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GENERAL CHEMICALS
General Chemicals 1 Blacon 2 THE return of manager Jimmy Williams saw a more determined performance from a strong Chemics side but, sadly, a failure to convert chances cost them dear. Blacon made the best of their only two first half chances to go into
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BOWLS TROPHY
Leonard Thornhill Memorial Bowls Trophy, reporting times. 10.30am: R Grice, J Tomlinson, A Southerton, K Brookes, P Bellfield. M Burmah, S Williams, B Garner. 11.30am: J Heath, J Southerton, J Rawlinson, P Illich, A Hammon, J Rowe, M Couzins, R Barnett
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LINNETS
UniBond League Premier Division: Bishop Auckland 2 Runcorn 3 RUNCORN'S impressive recent record in the North East continued with this deserved victory at Bishop Auckland where the home side were fortunate to escape with just a one-goal deficit. The Linnets
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LENIENCY FOR ATTACKER
A WIDNES man who threatened a terrified security guard with a wheel brace was placed on probation for two years at Warrington Crown Court on Wednesday. Judge John Rodgers told 37-year-old James Bate the offence merited a prison sentence but the court
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ROADWORKS
ROADWORKS are under way at the A5126 junction with the A533 Southern Expressway in Runcorn. Traffic restrictions will operate from 9.30am-4pm and work is due to be completed on Friday. The safety fence repairs are being carried out and a diversion will
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BRIGHT SPARKS
A NEW fire cadet scheme is being launched in Widnes. Young people aged 12-17 will be invited to meet weekly at Widnes fire station to carry out training and become involved in community activities. The initiative has won the support of the recently-formed
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CREATIVE AUTUMN
AN AUTUMN season of creative workshops was launched this week by Halton Council. The arts development team is keen to encourage talented local adults and children to take part in a range of arts activities. From dance classes, youth theatre and drama
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IT ignorance adds up to trouble
A WINSFORD-based computer company has warned that Cheshire's small accountants could be in danger of being swallowed up by bigger companies unless they get their IT act together. While more small to medium businesses are putting their account details
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Hats off to the Hatters
I ADMIRE the work of the Middlewich Across group which recently took a group of disabled people on a Jumbulance to Rome. These volunteers have to be praised for their hard work and dedication, providing 24-hour care to those who cannot manage themselves
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Gypsy jobs should be done by locals
FOR some time it has puzzled me what is attracting so many gypsies to Winsford. I could not believe my fellow Winsfordians would ignore all the warnings in the press and on TV about employing unreliable transients when they could give much-needed work
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Hotel dream is no castle in the air
BATTLE scenes shot for a 20th Century Fox Robin Hood film in the grounds of Peckforton Castle, near Tarporley, are nothing compared to the financial battles which have been fought for a decade by its owner, Evelyn Graybill, in her bid to develop the impressive
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Army life beckons for exam star Jo
ONE of Winsford's top achievers in this year's GCSEs has secured a place at one of the country's most exclusive colleges. Joanna Holden, of Townfields Crescent, will receive the best possible grooming for a career in the army when she starts her A-levels
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Boxing coach has the ring of confidence!
WINSFORD Boxing Club is in great shape for the new season, with a pack of promising youngsters ready to burst on to the local scene. Coach Tommy Blackmore is also punching the air with delight after putting in a new ring down at the Weaver Street gym.
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Frith success
STAN Frith was the only one of three Mid Cheshire bowlers to qualify from Sunday's Tetley Open matches at Lostock SC. Owley Wood's Stan Frith defeated Warrington's Kevin Wainwright 21-18 and Stoke's Kerry Morris 21-13 to join the other three qualifiers
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BLUES FEEL THE STRAIN
INJURIES were already threatening to disrupt Winsford United as they prepared for two more big home games this week. But manager Dalton Steele is confident that nothing can knock the attitude of his squad, which he has made sure is well-equipped to cope
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New help at hand for crash victims
A WINSFORD woman is launching a support group to help car crash victims come to terms with crippling head injuries. Tina Griffiths, a former Toc H and MIND worker, wants to base a branch of Headway - an organisation already established in cities and large
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Tenants urged to come on board!
TWO Middlewich tenants of Dane Housing could soon be chosen to fill vacancies for tenant members on the board of the company. The private organisation, which has taken over more than 4,000 homes previously owned by Congleton Borough Council, is to appoint
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Estate's play area dream comes true
IT'S been a tall order for residents of Winsford's Crook Lane and Wharton Gardens Estate but they are finally celebrating the completion of work on the Bradbury Road Sports Area. So who better to open the park than basketball giant Alan Bannister, Britain's
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Firefighters injured tackling bungalow blaze
WINSFORD firefighters suffered burns to their hands tackling a blaze which engulfed four bungalows in Arkwright Close. The fire, which is believed to have been started deliberately or maliciously, gutted the unoccupied homes which have now been set alight
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Town centre hits back in crime battle
A MAJOR crackdown on crime in Winsford shopping centre is to be implemented by town centre managers Paul and Tracy Bateman. They have revealed ambitious plans to safeguard shoppers by clamping down on pickpockets, those using bicycles in the pedestrianised
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GIVE ME A RING...I'VE GOT YOURS
THIS story has an unfamiliar ring to it. Malcolm Wood, 48, runs a hairdressers on Owen Street in Northwich, and is desperately seeking a client to give her a ring she lost - four years ago. "One day a lady came in really upset because her little girl
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NOISE DRIVES RESIDENTS OFF THE RAILS
ANGRY neighbours are joining forces to fight noisy freight trains. The CRAFT group, or Castle Residents Against Freight Trauma, will hold its first meeting today, Wednesday. "We just want the pollution and the noise to stop," said one resident, Mr Smith
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HELP US CATCH THESE EVIL THUGS
BARNTON'S sub-postmaster has appealed for the public's help in catching two armed robbers who terrorised staff and shoppers at Barnton Post Office last week. Postmaster Christine Robinson said on Friday: "These are men who feel that society owes them
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ARMED RAIDER STRIKES AGAIN
AN armed robber held staff at gunpoint at the Northwich branch of the Cheshire Building Society - just one week after an identical raid on the company's Weaverham branch. Police are now definitely linking the two raids and are trying to trace a single
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PHIL Wilson is set to sign a striker on loan to solve Northwich Victoria's attacking problems.
He has been forced into scouring the Football League to find the right player after three of his four main strikers were sidelined with injuries. Neil Illman was stretchered off during Monday night's Hednesford match to join Ian Cooke and Paul Tait on
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THE sculling duo of Simon Crouchley and Brian Roberts were among a group of five Northwich rowers co
The pair have been training as a double scull for 12 months and the three day event, which attracted 7,000 rowers, was the pinnacle of their season. They finished in sixth spot in the Veterans' B category (27 to 36 years), just six seconds off gold in
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ALSAGER ARE TOP
Alsager - 4 Adderley Green - 0 ALSAGER remain unbeaten and moved top in the league after thrashing Adderley Green at home on Saturday. The first half of the game was goal-less with both defences playing equally well but the first goal came within five
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ALFRETON HOLD BEARS AT BAY
CONGLETON Town fought through a frustrating afternoon at Alfreton on Saturday but came away with nothing to show for their efforts. The bears all had sore heads after losing 2-1, with the Alfreton keeper pulling off a string of quality saves to keep the
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KNYPERSLEY JUST FALL SHORT IN NAIL BITING RUN CHASE
KNYPERSLEY narrowly lost their run-chase in a vital match against last week's leaders Audley on Saturday. A spirited last wicket stand from Steve Farr and Colin Wilkinson wasn't quite enough to take the match as they ran out of time and overs, agonisingly
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WATERHOUSE ON SONG
A VINTAGE performance by Kevin Waterhouse went a good way to earning 20 points for Congleton when they visited Middlewich last Saturday. Middlewich batted first and Andy Umpleby struck the first blow for Congleton having one of the openers well taken
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CHATFIELD FORD DEAL IS DONE
THE sale of the Chatfield Ford dealerships at Alsager and Leek were finalised last Friday. The two dealerships have been sold as going concerns to the Bristol Street Group. Joint administrative receiver, Roy Welsby, said: "I am pleased that this sale
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PORSCHE RIDE IS TOP PROMISE
WOULD-BE David Coulthards have the chance to land a heart-stopping ride in a Porsche by supporting a charity auction. The offer is one of 60 lots up for grabs at a promises auction at the Alsager Golf and Country Club on September 23 organised by the
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TENANTS WANTED ON DANE HOUSING BOARD
DANE Housing tenants are being invited to apply to join the company's board and help the company continue to provide affordable homes in the borough. There are two vacancies for tenant members on the board of the company which took over the 4,000-plus
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FOCUSING ON VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEERS are hoping to use the latest computer technology in their bid to help young people in crisis. Visyon, which is based at 43a West Street, Congleton, was formed in response to rising rates of suicide among young people. Another issue which sparked
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CHURCH TURNS TO CCTV TO PROTECT CHILDREN
CHURCH leaders are looking at installing a surveillance system to protect children at a nursery school. The school is run by the Congleton-based New Life Church, which is situated at the Danesford Community Centre in West Road. The system is estimated
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THE SPICE IS RIGHT FOR CHARITY
HUNDREDS of Indian food fans spiced up the centre of Congleton on Sunday for a charity event with a difference. Taste of Raj restaurant owner Anam Islam was hoping to raise about £150,000 for local groups on Sunday with an Indian feast and entertainment
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CCTV IS COMING
SECURITY cameras should be installed in Congleton town centre by next spring as part of a crackdown on crime across the borough. Ten new CCTV cameras are set to be installed in the borough including two in Congleton, one in Alsager and three in Sandbach
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SEVEN WICKET STROLL
WISTASTON followed up last week's seven wicket victory over Heaton Mersey with another win by the same margin away at Mossley. Last weeks bowling hero Dean Titus with 6-16 took backstage as father and son duo Richard and Tom Barlow shared eight victims
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MIXED FORTUNES FOR SANDBACH RU
Sandbach 1sts 12 St Edwards O.B 41 WITH three teenagers in the team Sandbach started well delivering the ball at pace and controlling the open play. Gradually the Sandbach pack began to lose the battle up front and St Edwards turned pressure into points
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LAPSE IS COSTLY
Shrewsbury - 20 Crewe & Nantwich - 8 CREWE & Nantwich were forced to make several changes from their selected side in their opening fixture, a friendly against Shrewsbury on Saturday with two players having been injured in the club's trial match
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VALIANT IN DEFEAT
DARIO Gradi poured praise on his side for their valiant performance despite the Alex going down 1-0 to Crystal Palace. The Eagles soared to victory in a breath-taking tussle of classy football on Tuesday night but Gradi said he was happy with the effort
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SHIRLEY SHEDS 5 STONES
COPPENHALL super-slimmer Shirley Hockenhull had no time to waist when she set about shedding the pounds. The 46-year-old, of Bexington Drive, has lost an amazing 5 stones in eight months since joining Weight Watchers in January. Shirley, who works at
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HOT SHOT PAULA GETS CARNIVAL CASH HELP
SUPPORTERS of local table tennis hot-shot Paula Latham lined up a challenge for Carnival-goers in a bid to boost her travel fund. The Crewe player has won a place in England's Special Olympics squad heading for American next July. In October she'll be
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SCHOOLS CAN CAN COLLECT FOR CASH
SCHOOLS across the borough are to be encouraged to take up aluminium can recycling and boost their income at the same time. The project was organised through the borough's Local Agenda 21 waste and Resources topic group. Alcan Aluminium Can Recycling
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SLIMMING BARMAID AIMS TO HELP OTHERS FIGHT THE FLAB
BARMAID Wendy Smith knocked three stone off her weight - yet enjoyed an after-work drink with pub regulars throughout her diet. Now the 26-year-old mum from Coppenhall has set up her own slimming group, hoping to spread the message that losing weight
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LET'S BE FRIENDS
NANTWICH looks set to have a special friendship agreement with a village in Germany which already has close links with the town. There is only one secondary school in the borough's twin town of Bischofsheim and this has exchanges with Kings Grove High
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FOLK FESTIVITIES WILL MAKE WEEKEND SWING
AROUND 400 dancers and musicians are set to have Crewe and Nantwich buzzing tomorrow, Friday, when the international folk festival hits town. The festival, in its ninth successive year, will start the town swinging on Friday September 11, with festivities
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NURSING SHORTAGE CAUSES BED CLOSURES AT LEIGHTON
STAFF shortages at Leighton Hospital have led to the temporary suspension of all waiting list admissions for orthopaedic patients needing a bed overnight. The hospital announced the situation, which will run until further notice, on Monday. Beds have
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POLICE AIM TO CUT HOMOPHOBIC CRIME
POLICE in Crewe and Nantwich have launched a new initiative to forge stronger links between the local constabulary and the gay community. The force have worked with the Cheshire Action for Sexual Health group and Specialist Health Promotions to form a
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SHOULD NANTWICH HAVE ITS OWN MAYOR?
PEOPLE in Nantwich could be asked whether they would like the town to have its own mayor. At present Nantwich has a Town Council Chairman, currently councillor Jean Pearson, who attends many civic events. But town councillors have been considering the
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DOG ATTACKED 3 PEOPLE BUT ESCAPES DEATH SENTENCE
A DANGEROUS dog which attacked three different people has been given a reprieve by Crewe Magistrates. The black mongrel, which bit a policeman, a woman and an 11-year-old boy, escaped being destroyed at a court hearing last Wednesday. Owner Cathy Croombs
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MORE MISERY AT MOATHOUSE
RESIDENTS of the doomed Moathouse Estate are set for more disappointment after the council announced nearly 100 of them will miss out on the new home of their choice. Tenants were told in July their homes had to be torn down after the estate was found
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SUNDAY OPENING BID FAILS
SUNDAY opening has been ruled out by the town's traders. Their bid for a business boost has been switched to Wednesdays, traditionally set aside for half day closing. "We are now hoping to persuade shopkeepers who are not taking advantage of growing mid-week
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VILLAGE MOURNS CRASH VICTIM
TRIBUTES have been flooding in for a Crewe man who was killed in a tragic road accident last weekend. Matthew Lester, of Churton Close, Hough was driving through Wrine Hill, near Newcastle when he lost control of the Ford Capri he was driving, collided
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FOR THE LOVE OF KATE
A SPECIAL award has been created in memory of a health promotion specialist who died suddenly at work. Mother-of-two Kate Piela, 40, was a member of the health promotion team at Spring Street in Widnes. She spent the past four years working as a health
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TIMBER FIRE
FIFTEEN JOBS have been saved by the titanic efforts of firefighters and others to quell a blaze which caused £50,000 in damage to a Widnes sawmill at the weekend. Fire crews, staff, construction experts and even one ex-employee converged on Colin Myers
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RESIDENTS KICK UP STINK
RESIDENTS of Widnes kicked up a stink with Halton Council this week when a nauseous aroma prompted a flood of complaints to the council's environmental department. People living in the Halton View area of the town were assailed by a stench for much of
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OVERDOSE TRAGEDY
A MAN in the depths of depression took a massive cocktail of drugs and alcohol, an inquest was told. George Paterson, 49, was in financial difficulty, had received a repossession order on his house and had just been sent divorce papers. He was found lying
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WIDNES ALBERT'S first game at their new home ground of Wade Deacon School ended in disappointment when they went down to a strong Ulverston side. The first try came the way of Ulverston who then followed it up - albeit with the help of a suspiciously
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WEST BANK ARL
West Bank 12 Simms Cross...22 SIMMS CROSS gained their first win of the season with a deserved victory over their newly-promoted rivals. Simmies took the lead after only 10 minutes when winger Andy Parle caught a Bank kick 40 yards out and burst through
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HORNETS
Halton Hornets u15s 22 Leigh Eagles...8 HORNETS started the new campaign in impressive style with a fine team performance in a tough pre-season friendly. Lee Abbott and Paul Argent had already collected tries before Leigh got their first points on the
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RUGBY
EXCHANGING the rugby league pitch for the golf course did little for the Vikings' success rate as a scratch golf team tasted defeat at the hands of Warrington Wolves (pictured above). The World-sponsored event at Widnes Municipal golf course was in aid
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GREENALL DARTS LEAGUE
NORTON A stormed to the top of Section Two after a 6-3 triumph over previous leaders Grangeway. Third placed Docksiders lost their outside chance of the title when they went down to Norton Arms and the losers now find themselves in joint third place along
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BOB ANN DOMS
Results for September 3: Doctors No1 2 Birchfield SC 3; Auto Quest No2, open date; Smith Manor 4 Castle 1; USC 5 Prince Of Wales 0; Brickwall 0 Gt Lakes 5; West Sutton LC 2 Simms Cross 3; Commercial 1 Auto Quest No1 4; Moorfield SC 3 Cuerdley Cross 2.
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AUTO QUEST DOMS
Results: Section A: RO Bells 4 Cricketers 1; Parklands 3 Tavern 2; Ball 2 HGSC B 3; RNA B 1 Holy Family 4; USC 4 Wid Rec A 1; OLPS A 3 Sundowner 3; Village SC A 3 Black Horse 2; Millfield 4 Majors A 1. Section B: WRUFC 2 OLPS B 3; KSC A 3 Village SC B
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WHERE THERE'S MUCK
HALTON Council has netted millions of pounds from the disposal of its stake in a public sector waste company last week 3C Waste, a Chester-based company owned jointly by Halton, Warrington and Cheshire councils, has been sold to Yorkshire Environmental
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WALKING THE DOG
TAKE your four-legged friend for a walk at a Halton beauty spot and help raise money for charity! That's the invitation to animal lovers this week from Halton Council. Their dog warden service is supporting the Great British Pet Walk, which aims to encourage
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MEMBERS WANTED
SANDYMOOR Community Association, which promotes interests of residents, is seeking members to sit on its general committee and its sub-committees. Further details from chairman Bill Healey on 01928 579658 or membership secretary Barry Barnard on 01928
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SLUDGE PLANT GREEN FEARS
GREEN activists have expressed fears about potential damage to the environment caused by the sludge burning at Shell Green incineration plant, which is due to open next month The Shell Green incinerator, which North West Water have built to comply with
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MP WALKABOUT
MP DEREK Twigg will be holding advice surgeries for constituents on Friday, September 11 at Upton Community Centre, Hough Green, between 1.30pm and 2.30pm; onFriday, September 25 at the Municipal Building, Kingsway, between 6pm and 7.30pm; on Saturday
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CRASH MAN HURT
A RUNCORN man is in a serious condition in hospital following a traffic accident on the A533 near the Heath Road slip on Tuesday morning. The roads were closed for hours as police investigated the accident which happened when an Escort-type van crossed
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FOLLOWING the article Counselling group must leave hospital in the World last week, we have been ask
Halton Hospital and the PRS jointly decided on a move to new premises for the PRS counselling service, and the hospital is actively helping the group to find suitable alternative premises. The PRS bereavement support service is to remain sited at the
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ALLOTMENT BLAZE
THREE Runcorn allotment tenders woke up on Friday to discover their vegetable gardens had been destroyed by fire. Vandals had broken into the Halton Council allotments on Haddocks Wood and burned down three sheds and a greenhouse, leaving the patches
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EXPRESSWAY TRAGEDY
A WOMAN cyclist killed in a horrific accident may have been riding on the Runcorn Expressway because she was frightened to use the cycle lanes, an inquest was told. The network of cycle lanes had a bad reputation because of gangs of youths congregating
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Stella gets her skates on for business boom
WINSFORD businesswoman Stella Capel has raised a glass of champagne and toasted her office computer! For intensive IT training on her business PC has saved Stella so much time that she has been able to negotiate the establishment of Britain's first national
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Adviser wins place in final
BUSINESS adviser Peter Tomlinson has been shortlisted for a top award. The 58-year-old, who works for Business Link Vale Royal, has helped launch more than 100 successful companies across the borough. His reward is a place on the list of five finalists
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Be neighbourly to Stanthorne!
I WOULD like to thank Stanthorne passer-by (Winsford and Middlewich Guardian, September 2) for raising various questions which I and other residents of Birch Lane have also asked. I would also like to raise a few points of my own. Quite rightly, Stanthorne
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The innocence of youth
GOOD luck to all the youngsters in Winsford and Middlewich who tackled their first day at school this week. It was nice to see them all toddle past my window looking spick and span in their new school uniforms, carrying huge satchels - a memorable day
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They're driving me mad!
I WAS pleased to read that Cheshire Police have extended their scheme for careless drivers, which has been in operation in Winsford and Middlewich for the past year, throughout the entire county. With so many bad drivers on the roads, the likes of which
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Homes sought for exchange students
THE search is on for Winsford and Middlewich families who might be able to offer a home to a teenage exchange student. American Scandinavian Student Exchange is a non-profit organisation which is aiming to find 15 homes to host students from abroad. It
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Scouts getting hooked on angling
SCOUTS in Winsford and Middlewich are being given the chance to reel in a badge for proficiency in angling. The badge, launched by the Environment Agency in partnership with the Scout Association, is part of a nationwide campaign to encourage responsible
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United pounce early to grab three points
Guiseley 2 Winsford Utd 3 UniBond Premier Division By ANDY MAYLOR UNITED returned to winning ways at the weekend but Dalton Steele's side had to work hard in this five-goal thriller in Yorkshire. Blues started very strongly indeed as they looked to erase
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Winsford batting crumbles again
Winsford 96 Prestbury 97-5 Meller Braggins League Division One A DISMAL batting display from Winsford cost them dearly for the second week running. After being asked to bat they lost the wicket of Johnson in the second over without scoring. Wickets then
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Police get tough on speeding drivers
ACCIDENT blackspots in Winsford and Middlewich are to be targeted by police in a speed crackdown this month. The Congleton and Vale Royal Division is taking part in a county-wide speed campaign which will probably see thousands of motorists booked for
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Former mayor and wife leave council
WINSFORD councillors praised the hard work and dedication of Clrs Scott and Maureen Marsh as they officially gave up their seats on the town council during a meeting on Monday night. The former mayor of Winsford and his wife were said to have handed in
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Man, 25, found hanging in house
THE body of a man was found hanging in a house in Middlewich last week. Stephen Poynter, of Davenham Way, was discovered at the address at 12.45pm on Thursday, September 3. He was a few weeks short of his 26th birthday. A post-mortem on Friday morning
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Five arrested after street fight chaos
A WOMAN police officer was headbutted during a brawl involving around 30 people in Winsford on Saturday night. Police from all over Cheshire were called to assist Winsford officers in Cavendish Close when a violent gang fight broke out in the street.
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SHOTS FIRED AT GYPSY SITE
ARMED police have been on patrol at Coalpit Lane in Stanthorne after a gypsy encampment was bombarded with manure and shotguns were fired. A police plane also circled the gypsy site near Middlewich on Monday night for an hour between 11.30pm and 12.30am
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SHARE IN SUCCESS
THANK you very much for publishing the article on the 'Penny Share Club'. I had a wonderful response of 28 people. Thirteen of us met at the Coachman at Hartford on September 1. The meeting went very well, with all parties attending wishing to continue
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PLAY SAFE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE
IN reply to the two letters regarding the guard rails at Hartford's crossroad, they may not be 'pretty' but they are there for a reason, to help keep you, me and our children safe! The daffodil green and fountain are still visible, and as for the statement
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MISTAKE WAS MADE IN GOOD FAITH
I DO not wish to prolong an unnecessary wrangle with Mrs Threader. We apologised for a mistake made in good faith, accepted the 'blame' and can still not see what has been rectified by publicity. I am happy to answer her questions. The playleaders invariably
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BID TO MAKE CANAL A WONDER WORLD
AT first glance, the Trent and Mersey Canal might not rank alongside the Taj Mahal or The Great Barrier Reef as one of the wonders of the world. But a team of consultants is aiming to put the canal on a list of worldwide sites which get protection from
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WHY TOP FAN JASON GOT THE NEEDLE FOR THE LOVE OF VICS!
SOME people say their football team is close to their heart. But thanks to an enterprising tattoo artist, Jason Avison means it. Jason, of Penrhyn Road in Winnington, is the kit manager for Northwich Victoria FC. On Monday, he became the first person
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OULTON Park were confirmed as champions of the Murray Smith County League Division B on Saturday.
News came following the five wicket home victory against Cheadle. That resulted combined with second placed Alvanley's one run defeat at home to Hale Barns ensured Park can not be caught at the top of the table. They will be joined in the new Division
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I AM writing in response to the woman who asked why men frequented the Northwich Road toilets for se
The reason is simple. It is because there is nowhere in Cheshire for gay men to go. If we had a gay pub in Knutsford it would stop gays going into public toilets for sex. But I suspect the bigots in this town would burn the pub down so this would not
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I WRITE regarding the toilets near Canute Place roundabout and the person who knocked down the wall
I say well done - as do a few more decent people I know. Those toilets had a very bad reputation. We should not pay for the toilets to be repaired. Using public money to do that is wrong. Using public money to level it is a good idea and one I don't think
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Khanikah Guy's interest in the human mind began when she was a child.
When she trained to be a psychotherapist, this passion became her vocation. "When I started in psychotherapy twenty years ago it was still considered to be a very new and different approach," she said. But four years ago Khanikah temporarily left psychotherapy
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A FORMER Knutsford High School pupil is cooking up a plan to become a TV star.
Last week Emma Gilmour, of Garden Road, made her first appearance as a canteen assistant on Sky One's football drama Dream Team. Emma, 20, plays cocky Kelly James, who is searching for the ultimate fashion accessory - a footballer boyfriend. Emma first
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THE WAR AGAINST VANDALS
IT'S a far cry from The Bill. There are no squealing tyres, no flashing blue lights and to date very few arrests. But Northwich police believe their way of tackling the town's troublesome teenagers is paying dividends. "I certainly think we've achieved
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ALSAGER SHOW SURVIVAL INSTINCTS
ALSAGER picked up a valuable 17 points at Widnes last weekend to edge them ever closer to Premiership survival. The visitors batted first and notched up a creditable score of 209 for six, with notable performances including a quick 39 runs from Paul Radage
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DORIS PUSHES YOUNG PEOPLE TO KEEP THEIR VOTE
MOORLANDS district council chairman Doris Lythgoe is pictured encouraging people, especially the young, not to lose their vote. Mrs Lythgoe, from Biddulph, is helping promote a campaign aimed at ensuring people have a vote in the May 1999 local government
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DAVID DIVES IN TO HELP REYNAUD'S
OLYMPIC Gold Medallist David Wilkie will be diving in to help charity this month when he joins a sponsored swim in Alsager. Anne Mawdsley, director of the Raynaud's and Scleroderma Association based in Alsager, has been sponsored to swim 50 lengths and
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FRIENDS NEEDED
VOLUNTEERS are being sought in Congleton to help speak up on behalf of people with learning difficulties. Independent Advocacy is a voluntary group aiming to bring people together. As part of its local recruitment drive it is putting on a display about
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WILD SIDE OF ART IS ON DISPLAY
KINGFISHERS are the focal point of a new exhibition of Wildlife paintings by an Alsager artist which are on display at his local library. David Finney, aged 37, of Barley Croft, Alsager is displaying his work at Alsager Library from September 21 to October
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WITNESS SOUGHT
POLICE are appealing for a witness to a raid on a car to come forward to help them catch the thieves. A £600 radio cassette player was snatched from a car parked in the Chapel Street car park in Congleton. The theft from the P-registration red Honda Prelude
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TENNIS CLUB AIMS TO FENCE OUT VANDALS
TENNIS club leaders are appealing to generous businessmen to help them beat the vandals. Hooligans have wreaked havoc at Alsager Tennis Club, setting fire to the club house, daubing it with graffiti and destroying netting. Used hypodermic needles and
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SEAMERS SWING IT FOR ELWORTH
IN June at Willaston, Crewe's batsmen had struggled to 28 for 6 against Elworth's professional fast bowler Roddy Lovell who took 5 for 25 while Bernie Bishop top scored with 13. There were some similarities when the local rivals met at Elworth last Saturday
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GREEN GUARD DISAPPEAR
BULLDOZERS have moved onto land that eco-warriers vowed to protect but mysteriously abandoned. The small band of protesters had occupied land off Marsh Lane for six weeks in a bid to prevent Linden Homes building 130 luxury homes. They claimed they would
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GRAN'S TRIKE RIDE FOR CHARITY
THREE-wheeler fan Beth Robinson is taking to pedal power this weekend for her second charity outing with a difference. Last April grandmother Mrs Robinson, of Wrenbury, used her tricycle to travel from the village to Nantwich to raise money for a variety
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CHARITY FUND-RAISER IN MEMORY OF AUDREY
A YEAR after the M6 coach crash that killed her and a fellow member of the Nantwich Over 50's Club, the family and friends of Mrs Audrey Andrews have staged a fund-raiser for her favourite charity. Afternoon Tea was served in the garden of her home in
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POST OFFICE IS UNDER THREAT
TIME is running out for a Nantwich post office as the search hots up for a new subpostmaster. The Audlem Road Post Office may be forced to close down if a replacement can't be found for Dennis Williams, who is to retire at the end of this month. Customers
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ROBBERY TRIAL RUN
ARMED raiders who fired shots during a robbery at Crewe sorting office may have carried out a practice run the week before, police have revealed. The raid, which took place at the office in Weston Road last Wednesday, saw a masked foursome escape with
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CLUB ANGER
RESIDENTS who backed the Birchfield consortium in its successful bid to buy the Albright & Wilson sports ground could be on the verge of a volte-face because of expansion plans. The club's new owners hope to attract new events and customers to the
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RELIGIONS UNITE
A GROUND-BREAKING religious ceremony is being held this evening (Wednesday) to celebrate the induction of a Catholic priest and an Anglican vicar. St Basil and All Saints Church, which is shared by Roman Catholics and Anglicans, is holding a historic
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INDECENCY DENIAL
A 77-YEAR-OLD Widnes man appeared before Warrington Crown Court on Monday charged with nine offences of indecent assault. Cyril Blower, of Crow Wood Place, denied all nine offences, eight of which involve girls aged between four and 11 and one a nine-year-old
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CRY FOR HELP
A MAN who became depressed and took to heavy drinking after his father died was found hanging at his home, an inquest heard at Warrington last week. Earlier the same day he had told a friend he intended hanging himself - but then dismissed the remark
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OUR LITTLE HERO
A QUICK-THINKING schoolboy has been hailed a hero after saving the life of an elderly neighbour. Paul Moore, eight, was out playing when he heard a smoke detector alarm. He realised it was at the home of 84-year-old Agnes Lawrenson, and ran to summon
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SUNDAY LEAGUE
ON the opening day of the season in the newly-named Plettac NSG Runcorn Sunday League, last year's Premier Division champions Cherry Sutton clinched a 4-3 victory over Castle. Runners-up Old Transporter also won by the odd goal as they defeated Wellie
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HALFWAY
A second-half goal from Ian Carswell earned Halfway a hard-fought win over Ellesmere Port United in the South Wirral Premier Division. And they followed it up with a comfortable 2-0 victory over West Kirkby courtesy of goals from Dave Whitfield and Andy
