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Dog's body found
SKELETAL remains of a dog were discovered dumped in bushes behind Cunningham Road, Ditton in Widnes, yards from a spot where children play. An incensed resident blasted Halton Council for taking two weeks to remove the decaying carcass. "I think it's
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Kingsway Leisure Centre's £1m facelift
KINGSWAY Leisure Centre in Widnes is to be the subject of a £1m investment programme making it one of the best facilities in the area. Improvements to the centre will include a new modern fitness suite, upgraded changing rooms, lockers, showers and steam
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Local bands desperate to play next year's Spike Island festival
A HOST of local bands is queueing up to take part in the Spike Island '06 rock festival. Big Mouse, The Troubadours, Strider and Jonny Rocco are just some of the acts desperate to perform at the event, set to take place in May next year. Adam Franklin
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Call for ban on balls
DISGRUNTLED residents of Victoria Court in Widnes have sent a petition to Halton Council demanding that ball games become prohibited in the area. The petition, which contained 20 signatures from local people, was sent to the council at the end of last
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More missile attacks, but police campaign working
MORE missile attacks by stone-hurling yobs have been launched on drivers in Upton Rocks but police say patrols on the plush estate are working. Two incidents have been reported since last week's story in the World but neighbourhood teams have seen fewer
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Uncertain future
UNCERTAINTY lingers over the true impact Widnes Vikings' relegation from Super League will have on the club, the stadium and the town. Chairman Tony Chambers refused to be drawn on the issue of feared job cuts among the club's workforce but re-emphasised
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Every game is title fight
WINSFORD United assistant manager Roy Sweeney believes the key to success this season will be to play every match as if the title depends on it. Sweeney who, together with Dave Twite, has masterminded a remarkable turnabout in fortunes at Barton Stadium
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Blues go into extra time for FA Vase win
IN a tough cup-tie against one of their main promotion rivals, Winsford dominated the early exchanges, lost their way a little in the second half, but came back strongly in the closing stages. Rick Arnold had one of those games when he could do everything
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Meet the school A-Team
TEAMWORK is the key to delivering education to the community for a Middlewich school embarking on a new challenge. Part of Middlewich High School's specialist status in maths, ICT and science is a commitment to making learning available to the entire
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Luke is the top recruit
A MIDDLEWICH man will be floating on air after proving his worth on an arduous army course. Private Luke Hardy has joined the parachute regiment in Colchester after completing a physically exhausting 26-week combat infantryman's course with more than
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Toilets could close
CAR park charges and closing public toilets may be ways Congleton Borough Council can try to claw back its £2million budget shortfall. Toilets on Town Bridge could face closure if the proposals, put forward for discussion by the borough council's safety
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Rail station campaign takes a step forward
A CAMPAIGN to reinstate Middlewich railway station and reopen the Sandbach to Middlewich line is a step closer to success after a new group was set up on Friday. And the steering group to focus on Middlewich railway issues will meet for the first time
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Family say goodbye to 'our Gav'
at funeral FAMILY and friends packed St Mary's RC Church on Monday to pay their final respects to a 'wonderful young man' whose death has shocked the community. Hundreds of people attended the funeral of 27-year-old Gavin McAleer, of Longmoss Close, who
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TESTING TIMES
CHILDREN at Leftwich Community Primary School donned safety goggles for a day as enquiring young scientists. They were helped in their experiments by scientist Lorrelli Wilson.
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Parents vow to fight school merger plans
PARENTS at Kingsley St John CE Primary School say they will battle against a proposed merger which would see the rural school join forces with Norley CE School. Cheshire County Council sent letters to parents of pupils at both schools explaining the move
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Teen driver gets reprieve from custody
A TEENAGER from Winsford who drove a car while disqualified has been given one last chance after magistrates decided against sending him to prison. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was told by magistrates in Northwich Youth Court
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Ban for motorist
A WINSFORD man has been handed a three-year driving ban and ordered to carry out community service after failing to provide a breath sample. Carl Anthony Shearer, 38, of Gladstone Street, was sentenced to 200 hours' unpaid work in the town by magistrates
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Mo's moan about the 'forgotten' area of town
A FRUSTRATED resident is calling on the borough council to spend money on improving the 'forgotten estate' of Winsford. Mo Hallworth, of Esk Road, believes the area has been neglected by Vale Royal Borough Council with poorly maintained trees and footpaths
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Waste plans on display
PLANS for a controversial waste disposal site near to schools and a medical centre will go on display to the public this month. Many people believe the facility, which may be built near to the Neuromuscular Centre, Hebden Green School and Woodford Lodge
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Children 'intimidated' by new neighbours
FURIOUS residents are demanding action after a group of travellers moved on to land near homes and a children's play area. The travellers went on to a site off Collingtree Avenue on September 25 and residents are now calling for them to be moved on as
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Teen loses Asbo case
A WINSFORD teenager who was jailed for 10 months after he was convicted of breaching his Anti-Social Behaviour Order has made an unsuccessful appeal against his sentence. Kyle Colin Bannaghan, 18, of Gladstone Street, appealed against the sentence in
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PARENTS WIN THEIR FIGHT TO OPEN ROAD
THE family of a Winsford dad who was killed as he walked along a 'disastrous' stretch of road have spoken of their relief after safety improvements were approved. Phil and Linda Baker, of Nixon Drive, have been campaigning for safety improvements on the
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Town centre alert should be a warning
AN EXPERT in IT technology is warning businesses in mid Cheshire to protect themselves against disaster following a bomb scare in Northwich last week. IT emergency planning expert Bridget Loulie, from ITQ Solutions, believes almost 80 per cent of businesses
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Women's words inspire tycoon to start his firm
A KINGSMEAD businessman has enjoyed a successful time in the world of cosmetics after taking advice from female members of his family. Andrew Skipper set up Peak Nutrition in Registry Close 18 months ago to provide women with products unavailable in the
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We got very little help from our Tesco store
A LOYAL customer of Tesco - whose motto is 'Every Little Helps' - has slammed its Runcorn store after an onsite cash machine swallowed his card, writes Nick Lakeman. It was more a case of 'Very Little Help' for Dave Lawrenson after staff in the Halton
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Headteacher proud to take on new role
A PASSION for education and the drive to improve are the qualities Hartford High School's new headteacher brings to his role. Mike Holland, 40, from Hartford, is immensely proud of the school where he has been deputy headteacher for the past five years
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Pollution 'is worse than feared'
FEARS have been raised that an oil leak that affected the Dane and Croco rivers is much worse than first thought with more than 1,000 fish dead. Pollution seeped into the River Croco and into the River Dane in Middlewich on September 23 before spreading
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Strike is called off
WORKERS at the Morrisons distribution centre in Northwich have agreed not to go through with a threatened walkout after finally reaching common ground with the supermarket giant. Union bosses called off a six-day strike planned for last Friday following
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Keep homes secure
RUDHEATH and Witton PC Rob Astbury is warning residents to remain alert after a series of suspicious incidents in the area. The Northwich Community Action Team officer said homeowners should ensure they keep windows and doors locked and be extra vigilant
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New bobby targets crime in Castle area
RESIDENTS in Castle can rest assured their crime needs will be addressed as a new bobby on the beat takes to the streets. Community Action Team PC Graham Ramsey has taken responsibility for the area following 11 years' service with Cheshire Constabulary
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Residents say stop accidents
ANGRY Anderton residents say action must be taken at an accident blackspot after two serious motorcycle accidents in less than a week. Four days after the death of Thomas Wyche at Soot Hill, a second male motorcyclist was injured in the area. He was admitted
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Fury as homes are left in dark
FURIOUS Castle residents have been left in the dark following a spate of electricity blackouts for more than a week. Since last Wednesday night, houses in Robert Street, Frida Crescent, Riverside Park and Alfred Street have suffered with fluctuating levels
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Chub no match for well chosen spot
I'VE found a delightful swim on the upper Weaver. A sandbank drops away into dark water and slightly downstream willow forms cover and shade. My avon drops two grains of corn into an inviting area above the willow. If I'm to catch, this has to be my best
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Builders get a big helping hand
A GIANT crane has started to lift roof trusses into place in Knutsford's newest street. Workmen are using the timber to construct the roofs of new properties in Regent Street. Site manager Carl Taylor said they needed a 30-metre crane because it could
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Girls prove they are relay champions
VALE Royal Athletics Club U17s girls are the North of England Road Relay champions. Stevie Stockton, Hannah Weedall and Laura Lambert took the title after a titanic battle with Rotherham, Sale Leigh, Liverpool, Hull and Morpeth at the Sefton Park event
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The 'postcode lottery' of couples starting a family
COUPLES trying to start a family have been urged to change their unhealthy lifestyles after infertility rates rose across Cheshire and Merseyside, writes Nick Lakeman. An investigation into the 'postcode lottery' of getting fertility treatment revealed
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Town suffer away day stalemate at Linotype
MIDDLEWICH needed to win at Linotype/Cheadle to go above their hosts, but a determined display from both sides ended in a 1-1 draw - a fair results all things considered. The home team started well and in the eighth minute a good shot from their winger
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Town lose away record
Bollington Athletic 2 KNUTSFORD 1 KNUTSFORD lost their 100 percent away record in the Mid Cheshire League at Bollington's temporary home at Mary Dendy, Mobberley. The 1-0 half-time deficit that Knutsford faced, due to a splendid goal on 28 minutes from
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Walk in the Park
ON SATURDAY, Knutsford Rugby Club travelled to Broughton Park to take on the unbeaten league leaders. After some good performances of late, Knutsford were confident that they could offer Park some stern opposition but nobody predicted a 31-0 whitewash
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Northwich record first win and move up the league table
IT may have taken until the first weekend of October and their fourth league outing, but Northwich finally delivered the comprehensive win they have been threatening. And remarkably it came against a previously unbeaten Hoylake at Moss Farm on Saturday
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Same sex message 'is not getting through'
HEALTH chiefs have warned the safe sex message is not hitting home after numbers of syphilis cases rose by more than 2,000 per cent in the last decade. For every working day last year, 200 new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were diagnosed in the
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Star-trucking
A TYRE dealer joined forces with a host of celebrities to help raise more than £1,500 for charity at a truck show last month. Tyreworld, in Croft Street, Widnes, joined five other tyre outlets from across the region in displaying a replica Ferrari Formula
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'Mental health is our top priority'
PROMOTING mental health is a top priority, say health chiefs. A new directory has been launched to provide comprehensive details of all the support that is available for parents and children. "It is hoped that it will be a valuable source of information
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The light way to foil the winter burglar
HOMEOWNERS are being urged to step into the light, as the dark nights draw in, and combat preying burglars. Unlit houses and darkened gardens help make autumn an ideal hunting time for crooks looking for an easy target but Halton Police have tips to make
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Driving home the road safety message
SAVING lives prompted a unique road safety awareness day. Powerful images of mangled, twisted wreckages of car crashes in Widnes, which left people maimed, injured or dead, were on display. "We have had an excellent response," said firefighter Andy Royle
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We're on top of The World
RUNCORN & Widnes World reporters proved they are the best of the best. Two of our reporters scooped prizes at the prestigious Newsquest Cheshire/Merseyside newspaper awards on Thursday. Nick Lakeman was named Sports Reporter of the Year for his work
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Boots jobs are 'safe for now'
WORKERS in Halton's Boots stores have been reassured their jobs are safe for now ahead of the high street chemist's proposed £6.7bn merger with UniChem. Around 1,000 jobs are predicted to go if the deal goes through but the message to employees in Widnes
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By the Rev David Ottley, Priest-in-charge at St Luke's, Goostrey
My football team is bottom of the League. You don't get any lower than bottom of League Two. We are bottom of the lowest league. If we are there come the end of the season then non-league football beckons. Of course, much worse things happen in life.
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Boy, 15, admits assaulting classmate
A TEENAGE boy from Knutsford yesterday admitted assaulting a classmate in school. The 15-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, struck the other boy in the face after he accidentally bumped into one of his friends on the stairs. The boy, who
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SWIMMING TO NEW SUCCESS
WINSFORD Amateur Swimming Club are in celebratory mood this week after learning they have achieved a prestigious landmark. The club, based at Winsford Swimming Pool, have been awarded Swim 21, a certification which shows they are operating in a professional
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Geoff finishes a bon voyage
A MIDDLEWICH man who pedalled 270 miles to Paris for charity has returned home a little tired but glowing with pride. Geoff Page, of Lewin Street, took part in the 10th annual Pedal To Paris to raise money for Middlewich Royal British Legion and has described
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Warning after break-ins at hotel car park
MOTORISTS are warned to be careful after a spate of car break-ins at a hotel car park in Middlewich. Three vehicles were targeted in the Travelodge car park, on Holmes Chapel Road, overnight between September 26 and the following day and another vehicle
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Waste tip would be a kick in the teeth
CW10residents and Middlewich Town Council are determined to stand together and fight Cheshire County Council's plans for a rubbish tip at Kinderton Lodge, which could be passed in December. They started sending information about the plans to residents
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Beware of those faking it
POLICE are urging businesses to be on their guard after reports of fake £20 notes being used in Middlewich shops. A man in his mid-20s targeted a number of shops on Wheelock Street with the counterfeit notes at about 1pm on September 27. Robin Curry,
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Committee stands proud after picking up an award
THE future looks more than rosy for a Middlewich event feted as the best community project in Cheshire. The town's rose fete, resurrected last year after an absence of a decade, was awarded the Community Project Award at the Community Pride Awards, held
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Help us to find home
A FAMILY of six living in a three-bedroom house in Middlewich are appealing for help in getting re-homed. Town Mayor Chalky White said that the family, who do not wish to be named because they are too embarrassed about their circumstances, have spent
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SITTING ON A TIME BOMB
INTERNATIONAL chemical giant INEOS Enterprises has unveiled proposals to build a major gas storage facility just outside Middlewich. The Guardian has seen an outline drawing of the intended plant, which stretches from the edge of King Street, Rudheath
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Tatton has fine idea for town
TATTON Park wants to help put Knutsford town centre firmly on the culinary map. The 1,000-acre estate is interested in linking with the town to promote its love of fine food and local produce. "Knutsford, and I include Tatton in that, does have immense
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Nursery opens up
CHILDREN at Willow Wood Nursery and Infant School have welcomed the public into their school during an open day. People were able to take a look around the school in Bradbury Road on Friday and see for themselves the work the children are taking part
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BACK TO BUSINESS
CHILDREN have been getting back into the swing of things at Cledford Infant and Nursery School this week and begun a range of exciting projects. Pupils returned from their summer break refreshed and ready to learn and have made a good start to the year
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Staff prove worth with pioneering qualification
VERDIN High School has been celebrating exam success again this week after members of staff were awarded with a pioneering qualification. Three members of staff have received qualifications in examination administration and it is hoped their skills will
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Woman, 36,
hit officers A WINSFORD woman has been ordered to carry out 100 hours' community service after admitting assaulting two police officers. Paula Carlin, 36, of Portman Place, lashed out and punched the pair as they attempted to arrest her husband for public
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Parkway success
AN INITIATIVE to clean up one of Winsford's most picturesque areas is being given a helping hand from businesses in the town. The scheme to cut down on crime and anti-social behaviour in Weaver Parkway has been hailed as a huge success and police are
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We need lights fixed before the nights draw in
CONCERNS have been raised over the length of time it is taking for broken street lights to be repaired on the Grange estate. Town and borough councillors Peter Gannon and Des Worthington are worried that it is taking Cheshire County Council up to three
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Teen thieves may get custodial sentence, court warns
A PAIR of teenage car thieves from Winsford who have 'extensive' criminal records have been warned that they may be sent to prison. The boys, aged 13 and 15, admitted taking a silver Fiesta from an address in Winsford on September 22 and were seen by
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Firm deny market sale plans
TRADERS have been left 'in limbo' after rumours that Winsford Market is set to be sold were denied. Rumours were circulating that market owner Modus was preparing to sell up and plunge the future of the facility into jeopardy. But trader Dave Colclough
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Fine for worker who sold booze
AN EMPLOYEE at a Tarporley store has been fined £80 after Trading Standards carried out a test purchase of alcohol with a 15-year-old boy. Trading Standards carried out the joint operation with the police Community Action Team (CAT) and will now work
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House blaze should be a warning to homeowners
FIRE officers are hoping a blaze at a house in Winsford will encourage other residents to ensure they have working smoke detectors in their home. Firefighters were called to Arkwright Close at 10.10pm on Thursday and battled for three hours to contain
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Bobbies have a chance to shine
CHESHIRE'S best bobbies will have the chance to shine at a glittering awards ceremony next month. The top cops from the Western Area will battle it out with national competitors at the November 17 Jane's Police Review Gala Awards in London to claim recognition
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Guardian trio prove they are the best
THE Guardian newsdesk has been making its own headlines, scooping four trophies at the Newsquest Cheshire and Merseyside Awards. The Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich Guardians proved to be cream of the crop at this year's editorial awards, with three
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Boy, 16, headbutted teacher
A TEENAGER has appeared in court after he headbutted a teacher as he was being escorted out of a Northwich school. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted the charge in Northwich Youth Court last Wednesday. The incident took place
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Appeal date for former nurse
A DATE has been set for an appeal against the conviction of a former Leighton Hospital nurse who was sent to prison for attempted murder. Barbara Salisbury was jailed for five years at Chester Crown Court last June, after being found guilty of trying
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Goodbye to Kwik Save and hello to Somerfield
A NORTHWICH supermarket is due to close its doors for the last time as a new store prepares to check into town. Staff at Kwik Save will say fond farewells to the Chesterway store, which finishes trading at midday today, Wednesday. But after a week of
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Eye-full tower!
TOWERING blocks of plush riverside apartments will dwarf our terraced homes, claim incensed Runcorn residents. Plans to approve a £40m waterside development of a former shipyard in Mersey Road next Monday have infuriated protestors. "Squeezing 466 high
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Meeting will keep heat on council
CAMPAIGNERS against plans to build an incinerator in Northwich are taking their fight beyond the town's borders in a bid to harness more support. Lostock Gralam Parish Council and Cheshire Anti-Incinerator Network (CHAIN) will host their second public
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Family pay tribute to dad who died in crash
As the Guardian reported last week, motorcyclist Thomas Wyche, 42, of Hayes Drive, was killed after sustaining injuries in a Soot Hill crash on Sunday, September 25. In another statement to the Guardian this week, the family spoke about the former Hartford
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Man is accused of petrol thefts
POLICE in Northwich have charged a Rudheath man suspected of stealing petrol from garages across Vale Royal. They arrested the 26-year-old in the early hours of last Thursday and charged him with theft from Woodlands Garage, on Runcorn Road, Barnton,
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Girl may go to jail for attack
Girl may go to jail for attack A NORTHWICH teenager faces a possible prison sentence after a 'crazed' attack on a terrified train crew and three police officers with a car wheel brace. The 17-year-old girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded
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Morning raids crack down on car crime
POLICE launched a series of morning raids across Northwich yesterday in their latest crackdown on persistent vehicle crime offenders in the town. Three people were arrested and a quantity of drugs, counterfeit money and stolen property recovered from
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Eye socket fractured in school attack
A HARTFORD schoolboy has been unable to see properly since his eye socket was fractured in an assault at school, a court heard. His classmate, a 15-year-old from Knutsford, appeared at Northwich Magistrates' Court yesterday, Tuesday, where he admitted
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There's a fear factor - those fears persist
COUNCILLORS and protest groups have expressed their fears about INEOS Enterprises' ambitions to build a new gas plant in mid Cheshire. County, parish and town councillors have grave concerns about the possibility of a huge underground gas plant being
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SITTING ON A TIME BOMB
INTERNATIONAL chemical giant INEOS Enterprises has unveiled proposals to build a major gas storage facility just outside Northwich. The Guardian has seen an outline drawing of the intended plant, which stretches from the edge of King Street, Rudheath,
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Stand up for Debees winners
CONGRATULATIONS to June Critchley, of St Catherine's Drive, Hartford and Jeff Roe, of Hambleton Way, Winsford, who both scooped top prize in the Guardian's Debees comedy competition. They correctly identified Chris Cairns, Alex Boardman and Ian Fox as
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Hair salon hopes to cut deal with shop
ONE of the leading names in fashion is scouring Knutsford with a view to opening a new hair salon. Toni and Guy confirmed it was interested in Knutsford last week even though there are already 12 salons in Princess Street and King Street. "We are looking
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Tatton has fine idea for town
TATTON Park wants to help put Knutsford town centre firmly on the culinary map. The 1,000-acre estate is interested in linking with the town to promote its love of fine food and local produce. "Knutsford, and I include Tatton in that, does have immense
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Valley gear up for race
WEAVER Valley Cycling Club are gearing up for the annual end of season road race on Sunday, October 9. Starting outside Wincham Junior School at 10am, the race moves on to Antrobus village before turning left into Great Budworth and then back to Dark
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Store bans KHS pupils
A NATIONAL retailer has banned Knutsford High School students from its King Street store. Boots blamed pupils repeatedly stealing from the shop and causing chaos. "High School students have been banned from going into Boots in their uniform," said a spokesman
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Two year absence ends in first defeat
WINNINGTON Park men's 1sts first game back in the North Hockey League after a two year absence ended in a 2-1 defeat against Wigan. But it has provided evidence that Park should be able to hold their own against many of the teams in the division. In a
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Good work is all lost
ALL the good work the previous week at Stretford Victoria was undone at Manchester Road on Saturday. An experienced and well-organised Wythenshawe Amateurs deservedly took all three points following the home side's second-half defensive collapse. The
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Park suffer late reverse
Ever improving winger Joe Ellis scored two tries to earn the man of the match award, while Paul McCafferty converted and also added a penalty. A questionable decision by the referee disallowed a good McCafferty try which would have sealed the game. But
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Excellent start goes on for Winnington
WEEK four of the Powergen North Two West league campaign brought Tyldesley to Burrows Hill on Saturday. Having gained promotion last season, the north Lancashire side have yet to make an impression at this level and on Saturday were beaten 15-3. Blustery
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Calendar girls!
FUN-LOVING ladies determined to conquer cancer have taken on an exciting challenge - by becoming glam calendar girls! They posed 'topless' behind cuddly toys, carrots, cabbages, hearts and flowers! Incredibly, all but one of these Halton women has had
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Don't give them an easy ride
CRIME reduction advisor for Halton police, Phil Buckley has this advice for preventing incidents like those in our crime file happening. Always ensure that your vehicle is locked and secured - no matter where it is parked and for how long. And don't attract
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Bands spread the word about poisonous gas
TOP bands are helping to launch a new support group, CO Awareness, with an alternative cabaret called 'Be Aware', writes Barbara Jordan. They will be performing at The Brindley on Tuesday, October 18, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Runcorn widow Lynn Griffiths
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Neil's Tickled Pink to help fight cancer
TREAT yourself to a new look and help fight cancer. That's the message from top hair stylist Neil Anthony who has teamed up with Asda. He is offering customers a complete restyle -for a £1 donation to Asda's Tickled Pink Breast Cancer Appeal. "I would
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Health merger talks
HEALTH chiefs could soon team up with Halton Council to deliver a more efficient, patient-led service as part of a radical NHS reform. The board of Halton NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) has voted for more time to explore developing a partnership with the
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Widow thanks Halton Haven
CALM, tender loving care. That's how widow Val Constantine paid tribute to staff at Halton Haven Hospice for the gentle way they treated her husband Harry, in his final five days. "I'm an ex nurse," said Val, of Heathfield Park, Widnes. "I didn't think
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Driver hurt in mystery chase
MYSTERY surrounds a car chase across Runcorn bridge by a gang of masked men which ended with a motorist being slashed with a knife. Detectives are hunting three men they believe pursued a Runcorn man on his way to work in Widnes and attacked him when
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Police merger talks
THE Chief Constable of Cheshire Constabulary is urging the public to put forward their views about a proposed merger. The Home Secretary believes the current 43 forces in England and Wales are not addressing serious criminality appropriately and has called
