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Arts activities at Runcorn Hill
AN OAK carving of a quarryman reflecting the history of Runcorn Hill is being created this week. Children aged eight and nine are being invited to join artist Angela Sidwell for a series of workshops. The art project is being funded by a lottery grant
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Work starts on church
WORK has begun on the restoration of an historic Widnes church that was awarded the biggest English Heritage grant of its kind for any church in the north of England. St Mary's Church, in West Bank, received a grant of more than £300,000 from English
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Remembering Father Peter
CARING, compassionate and dedicated, just some of the tributes paid to Fr Peter Smith, 58, who was buried yesterday (Tuesday). Hundreds of parishioners, friends, pupils and relatives packed St Bede's RC Church in Appleton Village to bid farewell to this
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Heartbroken over Len
A SENSITIVE, fun loving man who doted on his family. That's how a heartbroken family described their brother, Leonard Dwyer, 24, killed last week in a horrific motorway accident. "He doted on all his nieces and nephews," said his brother, Andrew, 31,
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Cost cutting plans give town food for thought
TOWN officials say they have a lot to consider before they commit to any proposals laid out in Congleton Borough Council's cost cutting plans. As reported in last week's Guardian, the borough council has proposed a series of staff redundancies, transfers
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We're being invaded, but this time it's the Normans
A SMALL army is set to descend upon Middlewich this weekend when the first Norman festival takes place. For two days the town's Norman heritage will be in the spotlight in an event that promises to rival the hugely popular Roman Middlewich Festival. Celebrating
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Parents proud as 10 cadets are drilled
MIDDLEWICH Fire Cadets have good reason to be proud after completing a meticulous drill routine that saw them pass out with flying colours. The latest 10 fire cadets to complete the intensive training course at Middlewich Fire Station performed their
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Civic service was 'humbling'
THE Mayor of Middlewich enjoyed a civic service with a difference this year. Clr Chalky White was joined by fellow councillors and dignitaries in the civic parade and church service on Sunday which was held at Middlewich Community Church for the first
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You'll always be alive in my happy memories
HEARTFELT tributes have continued to pour in for Middlewich man Gavin McAleer, who died from a stab wound following a incident in a pub car park. Visitors to the Guardian's websites have been adding messages of condolence to his family and sharing their
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Firefighters tackle blaze on board freight train
PASSENGER train services were brought to a standstill for hours after the engine compartment of a freight train caught fire in Middlewich. More than 60 trains on the West Coast Main Line were delayed for almost an hour each on Monday night as fire crews
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Joining the team
THERE are two new faces in the teaching staff at Over Hall Primary School, Winsford. Laura Nicholls and Andrew Simpson are both in their first teaching roles and looking forward to the year ahead. Laura, who is part of a job share scheme teaching class
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Mike at the helm
THERE were first day nerves all round at Wimboldsley Primary School for staff and pupils alike. As teachers welcomed the new pupil intake last week there was another new starter at the school in the shape of new headteacher Mike Blousfield. Mr Blousfield
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School drinks in fundraising success
COLLEAGUES and customers at Asda in Winsford have raised £2,420 which has been presented to a special school. The money has gone towards the building of a hydro pool at Hebden Green Community School. Funds were raised at the supermarket during a three-month
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Two hurt in crash
TWO people were taken to Leighton Hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Station Road at its junction with Wharton Road. The accident happened at 12.25pm on Saturday when a Ford Mondeo was in collision with an MG motor vehicle. Police believe
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Mayor opens new doors
THERE was a special visitor to St Chad's Primary School in Winsford to mark the opening of a new mobile classroom. Winsford Town Mayor Clr Tony Hooton was on hand as the parents accompanied their children to school when the early years class started last
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Access all areas at centre
MORE than 60 volunteers had the chance to put themselves in the position of visually impaired clients at a centre for the blind yesterday, Tuesday. The RNIB Transcription Centre in High Street, Tarporley, transcribes thousands of items each year for the
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'Please return my hanging baskets'
A WOMAN who had two hanging baskets stolen from the front of her home is appealing for them to be returned. The baskets were taken from outside the Grangemoor property, Runcorn. The woman, who doesn't want to be identified, wants them returning or information
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MAKING HISTORY
FAMILIES had the chance to roam through history and learn together at the New Vic community learning centre. The themed activities at the centre, in Neumann Street, were based on the Roman times and parents, children and staff all joined in making mosaics
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Go show support for hall
AN appeal has been launched to refurbish and modernise Darnhall Village Hall. Built at the turn of the century, the hall needs updating in order to continue to house the WI, Brownies, Guides, the parish council and other social groups. Funding is available
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Children's lives are at risk on this road
CONCERNS have been raised that children are at risk because road safety improvements have not been carried out on Mount Pleasant Drive. According to campaigners, four youngsters have been knocked down over the past few years as they tried to cross the
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Chance to buy paintings at library
A GIFTED artist who paints as a hobby is exhibiting her work at Halton Lea Library. Irene Nolan's designs are abstract, fantasy, bible and landscape acrylic paintings on canvas. "I am a mature artist," said Irene, of Runcorn. "I have been painting all
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'Everyone has been brilliant'
A DISTRAUGHT young couple who lost everything in a fierce blaze, just weeks before they expect a baby, have been overwhelmed by gifts from big-hearted World readers. A fire sparked off by an electrical wiring fault above a boiler ripped through their
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PETROL PANIC
WINSFORD has been hit by an outbreak of panic petrol buying since the weekend with lengthy queues reported at forecourts across the town. Drivers rushed to fill up their tanks as fears rose of possible fuel blockades outside refineries from today, Wednesday
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Hunt for attacker
POLICE are hunting this man following an indecent assault on an 11-year-old boy in the Runcorn area. The man approached the victim on Astmoor Spine Road, near NHS Logistics, and offered to assist him with his broken bicycle. While talking to him, the
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Boy is fined for walk on rail line
A NORTHWICH teenager admitted trespassing on railway lines when he appeared at Northwich Youth Court last Wednesday. The 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was fined £25 and ordered to pay court costs of £20 for the offence. Catherine
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All hands to the pump as beer festival begins
THE final kegs will soon be rolled into place as preparations for the 12th annual Northwich Beer Festival near completion. The two-day event will be held in Northwich memorial hall on Friday evening and all day on Saturday, so beer-lovers will have plenty
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Our Len was a fun-loving man
A SENSITIVE, fun loving man who doted on his family. That's how a heartbroken family described their brother, Leonard Dwyer, 24, killed last week in a horrific motorway accident. "He doted on all his nieces and nephews," said his brother, Andrew, 31,
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Gina's walking tall to prove she's a lady
I used to be the sort of girl who enjoyed breakfast, dinner and tea, but now I am the sort of young lady who partakes of breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner followed by a sumptuous pudding rather than my usual afters. I now know the correct way
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Nursery to build garden to mark the life of Charlie
A TODDLER who lost his fight against cancer is to be remembered with the opening of a nursery memorial garden. Charlie Dyson, from Kingsmead, attended Hartford Belgrave nursery from six months but tragically the three- year-old died from a sarcoma - a
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Rain frustrates grand effort from Oulton's own Mr Robinson
ANDY Robinson's season ended in personal disappointment when, needing 34 runs to reach 1,000 in the league, the match was abandoned with his score on 24no. Oulton Park had earlier fielded for three hours of almost continuous drizzle and rain. Only veteran
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Pop ace Gary's mansion for sale
IT really will be a case of everything changes as singer Gary Barlow moves on from his Delamere Manor estate. The Cuddington property, which is currently for sale with estate agents Strutt and Parker for £5.5million, has been occupied by the former Take
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PETROL PANIC
NORTHWICH has been gripped by an outbreak of panic petrol buying since the weekend with long queues reported at forecourts across the town. Drivers rushed to fill their tanks as fears grew of possible fuel blockades outside refineries from today, Wednesday
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Company shows skill
RESIDENTS of Northwich were given the chance to get crafty with card making at a specially arranged demonstration day earlier this month. Business partners Dale Ryder and Caroline Morris, who live in Winsford, opened Church Road store Caradale Crafts
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Swindon's Steve takes title
THIS week's Northwich Anglers' Association match was the first round of the winter league, with 10 teams of five fishing the first round. Steve Martin from Swindon took the honours, fishing above the arches on peg 369 to take 15-8-0 of bream and skimmers
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A wet day at Winsford sees full day's play
A WET day at Knights Grange saw a full day's play thanks to the ground staff who played a game of cat and mouse with the covers and the rain all week to get a track worth playing on. Once again Alvanley won a crucial toss and inserted Winsford to bat.
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Teenager puts his trust in a prince
A CHARITY founded by Prince Charles is to help a troubled teenager from Knutsford. Over the next 12 weeks The Prince's Trust will work with Ross Brookes who was labelled a hooded yob by the national media last month after being photographed brandishing
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Driver to face trial
A MAN will stand trial next month after he was involved in a collision that killed a 29-year-old. Richard Howard, 45, of West Way, Holmes Chapel, will appear at Knutsford Crown Court for allegedly driving without due care and attention. About 18 statements
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Cashier's fear as pumps run dry
PETROL stations ran out of fuel yesterday as panicking drivers filled up cars, lawnmowers and even a boat. One customer threatened a 17-year-old cashier at the Esso garage in Toft Road, Knutsford, when the pumps dried up. "It's just horrendous at the
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Up to 1,700 new homes could be built in our town
THE number of homes being built in Warrington could almost treble according to new figures. The North West Regional Assembly figures show between 1,213 and 1,738 homes could be built annually in the borough over the coming years - compared to the current
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And then there was one! Last remaining resident fights on
RESIDENTS living near to a derelict block of flats are fed up with the fly-tipping and teenage gangs it attracts. The block of six flats that adjoin terraced houses on West Street, in Orford, have just one resident left, who says he will soon move out
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Ali at academy
WINSFORD'S Fame Factory has undergone a major revamp and as well as boasting a state-of-the-art theatre space the company has changed its name to suit its new image. Now known as the Factory Academy of Performing Arts, the company presents a line of fresh
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Challenge yourself to save a life
THE British Red Cross is calling on people in Warrington to spend just five minutes learning the basic but vital skills that could save a life. As a part of a major national campaign called 'Cut Flowers', aimed at reducing deaths at road accidents, the
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A chance to tread the boards
AMATEUR actors who are dying to tread the boards this season have the chance to audition for a new adaptation of Patrick Marber's The Musicians. The Musicians, a fast and funny play from the pen of the man who wrote Closer, has been described as Tchaikovsky
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Survey is a tonic for doctors and dentists
A MAJOR survey by the Healthcare Commission reveals that patients in Warrington have largely given the thumbs up to the quality of treatment they have received from doctors and dentists in the town. Most patients have confidence and trust in the person
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And all that jazz
GOLDEN Square was full of groove recently with an evening of blues and jazz. Warrington played host to musical legend Georgie Fame who performed his own blend of blues and American R&B in a free night of music. The audience were also treated to performances
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Town produce best performance of the season
MIDDLEWICH Town produced their best performance of the season so far to win convincingly at title rivals Knutsford. Town still have a number of first team regulars missing through suspension and injury, however, with new signing Mark Jones to bolster
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Man died at bar after ordering pint
THE death of a Bewsey man, who dropped dead moments after ordering a pint in his local pub, has been described as a mystery. Deputy coroner for Cheshire, Dr Janet Napier said the cause of Lesley Tarburton's sudden death was "all a bit of a mystery" during
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Town upbeat
MIDDLEWICH Town FC kept their Mid Cheshire League Division One title ambitions alive on Saturday with a 3-1 away win at title rivals Knutsford. Town are now unbeaten in the seven league games played so far this season and have dropped only four points
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By the Rev Nigel Atkinson, Vicar of Knutsford Parish Church
RECENT articles in some national newspapers have been warning us that dieting can be dangerous. Yet many of us are on some kind of diet at some point in our lives and the reason for this is that most of us do not want to become heavy. We want to maintain
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Footballers play golf
GOLFERS could meet a cricket hero and several football legends at an event near Knutsford next month. Ashes star Andrew Flintoff and former European footballer of the year Kevin Keegan will be among the guests at Mere Golf and Country Club on October
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Knutsford take knock: Knutsford FC 1 Middlewich Town 3
THE SON of a former Knutsford FC player helped Middlewich beat the Reds on Saturday. Lee Murphy, whose dad Terry was a freescoring forward for Knutsford in the late 1950s, scored one of three goals for the away side at Manchester Road. He met a Dave Shore
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Egerton strike five times: Egerton U175 Sutton U172
EGERTON'S senior team hosted Sutton and fielded new signings James Goodrum, Charlie Holland, Alex Holt and Lewis Marriott. It could have taken the team time to find their feet, but striker Tom Stubbs settled any early season nerves with a goal after five
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Prosecuting rapists
IN Cheshire Police's third article, the process of prosecuting a rape offender through the courts is explained... Rape victims often find the thought of facing their offender again a traumatic prospect but this is where the Crown Prosecution Service (
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Pussies galore at priory
A CATWALK with a difference is set to help cancer patients. Visitors to Norton Priory's walled garden have been amused to discover 39 humorous and beautifully painted cat sculptures sitting amidst the flowers and shrubs. "Norton Priory has been delighted
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Hundreds flock to Halton's ruins during open days
HUNDREDS of visitors explored Halton's ruins, free of charge, during the national heritage open days last weekend. Almost 600 people roamed round ancient Norton Priory and Halton Castle. "The response to our free Open Days has been excellent," said Norton
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£2,000 gives coach revamp
ABSOLUTELY brilliant! That's how Bob Bryant, chairman of Halton's Let's Go Stroke Club, has described its newly refurbished coach. "It looks great," said Bob, who founded Britain's biggest stroke club eight years ago. It now has 200 members. "It's been
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Stadium whole again
FORMER Atomic Kitten star Liz McClarnon took centre stage for the £1.5m relaunch of Halton Stadium on Sunday, writes James Hanley. The Liverpool-born singer performed her new single 'Woman In Love' and the former number one 'Whole Again' during half time
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Darts results and fixtures
Results for September 8: End of Season Play Offs: Town Championship: Halfway A 3 Navvy 6; Tranny Lads 6 Red Admiral 3. Executive Competition: Jolly Brewer 4 Prospect Has Beens 5; Albion 6 Navvy Lads 3.
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Club suffer a Blue day: Stockport Rugby Club 26 Knutsford Rugby Club 17
KNUTSFORD Rugby Club suffered a disappointing defeat away at Stockport on Saturday. In a close game, Knutsford failed to capitalise on their early lead and allowed the opposition back into the game. However, the players were not too despondent because
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Spaces left in league
Lymm Six-A-Side Football League THERE are a couple of spaces in the Lymm six-a-side league, which is based at Lymm Leisure Centre. All games are played on Thursday evenings on Astroturf. Teams play one 40-minute game each week and the league is split
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Widnes settle for draw
Widnes 1st XI v Oxton 1st XI AFTER an early wicket to Mahboob, Oxton accumulated slowly. After nine overs from Titchard, Mukherjee was brought into the attack but after the run out of Mitchell, Doggert and Debrabender added 80 for the third wicket before
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U15s take cricket cup
Widnes U15s Cricket Club v Bootle U15s Cricket Club Liverpool Echo Cup Competition Final WIDNES' bowler kept Bootle at bay reaching 42 for one off 20 overs. In the final 20 overs, Widnes kept Bootle on a tight reign with Tom Evans bowling eight overs
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Darts players gear up for summer league finals
Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League NAVVY will face Tranny Lads in the 2005 Summer League Town championship final. In their semi final played last Thursday night Gary Johnson finished in 17 darts, helping Navvy go into an early lead. This was followed by
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Vikings beat Rhinos and march to grand final
Senior Academy Leeds Rhinos 20 Widnes Vikings 30 HAVING won at Headingley only a few weeks previously, the Vikings proved it was no fluke by repeating the dose. Lethal centre Darren Woods came up with a pair of touchdowns, and Martin Ainscough, Phil Woods
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Triple win for Inter Union
Inter Union U9s 1 Heath Rangers U9s 0 Hurricanes U9s 0 Inter Union U9s 6 TWO wins out of two for the U9s. The opening game of the season was against at home Heath Rangers and was a close fought encounter with Inter coming out 1-0 winners with Jack Doolan
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Final score did not reflect effort of players
Rochdale RUFC 33 Widnes RUFC 10 WIDNES slipped up on their travels last weekend when they went down by 33-10 against Rochdale in Powergen North Two West. However, it was a game in which the final score did not reflect the effort of the Widnes team who
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Hanley and Arnold on target again for free scoring Winsford
ANOTHER solid home performance by Winsford United saw Darwen fall to their first defeat of the season. This Winsford side is looking too good for many of the other teams in the division and the outlook is good, with only FC United causing the Blues any
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Fascinating stories at Widnes Library
THE ANCIENT tradition of storytelling is coming back to life at Widnes Library next week. Writer, poet and stand-up comedian John Hughes, who performs strange tales for all ages, will be recalling fascinating stories from 7pm-9pm on Wednesday, September
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Watch out for danger symptoms
PARENTS have been urged to become more conscious of the symptoms of meningitis as part of Meningitis Awareness Week. Neale and Rachael Vickery, both from Widnes, are working with Meningitis Research Foundation to help raise local awareness of meningitis
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World readers come to rescue
A DISABLED boy who had his beloved mountain bike stolen has been given a new one thanks to an article in the World. Shane Graylish, 13, from Quinn Street, Widnes, made an appeal in the World two weeks ago for the return of his new Sarazen Blitz mountain
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Shouting pays off for councillor Mike
A MIDDLEWICH councillor who believes the town has been overlooked by county officials says things are looking up. In the past year Clr Mike Parsons has been vocal in championing the town's highways needs, claiming that Cheshire County Council often overlooks
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Sentenced for attack
A MIDDLEWICH man was sentenced for attacking a man outside a Lostock night spot when he appeared at Chester Crown Court yesterday, Tuesday. Jason George Ernest Lowe, 29, of Chadwick Road, was given a maximum 240-hour community punishment order and ordered
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Sign of the times as club closes its doors
MIDDLEWICH is set to lose another of its social venues at the end of the month because is it is no longer viable to run. Centura Foods Sports and Social Club, formally the RHM Club, will close at the end of September - less than two years after the town
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All things bright and beautiful...
MIDDLEWICH was top of the crops at the weekend as horticulturalists displayed their talents at the annual show. A fine range of fruits, vegetables, crafts and cakes were on display at the Civic Hall on Saturday and the rain didn't seem to put anyone off
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Police to step up presence
POLICE officers have made moves to reassure the public following the death of a Middlewich man outside a town centre pub. As reported in last week's Guardian, former town councillor Emma Brown said it raised the issue of a greater need for police presence
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Protest sparks fuel pump chaos
ROAD users are ignoring calls for calm and flocking to forecourts across mid Cheshire to fill up their tanks. Fuel stations in Northwich, Middlewich and Winsford were busier than usual on Monday, with queues at the pumps getting even longer yesterday,
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WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO?
A MIDDLEWICH man who flew to Greece in a desperate bid to find his missing brother is to return to England without him. Chris Cook, 30, flew to Malia last Sunday with his brother Tony, 28, in the hope of discovering the whereabouts of 20-year-old student
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Bumper intake starts work at college
THE corridors of Mid-Cheshire College are ringing with the hustle and bustle of a bumper new intake of students this month. New students have come from schools across the county to take advantage of new facilities at the college, including a beauty salon
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Vics boss opens new sports complex
A NEW sporting facility for pupils and the wider community was officially opened at the County High School Leftwich on Friday. Northwich Victoria FC manager Steve Burr and Weaver Vale MP Mike Hall were on hand to help cut the ribbon at the multi-use games
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Boy, 13, gets curfew for taking Avon lady's scooter
A 13-YEAR-OLD Winsford schoolboy has been given a curfew order after admitting taking an Avon lady's scooter without her consent. The boy, who cannot be named, also pleaded guilty to criminal damage when he appeared at South Cheshire Youth Court in Crewe
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Refurbish our field, pleads schoolboy
A SCHOOLBOY has handed in a 200-signature petition to Winsford Town Council asking for urgent action to refurbish Stanthorne Playing Field. Adam Smith, 10, of Hewitt Drive, a pupil at Wharton Junior School, told town councillors he and his friends enjoyed
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Girl gave teen 'some of her own medicine'
A WINSFORD teenager admitted kicking and hitting another girl to 'give her some of her own medicine' when she appeared at Northwich Youth Court last Wednesday. Magistrates heard how the 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, got embroiled
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MP calls for action to stop estate vandalism
THE managing director of a company which has suffered a spate of vandalism says police are not doing enough to help. During the past three months there have been 10 cases of vandalism at Minsups, which has cost the firm £10,000. The attacks have included
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Guilty of neglect
A WINSFORD mum who allowed her child to wander the town streets alone has been given a 12-month community order by Northwich magistrates. The 21-year-old appeared at the Vale Royal court on Monday to face punishment for wilfully neglecting a young person
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Council starts legal bid to remove travellers
LEGAL proceedings are under way to evict a group of travellers who arrived on playing fields behind Verdin Exchange last Tuesday. There have been several complaints from residents about their behaviour and one resident on Hawkshead Way, who did not wish
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Future looking up for charity
A CHARITY whose storage building was gutted by arsonists is looking to relaunch its community furniture reuse project on a much bigger scale. Furniture Finders, which was based at Over Recreation Ground, is putting together a £100,000 bid for funding
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Judge extends prison stay for man who lied to court
A MAN who forged a letter to get out of community service has had an existing jail term extended by two months. Andrew Neil Brocklebank, 19, formerly of The Loont, was jailed for abducting a child earlier this year, but appeared in Chester Crown Court
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Assault victim injured
A 28-YEAR-OLD man has received facial injuries after being assaulted on Bedford Rise. The attack happened on Saturday at 12.07pm and the victim was taken to Leighton Hospital in Crewe.
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Something has to be done to stop violence
A WINSFORD cab firm owner is calling for urgent action at a town centre trouble hotspot after two of his drivers were assaulted. Dave Tuff and Habibur Rahman, from Sam's Cabs, were targeted by a group of youths after they stepped out of their vehicles
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Man, 25, remanded in custody
A WINSFORD man has appeared at crown court charged with murdering a Middlewich man on September 1. Gerard Robert McKeown, 26, formerly of Dene Drive, spoke only to confirm his name when he appeared at Chester Crown Court for a preliminary hearing yesterday
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Armed police called to Grange estate
ARMED police swooped on an address on the Grange estate on Monday after reports that an assault had taken place. The drama began at 8.19pm when police responded to a domestic incident. Two armed response vehicles and a police van with dogs were sent to
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How do you want them to spend £19m?
THE Cheshire Partnership has £19m to spend on improving residents' lives and the Guardian wants to know how you think the cash should be used. Representatives from the body, which represents around 60 public, private, voluntary and community groups, joined
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Man to face drugs charge
AN 18-year-old Liverpool man will return to Northwich Magistrates Court on Monday to face charges relating to possession of Class A drugs. Thomas Allan, of Brae Street, Wavertree, was arrested after police swooped on a silver Ford Focus at traffic lights
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Gathering the evidence helps prosecutors make their case
Rape attacks are increasing rapidly nationwide but according to the latest Home Office figures the number of cases resulting in prosecution has fallen to a record low. And as a result Cheshire Constabulary is taking steps to provide guidance to victims
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Order for boy
A NORTHWICH youngster has been made the subject of a four- month referral order after he admitted stealing a fire extinguisher. The 15-year-old told magistrates at Northwich Youth Court last Wednesday that he took the extinguisher from the petrol station
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Motorcyclist killed
A FATHER-OF-TWO died on his motorcycle in Runcorn. Ian Johnson, 33, from Frodsham, lost control of his bike and was involved in a collision at around 6.10pm on Saturday, September 10. He was married to Caroline and father to Matthew, 12, and 16-month-old
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Jordan: Police quiz two males
TWO males have been arrested on suspicion of supplying cocaine in relation to the death of Runcorn teenager Jordan McGrath. The pair, a juvenile and an adult, are both thought to be from the Runcorn area and were interviewed before being released on police
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Lorry driver banned over death crash on the A49
A LORRY driver was sentenced for his part in a fatal crash after he admitted driving without due care and attention when he appeared at court on Thursday. Gordon MacDougal Robertson, of Earls Meadows, in Dunns in the Scottish borders was fined £250, given
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Little Leigh...simply the best
STAFF at a Northwich primary school are jumping for joy after it was named Britain's joint best primary school in a national report. Little Leigh Primary School, on Shutley Lane, is in the top slot for consistently high examination performances in league
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Boss beaten up by union rep in row over job
A UNION representative at Roberts Bakery, in Rudheath, attacked a supervisor after losing his temper over a last minute change to a job. There had been a history of trouble between James Joe McGuigan - the TWGU representative for the company's drivers
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Walk in the park for a good cause
RESIDENTS in Vale Royal are urged to glam up their gumboots for charity this weekend to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society. The annual Memory Walk will be held at Marbury and Anderton Country Parks where a best dressed boots competition will award
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Boy faces community sentence
A NORTHWICH teenager admitted stealing stereo equipment and taking a scooter without consent at Northwich Youth Court last Wednesday. Magistrates heard how the 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was identified by a DNA sample after taking
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Patrols aim to send grave thugs packing
POLICE are stepping up patrols after an increase in vandalism and yob behaviour at a Northwich cemetery. Witton officer PC Steve Jones has joined forces with Northwich Town Council in a bid to curb damage and destruction at St Helen's churchyard and hopes
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Man assaulted at Lostock Club
A FORMER drug user was sentenced for attacking a man outside a Lostock club when he appeared at Chester Crown Court yesterday, Tuesday. Jason George Ernest Lowe, 29, of Chadwick Road, Middlewich, was given a 240-hour community punishment order and ordered
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Northwich keep their faint title hopes alive
FOR the third season running Northwich go into the final match of the season with something to play for. Last year they narrowly avoided relegation and in 2003 they gained promotion to Division One of the Cheshire Cricket Alliance by winning on the last
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Shop worker bound and gagged in raid
INVESTIGATIONS are under way in Leftwich after a shop worker was left bound and gagged following an early morning robbery. The assistant manager of Martins newsagent, on Clifton Drive, was bundled into a back office after turning off the alarm and opening
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Heaven help our new head office
A WINSFORD secretarial company welcomed some help from above at the official opening of its new head office. Well-wishers joined staff from Broomhay Secretarial Services (BSS) in a joint celebration of its first year of trading and the unveiling of its
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Club Mid Cheshire A set the pace
CLUB Mid Cheshire A got off to an excellent start in the First Division of the Stiga North West Super League on Friday. Despite fielding a weakened team the A team defeated Ramsbottom Town 5-2 with brothers Brian and Mike Johns winning their singles matches
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Winnington maintain their excellent start
WINNINGTON Park RUFC eventually overcame a spirited Lymm side, principally through an excellent display of controlled rugby from their stand off Gary Bell. Bell secured the game mid way through the second half when he intercepted the ball and ran half
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Craig's search
NORTHWICH rider Craig Jones is still searching for his first Supersport win of the season, despite a good performance at his home circuit of Oulton Park. Jones left the line with the leaders, was fifth at the first corner and hit the front by the end
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Youths torment trapped swan on Moor
TEENAGERS tormented a swan after trapping it on the Moor last week. The six youths were seen harassing the bird for more than 30 minutes on Thursday teatime. A young mother who walked past the boys said they were catching the bird in a net and throwing
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Harlequin Players: Sorry I Love You
RARELY does a production come together so perfectly as the latest offering from the Harlequin Players - an unusual, modern, whimsical romantic comedy. The cast included only three actors, but their acting was assured, delightful and utterly beguiling
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Psychic Shaun at
civic hall THOSE with a taste for the extraordinary would be well advised to attend Winsford Civic Hall's Psychic Night - a supernatural show featuring medium Shaun Dennis. Shaun is an experienced medium and was originally taught by a western mystery
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Northwich rue missed chances against Wilmslow
FOR the second week running missed opportunities saw Northwich RUFC come away with nothing in a game they should have had sewn up at half time. They have the squad to do well, they looked convincing in the warm up, they have good direction in the form
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In good hands
THE Mersey Regional Ambulance Service (MRAS) has taken significant steps to bolster its capacity to save lives, writes James Hanley. A team of non-emergency staff members from Runcorn and Widnes underwent training in how to administer life support. The
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One year on at The Brindley
THE ICONIC £7m Brindley is set to host prestigious events as part of Liverpool's Capital of Culture in 2008, The World can exclusively reveal. Artistic director Robyn Archer was so impressed by Halton's state of the art theatre, she hopes to use it as
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'We need people like you'
THANK YOU for offering our citizens a crucial lifeline. That's the message the Mayor of Halton, Cllr Peter Lloyd Jones gave big-hearted Citizens Advice Bureau volunteers this week. "Your commitment and dedication to getting your knowledge right is vital
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Election fraud case to go to trial
EX-MAYOR of Halton, Pat Tyrrell, his wife, daughter and grandson are to stand trial for alleged election fraud. No pleas have been made and all four will face a judge and jury at Warrington Crown Court on Monday, October 10. The former Castlefields councillor
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From toeing the party line to towpath of canal
AN HISTORIC canal towpath being given a £8m makeover was officially launched this week by transport minister and Halton MP Derek Twigg. The first renovated section of 'The Bridgewater Way' runs from Waterloo Bridge in Runcorn Old Town to Leiria Way, beside
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Dominoes results and fixtures
Halton Stadium Widnes and District Domino League Fixtures for September 22: Section A: Black Horse v Village SC A; Appleton Arms v St Maries; Holy Family v RO Bells; Sundowner v Parklands; HGSC C v Mill Brow SC B; Horse & Jockey B v Millfield; HGSC
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Golf results and fixtures
Helsby Golf Club Results for September 5: LGU Medal: Division One: Julia Wilkinson 81-9=72. Division Two: Sheila Fenwick 99-28=71. Division Three: Christine Henry 111-31=80. Reg Bell Final: Keith & Penny Ainsworth beat Ron & Di Weston. Cheshire
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Rugby league results and fixtures
North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Mark Norris Building Services September 10: Tetley's Lancashire Cup: First Round: Langworthy Reds 50 Widnes Moorfield 16; Widnes St Maries 36 West Bank Bears 10. Division Three: Milnrow 36 Albert Park 8. Division
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Football results and fixtures
Halton and District Junior Football League Results for September 6: U12s Arena Housing: Halton Grange Puritans 7 Hale Juniors 0; Heath Park 7 Brookvale Utd 1; Legion Lions 1 Cromwell Athletic 6; Norton Knights Colts 1 Moorfield Juniors 2; St Basils 3
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Defeat for St Michael's
Warrington and District Football League THE feature game in the Frontrunner premier division pitched last season's runners up Penlake against 2003 champions St Michael's. Penlake were surprised by Moore United in their opening game, but made no mistakes
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Clubs boost charities
Mond Rangers 1 Vauxhalls 1 Bill Weight Final WAYNE Linnett hit the bar in an opening spell when Mond penned Vauxhalls in their own half. A misplaced header by the unlucky Linnett presented Vauxhall with the opening goal in their first attack. Mond got
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Cronton beat Culcheth
Cronton Villa 4 Culcheth SC 1 CRONTON Villa entertained Culcheth at their new home at Birchfield Sports Club. The pitch was in fantastic condition for Villa's opening home game. In a free flowing opening 20 minutes both sides had chances and Villa opened
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Golf with rugby greats
VIKINGS fans could tee-up next to ex-player Frank Myler in a rugby league-themed golf competition in the Algarve. The event will see 13 Widnes supporters join followers of Wigan, Warrington and St Helens to take on fans of Leeds, Bradford, Hull and Huddersfield
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Widnes 3rds get season under way with win
Widnes 3rds 39 Ellesmere Port 17 WIDNES got their season underway with a great win over Ellesmere Port last Saturday. Despite a late re-shuffle, Widnes tore into the visitors from the off and quickly had a penalty and three tries on the board from Gill
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Leisure League action
THIS week in the Widnes six-a-side Leisure League, the two divisions produced some excellent action. Looprevil moved three points clear at the top of the premier after a comprehensive 5-0 win over Mean Machine. Second placed Zante registered their third
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Comeback for Runcorn
West Kirby 3 Runcorn Town 3 Carlsberg West Cheshire League Division One RUNCORN dominated the opening period, retaining possession of the ball and threatening the West Kirby goal. West Kirby took the lead against the run of play when Stuart scored with
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Change of name for Mond
WEST Cheshire League side Mond Rangers FC has changed its name to Runcorn Town FC. The decision to change name was done in order to attract more support from the local community and businesses within it. This decision has already started to pay off with
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Timber off to flying start with 7-3 triumph
Redmonds FC 3 Bridge Timber FC 7 BRIDGE Timber got off to a flying start with an emphatic 7-3 victory against a spirited Redmonds team who for the first 10 minutes were by far the better side. In the 18th minute Karl Thomas was put through by Gary Vaughan
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Cammells get hump in Senior Cup match
THERE is never a dull moment if you follow Winsford United these days and this Cheshire Senior Cup tie was no exception with the referee calling a halt on 45 minutes following a bizarre series of incidents, none of which involved Winsford. Cammell Laird
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CRAZY NIGHT AT WINSFORD
WINSFORD United manager Dave Twite has spoken about the crazy night at Barton Stadium that saw his side's Cheshire Senior Cup match with Cammell Laird abandoned at half time. And, unlike the FA Cup tie against Northallerton two weeks ago, Winsford had
