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Not so alarming, Harry finds fame through his magnetic personality
Guardian proves to be a launchpad to international media frenzy THE Guardian has proved to be a launchpad to international fame for two-year-old Harry Fairweather. The toddler, who sets off security alarms whenever he visits a shop, has become the centre
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Future of gym is still unclear
THE future of Active Images health club still hangs in the balance - despite a buyer being found for the sister gym in Mobberley. Train Station Ltd, which currently operates three health clubs in Sale, Chester and Southport, has taken over the property
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Gang raid golf shops
Club sets worth £13,000 stolen from Sandiway Golf Club shop TWO Northwich golf clubs have become the latest targets in a string of raids at club shops across Cheshire. Sandiway, and Vale Royal Abbey golf clubs were hit over the night of Tuesday, November
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Do you know where your children are?
Police crackdown on 'youth gatherings' PEOPLE are being urged to report any 'gatherings' of youths in school or church grounds outside normal hours. As Christmas approaches police have noted an increase in incidents of crime at schools and churches in
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Santa Claus is coming to town
AS the festive season is upon us, Santa will visit a road near you. Complete with sleigh and presents for the kids he will travel the streets of the town for a week. And thanks to one of Santa's little helpers at Middlewich and District Round Table, we
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Row erupts over plan to close two council offices
A FRESH row has broken out between Conservatives and Lib Dems at Congleton Borough Council. The council's shadow executive, made up of Clr Short and five other Lib Dem councillors, has released details on a scheme to close council offices in Congleton
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Could you give a bed to a festival artist
HOST families are needed to provide accommodation for performers at next year's Folk and Boat Festival in Middlewich. Every year kind-hearted householders offer a bed for a night to band members and artists who entertain audiences at the festival. And
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Not so alarming, Harry finds fame through his magnetic personality
Guardian proves to be a launchpad to international media frenzy THE Guardian has proved to be a launchpad to international fame for two-year-old Harry Fairweather. The toddler, who sets off security alarms whenever he visits a shop, has become the centre
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Police ask 'do you know where your children are?'
PEOPLE are being urged to report any 'gatherings' of youths in school or church grounds outside normal hours. As Christmas approaches police have noted an increase in incidents of crime at schools and churches in the area. Fears have been expressed that
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YOUTH 'CRITICAL' AFTER BLAZE
Mystery surrounds morning fire A WINSFORD youth is critical in intensive care with severe burns after a mystery car fire in the early hours of Sunday morning. The fire, involving four saloon cars, happened at the used car lot next to JB Components, on
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A FAMILY facing life on the dole are looking forward to the new year with renewed hope.
Frank Rudd spoke to the Knutsford Guardian yesterday (Tuesday) after a decision by planners saved his livelihood. "If our application had been refused we would have ended up on the dole," said Mr Rudd, who has grown tomatoes at his farm for 63 years.
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WATER was on tap when an immersion heater caused a fire at a house in Plumley.
Resident William Rennie, 78, who has lived on his own since his wife died six years ago, put the heater on to warm up water for his bath at about 10am on Sunday. Half an hour later he discovered smoke on the landing of his home in Moorcroft. "I never
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MARTIN Bell will decide his political future this week.
The independent MP for Tatton is expected to confirm his intention to stand in the Tory seat of Brentwood, Essex, at a press conference on Friday. But on Monday he remained tight-lipped about his future. "I am devoting myself to constituency and parliamentary
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THE humble Brussels Sprout can elicit strong emotions from any child told to eat your greens.
But for the British Sprout Grower's Association, the vegetable's name and image is causing them even more strife. They are fed up of the prefix Brussels applied to a vegetable that is a native of Britain, with £30million of sprouts a year home-grown.
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THE future of a popular gym has now been sealed - by the owner's team of liquidators.
Gerry Godfrey, owner of Active Leisure (Mobberley) Limited, confirmed on Monday that the company was going into liquidation - and the lease surrendered to the landowner. But this week, it emerged that a potential buyer had stepped in to temporary run
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THE Christmas lights switch-on was a special occasion for the large crowd gathered in Canute Place.
It reflected the enthusiasm and commitment of a great many people who dedicated their time and energy to brighten up the town over the Christmas period. However, it has been brought to my notice that a few people took exception to my remarks concerning
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Budding MPs join youth parliament
TWO budding politicians from Verdin High School will represent Cheshire on the UK's first youth parliament. Michelle Gooley, 16, and Andrew Teece, 17, were both elected by other teenagers after a poll at County Hall, Chester, and will now go on to take
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Smoke without fire
FIREFIGHTERS attended a smoke-filled Royal Mail train on Monday night at 9.23pm. The driver was alerted to smoke in one of the carriages and stopped the train around half a mile from the signal box in Deakin's Road. The power on the electric lines was
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Teachers risk lives to share their drama skills
Duo faced hazardous journey in bid to join in with festive interactive production TWO Palestinian teachers have risked life and limb to come to Winsford after they promised to share their drama skills with youngsters. Nuha I'tair, an advisory teacher,
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EGERTON LIONS...2
Northwich A U9s...4 THE Lions got off to a great start going 2-0 up within 15 minutes. Mid-fielder John Blackshaw was outstanding as he created some good opportunities for Luke Toseland and Lawrence James who both scored. But after the great start the
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EGERTON U12...4
Wincham U12...0 EGERTON reached the quarterfinals of the league cup after a rather lacklustre performance. Two early goals, the first a fine header from Craig Light and the second a stunning strike from Scott Beattie, looked to be the start of a goal
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EGERTON EAGLES...5
Northwich B U9s...5 THE Eagles struggelled this week and were lucky to get a draw. Ashley Ballance worked hard and scored a hat trick and earned man of the match. A goal from Andrew Vant and one from Michael Horsfall saw the Eagles take a share of the
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Festive family fun lined up in town this weekend
A FREE day of entertainment - including a visit from Father Christmas - is in store on Saturday, December 9. Northwich Memorial Hall will play host to Vale Royal Borough Council's Family Fun Day which will start at 11am and go on until 3pm. Entertainment
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Traffic surveys near completion for 'urban village' scheme
Public meetings arranged to focus on latest detailed plans for 1,000 homes A FAR-reaching plan to transform industrial land at Wallerscote into an urban village has moved a step closer. For Brunner Mond, which owns the 50-acre derelict site has revealed
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Paul brings a touch of style to his new salon
Top Hartford stylist embarks on a new venture TOP stylist Paul Quinn is celebrating this week - after opening his first salon. Paul, 33, from Whitehart Gardens in Hartford, has conducted masterclasses at hair/fashion shows in Milan and Genoa. For the
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Police say: It's time to stop the drink driving road 'RATS'
Anyone who drinks and drives this season will pay the price, warn police IF you're one of those people who think they'll be able to get away with drinking and driving this Christmas and New Year, think again. On Monday police launched their annual anti-drink
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Barge could replace 1,000 lorry journeys
MOTORISTS crossing Winnington Bridge over the past month may have seen an unusual sight on the River Weaver. A 350-tonne barge known as Pater has been tied up at the Brunner Mond Quay at Winnington, after loading calcium chloride liquid from Winnington
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Please give a home to two of my lovely dogs
Woman needs someone to care for her pets as she fights disease A DOG LOVER hopes to find a new home for her German Shepherds after being struck by a rare disease making her too ill to look after them. Elaine Routledge, of Central Drive, Barnton, has been
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Masked men terrorise manager in raid
A PUB manager has spoken of his terrifying ordeal at the hands of two masked men who raided the Salt Cellar pub, on Holmes Chapel Road,last Saturday night. Deputy manager, 26-year-old Brandon Rance, was cashing up in the office above the bar just after
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Does this age-old tale ring any bells with you?
School launches bid to restore artefact and find out its history STAFF and pupils at Over St John's Primary School are hoping an age-old fable will ring a bell with former pupils. Once upon a time there was a large bell that rang proudly in the school's
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EGERTON U15...2
Moulton U15...2 Egerton won 6-5 on penalties EGERTON reached the quarter finals of the league cup after a titanic battle. Moulton had the better of the first half as their bustling style knocked Egerton off their stride. At half-time they were one up
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A BOGUS water official stole cash after tricking his way into a pensioner's home.
The victim, who lived in Mellor Crescent, let the man in after there were problems with the water supply in the road at the weekend. While the pensioner was distracted, another thief sneaked into the house and stole £70 before both men escaped. On Monday
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THE secret has remained hidden for 53 years.
Over the years Knutsford's road sweep, Sam Burgess, slogged thousands of miles with his little hand cart, sweeping the footpath and cleaning the grids. But no one ever knew where he dumped his rubbish at the end of his long, working day. "We never knew
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TATTON U12...0
Cuddington U12...2 TWO shots against the woodwork, three cleared off the line and with most of the possession Tatton can consider themselves unlucky to leave Cuddington empty handed. Despite this being their first game for a month they looked lively and
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Knutsford Studio Cinema
TOM'S Midnight Garden (PG) comes to Knutsford Studio Cinema on Friday, showing at 6pm and 1pm, 3.30pm and 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. What Lies Beneath (15) is also showing on Friday, nightly at 8pm, with a matinee at 2pm on Thursday. Monday's movie is
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IT really is time for the Knutsford Guardian to come clean.
On turning to last week's readers' letters, I found yet another submission from Mr James A Wrench, the latest in what appears to be your serialisation of his thoughts. Obviously it would be wrong to suggest that Mr Wrench who, I understand, has previously
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Late night shopping and Stars in Their Eyes
WINSFORD shopping centre is opening late night to make sure everyone has enough time to fill their stockings. Every Thursday until Christmas shops will be open to 8pm and will also be open from 10am to 4pm on Sundays up to and including Christmas Eve.
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Residents call for safer parking to stop vandals
Tenants say they are fed up of cars being targeted FRUSTRATED residents in an 'horrendous' corner of Winsford are calling for safer parking before they suffer any more vandalism. Wesley Court, next to Winsford United's ground, looks like a haven of peace
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Talented Katie can blow her own trumpet
Teenager is chosen as french horn player for orchestra A TALENTED Winsford youngster has been chosen as a french horn player for the prestigious National Youth Orchestra. Katie Jones, 15, of Coniston Avenue has been playing the horn for six years and
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New club planned for older people in town
Charity hopes to use centre as base once a week AGE Concern is set to finally have a presence in Winsford in the new year after identifying the Dingle Centre as an ideal base for their services. The centre is generally unused on Mondays with just a few
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Swimming pool is a step closer
INDEPENDENT consultants were in Middlewich last week helping prepare for the plans for a swimming pool in the town. Crewe-based Robert West carried out a traffic impact survey and will report its findings to Congleton Borough Council in the next few weeks
