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Mere misery
WINSFORD'S run of three consecutive Meller Braggins League wins ended on Saturday as they lost by 76 runs to Mere. Bowling first, Winsford dropped opening batsman Green in the second over and this proved very costly as he went on to carry his bat through
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MCC cup and league hopes suffer double drop
HOLDERS Wallasey sent Middlewich comprehensively crashing out of the Quinn Foden Cheshire Cup at the quarter-final stage on Sunday. Middlewich bowled and fielded impressively and a fine all round effort was rewarded by restricting their visitors to 163
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Tony Blair due in town
THE Prime Minister Tony Blair is expected in Winsford today (Wednesday) to help boost Labour's chances in the Eddisbury by-election. Mr Blair has fitted the visit - to Winsford Shopping Centre - into his hectic schedule for around 11am. Yesterday he told
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Teenager's anger over salt mine plan meeting
MEMBERS of the public have been barred from taking the platform to speak at a public meeting about the controversial Winsford salt mine plan. The stage at Winsford Civic Hall for the meeting, due to take place last night, Tuesday, was reserved for representatives
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Eco-campaigners in fury over ERF move
AN environmental campaigner has demanded that Middlewich be compensated for the pollution it may suffer when a truck manufacturer relocates in the town. Norman Leigh, founder of Friends of the Environment, believes that when ERF moves its factory from
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Busy year almost over for dedicated Emma
AN action-packed year is finally drawing to a close for the retiring Winsford Carnival Queen, Emma Johnson. Emma has represented the town at more than 30 events during her time as queen. But the 15-year-old's busy schedule will end when she hands over
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Free parking
HOW much council tax money has been spent over many years on free car parking in Northwich and Winsford? Maybe pay and display meters on all free car parking sites would save this fiasco.AL Car owner. Converted for the new archive on 13 March 2001. Some
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Use the bypass
I WRITE in response to N Malam's letter in last week's Guardian (We want bumps too). Not only does the lovely village of Davenham have sleeping policemen we also have a new bypass, which brings me to the point of my letter. Why wasn't N Malam using it
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Swan dangers need to be tackled urgently by local anglers
IN MARCH the swans came back to Eyre's Pit. They produced seven cygnets, a sight to see such caring parents. Then anglers arrived for the season, on July 3 - the RSPCA were called out to a swan, it could not walk. It took two inspectors to release the
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Now that's a good idea
I HAVE read with interest the various comments of your readers and their attitudes towards dogs and their owners. They usually take the form of criticism towards dog owners for failing to clear up after their dogs' fouling of our pavements, parks and
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More rates - but where's the investment
I MUST agree with Mr Pimblatt's letter re: Castle Street development. It is getting rather tiring constantly hearing of yet another development of houses going ahead. The council must be clapping their hands in glee, at all those rates! This is a prime
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Paper blunder
IN the Daily Telegraph recently, they reported William Hague's visit to Eddisbury in Yorkshire when it is a known fact that such is in Cheshire. NAME and address supplied. Converted for the new archive on 13 March 2001. Some images and formatting may
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Ugly signs should come down now
DURING the No Turkeys in Little Leigh campaign, one of the protester's reasons for the ban was that it would spoil the view! A constant reminder of this crusade are the two signs along Runcorn Road, in Little Leigh, and I would have thought that these
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Worth praise
AS a fairly recent newcomer to Northwich, I would like to say how impressed I am with the effort and lovely effect of the floral arrangements in and around the town. They are a credit to the department concerned. J CARLTON Address supplied. Converted
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Parade praise
I WOULD like to say a 'big well done' for all the hard work the carnival organisers, children and people of the village put into the Weaverham Rose Fete. The parade was wonderful - the floats excellent and the dancers and band players brilliant. I originate
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Beat bobbies used to fit the bill - but times change.
AFTER reading about the police's attempts to become more efficient, they are still missing the point. Being more efficient doesn't necessarily make you more effective. They decide how efficient, the public how effective. The public understand it's not
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Junior membership explosion pushes club to limit
HARTFORD Tennis Club may have to introduce a membership limit as more and more youngsters flock to join its junior section. It now has over 160 members and the club may have to set a 200 member limit to make sure everyone can enjoy their facilities. Club
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Weaver 'too clean to fish' claim is dismissed
LOW catches on the River Weaver in Northwich aren't the result of a multi-million pound clean-up, say environmental watchdogs. The Environment Agency believes the Weaver has bountiful fish stocks and can only benefit from a £500 million investment by
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Frodsham final is a real family affair
THE final of the Frodsham Individual Cup competition was a family affair as Nick Thomas took on dad Mike at Crowton. The gripping game eventually saw youth overcome experience by just one chalk, Nick taking the game 21-20. He had come from behind against
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Cons get that Littler but of luck
A DETERMINED performance by Wharton Cons A saw them demolish Slow and Easy A's 92-point start to lift the Littler Cup. The Cons banished last year's final defeat to rivals Lostock with a stunning display at Crosstown. Slow's lead was soon crumbling as
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Northwich record a win at HMV as sound Robey hits 90
A SUPERB 90 from Chas Robey was the icing on the cake as Northwich's batsmen went run crazy against Heaton Mersey Village. Excellent batting and loose bowling allowed Northwich to reach 248-5 in 38 overs, a lead which they never looked like throwing away
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Quickfire Oakmere
OAKMERE'S batsmen rediscovered their form against Lindow after recent disappointments - but at a cost. Opening Oakmere batsmen Guy Groves needed hospital treatment after an incident in the third over. Groves was hit in the face during a pacey delivery
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Rowers win at national finals
NORTHWICH Rowing Club continue to bring home the medals after an excellent display at the National Championships in Nottingham. The club won two golds and two silvers against some of the best rowers in the country. The Junior 15 women's quad team hammered
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Silver success for Wright
CLAIRE Wright was literally jumping for joy after picking up a silver medal at the home internationals meet in Caernarfan. High jumper Claire, a member of Vale Royal AC, came a close second with a jump of 1m 65cm behind Welsh starlet Rebecca Jones. Jones
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Aliens, twisters, or simply a new crop of hoaxers at work?
TO some they are mysterious phenomena caused by forces unknown. To others they are the work of hoaxers trying to trick the public. Whatever the reason, Northwich has got its first crop formation of the year. "It was spotted by a social worker from Yorkshire
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Custard capers as young friends star in TV quiz
TV STARDOM beckoned last week for two Moulton youngsters. Stephanie Beardmore and Kay Wood, both aged 11, emerged as winners from a new Children's BBC show called Insides Out. When Stephanie saw an advert on television for a new children's quiz, she and
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Guide to the by-election candidates
ROGER Joseph Everest (Independent Euro Conservative), of Glamorgan, South Wales, is married to Carmel and has four children. "Coming from outside the area I think I could bring some fresh ideas to Eddisbury. My first impression is that it is very rural
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All eyes on Eddisbury as the battle begins
THE countdown to the by-election in Eddisbury has begun. In just 24 hours, the doors of polling stations across the constituency will be flung open and voters will be forced to decide beside which name to mark their 'X'. But it will be the early hours
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Fifty years delivering your daily pinta
BILL Reynolds has always had a lotta bottle - millions in fact. He recently retired after 50 years in the dairy trade, much of it spent doing daily doorstep deliveries. "It's not been a good paid job," said the 66-year-old. "When I first started, my pay
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Councillors unite to save court
POLITICIANS of all parties are uniting to keep justice local. Mid Cheshire's county councillors are all concerned about plans to close Northwich courthouse as part of a cost-cutting exercise. And Moira Chapman, who is a magistrate as well as a councillor
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Beat bobbies have gone - now teamwork is the key
IT could be a thankless task. It certainly represents Northwich police's bid to grasp the nastiest nettle of them all. But the staff of the new Community Contact scheme believe they are worthy of the challenge. "The main aim is to get back into contact
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TEARS FOR JULIA
THE husband of murdered housewife Julia Webb has revealed how much he's missed her in the year since her death. John Webb was unable to fight back tears as he described what the 52-year-old meant to her family. "She was kind, caring, bubbly and outgoing
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THE strong-minded pupil sat with the black gooey liquorice wrapped around her little finger.
Ellen Malis had decided the money that her mother had given her for the vicar was better spent at the sweet shop. An idea shared by most of her classmates. "There were always queues at the sweet shop when we had religious education in the afternoon,"
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WORK on a town centre site may finally be finished in September - after a five-year wait.
Cheshire County Council promised on Monday that work would start 'sooner rather than later' to finish widening Church Walk. "It is nearly finalised, but there are still a couple of matters outstanding that need sorting out," said a council spokesman.
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MP MARTIN Bell told the Commons last week of the catalogue of injustices suffered by a British soldi
The ex-journalist told how the home of Major Milos Stankovic had been ransacked by the MoD police. "They took not only his diaries of Bosnia and his souvenirs, but everything they could find - an old copy of Playboy, Christmas cards and a piece of sandpaper
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THE future of Knutsford's Christmas lights seemed to be fading fast last week.
The gloomy forecast emerged at last week's Knutsford Town Council meeting following the break-up of the town's Chamber of Trade. "I think the town council would be rightly criticised if we didn't make some attempt to save the Christmas lights," town mayor
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POLICE are still hunting a half-naked man who terrified and mother and child on Knutsford Heath.
Officers last week issued a warning to lone women through the Knutsford Guardian with an appeal for the public's help. But on Monday, officers admitted they were no nearer to catching him. "We have heard nothing new, but we would like to replenish the
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KNUTSFORD was yesterday (Tuesday) bracing itself for hordes of visitors heading for this week's Roya
Pre-sales of tickets for the show, which starts tomorrow (Thursday), are already double previous expectations. Almost half of all visitors are expected to turn up and pay on the gates. "It's going to be a challenging day for traffic," said Pc Ian Holly
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IT seemed like the quiet before the storm on Monday at Tatton Park.
No one seemed to have told the gardeners and organisers that more than 100,000 visitors were due to descend on them in days. Instead, everyone was quietly working on their show gardens - banging, digging, measuring and snipping. "A lot of these people
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DOCUMENTARY film-makers determined to put Elizabeth Gaskell on the literary map were in Knutsford la
A crew from the BBC's Omnibus programme followed 10 Gaskell Society members to Brook Street Chapel, the Royal George Hotel and Heathwaite, the author's home in Gaskell Avenue. The December 6 screening of the hour-long documentary will coincide with the
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A VILLAGE has lost its battle to block a major housing development.
Residents in Pickmere were told last week that a planning inspector had overturned Macclesfield's decision to refuse 47 homes on their doorstep. "This is a tremendous blow," said Clr Moira Taylor. "There will no longer be a village of Pickmere. The roads
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THIRD SPOT FOR KNYPERSLEY
PAUL Goodwin smashed a season's best on Saturday for Knypersley as he helped his side jump to third in the league. The number four batsman hit an unbeaten 95 at home to Leek, which included 12 fours and a six. Knypersley scored 208 for five in reply to
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TAIL-END FAIL TO FIRE
ALSAGER'S bowlers cost them dear on Sunday as they fell six runs short of a cup semi-final place. Bramhall hit an excellent 185 all out in their 40 overs in their away clash in the quarter final of the Cheshire Cup. Alsager fought back to leave them needing
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TRADERS TROLLEY TESTER
SHOP owners in Scholar Green have been asked to solve a problem of roving shopping trolleys. The borough council says the trolleys have been left on the main A34 road outside the Smithy Farm shop in Scholar Green. In addition the council has been told
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MOUNTAINEER SCALES NEW CAREER HEIGHTS
MOUNTAINEER Ralph Johnson returns this weekend to a Himalayan peak which led to a new career for the retired teacher. Mr Johnson was part of a trek two years ago to base camp at K2, the world's second highest peak, when he helped a porter badly injured
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PRIVACY PROTEST
RESIDENTS are up in arms over plans for a multi-million pound housing estate they claim will destroy their long-cherished privacy. Bellway Homes, the UK's fifth largest builder, hopes to build 125 three and four-bed detached houses on land home to Westlands
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LOOKING FOR MR WRIGHT
JERMAINE Wright looks set to leave Crewe this week as New Nottingham Forest Boss David Platt makes a quick swoop on his former club. Wright, 23, will discuss personal terms with the ex-Alex star after Crewe accepted a £500,000 bid for the former Milwall
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PONY TALE NEEDS A HAPPY ENDING
THIS little pony is looking for a new home after being nursed back to health with tender, loving care by Janice Shelders and the children from her nursery. Two-year-old Molly had been neglected and mistreated since birth before going for sale at Beeston
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POLICE PLEA TO TEENAGERS TO LET FAMILY KNOW IF THEY LEAVE HOME
POLICE have appealed to teenagers who may be planning to leave home to "keep in touch" with family and friends. Their call follows the disappearance of a 15-year-old girl from her foster home in Nantwich. The youngster was missing for nearly three weeks
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BAZ BOASTS THE BEST ALLOTMENT
GREEN-FINGERED Basil Hobson's allotment was first choice for judges choosing the best in the borough. Baz's Plot 51a on the Willaston Parish Site was the pick of the crop in the annual competition. Second place went to J Brown from the Henry Street Site
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D.A. RULES ON FITNESS ROW
THE BOROUGH'S Leisure department is again under fire following an investigation into the setting up of fitness suites. After a row over the closing of Crewe Swimming Pool for a full structural survey the baths are once more in the limelight. A decision
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THE NICK OF TIME
THE HORRORS of what might have been are hitting Nantwich families as "cruel and ruthless" murderer Kevin Morrision begins a life sentence. For after a jury found him guilty of killing 74 year old Wirral widow Alice Rye, torturing her and mutilating her
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CRUNCH TIME
TODAY is D-Day for two Crewe schools fighting to keep their indentities. Parents and supporters from Ruskin and Kings Grove High Schools are travelling to Chester to lobby councillors due to decide on the future of the two sites. A merger has been called
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ON A HYDING TO NOTHING
Widnes Cricket Club Hyde v Widnes DESPITE the valiant efforts of Gareth Dyson and Ibraham Ali, Widnes lost by 76 at Hyde on Saturday. Hyde won the toss and elected to bat. Ashworth and Caton made a cautious start against the accurate seam bowling of Dyson
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CHAMPIONS LOOK TO DOUBLE
Lords NWC Cricket League Widnes Recs Second XI v Joy Mining Second XI VICTORY would only do for Widnes Recs if they were to become champions and Tony Poole's team never let anyone down. They destroyed Joy Mining to win back to back championships without
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TITLE HOPES ON TRACK AFTER BARROW RAID
Barrow Border Raiders 4 Widnes Vikings 27 THE VIKINGS got their bid for the Northern Ford Premiership title back on the rails with a comfortable win at Barrow. This was by no means a vintage performance from Widnes but the home side were made to look
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ST MARIES WRANGLE RUMBLES ON
A LONG-RUNNING internal wrangle involving a top North West amateur Rugby League club appears set to continue following a court hearing. It had been hoped that the hearing at Liverpool County Court would resolve the dispute between players and members
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NEW HOMES FOR BULLDOZE FAMILIES
FORTY energy efficient council houses are to be built in Lacey Street, Widnes. The new properties are being created for families whose homes are being bulldozed to make way for the £20 million Widnes town centre redevelopment. Altogether, 61 dwellings
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POOL FIXTURES
Runcorn Pool League Fixtures for July 25: Doubles: Semi-Finals: At Pavilions: L Hatton & M Darlington (Cherry Tree) or S Flanagan & W Graham (Halton Arms) v J Whittingham & D Neary (RNA Sweepers); S Ryan & G Hughes (RNA Sweepers) v P Gilbert
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POLECATS COMPETITION
Halton Polecats Baseball Club INTERNATIONAL Baseball at Norton Priory Field. Halton Polecats host the annual Northern Pony League All Stars Tournament on Saturday, July 31, pitch off 10am. See the best of each regions Pony League players. North West of
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YOUNG ARSONISTS
IRRESPONSIBLE children have been blamed for a series of bush and grass fires. Runcorn firefighters believe young arsonists are maliciously setting fires as a prank. Crews had to deal with three bush fires and four grass fires on Sunday alone. "Around
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ROBBERY ORDEAL
A WOMAN was robbed at knifepoint while she waited for a bus in Castlefields. The incident, which happened in broad daylight, took place at a bus stop near Rowlands Walk last Wednesday . The thief took the 32-year-old victim's purse during the attack.
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Came puts new faces to the test
WINSFORD United follow up last night's friendly against Macclesfield with a double header this weekend, Good attendances are hoped for for both matches at Barton Stadium, Hull City visiting on Friday (7.15pm) and UniBond League champions Altrincham on
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Town decked by Holywell
MIDDLEWICH Town lost their first pre-season friendly on Saturday, but manager Dave Twite was encouraged by the new players. Town went down 2-0 to Welsh League Holywell Town, with a side featuring the three cousins of Birmingham City striker Dele Adebola
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Winsford juniors secure first final fling
WINSFORD Cricket Club Juniors are celebrating their best ever week with their first appearance in a major final. The Under-15s won their semi-final of the Meller Braggins Knockout Cup against Bredbury by nine wickets on Thursday night. Bredbury were dismissed
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Night owl Buxton burns rubber to take a podium place
DANIEL Buxton definitely isn't afraid of the dark after finishing third in the first ever night race in the Fiesta Zetec Challenge. The Cuddington night owl made up for a disappointing qualifying session to cut through the pack to take a well deserved
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Paul teed up for honours
YOUNG golf sensation Paul Grannell is on the verge of becoming a national champion. The 13-year-old has only been playing for 18 months, but at Hazel Grove last week he shot a gross 78 in the Weetabix Cup to qualify from the regional heat. His biggest
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Shop worker fights off attacker
A BRAVE shop manageress wrestled with a robber to try and stop him stealing hundreds of pounds. The 34-year-old woman, who has asked not to be named, was working at Card Warehouse in Winsford Shopping Centre just before closing time last Tuesday when
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Red tape is strangling plan for pet cemetery
A COUPLE planning to open a pet cemetery in Middlewich have been bombarded with calls of support from animal lovers across the county. Susan and Terry Lea, of Crabmill Farm, Moston, have received a stream of enquiries from people interested in laying
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Anxious times waiting for the pigeons to come home
AN old tale of Winsford tells about wives of the saltworkers eagerly awaiting their husbands coming home on a Saturday dinner, with their best 'pinny' for their husbands to empty their wages into their laps. This was the weekend, the time for merriment
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Counting the cost of the caravan invasion
A FARMER asked police if he could let two bulls loose on a field full of gypsies who had invaded his land and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage. Brian Hancock, of Brook Farm in Warmingham near Middlewich, was desperate to force the travellers
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They do us proud
I WOULD like to congratulate the Parks Department for their magnificent display of flowers in and around Northwich, truly magnificent. Also, the development of the alcove opposite the Marks & Spencer entrance which has been well used by people relaxing
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Right of way
IN this age of environmental awareness you would think that the pedestrian would be able to get about in relative safety. As I walked along Castle at about 8.45am this week - I was nearly run over by a cyclist on the pavement, and, as I crossed a side
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Rose Fete thanks
AFTER opening the Weaverham Rose Fete, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the committee for all their hard work over the year. Also a big thank you to everyone who attended giving Glenys and myself an enjoyable and very memorable day. ROBERT
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Court closure would be 'a tragedy for justice'
I WAS most concerned to read in the Guardian (July 7) of the proposed closure of Northwich Magistrates' Court and entirely support your campaign to keep the court open. Although I now live in London, I was born and brought up in Cheshire and have a particular
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Thanks to everyone
I AM writing to thank everyone who so generously sponsored my canalside walk to Llangollen. The total handed over to Sight Savers International to date is just over £2,550 and there are still a few more donations to come. This is sufficient to finance
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Why did Lewin Street miss out on a bypass?
IN reply to Mr Malam's letter to the Guardian (July 14). The A533 trunk road no longer passes through Davenham, Sandbach and Wheelock. It continues to pass through Middlewich. In the struggle for priority, largely through the efforts of the Davenham Action
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Bowlers Elvis and Fisher leave Oulton Park all shook up
VETERAN bowler Richard Elvis and Cheshire spin bowler Robin Fisher ripped through Oulton Park's batting order in a low scoring First Division game at Alvanley. The home side made a modest 148 all out for Oulton to chase but they couldn't deal with the
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Golf mad Grannell is teed up for national success
YOUNG golf sensation Paul Grannell is on the verge of becoming a national champion, writes Nick Smith. The 13-year-old has only been playing for 18 months, but at Hazel Grove last week he shot a gross 78 in the Weetabix Cup to qualify from the regional
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Night owl Buxton burns rubber to podium place
DANIEL Buxton definitely isn't afraid of the dark after finishing third in the first ever night race in the Fiesta Zetec Challenge. The Cuddington night owl made up for a disappointing qualifying session to cut through the pack and take a well deserved
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Speed demon
UP and coming motorcycle racer Craig Jones roared to his first ever victory at his 'home' circuit of Oulton Park - despite never racing there before. The Greenbank rider pushed his bike to the limit to take victory in a thrilling Aprilla RS125 Challenge
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Gleghorn eyes new players
WITTON Albion manager Nigel Gleghorn's interest in a number of trialists grew after they beat Maine Road 4-2 in their first friendly of the season. Gleghorn fielded nine trialists in his starting line up against the North West Counties side on Saturday
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Sport's big ticket
LEISURE chiefs are finalising details of a multi-million pound National Lottery bid to create a state-of-the-art sports facility. A consortium of the borough's organisations is hoping to create the county's best sporting complex at the Hartford Campus
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Logan lands
NORTHWICH Victoria manager Mark Gardiner was so impressed with trialist Damien Logan he signed him straight away. Logan, 18, who was released this year by Everton, featured prominently in last Thursday's 1-1 draw against Burnley. The right-sided player
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Mayor presents council awards
STUDENTS trained by Vale Royal Borough Council have been presented with awards by Mayor Clr Mary Bowhay-Merritt. Successful Northwich residents were: Daniel Senior (numberpower), Samantha Hoult and Kathryn Palin (early years care and education level two
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Body found on train track
AN investigation has been launched by British Transport Police into the death of a former Northwich man, whose body was discovered at Hartford Station. Sixty eight-year-old Brian Johnson had been living in Kirk Leatham, a village outside Redcar in Cleveland
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Wanted: One girlfriend who likes flower pressing
CHEEKY Daryl Vanhorn caused a bit of a stir in Northwich town centre last Friday - when he advertised for a girlfriend! The 'lovelorn' painter was appealing for a companion after going through a messy divorce. And so he put an advertisement in the window
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Killer still out there a year after murder
THE mother-of-two was beaten to death with a blunt weapon last July 22 as she walked her pet Labrador Rosie in Kennel Lane, just hundreds of yards from her Sandiway home. Since then, police have taken 1,300 statements, 1,400 messages and visited 400 homes
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JUST who is running Macclesfield Borough Council?
The chief executive or the borough councillors? From the ongoing saga of Knutsford library, it would appear that the demand for £125,000 for the small piece of land on the old folk's club site has never been put before any committee of councillors. It's
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WHEN I opened my Knutsford Guardian last week, I was confronted by the problem with the new library
Surely the library could be housed in the Sessions House as well as the Heritage Centre. There is excellent parking, which is always a problem at the moment, and there must be plenty of room inside. BARBARA SMITH Grotto Lane Over Peover Converted for
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IT made me angry when I read the article in the Knutsford Guardian
THE National Trust's reaction to Manchester Airport made my blood boil. It is nonsense for the Trust to say that there is nothing that can be done with regards to the felling of trees. May I remind the Trust that the land entrusted to them is our land
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HELEN Wilson was nicknamed Hippy Helen by her neighbours when she first moved to Knutsford.
But gradually, as the months passed, they got used to the trainee holistic therapist and now ask for advice about their health. "They've gradually accepted me for who I am," she said. "People now stop me in the street and start to tell me what's wrong
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S the ripples of darkness slowly creep across the ground, the sunlight will gradually be blocked out
Just after 11am, day will turn into night. Birds will start to roost, flower petals will close up and the stars will come out. "You can understand why some people are quite afraid of a total eclipse," said Julia Hey, an education officer at Jodrell Bank
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THE abdication of King Edward VIII was the talk of every town, village and city in 1936 and Knutsfor
The Knutsford Guardian reported the dramatic events and reaction to the news at a meeting of the junior conservative divisional council at the Marcliff cinema. There, Brigadier General E Makin, MP for Knutsford division, said the events showed the world
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TOWN councillors told wealthy landowner Randle Brooks last week: Take responsibility for the Heath.
They said they were fed up with waiting for a response from the owner of Peover Hall about the overgrown state of the prime town centre site. "We want to work with him not against him," said town mayor Bert Grange. "But we need a response so that we can
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A CONTROVERSIAL trader is refusing to give up her battle to turn her town centre clothes shop into a
Viv Allinson spoke out as councillors threw out her second proposal to allow a restauranteur permission to take over Vivi's. "If I don't get change of use or something radical isn't done about the rent and rates, I shall simply go and there will be another
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DEVELOPERS have won permission to build 24 homes on the outskirts of Knutsford town centre.
Egerton Estates were finally given the go-ahead to develop Brook Street after a site visit by local councillors. "We're all in agreement that this is a development which will enhance the Brook Street site," said Clr Jan Verney. "It's attractive." Approval
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WATERHOUSE'S CENTURY HOPES DRY UP
ON SONG batsman Kevin Waterhouse fell an agonising three runs short of a well-deserved century on Saturday in a classic innings. Waterhouse hit a superb 97 for Congleton at Mobberley in the league, losing his wicket with just six balls to go. Waterhouse
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EMMA PLAYS HER CARDS RIGHT TO EARN FIRST PRIZE
YOUNG artist Emma Pemberton won a £20 gift voucher as the top entry in a card design competition. The contest was run by Dane Housing, and invited children to create a card on the theme of Welcome To Your New Home. Emma lives at Shannock Cottages, Somerford
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SHOP FACELIFT WOULD BENEFIT TOWN CENTRE
SENIOR council officer Mike Sutcliffe is backing a shopkeeper's plans to give his business a facelift. The owner of LA Carpets in Biddulph is hoping to improve the area around his premises by resurfacing the car park and planting shrubs. The shop is at
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TEENAGE GANGS FORCE PARK'S NIGHT LOCK-UP
LATE night rowdies have forced the night time closure of Milton Park in Alsager for the first time in its history. The park is to be locked from mid to late evening until 8am the next morning to try to keep out gangs of teenagers. The borough council
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TOUGH TIMES FOR TOWN'S TRADERS
CONGLETON Chamber of Trade president Ian Swann warned this week that overheads and red tape were driving shopkeepers out of business. Mr Swann said small businesses in Congleton were doing badly, and he knew of at least four shops in the town centre due
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CENTRE OF ATTENTION
BROMLEY Farm Community Centre caretaker George Hammond has hit back at claims that the centre is 'filthy'. The claims came from members of the Stephenson Day Centre, a group of physically disabled people who use the centre in Congleton on Thursdays. The
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HELP CATCH A THIEF
POLICE are appealing for Biddulph people to help them catch a thief who tore through the town centre on a stolen motorcycle. The man raced through the high street on Saturday afternoon before abandoning the high-powered £2,500 Kawasaki. The black K-registration
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WOMAN'S PARK ORDEAL
POLICE are warning people walking through a town park to be on their guard after a terrifying indecent assault in broad daylight. A 43-year-old woman was attacked near an entrance to Congleton Park on Friday as she was on her way home. She managed to
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FRIENDLY FIRE DOOMS DABBERS
CREWE Alex made a double winning start to their pre-season preparations last Friday night. Making the short journey to Nantwich Town, a strong Crewe side completed a comfortable 4-0 victory with Rodney Jack, Chris Lightfoot, Cameroon Trialist Umar Belongar
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HOLIDAY HEAVEN
COME ON kids. School's nearly 'out' so why not join the 'in' crowd! The borough's popular holiday schemes get underway at the beginning of next month. Throughout August youngsters can enjoy some great activities, trips and treats. The programme has been
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DYNAMIC DUO IN LAKE RESCUE
TWO Queens Park workers leapt to the rescue of a wheelchair bound pensioner and her daughter as they plummeted down a grassy bank and into the lake. Cliff Davidson and Keith Challinor were preparing to open the boat hire service when they heard cries
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BEECHWOOD WATER BABIES STRIKE OUT FOR COMPUTERS
BEECHWOOD Primary School children have been busy helping themselves and others! The enterprising youngsters splashed out with a fund-raiser for their school's new computer suite due to be installed during the summer holiday. Twenty five of them took part
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IT'S A-MAIZING!
A BIT more than a "yo heave ho" has gone into the creation of an unusual pirate ship at Reaseheath College. Students have planted a field of maize and cut paths through it to form a maze. It opens to the public this coming Saturday, July 24 and will challenge
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ROBERT LEADS THE WAY WITH NATO PEACE FORCE
CREWE soldier, Guardsman Robert Morgan, was among the first British soldiers to enter Kosovo as a member of the NATO-led Kosovo Peace Implementation Force (KFOR). Robert, 24, is a member of the Coldstream Guards who has been attached to 1st Battalion,
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NEVER MIND THE PRICE
A NEW idea they've come up with down south is a hotline for people who have lost their faith. So if you're a lapsed Catholic, you can just pick up the phone and talk about it. The experiment is being carried out by one of the parishes. I think they should
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TOP MARKS
Widnes Golf Club DURING the Captain's Weekend there were 192 competitors on Saturday, 122 competitors on Sunday and 14 juniors in their competition which was won by Neil Barrett, nett 64. 1st: Mark Fraser 73-5=68+68-5=63=131 2nd Frank Whitfield 74-13=
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IT COULD BE US
HALTON Council and SS Peter and Paul RC high school are planning to submit a bid for lottery sports funding to build a new sports hall and cricket centre at the school. And they are now looking for additional sponsorship from local businesses. The lottery
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HUNT FOR ATTACKER
A WOMAN was indecently assaulted in her own home by a "scruffy" man posing as an RSPCA inspector. Detectives are now investigating the incident which happened in Thirlmere Way. The man made two visits to her home, each time claiming he was from the RSPCA
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IT ASDA BE GOOD NEWS!
RETAIL giant Asda is planning to build a brand new foodstore in Widnes, Halton Council announced this week. The state-of-the art 90,000 sq ft development will secure the future of 239 employees currently based at Halebank - and create a further 100 new
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POLECATS CLASH
Halton Polecats Baseball Club ON Saturday, July 24 Halton Polecats Bronco Team play Menwith Hill Little League All Stars at 10am. Menwith Hill is a US military facility and this will be an exciting game for Halton playing an all American team. We have
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DEFENDING CHAMPS OFF TO A FLYER
The annual Pavilions Cup Competition THE annual Pavilions Cup sponsored by Bass NW has kicked off and last year's winners Old Transporter got off to a comfortable start beating a very young Union Tavern side 5-1. Goal scorers for Transporter were Gary
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TUP, UP AND AWAY AT LAST
Runcorn Greenall Darts League AT the 10th time of asking, Section Three team The Tup have finally won their first league match. Last Thursday night they ran out 5/4 winners against Castle with the losers F Garner registering a score of 177. At the top
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BLAZE WARNING
TWO small rubbish fires sparked off an alarm at Murdishaw county primary school. Firefighters were at the scene in minutes and prevented them spreading. They are urging local residents to be extra vigilant during the summer holidays. "Rubbish fires can
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JOBS BOOST
CONTINENTAL supermarket chain Lidl is hoping to open a new distribution centre in Runcorn, creating much needed new jobs. The company already has other centres throughout the country and now plans to set up a new base on the Manor Park industrial estate
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WORKER ACCIDENT INQUIRY
A WORKER was seriously injured in an accident at the Tibbett & Britten warehouse for DIY giant B&Q this week. Health and safety experts are investigating how 28-year-old Mark Harmer was hurt while at work in Runcorn's Whitehouse industrial estate
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NEW ROAD TO IMPROVE OLD TOWN
ENGINEERING work to create a new access road into the heart of Runcorn is on track, Halton Council announced this week. Motorists have been facing long delays on the Daresbury Expressway as contractors prepare the new link. It is one of the key projects
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MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES
TWO Boots employees charged with the manslaughter of baby Matthew Young, of Brookvale, were committed for trial in Runcorn this week by Halton magistrates. Pharmacist Lisa Jane Taylor-Lloyd, 26, and her assistant Ziad Khattab, 24, will appear before Chester
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HALTON KEEPS EU AID
COMPANIES setting up in Runcorn and Widnes will continue to benefit from EU grants after Halton learned that it was in line to maintain its underprivileged status. The Government announced England's new map of assisted areas on Thursday and Halton retained