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ANNIVERSARY SHOULD BE REMEMBERED
SIXTY years ago, from July 10, 1940, saw the start of the four months 'Battle of Britain' which some of the more mentally alert octogenarians still among us may recall was the worst period of the six war years we had to endure. This is the one anniversary
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THANKS TO RESIDENTS FOR THEIR HOSPICE SUPPORT
THE Shavington Support Group of the St Luke's Hospice wish to thank the residents of Shavington and its environs for their kind support of our house-to house collection. The wonderful sum of £1,001 was collected and has been forwarded to the hospice to
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REDSANDS
GUARDIAN reporter Pete Henshaw visits the Willaston care centre to find out the facts of Redsands. ON entering Redsands Children's Home I would be the first to admit I did not know what to expect and the overwhelming feeling was one of apprehension. But
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WIN GETS WESTON MOVING
WESTON CC picked up the morale-boosting victory they needed at Sandyford on Saturday. Debutant Steve Crowe (2-10) and Brian Gessner (4-32) impressed as they restricted the struggling home side to a healthy 184 for 8. Weston opener Ian Allcock (30) set
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FOUR GOAL BLAST ENDS PRE-SEASON IN STYLE
Leek 0 Crewe Alex...4 THE Alex ended their pre-season in fine style with a convincing victory at Leek on Monday night. Mainly a second-string side, Crewe put on a good performance to maintain an unbeaten warm-up programme. Colin Cramb continued his personal
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STEERING THE WAY FORWARD
CHESHIRE Constabulary is hoping to net more visits to its website with the launch of their award-winning new cars. The new car insignia will have the Force internet address emblazened across their sides in bold blue lettering. it will also boast state
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SUCH A PERFECT DAY!
EVERTHING was "just perfect" for our Bride and Bridegroom of the Year on their wedding day. Amanda Hampton and Jason Leigh were married at St Mary's Church, Nantwich on Saturday. "It was fantastic. We had a great day and we even had some sunshine. We
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ALEX TRAINING DOME GETS THE GREEN LIGHT
BY PETE HENSHAW THE controversial plans for a ten metre high airdome to be built in Shavington have been approved by the full borough council. However at the meeting last week the plans have been made subject to various stringent conditions to do with
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CREWE WORKS STAFF WAIT AND WONDER
A BIG question mark hangs over Crewe Works following confirmation that Canadian transport giants Bombardier have swallowed Adtranz in a £480million take-over. Will the new owners make or break the beleaguered company, plagued by both financial and production
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SELL-ON 'SCANDAL'
DEVELOPERS' plans to make a multi-million pound profit on a council land deal are being slammed as a 'scandal'. Crewe's Eaton Street site was sold two years ago and earmarked for a prestigious leisure complex. But not a brick has been laid and the borough
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NEW BOSS RELISHING BARTON STADIUM CHALLENGE
STEVE Shaughnessy says that he is surprised to find himself in charge at Winsford United this week - but adds that he can't wait for the new season to start. With just two weeks to go before the big kick-off, Shaughnessy had expected to be part of Kevin
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ONE MAN'S WAR
THE Battle of Britain, Nightfighter operations during the German blitz, intruder attacks on enemy bases in France, Belgium and the Netherlands, the Dieppe Raid, leader of the Death and Glory operations, D-Day, Noball sorties against V-weapon sites, the
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STRIPPING OFF - BUT IT'S ALL FOR CHARITY
GRATUITOUS amounts of male flesh will soon be on display in Winsford but thankfully it's all in a good cause. In a 'Full Monty' style ladies evening two male strippers, LA Dream and Escape, will take to the stage at the White Swan pub and bare all in
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DAUGHTER'S DESPERATE SEARCH TO TRACE LONG LOST RELATIVES
A CANADIAN woman is trying to track down her English relatives who she believes may be living in Winsford. Her father Joseph Warburton, who originated from Wharton, was placed in a Northwich workhouse at the age of two and was later shipped to Canada
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POLICE LAUNCH HUNT FOR BUILDING SOCIETY ROBBERS
POLICE are hunting two men after a robbery at a building society in Middlewich. The drama unfolded late on Friday afternoon when the robbers burst into the Cheshire Building Society on Wheelock Street. They jumped over the counter and threatened staff
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POLITICAL ROW ERUPTS OVER POOL PLAN
A POLITICAL row has erupted over the proposals for a new swimming pool in Middlewich. Lib Dem town and borough Clr John Brown claims that Conservatives are trying to sabotage the plans which include new homes, a supermarket and leisure centre. The town
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FAMILY'S DESPERATE SEARCH FOR A MISSING SHETLAND PONY
A WINSFORD family are making a desperate appeal for the return of a six-week-old Shetland Pony that was stolen over the weekend. The pony is only the size of a dog and completely dependant on its mother. Owner Des Hurn says it will probably die if not
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CAMPAIGNERS WIN BATTLE IN BID TO GET RID OF MASTS
PROTESTERS have won a battle in the war to stop mobile phone masts being put up near their homes. As a result of pressure from campaigners Vale Royal Borough Council has agreed to inform residents as soon as it knows a phone company is planning to install
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LIBRARY SET TO PARTY TO MARK 150 YEARS OF SERVICE
THERE'S been a lot of well-deserved coverage for a certain Royal who celebrated a birthday last week, but not so much about another institution that is 150 years old this month. On Friday, August 14, libraries across the country celebrate the milestone
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A JOURNEY OF NOSTALGIA FOR WAR HERO'S FAMILY
IT was a long and nostalgic journey for Estelle McNair as she travelled from Sussex to Middlewich last Saturday. For Mrs McNair arrived in the town with her son Duncan to try to find the house where she stayed during the Second World War with her husband
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GROUP OPENS ITS DOORS TO NEW MEMBERS
A NORTHWICH organisation is opening its doors to people from Winsford, Middlewich and surrounding areas. Northwich Plus was set up seven years ago to provide a forum for meeting and sharing activities with 18 to 35 year olds. It has grown and grown in
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GOLF COURSE OPENS WITH 18 HOLES
GOLFERS in Winsford are due for a treat as Knights Grange's Golf Course will open as an 18-hole course in September. The already popular nine-hole course now has an extra nine holes which are a challenge to even the most skilled golfer. The new holes
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GARDINER'S TRIPLE CHANCE
NORTHWICH Vics boss Mark Gardiner has underlined his intention to transform his side's fortunes for the coming season by making a triple transfer swoop. Former Barnsley and Burnley central defender Steve Davis has joined the Drill Field ranks this week
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CATCH OF A LIFETIME
ANGLER Alan Whitelegg reeled in the catch of his life during a trip to Devon - a 22.5lb trout! Alan, of Common Lane, Lach Dennis, made his dream catch while angling at the Tavistock Trout Farm and Fishery with his friend Geoff Carter. "It took about 15
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STAN THE MAN TO BEAT
LAST week's seventh round of Barnton and Frodsham Angling Club's evening series on the Weaver at Anderton produced a bright start for Dave Cowley, who took three bream to 2-8-0 in the first hour from peg 42 on four-metre pole and sweetcorn. He failed
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RIVERS IN FULL FLOW
Vics 0 Crewe 2 Pre-season friendly FIRST Division side Crewe Alexandra paid Vics due respect by fielding their strongest side at the Drill Field. An early goal from Crewe shook Vics, as Rodney Jack broke down the right and crossed into the box for Mark
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HOLDEN BLITZES WINSFORD
AN excellent knock of 77 not out from Dave Holden steered Davenham to a three-wicket win over Winsford in Saturday's clash at Butcher's Stile. After winning the toss, Winsford batted first and notched a challenging score of 179-8. Colin Dean hit 50 -
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FULL STRENGTH FLOORS PARK
IT took high-flying Bowdon to end Winnington Park's impressive run in the Fred Graham Trophy on Sunday. Bowdon, who are 35 points clear at the top of the Murray Smith Premier League, admitted that they under-estimated the talent of Winnington when they
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MAN SLAMS WALKERS WHO DIDN'T LISTEN TO HIS CRIES FOR HELP
A WALKER has slammed three men who ignored his cries for help as he suffered a stroke. Dudley Shields, of Victoria Road, was walking his two dogs when he collapsed in the middle of a wooded area, near Marbury Lane, last Tuesday night. "My legs suddenly
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TWO Hartford schools scooped a hatful of sporting awards at a recent ceremony in Chester which recog
Sportsmark Awards went to St Nicholas High School and Hartford High School for their commitment to the development of curricular and extra curricular PE and sport. Young People's National Achievement Awards were also won by Hartford High School pupils
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SILK LADDER UNFOLDS AT TATTON
ROSSINI'S The Silken Ladder comes to Tatton Park in a brand new production by Opera Europe. The opera, best known for its popular overture, is performed by talented young singers from all over Europe. It centres on two young lovers' midnight meetings,
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A MUSICAL treat is in store for Northwich on August 19 - when the Farmer's Arms pub presents its fir
Mad For It will kick off the bill with a selection of crowd pleasing Oasis covers before rock band the Usual Suspects take to the stage. Top guitarist Alec Johnson will please more sophisticated musos before the bouncy pop of Drive North West. The outdoor
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NORTHWICH GRAFFITI ARTIST BOASTS - ON THE INTERNET
POLICE are hunting a cheeky graffiti artist who has struck in Rudheath - and is boasting of his talents on the internet. The vandal, known as Dust, has already left his mark with spray paint murals under a canal bridge near Morrison's warehouse. And now
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A DAY VILLAGERS CAN BE PROUD OF
THE sun may have shone brightly, but this year's Davenham Carnival was destined to be a resounding success - whatever the weather. Organisers of the event have hailed it their best yet, with a record number of villagers joining the fun throughout the
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CREEPY-CRAWLY FUN WITH THE MILLENNIUM BUG
IF the kids are beginning to bug you over the summer holiday then why not take them to a creepy-crawly spectacular. And you could even worm your way in for free thanks to the Guardian. We have teamed up with Vale Royal Borough Council to give away six
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IF you live in Rostherne, you may as well take the day off.
The idea of banning cars for one day a year - to give the air a bit of breathing space - may work in Italy and France. But with only two buses a week, the 170-plus villagers who work anywhere other than home would struggle to get to the office. "Retired
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AUGUST IN THE GARDEN
REFLECTING on another successful flower show I never quite realised how passionate people could become about plastic gnomes. The decision to ban them from the RHS show brought countrywide publicity. People even appeared at the gates and around the show
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Stress is an increasing problem at work and many employees are now turning to alternative medicines
WORKING mums seem to have it all. And that includes more stress than most. "There are many more women in the workforce than say 30 years ago," said aromatherapist Paola Sylt. "But they still have to do the chores at home which can cause a strain mentally
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THEIR love and support are essential in everyday life. But making friends is not easy and finding th
TRUST is all that Ivy Moore expects in a friend. The charismatic Knutsfordian has acted as confidante to many over the years and listened to all their secrets and problems. "Friends are there for you when you need help and you can confide in them," she
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THE BODY of Lindow Man was found in a bog on Lindow Moss after workmen cutting peat found his severe
He had met his death around the time of the Roman Conquest of England. His well-preserved body was found by archaeologist Richard Turner on August 1,1984. "This discovery made Richard's career and he is now internationally renouned for his work," said
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FOR the average gardener a quick once-over with the mower is all that's needed to keep a lawn in tri
Grass cut, the moss, daisies and dandelions can then be dealt a splash of weed-killer. But lawn expert Will Holdsworth says it is not that simple. "Keeping a lawn looking good is hard work because it can take years to get rid of the same weeds," he said
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Sun shines on
Toft TOFT 179 all out Chester BH 98 all out IN blazing sunshine Toft won the toss and chose to bat on Saturday. The decision was justified as they reached 159 for 3 wickets with Richard Hardstaff scoring a fluent 83 and Roy 42. However, the next 11 overs
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Shammah Nicholls Cheshire Alliance
RADBROKE 132 for 5 Heaton Mersey 131 for 6 RADBROKE Hall secured a five wicket win against Heaton Mersey to maintain their title chances. The home side elected to bat first in good conditions, but were soon in trouble as Radbroke strike bowler Neil Almond
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A TOWN centre trader - tormented by crippling rents and rates - this week begged to be allowed to sh
Viv Allinson said she felt imprisoned by a 12-year lease on her King Street business. "The current, very changed retail climate makes this feel like a jail sentence," she said. Ms Allinson, who owns Vivi, desperately wants to move to smaller premises
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A FORMER wartime refugee this week called on councillors to allow refugees into Knutsford.
Danuta Dzierzek, who was brought to England by her Polish parents after the Second World War, said she was appalled by Macclesfield Borough Council's decision to refuse homes for 10 families seeking asylum from Kosovo. "Ten families will not be a burden
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A PENSIONER has written to Home Secretary Jack Straw about the spate of muggings in Knutsford town c
In her letter, 55-year-old Shirley Marshall told the Government minister she was concerned about the poor police resources. "I just wanted Jack Straw to know what was going on because I do not think they are interested in country people," she said. "We
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THE Japanese have dug deep to bring a touch of the Far East to Tatton Park.
Head gardener Sam Youd told the Knutsford Guardian yesterday (Tuesday) that the Japanese government had donated £100,000 to help restore Tatton's Japanese Garden. "They wanted to give it their best shot because they told me it was the most important Japanese
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A KNUTSFORD farmer whose family has milked cows for 70 years has been forced to sell all his cattle
Anthony Bloor blamed tough European competition. "We just couldn't compete with the cheaper European milk that's imported now," he said. "I could have struggled on but I wasn't making enough profit to make it worthwhile." But the hardest decision was
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A FORMER church hall may be demolished to make way for new homes.
Altrincham-based site owner Pozzoni Design Group has submitted outline plans to Macclesfield Borough Council to flatten the former St Vincent's School in Queen Street and build homes. The plans are due to be discussed by councillors on September 6. If
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A KNUTSFORD dairy boss is to fight for permission to build houses on his land.
On Monday an agent for David Sheldon confirmed the businessman would challenge the planners' decision to reject his proposals for Hollow Lane. "We will put our case forward at the public inquiry and let the inspector make a decision," said Kath Ludlam
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LITTLE DOUBT WHICH SIDE MARK IS ON IN BATTLE OF THE SEXES
'DEFENDING the Caveman' is the aim of popular comedian and TV personality Mark Little who brings his one-man, award-winning show to the Lyceum Theatre next month. It comes straight from the West End for three nights - Monday, Sept 11, to Wednesday 13.
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PETROL PRICES
THE price of petrol is dominating the news headlines. It is having a devastating effect on the low-paid, people in rural areas and road hauliers. Gordon Brown is committing highway robbery, making it more and more difficult for millions of people to travel
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BATHS ADAPT TO HELP BUSINESS AND TACKLE UNEMPLOYMENT
CREWE Swimming Baths would not be your first thought as the venue for a Surfers' Paradise. However, it certainly looks set to become one with the launch of the new Internet Cafe at the building on Flag Lane, Crewe. The project is the first of four similar
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CLIMB IS A HIDDEN HELP TO METABOLIC DISEASE SUFFERERS
BY PETE HENSHAW HIDDEN away in the midst of Crewe Hall is a little known organisation called Climb. Although many people do not know who or what it is the charity helps hundreds of people who suffer from rare metabolic diseases. Climb is also the largest
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NANTWICH WIN A LAST GASP THRILLER
LAST Wednesday, on a fine wicket at Elworth Cricket Club, Nantwich and Holmes Chapel produced a fitting finale to the Midweek League Knockout, with Nantwich eventually emerging winners with only one ball to spare. On what started out an overcast evening
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KULKARNI KILLS OFF NORTON RESISTANCE
DEADLY bowling from Nilesh Kulkarni earned Crewe CC a comprehensive nine wicket victory at Norton on Saturday. The popular Indian spinner weaved his magic to pick up sensational figures of 6 for 7 off 15.5 overs including 10 maidens. Norton found it impossible
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MOSS ROSE MEN PROVE A THORN IN CREWE'S SIDE
Macclesfield 0 Crewe 0 CHANCES arrived for the Alex but they failed to punish Macclesfield in a dress rehearsal for this Saturday's big kick-off. With a full strength side, Crewe rarely got out of second gear at Moss Rose and will need to capitalise on
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READY FOR BATTLE
HERE we go! Better prepared and harder to beat. That's Crewe boss Dario Gradi's opinion of his team as they get set to kick off their fourth season in Division One at Fulham this Saturday. "It's the start of a long campaign," said Gradi. "No relaxing
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TRANSFORMATION OF FAIRVIEW
A NEW residential development in Wrenbury has become an asset to the village. The staggering transformation at Fairview has been well received by members of the community. Almost 12 months ago the park was acquired by new owners eager to completely change
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PENSIONERS' PARTY TIME AT QUEEN MUM'S BIRTHDAY BASH
CELEBRATIONS for the Queen Mother's 100th birthday reached as far north as Crewe last week. A party was held in the Mayor's chambers partly for the Queen Mum but also for the borough's senior citizens. The Mayor met Eva Tew and Annie Hillier who are both
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CONCERT TRIBUTE WILL BE IN SHAUN'S MEMORY
A SINGING and dancing tribute to brave youngster Shaun Kettle is to be staged this weekend to raise money in his memory. The event will involve many local people and also members of the Yvonne School of Dancing, of which cystic fibrosis sufferer, Shaun
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FOLK FEVER GATHERS MOMENTUM
PREPARATIONS for the Nantwich Folk and Roots festival are well under way. The festival takes place between Friday, August 18, and Sunday 20 and follows on from the town's successful Arts Festival. The main events will be the Friday night extravaganza
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PARK PERK
NANTWICH will boast one of the borough's prominent leisure facilities with a development costing over half a million pounds. The whole community will benefit from the new-look Barony Park which is to have around £650,000 invested into a "fantastic" scheme
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TULLY GOES
STEVE Shaughnessy is the new man in the Winsford United hot seat. Shaughnessy has taken over as manager at Barton Stadium following Kevin Tully's sudden departure from the club last Thursday. Tully was given the job in September 1999, following Mark Came's
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WARNING OVER SMOKE ALARMS
WINSFORD firefighters have urged people to check their smoke alarms after the neighbour of an elderly couple called them out to a smoke filled house last Thursday afternoon. Ernest and May Beresford, of Walnut Drive, had left some dry meat on a stove
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS WITH THE QUEEN MUM
IT WAS difficult not to notice that Friday, August 4 was the Queen Mum's 100th birthday, but it was also a day to celebrate and honour the lives of some fellow 100-year-olds from Winsford. Vale Royal Mayor Steve Gough, who also shares the Queen Mum's
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SUMMER FUN AT LEISURE CENTRE PLAYSCHEME
SUMMER is upon us, but to stop the kids getting bored there are plenty of playschemes to keep them entertained. The Leisure Centre leads the way in Middlewich with different activities every day and several special day trips, including a tour of the Manchester
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STUNNING as his record is, Robin McNair wrote himself into the history books the night he shot down
The story has become WW2 folklore and even gets a special mention in Sir Douglas Bader's famous book, Fight for the Sky. McNair took off in his plane with instructions to patrol the night sky around Liverpool in March 1941. He spotted the German plane
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A CAR THAT'S THE ENVY OF EVERY FORCE IN THE WORLD
OUR neighbours in the good ol' USA may try to do most things bigger and better than us, but when it comes to the thin blue line, we're racing ahead. Police cars used in Winsford and Middlewich have just been voted the best in the world! The cars beat
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GREYGOOSE THE GOAL FOR GLEGHORN
WITTON Albion player-manager Nigel Gleghorn is hoping to add two former Northwich Vics players to his squad before the UniBond One opener against North Ferriby United a week on Saturday. Goalkeeper Dean Greygoose has turned out in Albion's recent pre-season
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TA MUSCLES IN
NORTHWICH'S Festival of Sport 2000 looks to be just as impressive as in previous years, with new attractions being added to the old favourites. The Territorial Army will be putting on an action-packed display, but exactly what they will be doing is a
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CRABTREE GRABS TRY
WEAVERHAM Rangers RLFC began their pre-season with an excellent 30-20 win away to Dewsbury side Earlsheaton Rangers. Weaverham started well, but had to withstand a strong second-half fightback to ensure victory. Earlsheaton were first to score with an
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A MERRY OLD NIGHT
LOSTOCK'S Gerald Merry claimed the Roberts Bakery Cup with a comprehensive 21-8 win against Ron Lightfoot of Wharton Cons in Friday's final at Comberbach. Merry had what proved to be the easier passage into the final. First he overcame rank outsider Brian
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MAYPOLE DANCE FOR JOY
A DRAW away to Ring o' Bells was enough to make Maypole champions in this year's Northwich Ladies Darts League. Maypole finished the season with 45 points, having won 19 and drawn seven of their 30 games. Second-placed Wincham Park ended the campaign
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JOANNA'S EARLY BLOW
NORLEY driver Joanna Clarke recovered from an early setback to finish in 12th place in round 10 of the Ford Credit Fiesta Zetec Championship at Donington Park. Joanna qualified in 10th position, improving on her testing time by half a second, and was
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BERRY BATTERS A TON
PAUL Berry hit a blistering unbeaten century for Oulton Park on Saturday - but it was not quite enough to ensure victory as a dogged Alvanley side hung on for a draw. Home side Alvanley won the toss in the First Division's game of the day, and they put
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PARK SHOW NO MERCY
CHOLMONDELEY are recognised as one of the weaker sides in the Murray Smith County League's Division Two, and they were shown no mercy by second-placed Winnington Park on Saturday. Winnington won the toss and elected to field on a wicket made for a 500
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CODD REELED IN
HARTFORD CC kept their bandwagon rolling with a dramatic, last-ball victory at home to struggling Norbury on Saturday. After being asked to bat first by the visitors, Hartford made quick progress but also lost wickets at regular intervals. Gaz Stokes
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RAMP PROTESTERS WAIT FOR DECISION
RESIDENTS Against Mine Pollution are waiting with baited breath for a decision on the proposed chemical dump in Bostock. A decision from Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott could come within a fortnight. RAMP member Laura Williams said: "It's possible
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DON'T GIVE SPONSOR MONEY UNLESS FORM IS OFFICIAL
THE Weaverham Russet Revels are inviting teams to enter a Highland Games competition on Saturday, August 19, on Lakehouse Field. Highland dress is optional at the games which will include a tug of war, assault course, tossing the caber and hurling the
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WEAVERHAM sailor Andrew Stelfox is having an African adventure while serving on board HMS Argyll dur
The 22-year-old is one of 197 sailors on board the ship who were deployed on to the West African Patrol ship between Freetown and Dakar to help British Paratroops stabilise the political situation. As an operator mechanic, Andrew is based in the operations
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WHAT'S ON FOR KIDS
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9 Ronald McDonald - At Northwich McDonalds; fun starts at 4pm for all ages. Dutch Barge Cruise - A two hour trip which includes a quiz with prizes and refreshments available. Meet at Northwich Town Quay at 10am. All children must be accompanied
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EVERY Sunday as well as in the week, our family goes to the Moor to feed the ducks and play on the c
We are used to the rubbish being scattered by dogs and birds from the topless bins and the bottles and broken glass among the bark chippings. But this week there was an extra horror - human excrement near the large slide. Subsequently we decided to leave
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I WOULD like to bring your attention to the fact that since November 1999, we have had many, many, m
Knutsford has grown a great deal but as a forgotten town as far as Macclesfield is concerned, we have a lot of trouble here most weekends, not always locals involved, we get thugs from Northwich and Altrincham coming in on the trains, but we don't see
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Shammah Nicholls Cheshire Cricket Alliance
Peover power to victory in close encounter Over Peover 144 for 7 Trafford Metrovick 143 OVER Peover won by three wickets against visitors Trafford Metrovick and maintained their place near the top of the league. TMV made a confident start putting on 35
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Mobb men under pressure
Cheshire County League Mobberley 1st 124 all out Hale Barns 1st 125 for 8 MOBBERLEY Cricket Club's recent poor form continued at relegation-threatened Hale Barns. Captain Simon Burgess lost an important toss and Sinclair and he put Mobberley in to bat
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THE steps to Knutsford Crown Court were branded a disgrace this week.
A visitor to Knutsford said they were covered in pigeon droppings. "They not only look a mess, but it's also a health hazard," said the woman. But yesterday (Tuesday) Crown Court spokesman Mark White insisted the steps were cleaned regularly. "The exterior
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A THREE-YEAR struggle over the future of Lindlow Moss could soon be resolved.
Cheshire County Council has been trying to persuade site owner Crogan Peat Ltd to extract peat using a more environmentally friendly approach since environmental legislation was brought in four years ago. The authority, which carried out a site inspection
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MATTHEW Warnes' life once revolved around fast cars and money.
He had a BMW, his own home and had travelled the world by his 21st birthday. He thought he had everything. Today - despite losing his legs in an horrific car accident - Matthew, now 26 and in a wheelchair, believes he has. It's called love. "I have never
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ONE of Coronation Street's biggest storylines of the year was filmed in Knutsford.
Jez Quigley's murder trial was shot at the Sessions House in Toft Road. "We chose Knutsford as the location because we wanted a traditional looking court house to help carry the drama of the trial," said Alison Sinclair, a spokesman for Granada TV. Two
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THE company that runs Knutsford's M6 services provides the worst food for drivers, according to a su
Consumer guide Which? sampled food at 39 service stations around Britain and put Granada at the bottom of the pile. Yesterday Which? spokeman Kate Levine said it was not known if the judges stopped at Knutsford for a bite to eat. "I am not able to say
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SPEEDING freight trains are causing more headaches for Knutsford residents living near the railway l
Robin Marsh, 62, claimed the trains were now speeding even faster by his Springwood Avenue home. "The tremors are getting worse because the trains are going faster," he said. "They shake our house like you wouldn't believe." Railtrack have laid a new