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I WRITE regarding the Knutsford to Macclesfield buses 26/27.
For the last three weeks, I have been travelling to Macclesfield return from Knutsford by an excellent bus service. It is an hourly service, runs to time and can be depended upon. The drivers are helpful and cheerful. The service also goes into the hospital
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IN response to last week's coverage in the Knutsford Guardian regarding the new library site I would
Let me stress Macclesfield Borough Council is as keen as everyone else to see a new library for Knutsford. However, we cannot legally 'give away' or undersell our assets to the county council just so that they can cover the costs of supplying what is
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CONGRATULATIONS to the Knutsford Guardian for uncovering the evidence of yet another atrocity agains
Full marks also to Clr Bert Grange for his efforts to protect the interests of Knutsford. Ever since the plans for our new library were announced I have monitored their progress through colleagues at Cheshire County Council. The minutes of their libraries
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ALAN Moss has been waiting for some news for TWO YEARS.
He wrote to the Knutsford Guardian in 1997, seeking information about High Legh, but he didn't get a reply. "I was tracing my family history and I thought finding something out about High Legh would tell me something about them," he said. Alan, now 67
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WITH millions of visits to Internet websites each day, family history is fast becoming one of the wo
This week reporter Andrew Moores spoke to local people who have been looking into the past GRAHAM Fidler knew that delving into his family's history could unearth murderers, thieves and illegitimate children. But that didn't put him off after he was inspired
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THE world was stunned by the assassination of President John F Kennedy.
As news of the cold-blooded shooting in Dallas, Texas, richocheted around the globe, one woman wrote in the Knutsford Guardian on November 28, 1963: 'The implications of his death are worldwide. 'At the moment I can only be depressed at the vulnerabiity
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PIGEONS are ruining Knutsford's architectural legacy, a town centre resident PIGEONS are ruining Knu
Julian Brooke, who lives in Drury Lane, said pigeon droppings were damaging Richard Harding Watt's Ruskin Rooms. "We have a high volume of tourists coming from all over the world and they see this building polluted by pigeon droppings," he told the Knutsford
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KNUTSFORD won't be left completely in the dark during next month's eclipse - but residents will stil
Skywatchers have predicted that Cheshire will witness a 90 per cent partial eclipse of the sun on August 11. "Effectively nine tenths of the sun will be blocked out by the black disc of the moon," said Sylvia Chaplin, manager of Jodrell Bank's science
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IT'S a tragic story that even the most mawkish of melodramatists would be too cynical to tackle.
For the amazing course of true love against all the odds has ended in yet another heartbreak for Leycester the peacock. His mate Mallory and their four newly-hatched chicks have left their Mobberley love nest - leaving the forlorn fowl miserable and residents
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Roundabouts not so magic, say firms
NOBODY wants a roundabout in Middlewich, Congleton Borough Council officers have discovered. They have been sent round the bend trying to interest the town's firms in sponsoring Middlewich traffic islands. Although companies have come forward to adopt
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Opinion split over the value of school reports
Report by VIVIEN KANDEL ONE set of footsteps are sure to keep teachers and pupils on their toes - they belong to school inspectors. Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education, was set up by the government in 1992 to monitor the quality of Britain's
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Village school receives special praise
DELAMERE Primary is proof that small is beautiful. With just 54 pupils, it's one of the smallest schools in the country. But that hasn't stopped government inspectors marking it out for special praise. Their report said there is no evidence that pupils
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Karen pedals
for charity Report by MHARI KELLY A GRUELLING five-day cycle ride through the blistering heat of northern India is being tackled by Winsford woman Karen Wray. She is taking up the challenge of a lifetime in October to raise money for the children's charity
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Sun blast!
MIDDLEWICH bowlers found the weather, and Ashton's hard-hitting batsmen, too hot to handle at Haddon Field on Saturday. The visitors only scored 12 runs off their first ten overs and 36 off the first 20, before the innings erupted into a frenzy of boundaries
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Records roll
Report by CHRISTIAN HILLS CHESHIRE'S junior bowling team are on a roll. The youngsters totally demolished Greater Manchester in the quarterfinal of the Junior County Championships by a massive 250 chalks. The 499-249 win marks their biggest win this season
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Council splashes out on Verdin field
WINSFORD Town Council is to spend £300 on maintenance work at the Verdin Playing Field, Winsford, with the removal of a block of concrete in the grass and top soiling. However, there is unlikely to be a lowering of the height barrier on the playing fields
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Rainbows need guiders
CLOSURE is looming for the Rainbow Unit at Cledford Mission due to a lack of Guiders. The unit, attended by girls aged five to seven, may have to close its doors if volunteers cannot be found. Susan Hawkes, a Brownie leader from Middlewich, said: "It
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Big guns called in to fight for seat
Report by MHARI KELLY AS decision day draws nearer in Eddisbury, the by-election battle is hotting up. The Conservatives have been out and about canvassing on the streets of Winsford and Northwich. Labour has drafted in Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott
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Worker's foot crushed in
factory blunder Report by NICK SMITH A FACTORY worker's foot was crushed in a machine left faulty for over a month. Bathroom goods firm Ideal Standard was fined £9,000 after admitting the offence last Wednesday. Representatives from the firm's Middlewich
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Chippings keep us up at night
Report by NICK SMITH ANGRY residents claim a main road has become noisier - after being resurfaced with the wrong kind of chippings. Householders living near the A54 Station Road bypass in Winsford say the work has made their lives a misery and are demanding
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KNIFEMEN CUT VICTIM'S FACE
TWO knifemen attacked a man and tried to rob him as he walked home across Winsford Shopping Centre. The 23-year-old victim was slashed across the face with a knife as he tried to escape. He was walking near the town's multi-storey car park, between The
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Train proved to be a strain
I TOOK advantage of the wonderful weather over the weekend to visit Chester races. Being responsible, I decided to use public transport so I could have a couple of drinks but quickly wished I'd decided to abstain. When the 11.20am train arrived at Northwich
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Why has no-one asked the people?
AS a solicitor who has practised in Vale Royal's court-house for in excess of 20 years, the news of its possible closure is astonishing. The degree of consultation with local solicitors has been, so far as I am aware, nil. The degree of thought given
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Make your mind up
I REFER to a recent letter regarding a village which has been awarded £19,000 from the National Lottery, to be used towards a green area for the enjoyment of nature and wildlife. News of the award was published in at least two newspapers making it public
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Well done to you, Margaret
I AM so pleased that Margaret Hanson has been selected as Labour Party candidate for Eddisbury. Congratulations Margaret. Margaret deserves the chance to further her political career. She was a hard working, honest and reliable councillor for many years
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Closing courts would be a mistake
I WAS saddened and dismayed to read in last week's Guardian: Axe hangs over court. This is a shameful proposal without good reason or excuse. Over the years, I have been a frequent attender at the Northwich court-house. I have always been afforded the
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We want bumps too
I RECENTLY drove through the centre of Davenham and was amazed to see how many sleeping policemen have been placed along the road. They stretched through the entire village! I would like to know why Davenham has been allocated such preferential treatment
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OPINION SPLIT OVER THE VALUE OF SCHOOL REPORTS
Government-appointed inspectors delivered their verdict on the country's primary schools this week. And Ofsted - the Office for Standards in Education - published a glowing report, praising an improvement in the quality of education. But what impact does
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Games provide a springboard to sporting success
ORGANISERS of the inaugural Cheshire Youth Games have hailed the event as a huge success - and hope that it will provide the springboard for more sporting glory in the future. Head of the organising committee and county council chief David Newton said
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Sex no barrier to the beautiful game
JACCI Cooper is a woman with a mission. Or a goal to be more precise. Cheshire's first football development officer wants to get the county's girls on an equal footing with the boys and is determined to get her way. Girl power meets goal power. The football-mad
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Liverpool look out for the next Owen
WITH the price of even the most mediocre players spiralling out of control, bringing youngsters through the ranks from an early age is becoming increasingly important for football. Whether it's the big clubs grooming their own soccer superstars or the
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Clubs walk a fine line
THREE clubs in the Norley and District Evening League have been fined and had points deducted after failing to play matches on time. Division Two side Farmers Arms A as well as Golden Pheasant A and B, who play in Division Seven, have been fined £5 and
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Fun in the sun as Nortwich cruise to victory at Mossley
THE sunshine brought out the best in the Northwich batsmen as they reached the 200 mark for the first time this season. All of the club's top order passed 20 in their 'home' game at Mossley. Northwich had conceded home advantage due to the women's football
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Park's young gun
ANOTHER solid batting display from Daniel Leech helped Winnington Park to a much needed win in their bid to avoid the drop in the Murray Smith Division Two. Leech's excellent innings of 52 backed up an all round team performance took Park to a three wicket
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Fletcher shines as Vics edged out by Chester
Northwich Vics 1 Chester City 2 ENGLAND schoolboy international Gary Fletcher shined as manager Mark Gardiner gave his youngsters a chance in their opening pre-season friendly against Chester. The 17-year-old striker came on as substitute to partner Neil
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Wright on!
HIGH jumper Claire Wright is over the moon. The 15-year-old Weaverham pupil earned a bronze medal at the National Schools Championships in Bury St Edmonds this weekend - and then received an England call up. Claire, who also represents Vale Royal AC,
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Town's teams face tough opening tests
NORTHWICH Victoria and Witton Albion will face difficult opposition in their opening fixtures of the 1999/2000 season. Northwich will travel to Kettering Town on August 14 for their Nationwide Conference match while Witton face the steelmen from Stocksbridge
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BURGLARS' HOPES GOING UP IN A PUFF OF SMOKE
A REVOLUTIONARY new kind of burglar alarm has thwarted three attempted burglaries in the Northwich area. The 'Smoke Screen' system, which releases a disorientating vapour, has this month foiled two raids on Rudheath Social Club, and one on Winnington
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MARBURY LANE CONFUSION
SAFETY checks due to be carried out on Marbury Lane have been delayed - because the county council hasn't worked out how much it is going to cost yet. The safety inspection agreement was set up on the understanding that a certain amount of funding came
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RED TAPE DELAY FOR KOSOVARS
IT could take months for Kosovar refugee Valbona Selaci to be reunited with her husband in Switzerland, the British Red Cross has said. Valbona, who arrived at former residential home Willow View, with her children Suela and Vanesa is desperate to see
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FIRM TAKEN OVER IN £4 BILLION DEAL
ONE of Northwich's biggest employers has been taken over by a French industrial giant. Nalco, which employs 160 people on its Winnington Avenue site, has been acquired by French firm Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux as part of a £4.5 billion deal. "The name and
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ROBBERS STRIKE AT STORE
POLICE are hunting robbers who struck at a convenience store - terrifying two women and stealing £4,000. Staff had been counting up takings when the raiders walked into Heald's Day and Nite store, Northwich Road, Weaverham, last Sunday afternoon. They
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Would you throw bottles and beer cans into your garden?
Would you urinate against the wall of your house? Would you drop cigarette packets, cigarette stubs and sweet papers along your garden path? Would you sit on your front doorstep, feel sick, and then vomit against the door? Would you scratch messages on
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IN view of the coverage in last week's Knutsford Guardian regarding the new Knutsford library scheme
The present delay (which can be clawed back if things go well) is entirely due to negotiations between the developers and Macclesfield Borough Council over the terms on which the piece of land on which the wooden old folk's club now stands. The library
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WHEN the alarm sounded, the whole of the watch dived into the fire engine to get dressed.
All except for rookie fireman Lyndon Loweth. He was already inside with his kit on. "That's how keen I was," he said. But no fireman stays inexperienced for long. Two weeks later Lyndon was in the first team in an unsuccessful attempt to rescue a child
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MONEY made from the sale of Kilrie to a developer will not be spent exclusively in Knutsford, it eme
Instead it is believed that the secret sum of cash made in the deal by Cheshire County Council will go into the corporate finance budget. This budget funds the day-to-day services for people throughout the county. "I have yet to confirm it but the money
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AN HISTORIC Knutsford landmark facing closure could become a focus for the town's heritage, a counci
Deputy town mayor Jennifer Holbrook has suggested that if The Sessions House closed, it could become a new home for the heritage centre. "Certainly in terms of a museum and a archive centre it would make a lovely building," she said. "The existing heritage
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IT was going to be the coolest spot in town, but the skate park was never built.
Now the council is ready to roll just as, it seems, the town's youngsters are hanging up their roller blades. Simon Carty was looking forward to the new skate park in Shaw Heath, but now prefers a more leisurely pace. "He's not on his roller blades as
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POLICE with dogs combed the Heath on Monday night after a mother and child were terrified by a half-
The two were confronted by the blonde-haired pervert as they strolled along a path. The 6ft man stepped out of bushes close to Ladies Mile before commiting an obscene act. Yesterday (Tuesday) police issued a warning to lone women not to walk in the area
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A VILLAGE bird sanctuary is causing a flap among residents in Mobberley.
Since it opened more than 15 years ago Hillside Bird Oasis has become so popular it attracts between 300 and 600 people a week during its summer season. The council have even installed distinctive brown 'heritage' signs, marking its importance as a jewel
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Firm's safety award
A WINSFORD firm has received the British Safety Council's prestigious Five Star safety award. Holt Lloyd, who make car care products, were awarded the maximum grading which indicates that they are a leader in health and safety. Sir Neville Purvis, director
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Land ahoy! End is nigh for intrepid adventurer
Report by MHARI KELLY IT has been nine months since former Middlewich man Greg Norris took the plunge - to set sail on a fast and furious boat race 34,000 miles around the world. The experience has been tough both mentally and physically but now the rewards
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Lyn's brush with ghost of Picasso
Report by NICK HALLISSEY A PAINTER claims she had an unearthly experience - when she was visited by the ghost of Pablo Picasso. Lyn Mowat believes the Spanish surrealist - who died in France in 1973 - helped create her piece, Yellow Butterflies. "I swear
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Supergirl Kate is ready to take the Krypton challenge
BARMAID Kate Reese has been getting herself in the spirit for fundraising. The teenage daredevil is preparing to tackle the 200m Krypton Factor assault course to raise money for the Neuromuscular Centre in Winsford. Kate, aged 19, has already started
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Learning how to stay cool when the heat is on
Report by NICK SMITH FIREFIGHTING seems simple once you have the right equipment - charge in, unleash a ferocious stream of water and put out the flames. But there's a lot more to it than that, as fire crews proved during a flashover demonstration at
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Seventh heaven for Warburton
IT'S been a long wait for Dave Warburton, but Winsford's chief karate instructor collected his 7th dan black belt grading last week. He has had to wait seven years for his latest honour from the Shukokai Karate Union because of the new system "We don't
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Richard is the medal man
RICHARD Anderson produced his best performance so far at the National Swimming Championships in Sheffield over the weekend. The Winsford and Vale Royal swimmer carried away silver and bronze medals in relay events, but his individual times really stole
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Old boy Kevin's heroics send Winsford into Fitz of joy
WHEN Winsford 2nd XI met Waveform in the first game of the season, they came out on top showing plenty of promise for the coming year. However, it was Saturday's visitors who have since fulfilled their potential, reaching the semi-final of the cup and
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Blood brothers leave Weaverham with cuts
WINSFORD Cricket Club took a stroll in the sunshine at Weaverham to record their third successive Meller Braggins League victory. After being asked to field in the sweltering heat, they kept the home side under constant pressure with disciplined bowling
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German goes
WINSFORD United have been rocked by the loss of stalwart defender David German, who has signed for fellow UniBond Premier club Leigh RMI. The move has come as a blow to manager Mark Came as he assembles players for preparation for the new season. He said
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Heartbreak as vandals attack school
Report by NICK SMITH VANDALS have left a group of Winsford children distraught after wrecking an environmental project in their school grounds. On Monday night last week, a polythene tunnel and pond, which the pupils of Oaklands Special School spent three
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Snakes alive! Cyril sparks a full-scale police alert
POLICE recovered a two-foot long snake - sunbathing in a garden. Cyril, an African Black King snake, was discovered by a council worker cutting hedges on Bramhall Close in Winsford last Wednesday. "A council worker noticed it sitting in the sun," said
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Pressure for relief road
Report by MHARI KELLY URGENT action is needed to bypass a killer road in Middlewich, Clr John Brown has warned. He is calling for residents to sign a petition which highlights the town's concerns over accident figures and traffic congestion in Lewin Street
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Villagers to deliver verdict on new box
BRITAIN'S first new post box for more than a decade is being tested in Whitegate. It's a trial run for the new design, which is the first upgrading of the traditional box since 1981. The box is on the main driveway of Vale Royal Abbey, and is one of only
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New unit helps to cure
hospital's fear factor Report by Chief Reporter CHRIS REED MEDICAL chiefs have unveiled a state-of-the-art facility designed to make hospital visits easier for youngsters. The children's outpatient unit at Leighton Hospital cost more than £200,000 and
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Charity champ's record attempt is up in the air
AIRCRAFT supremo Bryan Lockyer is hoping to be a record breaker this weekend when he holds a festival of flight at his Darnhall air base. The owner of Ashcroft Air Field, in Winsford Road, will be attempting to crack the record for most aircraft to land
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Centre celebrates after completing bus appeal
MUSCULAR dystrophy sufferers are all revved-up for action after raising £15,000 to buy themselves a new minibus. They started fund raising last summer and have only just reached their target. The minibus will transport people with muscular dystrophy to
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How Bob changed my idea of history
RECENTLY, while driving North on holiday, my wife and I decided to leave our route to visit a place shown on the map as Littler, my surname. We did not find Littler, but we did find Littler Lane, Winsford, and Littler Grange. With permission from the
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VILLAGE SCHOOL RECIEVES SPECIAL PRAISE
DELAMERE Primary is proof that small is beautiful. With just 54 pupils, it's one of the smallest schools in the country. But that hasn't stopped government inspectors marking it out for special praise. Their report said there is no evidence that pupils
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'C' side cup trip for Castle's A team
CASTLE Private A will have to overcome a 56 handicap to beat their C side in the fourth round of the Whitby Cup on Monday. Castle A booked their place with a five point win against Barnton while Castle C beat Helsby by 10 points to set up an interesting
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Dismal day as town's teams can't muster a league win
THE GLORIOUS weather couldn't inspire any of the town's teams to victory in the Meller Braggins League this weekend. Oakmere and Weaverham couldn't make home advantage count as they went down to Prestbury and Winsford respectively in Division One. Davenham
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Belgian league beckons for table tennis star Brian
TABLE tennis star Brian Johns could be playing in Europe next season - for a Belgian team. The veterans' league player has been invited to play for First Division club Anderlues after a great performance in the European Championships in Gothenburg earlier
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Records roll
CHESHIRE'S junior bowling team are on a roll. The youngsters totally demolished Greater Manchester in the quarterfinal of the Junior County Championships by a massive 250 chalks. The 499-249 win marks their biggest win this season as well as the largest
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Welsh call for Paul
THE DETERMINATION of Sir John Deane's rower Paul Houlston has paid off - thanks to his gran! The 18-year-old student has been called up to the Welsh squad for the Under 18 home international in Cork later this month. He qualified for the Quad Four boat
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Clubs make a stand
CO-OPERATION is the key to cricket's survival and revival. That's the message from a cricket forum launched to reverse the flagging fortunes of many of the town's teams. The forum met last Thursday to formulate plans to revive the sport as teams continue
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LYN'S BRUSH WITH GHOST OF PICASSO
A PAINTER claims she had an unearthly experience - when she was visited by the ghost of Pablo Picasso. Lyn Mowat believes the Spanish surrealist - who died in France in 1973 - helped create her piece, Yellow Butterflies. "I swear it's the truth," said
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PUBLICANS JOIN FORCES TO SAY: YOU'RE BARRED
PUBLICANS are pulling together to rid themselves of trouble-makers. Customers causing trouble or starting fights will find themselves banned from every pub in Northwich The scheme was set up by Louisa Allsobrook, area manager for Inn Partnership. She
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MIXED RESPONSE TO POLICE INITIATIVES
EW measures unveiled by Northwich police to fight crime in the community have met with a mixed response. Police chiefs announced a new approach last week, which will involve using the latest intelligence to target crime hotspots. Barnton parish councillor
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MUM CLAIMS DOCTOR WASN'T REGISTERED
A MUM claims she was treated by a doctor who was not allowed to practice. Yvonne Maddocks says a medic who helped deliver her youngest child was not registered with the General Medical Council. She discovered the apparent mistake while complaining about
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MP FIGHTS TO SAVE COURT'S FUTURE
BRITAIN'S most senior legal expert believes a lifeline could be thrown to Northwich courthouse. The Lord Chancellor, Lord Irvine, was contacted last week by Northwich MP Mike Hall, who is among the many figures who have been shocked by news that the Chesterway
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CHANCELLOR QUIZZED OVER COURT CLOSURE
THE Lord Chancellor, Lord Irvine, has become involved in the row over Northwich's Magistrates' Court. Lord Irvine was contacted by MP Mike Hall last week - after news broke in the Northwich Guardian that the Watling Street courthouse was under threat
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NEXT DOOR - AND IN THE CHARTS
NOT many villages can claim to have two residents riding high in the Top 40 at the same time - but Cuddington has managed it. Tussling for supremacy this week are Adam Rickitt and Gary Barlow, who are respectively at numbers 15 and 16 in the UK Top 40
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SO Martin Bell thinks that part of being an Independent MP is striving for a kinder, gentler and les
I would disagree and contend that confrontation is not only normal and natural between human beings, but an essential part of life. What applies to normal everyday life is doubly so in politics. The 'heat of debate' should be at the heart of politics.