he mistakenly poured anti-freeze into the batteries of
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Neighbours live in fear
A GROUP of residents in Castle say they are prisoners in their own homes as neighbours are making their lives a misery. They say they are too scared to go out at night and have to suffer abusive behaviour, vandalism, noise and a procession of people coming
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Man remanded in custody
A MAN has appeared in court charged with murdering a former Northwich school pupil. Gerard Robert McKeown, of Dene Drive, Winsford, spoke only to confirm his name as he stood in the dock at Chester Crown Court yesterday, Tuesday. McKeown is charged with
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Memorial garden to honour officers
A MEMORIAL garden honouring officers and staff from Cheshire Police who have died on duty has been unveiled with a little royal assistance. Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester attended a service at the police headquarters in Winsford on Thursday
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New lungs bring a new lease of life for Oliver
A YOUNG Tae Kwon Do star from Castle has been given a fighting chance of a better future thanks to a vital lung transplant. Oliver Rothwell, 16, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in infancy, suffered severe damage to his lungs after contracting pneumonia
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'I don't have any faith in the legal system'
A LORRY driver risked a jail sentence by refusing to sit on a jury because he has 'no faith in the English legal system'. Keith Hoyle asked to be exempted and was refused permission by the Jury Service, but the Runcorn man won an appeal at Warrington
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Better late...
STOLEN letters and packages have finally reached their destinations - up to a year after going missing. Royal Mail has taken action against a postal worker in connection with the matter and has sent letters to Runcorn residents apologising for the delay
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Course for new coaches
A COURSE is being run in October for people who want to become assistant swimming teachers. The ASA Assistant Teacher course takes place during the half term break, October 24-29, at Sir John Deane's College Leisure Centre. Leisure centre manager Lesley
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Golf pair
get motoring SANDIWAY Golf Club's Richard Taylor is putting the finishing touches to his preparation for the Audi Quattro UK Cup. The competition, at Turnberry, will see 18 amateur pairs compete for the UK title, with the winners and runners up in the
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Indoor league
INDOOR bowling at Owley Wood starts on Wednesday, October 5 at 7pm. New members are welcome and new teams are also needed.
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Jones holds on
CRAIG Jones still has a slim chance of becoming the 2005 British Supersport Champion after a fourth place finish in Sunday's rain soaked penultimate round at Donington Park. Jones must now win the final round at Brands Hatch on October 9 and hope his
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Lambs lose away - again
LOSTOCK Gralam's dreadful away run continued at on Saturday with a 4-0 away defeat at Glossop North End. A nightmare second half performance saw the Lambs return with nothing from their long road trip. Manager Chris Peers was left tearing his hair out
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Club to honour players
MIDDLEWICH Cricket Club are gearing up to host their annual awards at a glittering presentation evening on October 15. The night is open to all members past and present and the club are particularly keen for the younger players to get involved. Chairman
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Baker was simply best of British
A MAN rumoured to bake the best bread in Britain has died of a heart attack. Les Goostrey, who was 76, will be laid to rest tomorrow (Thursday). Yesterday his widow Joan spoke to the Knutsford Guardian about the man she knew and loved - a man who would
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Race is on to find help for sufferers like tim
French scientists want to help stop the progression of a rare genetic disorder that has crippled a 26-year-old Knutsford man. They told medical experts from across the world gathered at a conference last week about their plans to conduct a new trial into
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Police lead way to a better life
TALKS began this week over how to stop drunks vandalising cars in Middle Walk. Police met representatives from Macclesfield Borough Council and Cheshire County Council yesterday to discuss ideas. But it could take them weeks to make a decision. "There
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Bowls titles
THE Grenson Motors Mid Cheshire Bowling Association season drew to a close last week with seven teams ending the year with something to shout about. Frodsham Red Lion retained the section one title, beating second place Wharton Cons A by 61 points. Bentley
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Why are we missing out?
KNUTSFORD has been dubbed the gourmet capital of Cheshire, but few would know it. For the town renowned for its wide choice of restaurants does little to promote it. "Knutsford is known as a gourmet paradise," said Belle Epoque chef David Mooney. "But
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Middlewich take total control after rare goal by defender Tutt
MIDDLEWICH Town went through to the second round of the Cheshire Amateur Cup following a comfortable 2-0 win against fellow Mid Cheshire League Division One side Bollington. The outcome was never really in doubt as the home team had the upper hand for
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Train with the Sharks
SALE Sharks will be running a rugby camp at Northwich RUFC during the October half term following an agreement to work in partnership with Cheshire RFU. The agreement will see the Sharks work with the Cheshire Community Rugby Coaches to provide top coaching
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Park maintain unbeaten record
WINNINGTON Park RUFC's first visit to newly promoted Rossendale ended in a comfortable 35-13 victory. But the game started badly for Park when they knocked on from the kick off and Rossendale No 8 Jaco Swart charged through the middle of the Winnington
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Ladies off to a flier
Knutsford Hockey Club's ladies first team started their league campaign away at Crewe Vagrants with a solid 0-3 victory. From the start Knutsford pressed, keeping Crewe contained in their own half with precisely timed passing from Allan, Orchard and Locke
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Clash
of the titans NORTHWICH is setting itself for a real clash of the titans when Winnington Park and Northwich go head to head next month. The rugby giants have been drawn together in the second round of the National Intermediate Cup, setting up a mouth
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Golf results and fixtures
Helsby Golf Club Results for September 26: EJ Harding Trophy: 1st David A Fletcher 85-15=70; 2nd Tony Williams 81-10=71; 3rd Peter Hancock 84-13=71. Ladies Medal Final: 1st Penny Ainsworth 96-25=71; lowest gross Val Prichard 85. Seniors Open: 1st Fuesdale
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Rugby results and fixtures
North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Mark Norris Building Services Results for September 24: Tetley's Lancashire Cup: Second Round: Wigan St Patrick's 28 West Bank Swan 26; Widnes Ball Bulldogs 58 Albert Park 10; Halton Simms Cross 18 Langworthy 0
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Football results and fixtures
Halton and District Junior Football League Results for September 24 and 25: U8s Best Sports: Pex Hill Vikings 6 Widnes Bayer 0; Brookvale City 0 Dragons 9; Hale 7 Pavilions Aztecs 0. U8s Rocksavage Power: Widnes Bayer 1 Pex Hill Celtic 9; Pavilions Preditors
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Looprevil still at top
Leisure League LOOPREVIL remain top of the premier after a 5-0 win at the expense of Hammered FC. Zante are hanging on in second after they fell to a defeat at the hands of bottom side Random Allstars. Barchester Utd are nicely placed in third after they
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Nothing to divide north and south
JETS Bronco Baseball Team members Dean Jones, Glen Rawcliffe and Craig Robinson teamed up with Halton Polecats Bronco Baseball Team members Anthony Hulme, Michael Hulme and Rob Vonde for a Northern All Stars versus a Southern All Stars game. The Southern
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Bridge beat Roosters
Courier Post Runcorn Sunday League Roosters FC 2 Bridge Timber FC 5 ROOSTERS took the lead against the run of play in the 20th minute. In the 37th minute Bridge went 2-0 down after a rare mis-kick by keeper Paul Kirby before Timber got back into the game
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League celebrates 10 years
IT'S the 10th anniversary of Leisure Leagues, which operate small-sided football leagues for the Widnes area at Kingsway Leisure Centre. And football supplier Brazil 1970 Football Company has supplied a top of the range balls in gold, which will be used
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Widnes continue excellent start to season
Widnes RUFC 24 Vale of Lune 17 WIDNES continued their excellent start to the season with a hard fought victory against one of the strongest teams in Lancashire, Vale of Lune. Widnes fell behind to an early try but responded straight away with Danny Harrison
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Runcorn Town in fifth defeat in a row
RECENTLY-FORMED Runcorn Town made it five games without a win as they lost 2-0 at home to Ashville in the West Cheshire League. Town, formerly Mond Rangers, went in a half-time 1-0 down after defender Ben Norton hit the ball past teammate Andy Murphy
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Tributes to 'special' Len
TOUCHING thoughts have been left on our World website message board in memory of Runcorn dad Len Dwyer. Len, 24, of Navigation Close, Murdishaw, who has a 17-month-old son, Spencer, was killed in the early hours of Saturday, September 3, as he tried to
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Waiting times improve at hospitals
BOSSES at Halton Hospital say their controversial decision to move emergency surgery to Warrington has been justified by improved waiting time figures. Nursing staff campaigned against last year's move, saying that local patients deserved their own emergency
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Blooming good show was had by all...
A PERFECT venue and an excellent response! That's how organisers hailed this year's Widnes and District Horticultural Show a huge success. "The children's section was particularly good and exhibits were well up on last year," said joint show secretary
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On the buses to help benefits claims
A PIONEERING IT bus has helped people receive £1m in welfare rights and £1.6m off their debts. The 'Benefits Express' enables Halton's elderly, disabled and housebound residents to claim benefits - from their own front room! "If all the information we
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Police encourage use of Crimestoppers line
HELP us crack down on crime this autumn, says Cheshire Police. Posters throughout the country will carry the message: 'Call time on crime, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555 111' as part of the police's Crackdown On Crime campaign. The campaign
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Pop promoters to bring laughs to town
PROMOTERS planning next year's massive Spike Island pop festival are also behind Widnes's first ever comedy club. As exclusively revealed in last week's World, Surprisingly Good Events promise to bring top acts to Widnes next May as part of the three-day
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A vintage experience!
LOVINGLY restored classic cars gleamed in the sunshine as thousands of spectators enjoyed a vintage organ and vehicle fair at Victoria Park. It was the first time one proud Widnes enthusiast exhibited his shiny black MG, after spending seven years re-building
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New principal at college
A NEW £32m Widnes campus with trailblazing facilities is set to transform Halton College, newly appointed interim principal Alan Harrison announced this week. Ambitious plans to develop newly structured post-16 education and learning are soon to be unveiled
