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Schools must stop bullies
By JENNIFER SMITH, age 15 IN the newspapers there have been stories about young people taking their own life because of school bullies. What are the schools going to do now, or in the future about this issue? They have come out with the usual views such
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Market traders make another grand gesture
BIG-HEARTED Widnes market traders have donated £1,000 to Halton Haven Hospice. It's the second time this year stallholders have given the cancer care centre a grand raised from a fun day. This time, they supported a yellow day with a raffle and various
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Man fined after police race row
A DRUNKEN Widnes man who abused police after an incident in an Indian restaurant has been fined £150 at Halton Magistrates Court. Warren Beesley, aged 28 and of Chidlow Close in West Bank, was found guilty of committing racially aggravated public order
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We shall not be moved vow footballers
SOCCER teams who lost their changing rooms in an arson attack have vowed to rise from the ashes. St Michael's Football Club was devastated after mindless vandals smashed through brick windows and set fire to their building. Despite the damage, teams are
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Battle stations
FIDDLERS Ferry has hit back at an environment group's claims that it's one of the biggest polluting 'Carbon Dinosaurs' in the country. A spokesman for power station owners, American Electric Power (AEP), dismissed Friends of the Earth's claim as a 'scare
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Sex unit shuts
A HOSPITAL clinic that treats patients with HIV and sexually transmitted diseases has temporarily closed its doors to new sufferers because of a staff shortage. St Helens Hospital's genito-urinary clinic will not make any more appointments for new patients
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Arthur wins series
ARTHUR Kenney scored a notable double header in the final round of the Wednesday Mornings Veteran Series. The first match of the day had the veterans contesting the final round of their series for the H&E Cross Trophy on the lower numbered pegs of
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Batsmen help Oulton hit winning ways again
A SUCCESSFUL weekend's work saw a blistering Oulton Park outplay Hyde in the ECB Premier League to notch up their third win on the trot. Brilliant performances by batsmen Andy Kent (78) and Paul Berry (100) led Oulton Park to a comfortable home victory
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Oulton Park reach trophy final four
OULTON Park set up a semi-final Murray Smith County League Cup clash with local rivals Winnington Park after making light work of Widnes this weekend. Controversy ruled for a short spell in an intensively competitive match at Little Budworth, which saw
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Davenham
DAVENHAM were overwhelmed by visitors Hale Barns on Saturday. Hale Barns batted first and scored 216-8 - with Davenham's bowlers David Ashley and Andy Floyd taking 3-46 and 2-49 respectively. Davenham's batsmen started badly, scoring just nine runs by
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Northwich are outstanding
TWO outstanding individual performances and a strong team effort ensured Northwich maintained their promotion chase at the weekend. Wistaston won the toss and opted to bat first - putting Northwich's bowlers in the unenviable position of working in a
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Confidence restored after quality performance against Blues
VICS final pre-season match restored a great deal of confidence in the side following their previous defeat against Stafford Rangers. The 1-1 draw with Premier League outfit Birmingham was a fantastic result for Steve Davis' men and showed just how well
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Build now to save later
I LEFT Widnes about 30 years ago but frequently return to see family. Without doubt Widnes and Runcorn commuters need a new bridge. The one that's there now appears to be in constant need of repair, judging by the road works hindering the free movement
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Outsiders to blame
ON what grounds is the World supporting a second crossing? Local people will only benefit if there is a reduction in 'outside' traffic, which is using the bridge as a mere crossing place. The traffic is only passing through the borough. How will more
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On the right road
REGARDING the letter about the condition of the road in Prescott Road, there is a company in West Bank that specialize in road surface retexturing to remove grip - ironic or what! Only one of its kind in the country I believe. Mark Richardson
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Patients are at risk being moved
I'VE just read the World and I would like to remind Frank Burns, acting chief executive of NCH, that patients being taken to other hospitals are at risk by the extra journey. My son, James, was left waiting for an ambulance for quite a long time outside
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Think of the children
I CAN honestly say, hand on heart, that I drive at 30mph when I go past the speed cameras on Liverpool Road. Maybe this is because there is a school on one side of the cameras and a crossing. It's a school which my children attend and if anyone speeds
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Think of us
I FIND it completely shocking to read that people just do not follow laws. It doesn't matter how good you think your brake system is, you have to take into account a driver's reaction time. There are pedestrians out there you know, but I am sure some
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I plan my journeys so I don't have to speed
I WAS both amazed and appalled to read some of the letters regarding speeding on Liverpool Road. Firstly, I can honestly say, hand on heart, that I don't speed. I plan it so that I have enough time to reach my destination without speeding. One gent thought
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Forts, mosaics and salt take centre stage
UNUSUAL things will be coming to Middlewich for the festival. Forts will be created on the fields, centurions will be appearing on the streets and authentic clay pots and mosaics will be on display. And this year's invasion is expanding into Northwich
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Thousands of pounds for safe school routes
DANGEROUS crossings could now be tackled making it safer for children to travel to school. Thousands of pounds has been secured from the Joint Highways Agency for the Middlewich's safer routes to schools scheme, although the exact figure has not been
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Town in fine form
MIDDLEWICH Town are looking in fine form for the new season - after manager Terry Murphy signed centre forward David Dale from close league rivals Barnton. The opening fixture of the season is away at Poynton on Saturday and Murphy is confident his side
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BOWLED OVER
MIDDLEWICH will be defending the Quinn Thomas Cheshire Shield in two week's time after winning their semi-final tie against Ashton-on-Mersey on Sunday. A late start, due to a waterlogged ground, meant a total of 20 overs were lost in the game - with the
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Anger after Wood becomes Willow-less
TREE felling at a school in Wharton has raised the hackles of nearby residents who are angry about a lack of consultation. John and Jean Kirk have lived in Nunhouse Drive next to Willow Wood Junior School since the school started up in the mid 1960s and
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Youngsters put their town first
COMMUNITY-MINDED youngsters from Greenfields showed that they have the interests of Winsford at heart by giving up their free time to clean up their neighbourhood. Greenfield Residents' Association helped organise a group of volunteers to tidy up on Monday
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Sailing club vows to prosecute vandals
PERSISTENT vandalism at Winsford Flash Sailing Club has officials at the club up in arms and warning they will not hesitate to prosecute the culprits. Tony Walsh, club commodore, is urging parents to stop their youngsters trespassing in order to swim
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Police ready to name and shame
A POLICE crackdown on outstanding arrest warrants that has been piloted in the Vale Royal division has been garnering results. Operation Nemesis has seen a number of outstanding warrants finally carried out. At the start of the operation, Congleton and
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Thieves ransack ambulance
THIEVES ripped the satellite navigation system from an ambulance and stole a paramedics bag. The crew was treating a patient in Thorn Road in Halton Lodge, Runcorn last Saturday and when they returned to their cab they discovered the equipment was missing
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Your criteria for making a successful Gannett grant bid
Who is not eligible to apply for a Gannett Foundation Fund grant? l Individuals l Organisations that are not registered charities l National or regional organisations unless the project addresses specific local community needs l Uniformed youth groups
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What a blooming great gardening competition
A SUNFLOWER'S golden head standing proud above all other flowers has been the muse of artists and the envy of gardeners for centuries. A rapid grower, it can easily reach two metres in height and this year the Guardian, in association with Weaver Vale
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Bridge divers blasted
DAREDEVIL teenagers diving into water from a 60ft railway bridge are dicing with death, firefighters have warned. One 14-year-old Widnes schoolboy was taken to hospital after plunging from the parapet into the river at Sutton Weaver. It was feared he
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New school boost as cash grant approved
A MASSIVE grant has put Witton Church Walk CE Primary one step closer to being able to build a new school with improved facilities and access. The primary school, which is a Christian aided school, has been actively attempting to raise the £300,000 needed
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Medal holders join in act of remembrance
BURMA medal holders from across the region descended on Northwich last weekend to take part in an act of remembrance. The event, which took place on Sunday, marked the 58th anniversary of the Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day) and was attended by war veterans
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Boy praised after boiler blaze
AN EXPLOSION in a gas boiler cupboard startled a young boy playing on his computer in an adjacent bedroom. Firefighters praised the 10-year-old for raising the alarm and preventing a serious incident. Crews were at the scene in minutes and tackled the
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Ministers set to make their fond farewells
MEMBERS of the Northwich United Reformed Church marked the end of an era as they said farewell to their minister the Rev Martin Smith. After leading the Northwich congregation for seven years Mr Smith and his wife the Rev Kirsty Thorpe, who is minister
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Champion Paul sets festival date
WORLD champion bodybuilder Paul Sutton is the latest sporting celebrity to announce that he will be making an appearance at this year's Northwich Festival. The festival, which was formally the Festival of Sport, promises to be an action-packed four-day
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Police custody suite earmarked for Manor Park
PLANS for a criminal custody centre in Runcorn reach the final stages this week. An outline planning permission has been submitted to Halton Council. The centre will be sited at Manor Park off the Daresbury Expressway. It will replace existing custody
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Widnes Vikings u18s 28 Huddersfield Giants u18s 32
AS record temperatures swept across the country, the Junior Academy braved the heat at Fartown against a Huddersfield side that had hammered Wakefield and Warrington in their last two outings. Despite being the better side for most of the match the Vikings
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Old Town's £3.5m boost
New Kwik Save store paves the way for new shopping centre investment A £3.5m cash boost is set to give Runcorn Old Town a long-awaited facelift. Kwik Save is moving across the road to a new food anchor store in the spring. A new market hall and Direct
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What planners are looking for
VALE Royal Borough Council adopted a planning brief in 2001 after recognising that the Brunner Mond site was attracting attention from potential developers. The Winnington Urban Village Consortium has used the council's planning brief as the basis for
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Council wants your views on village plan
VALE Royal Borough Council is to carry out an extensive public consultation exercise in order to gauge people's opinions about the proposed Winnington Urban Village development. The application is one of the largest single planning applications that the
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Southport show proves tricky for Moorfield
MOORFIELD 1st XI had a tricky home tie against Southport Trinity in the Alliance. Moorfield skipper John Eccleshall won the toss and elected to bat to save the fielders from the sweltering heat. Things didn't start too well as opener Peter Donlan fell
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What you think about town's stink
NORTHWICH shoppers have mixed views about the town's smelly drains. Some think they smell appalling, others think they smell okay, as long as there is a breeze to blow away any whiff, while others think there is no smell at all. The Guardian asked Northwich
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Hunt for dog that killed swan Grace
A SAVAGE attack on a female swan at the lake outside Vale Royal Borough Council's headquarters has resulted in the bird being put down. Grace and her partner Henry had become popular with residents and council staff since their arrival in 1992 but a Staffordshire
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Predators pounce at Puma event
WESTON Point JFC sent their u13s football team into the UKPS Puma summer cup. The tournament was in the surroundings of Ellesmere College, Shropshire. The tournament was a two-day event with teams from all over Wales, Birmingham and London. Weston PoiontPredators
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I do not believe it was my fault, says driver
A COURT heard last week how a man told police that he was not to blame for a car crash, which killed two children. In an interview after the accident, Richard Beal said that he had been on the correct side of the road when his car collided with Alison
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Parents consider legal action following verdict
A COUPLE may take legal action against a driver, who was involved in the accident where their two children died. In a statement issued on Monday, Alison and Steve Brooker said they were disappointed that Northwich driver Richard Beal would not face charges
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Fatal crash was an accident - coroner
A MOTHER last week relived the terrifying seconds before a car crash that killed her two children as she drove them to Great Budworth Primary School. Alison Brooker told an inquest how she hit a patch of ice as she braked to avoid a car that she believed
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Club gives way to fresh ideas
A CLUB wants to help solve Knutsford's parking problems by letting office workers pay for a space at its site. Shaw Heath Social Club said it would consider a park-and-ride scheme from the site if it was financially viable. "It would be another source
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Fanciers in a flap
NINE prized racing pigeons have been stolen from coups in Knutsford. Buckets of corn have also vanished from the lofts in Mereheath Lane. Worried fanciers have now reinforced doors and fixed extra locks. "If you went round there you would think you were
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Pitching in to help sporty squads
KING George V Playing Fields in Haydock is the latest sporting facility to benefit from St Helens Council's commitment to revitalise sports venues. In the past year the Council has secured more than £1million of grant aid to improve football and rugby
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Chance to put council to the test
TOWNSFOLK are reminded that the next full meeting of St Helens Council is on Wednesday, August 27 at 6.15pm with opportunity for public questions. They must be concerned with matters relating to functions of the Council, or those which affect the Borough
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Help for teen dads
STARTING Point, the specialist career advice and guidance centre in St Helens, have launched a pioneering support programme to help teenage fathers cope with the pressures of parenthood. The scheme is one of the first support programmes in the UK to be
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Giant steps keep Emma on her toes
A FLEET footed young ballet dancer has been selected to study at the prestigious Hammond Ballet School in Chester after four years at the Alhambra Academy of Dance and Drama in Rainhill. Ten-year-old Emma Ashley, from Penketh will be leaving her ballet
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Lucky Bill lands dream hole in one shot twice
MOST golfers can only dream of hitting a hole in one during their life. But amateur Bill Swindley has shot two within a fortnight to complete a remarkable career hat-trick! The pipe fitter from Haydock landed a 'hole in one' at a course in Upton by Chester
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Tommy's top of Bill's new show
THIS Christmas at the Liverpool Empire, Billy Kenwright presents Scrooge, the award winning international smash hit musical. The show features Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchitt, Tiny Tim, the ghosts of Christmas and a whole host of Dickensian characters
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Duo secure darts titles
HALFWAY Gents and RNA are the latest teams to have secured their respective section championships in the Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League. A 7/2 win against Fiddlers III made certain of the section three championship for Halfway Gents. RNA, who have led
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Friction, jealousy and the shop owned by Jasper
I RECENTLY read Alan Fleet's excellent book Woolyback. In it he tells the tale of the friction and jealousy between the two schools close to the Winsford Guildhall, namely the Winsford Verdin Grammar School and the secondary modern, where the children
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Onward and upward
WITTON Albion's manager Benny Phillips is looking onwards and upwards as the start of the new season approaches. Phillips has signed new centre half Andy Thomas and hopes striker David Eaton will also join the squad by the end of the week, as he aims
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Cathy's mexican charity mission
A WIDNES woman has flown to Mexico with the Archbishop of Liverpool for a conference on deaf people. Cathy Corish of Wellfield in Farnworth left last Friday for the week-long look at the needs of deaf people in the church and in society generally. Cathy
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CRIME SOARS IN THE HEAT
Police warn residents to be on their guard as burglars target open doors and windows AS temperature's have soared in Widnes, so have the number of burglaries. Crooks have been taking advantage as people leave their windows and doors open. There were 37
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Danny boys leads the stars on 45
BOTH Halton Corporation and Moorfield Casuals were relegated from the first division last year, so this was their chance to put a bit of silverware in their trophy cabinet in the Commander Wilkinson VC Cup Final. Batting first on a good wicket, Moorfield
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The Rage gets shirty with Linnets
RUNCORN FC Halton launched their new kit this week with a little help from wrestler Andy 'The Rage' Baker and player Chris Lightfoot. This season's shirt is made by an Italian supplier. Its short sleeved and has the Linnets' traditional yellow with green
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Youth wins the day
ANY remaining thoughts that crown green bowls is a game for middle aged men were firmly dispelled at last week's Cowley Cup. The finals, held at Winsford Conservative Club, contained four teenagers with three of the youngsters making it through to the
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Games medal for Natalie
WEAVERHAM swimmer Natalie Jones competed against some of the best young swimmers in the world last week and more than proved she is ready for the big time. Natalie, aged 15, a pupil at St Nicholas High School, was chosen to represent Great Britain at
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Bright start for England star
YOUNG Paul Grannell from Winsford is celebrating after making a dream debut for the U18s England boys' golf team. The 17-year-old, who represents Sandiway Golf Club and is also a member of Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club, made his debut in a three-day home
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Jones makes the most of it
ROUND nine of the British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park on Sunday did not go to plan for Northwich rider Craig Jones. A crash in warm up forced the 18-year-old on to his second choice bike and into a struggle for position, resulting in him taking
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Davenham win
DAVENHAM Under-15s clinched their sixth successive Meller Braggins League title with a victory over Winsford. A magnificent century opening stand by Ben Gough (57) and Andy Whitney (57) set the tone for Davenham's 165-3. Winsford made a spirited reply
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Weaverham
AN exceptional bowling performance by Weaverham's Rob McMillan saw Prestbury lose by five wickets at the weekend. Weaverham kept the pressure on league leaders Middlewich with a maximum 25 points win over Prestbury - thanks to the outstanding work of
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Pressure on after league defeat
WINNINGTON Park were left feeling the heat in first division promotion stakes after soaring temperatures got the better of the bowlers. They visited Brooklands on Saturday and opened the batting in temperatures that reached nearly 40 degrees. Park took
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Winnington Park fly into semi-finals
WINNINGTON Park pulled off a shock win at the weekend by knocking premier league side Alderley Edge out of the Fred Graham Trophy. A brilliant bowling display saw only one Alderley Edge batsman break into double figures, as Park became the only non-premier
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Vics make a point with clean sheet
IN his first Conference game in charge Steve Davis achieved what had been beyond all previous Vics managers - by securing a first-ever point from "The Lawn". Despite Vics record 500th Conference away fixture being played in blistering heat, both teams
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A GRAND GAME
THE first home game of the new season for Northwich Vics was a genuine thriller. It was the club's 1,000th Conference league match and came on the back of a successful 500th Conference away game at Forest Green Rovers. To mark the occasion, league chairman
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No comparison
HAVING read the letter from B Cunningham, it's obvious he is a migrant to Widnes. To call the council members street sweepers or lorry drivers, hillbilly and Ged Clampet, is his own assumption of members of the council, which I presume he does not know
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You obviously don't cross the Mersey
WOULD like to reply to the letter in last week's World about not needing a new bridge. Can I just ask Mr Cunningham why he is living in Widnes when it's just a backwater town when he should be living in Birkenhead where he came from or to London where
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You should move!I
HAVE just read Mr Cunningham's letter. If he feels that strongly about Widnes being a 'backwater town', then maybe he should move back to Birkenhead, or better still London. Maybe they would like his support, because he obviously feels very strongly for
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Bridge won't stop congestion
THE bridge is only congested twice a day when everyone tries to use it, so we don't need another one, just better journey planning. On the rare occasion that it is closed there can be delays of several hours for many people as the only alternative routes
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In the lap of the Gods
I DON'T live in the area any more, but when I visit it's in the lap of the Gods if I can make it to Runcorn train station in time. I often leave up to an hour in advance of my train time, just in case... Peter Farrell, via email
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There's gravy on
these train times!I WAS very surprised to learn about the four hour/three train journey from Widnes to Manchester on last week's letters page. I've been making this journey trip for the past 15 years and my travelling time continues to fall each year.
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We should have had our say
COULD you tell me and everybody else in Castlefields and beyond why a voted in council does not consult the people of Runcorn? They've closed the youth centre, sports complex and swimming on Castlefields alone, without asking people. I ask the chief executive
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I don't believe it!
I JUST can't believe what I've been reading in the World. Motorists moaning about being fined for speeding. What absolute idiots. These people should be made to re-take their driving test. If there are no speed signs you travel at 30mph. Most are travelling
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Speeding comments are stupid
IN response to the letters regarding 30mph on Liverpool Road, I was appalled that anyone who is old enough to vote would come out with such stupid comments. As a driving instructor for more than 15 years, I can assure you that you will not stop at 30mph
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Twice is careless
IF Vicky O'Connor doesn't know the speed limit of the road because there are no signs, then perhaps she needs to retake her driving test. Roads that are not marked with speed signs are 30mph, as a result she should know that Liverpool Road is a 30 mph
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The law's the same
I PASSED my test some years ago and I know that some laws have changed. For those people who have forgotten, if you were driving in a built up area or residential area the limit was 30mph unless otherwise stated. Also, some people claim there are no speed
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Free activities for fun weekend
EVENTS will take place at Harbutt's Field during the weekend of September 26 and 27. There will be free activities including a battle by the Ermine Street Guards, Roman parade, weaponry displays, a Roman market, clay and mosaic workshops and refreshments
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Businesses asked to bring history back to life
BUSINESSES across Cheshire are being asked to help bring Roman history to life by pledging their support. They are being encouraged to sponsor an event guide which is being produced to commemorate the second Roman Middlewich Festival. Dave Thompson, assistant
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Get involved with Roman Festival
STEWARDS and guides are just some of the roles on offer for people to get involved with during the Roman Festival. About 100 volunteers are needed to provide support during the festival to carry out a range of jobs including guiding visitors and running
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INJURY BLOW
WINSFORD United could well be forced to kick-off the new season without three first choice players - including key playmaker Mark Quinn - this weekend. Midfielder Quinn suffered a suspected fractured arm in the 3-0 friendly win over Crewe last week and
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Wildlife pictures and portraits on show
PHOTOGRAPHS of wildlife, portraits and landscapes from around the world as well as nearer home are on display in Winsford Cross shopping centre. Town centre managers Modus, the Mid-Cheshire Camera Club's exhibition has been given use of the window of
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PUBLIC INQUIRY RULED OUT
THE Government has denied protestors a new public inquiry in their long fight to stop hazardous chemical waste being stored in Winsford Salt Mine. Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott decided last week that he would judge whether to give the go-ahead to
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Wifstock's hot, hot, hot....
BLAZING sunshine greeted this year's annual Widstock music festival. Up to 500 people saw the free concert in Victoria Park, Widnes. Organiser and local music scene guru Pete Bentham said: "All the bands went down really well. "The weather was brilliant
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Raising a toast to mark Keith's 70th birthday
GLASSES were raised this week to toast the good health of councillor Keith Musgrave as he celebrates his 70th birthday - nine years after undergoing life saving surgery. Clr Musgrave, who is the current leader of Vale Royal Borough Council, underwent
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Your chance to apply for Gannett cash
THE Guardian is once again offering community groups and worthy causes in Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich the chance to get grants of up to £5,000. Following a very successful bidding round earlier this year, three groups in Vale Royal received a total
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Weaverham hero John celebrates his special day
IT was a special day for John Bellamy, Weaverham's own hero, when he officially opened Tesco's new Weaverham store. John, aged 65, of Green Park was selected from a host of individuals nominated for the Search for Hero competition launched by Tesco and
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Hospital to take 999 calls again
HALTON Hospital is set to start taking some 999 calls again. The move comes after six months of refurbishment work on Ward A1. During that time only heart attack patients needing treatment at the coronary care unit could be admitted. As of yesterday (
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Ice cream wars fear after £100,000 depot blaze
ICE-LOLLIES survived a fire, which gutted five ice-cream vans, a freezer van and a car. The amazing lollies were picked from melted wreckage after three fire engines had spent over an hour controlling the blaze Police believe was started deliberately,
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Man's body lay in field for several weeks
THE body of a man lay by a busy Runcorn road for weeks. The man was found in a field by Chester Road last Thursday afternoon, August 8. Farmer Richard Whitlow came across the corpse while combining his field, near the turning for Hill Top Farm Road, Preston-on-the-Hill
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Competition winners
Flower - Three stems gladioli: 1. Rosaline Fox; 2. John Rowland; 3. A J Clarke. Bowl of dahlias: 1. Jean Ross; 2. John Rowland; 3. Jean Ross; commended B Jewkes. Six stems sweet peas: 1. John Rowland; 2. Jean Ross; 3. Pam Shingler. Six fuchsia flower
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Quality on show
WEAVERHAM villagers rose to the challenge and produced a spectacular display of vegetables, flowers, cakes, photographs, handicrafts and woodwork at the annual show. As they had last year, judges commented on the high quality entries and the difficulty
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Vikings u21s 38 Huddersfield Giants u21s 6THE Vikings levered themselves up into the top six with th
Leading 30-0 at the interval, Widnes were too big and too strong for the Giants whose only try came through Danny Samuel in the later stages and was converted by Tony Williams. Widnes consolidated their win with tries by David Welch, Gary Middlehurst,
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Bulls have one eye on opener
WIDNES Albion Bulls have arranged a pre-season friendly at North Wales Coasters who are based at Rhyl RUFC on Saturday, August 16. It will be a good chance for any A team players to get a game under their belts before the season starts although anyone
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Scheme will be massive boost
for town DEVELOPERS say that the proposed Winnington Urban Village will inject a massive amount of investment into the local economy if it goes ahead. Brunner Mond, one of the joint owners of the proposed site, has invested more than £200 million in their
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Tough guys have hearts of gold
YET again Mr Paul Harris, the Ball Bulldogs ARLC boss, is seen presenting cheques to Ashley and Chesnut Lodge Schools. Linda King, head of Ashley School, said: "To see the men on the rugby pitch they're big and tough, but they all have hearts of gold
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It's as you were for Mond juniors
MOND Rangers junior team, under the control of manager Gordon Thomsett, have continued were they left off last season when they won the Warrington u12s league without losing a single game. They then won the Runcorn and District FA u17s Junior Cup. During
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Deputy PM says no to toxic waste mines inquiry
THE Government has denied Moulton protesters a new public inquiry in the fight to stop hazardous chemical waste being stored in salt mines. Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott decided last week that he would judge whether to give the go-ahead to the controversial
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Witton Albion 0 Runcorn FC Halton 3
Linnets on song RUNCORN FC Halton scored another victory in their pre-season preparations against a Witton side that included former Linnets striker Mike Moseley. Runcorn were ahead after just 35 seconds with a Brazilian type finish from Chris Lightfoot
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Mixed fortunes for Halton netballers
THE final match of the season saw the return of regular goal shooter Shirley Nickson. With superb shooting from Nickson and Maxine Gumbs (GA) there was little Engineering could do in defence. A tough game from start to finish but Halton took an early
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URBAN VILLAGE BACK ON TRACK
A CONSORTIUM of developers is once again hoping to secure outline planning permission to turn a massive brownfield site in Winnington into a 1,200 home urban village. The Winnington Urban Village Consortium, that has submitted the application, comprises
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Past may not save the future
HISTORIC buildings in Knutsford will not be protected from developers. Clr Sue Kipling said on Monday that her colleagues at Macclesfield Borough Council would instead use the new property list as a guide when discussing plans. "They will not be listed
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Public go out of way to help others
CHILDREN blinded by landmines are being given the chance of an education by the people of Knutsford. Aid worker Andrew Davis, who speaks to town groups about the war in Bosnia, said dozens had donated books on audio tapes. "The victims are injured by
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Kelly in the Frame
WIDNES Vikings have secured the signature of Daniel Frame for two more years and coach Neil Kelly could be next. Kelly has already had 'preliminary discussions' with Widnes chairman Tony Chambers regarding a new deal, although his present contract still
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Countdown to closure
THE shutters could come down at three more post offices in St Helens later this year as part of a national programme of urban closures. Post Office Ltd is restructuring its national network of more than 9,000 urban post offices because in many cities
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New laws to tackle alcohol louts
NEW laws could soon be in place in St Helens town-centre which will give police powers to seize booze from alcohol-swilling louts who roam the streets. Council bosses are considering bringing into force legislation which allows local authorities to pinpoint
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Play-off battle hots up
THE race for the play-off places became even more tense following Widnes Vikings 30-30 draw with Huddersfield Giants on Sunday. The Vikings now find themselves in seventh place behind local rivals Warrington Wolves on points difference with the two sides
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Pub manager to face licensing officials
LICENSING officials are to review a Knutsford pub's right to entertain because of a mix-up over door staff. The manager of the White Lion has been asked to attend a meeting on Monday to explain why they used men who were not registered with Macclesfield