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Gallimore to join Griffiths at Victoria Stadium
NORTHWICH Victoria hope to raid Rochdale again for their second signing of the summer. Experienced left-back Anthony Gallimore, 34, will joins fellow defender Gareth Griffiths at the Victoria Stadium following his move from the Spotland club last week
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FANS' TRUST COULD FOLD
MEMBERS of Northwich Victoria Supporters Trust are to vote on whether the body should fold. Based on subscription rates for last year, it is believed the trust's disappearance could cost the club between £15,000 and £20,000 a year. Board member John Gleave
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Saddle up for show
MORE than 70,000 visitors are expected to visit next week's Cheshire Show, where organisers hope to 'connect people to the countryside'. The 200-acre showground will be transformed with special fencing, show rings, parking areas and hundreds of marquees
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Teenagers will get a say in town's future
TEENAGERS are a vital part of the community and their voice needs to be heard at Middlewich's second community action meeting this month. That's the message from police who have filled Middlewich High School with posters in an attempt to encourage youngsters
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Boaters flock to town to hear music
FESTIVAL fever is about to engulf Middlewich as crowds flock to enjoy the sights and sounds of the town's annual musical highlight. The Middlewich Folk and Boat Festival will take over town from Friday to Sunday and the canals are already filling with
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Doubts cast over Lewin Street bus stop
MYSTERY still surrounds the status of a Middlewich bus stop despite efforts to help passengers know exactly where they stand. Residents used to catching a bus outside the Victoria Buildings, in Lewin Street, complained that some drivers refused to stop
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Get kitted out for a night on the town
DRINKERS are being kitted out with equipment packs designed to help them keep a careful eye on their drinks and enjoy the summer. Middlewich CAT team is taking to the streets with drink detective kits, which detect the drugs most commonly used in crimes
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Drunks gather round the town
POLICE received reports of a number of drunken youths gathering around Middlewich over the weekend. A group of youths were seen drinking, shouting and swearing by a bench by the canal near Nantwich Road at 2.30pm. A resident reported 20 youths having
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Dog owner wades in to rescue drowning pet
A DRAMATIC tale had a happy ending for one Middlewich man who saved his dog's life when he rescued her from drowning. George Newton, of Chester Road, had to drag his Staffordshire bull terrier Billie out of the water and give her the kiss of life after
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GOOD FOOD
CHILDREN at Willow Wood Nursery and Infant School in Winsford will be getting healthy meals at home and at school thanks to a parenting initiative. The school has run a six-week course for parents of pupils showing them how to provide a healthy diet for
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FUN IN THE SUN
SPORTY children at Middlewich Primary School competed in a series of events on Thursday during an action packed sports day. Pupils took part in sprints and obstacle races and had a fantastic time racing against each other in the sunshine. Hannah Lomas
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IT'S ALL GREEK TO ME
CHILDREN at Barnton Primary School learned about ancient history with stories of Greek myths and legends. The school held a Greek Week looking at ancient gods, buildings and writing. Pupils even decided to recreate the Greek way of life by acting out
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Batsmen make it four wins
MIDDLEWICH CC 1sts have won more matches already this year than the whole of the last campaign. And they continued to improve on Saturday with a resounding 47-run win away at basement boys Congleton. Batting first on a flat wicket, Chris Broomfield (56no
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Cattle illness needs action
ACTION must be taken to reduce the number of cattle being affected by bovine TB, according Eddisbury MP Stephen O'Brien. Mr O'Brien has raised concerns that an increasing number of cattle in his constituency are failing a TB test and being slaughtered
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Birthday has parents on horns of a dilemma
A WINSFORD couple are hoping their second child will not act like a little devil after he was born on the sixth day of the sixth month of the sixth year in this century. Rachel and Peter Barcoe, of William Street, are over the moon with the arrival of
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Sailing club plans could save Flashes from dying
PLANS are in the pipeline to save Winsford Flashes, which many people fear will disappear if a silt problem is not solved. The water level at the flashes has been decreasing for a number of years and Winsford Flash Sailing Club is to submit proposals
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Family spend six days without showers after gas supply is cut
HUNDREDS of residents endured more than a week without gas while engineers worked around the clock to reconnect the supply to homes and businesses. National Grid engineers were reconnecting the remaining properties to the gas network yesterday, Tuesday
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Organiser is drumming up support for the big race
THE man who will run the Round Winsford Event later this month is appealing for more people to take part and raise money for charity. The Run For Fun will take place on June 25 at Knights Grange Sports Complex but concerns have been raised it is not being
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Boy left with a cracked skull
POLICE are appealing for information after a seven-year-old boy was left with a fractured skull and broken leg when he was knocked over by an off road motorbike. The incident happened at Bradbury Road at 9.30pm on Saturday when the motorbike, being driven
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DOUBLE CRASH TRAGEDY
POLICE are investigating two motorbike accidents which took place within 24 hours of each other and claimed the lives of two Winsford men. Vincent Mark Bloor, 36, of Calveley Way, died on Sunday when he lost control of his black 738cc Kawasaki motorbike
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Cash boost brings new facilities to villagers
A NEW PA system, stage lighting and a stage are to be installed at Barnton Memorial Hall thanks to an £8,000 grant from the borough council. The money from the Vale Royal Rural Development Fund will also pay for soap dispensers and kitchen appliances.
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Vintage look for new shop
A NEW shop has opened in Northwich to cater for people who like clothes that are a little bit different. Vintage Vamp, based in the Mid Cheshire Antiques and Art Centre, sells vintage clothes and accessories as well as quirky collectors' items. Sally
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Prospects good despite pressure
THE holding company for Northwich based Harringtons Caravans is hoping for a turnaround in fortune after announcing a loss of £460,400. Titan Move, which has a turnover of £5.58million, is hopeful a strong second half to the year will make up for its
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We're walking on sunshine
SPARKLES and shimmers were never far from sight on Saturday as villagers came together to celebrate the annual Hartford Rose Fete. A seasonal change in weather ensured sunshine for the day but onlookers would have been forgiven for not noticing as a flurry
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Streetwise Bernadette gallops into a stable life
A WOMAN who was sleeping rough on the streets of Winsford for more than a year is now teaching children to ride horses after turning her life around. Bernadette Hodgson, who lives in Victoria House, Northwich, has taken up a voluntary post at Comberbach
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Footie and fete go hand in hand
CROWDS of visitors turned out in Whitley on Saturday for a regal treat and the chance to celebrate community spirit. Young and old took part in the fun, which began with a procession led by Latchford Brass Band. Star of the day was Stephanie Barber, who
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Building work will continue
A CUDDINGTON-based housing developer has spoken out to refute claims its work in Weaverham is not progressing to plan. Anaconda Investments was granted permission to build 14 homes at the corner of Wallerscote Road and Northwich Road despite previously
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Postmaster calls on MP to fight closure threat
A CUDDINGTON subpostmaster has written to the Shadow Minister for Health voicing his concerns over the threat to sub post offices. Robert Dickinson told Eddisbury MP Stephen O'Brien he has already seen neighbouring villages in Whitegate, Norley, Acton
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Two plans prompt traffic fears
A COUNTY councillor has expressed concerns over the amount of traffic which will be generated if two planning applications are approved. Clr George Mainwaring said applications for an in-vessel composting facility at Lostock Works, Griffiths Road, and
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Joy as twins come home
A GREENBANK family have double the reason to celebrate now that premature twin babies are home to stay. Born on February 9 and weighing just 1lb 11oz and 1lb 12.5oz respectively, Megan and Callum Burns had a shaky start to their lives - arriving into
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Former treasurer in court on theft charge
THE former treasurer of Lostock Community Centre has appeared in court charged with false accounting and theft of almost £1,000 from the centre. Three charges of forgery and counterfeiting against Anthony Hayes have now been dropped. Hayes, 47, of Station
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PC KILLED IN BIKE CRASH
SAFETY fears have been raised after an 'outstanding and dedicated' police officer was killed in a motorcycle crash. Cheshire PC Tony Heaton died when his motorcycle left the A556 Chester Road shortly after 6.45pm on Monday. The 38-year-old dad of two
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Team support for wristbands
WORLD Cup fever is sweeping the country and hospice staff hope the soccer fascination will help boost financial support for the centre. Cup winners Cuddington and Sandiway U12s are hoping to help St Luke's by promoting the England wristband. All profits
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Delight at fete funds
THE Winsford Support Group has hailed its summer fete a resounding success after raising more than £2,000 on the day. The civic hall show on June 3 was the largest hospice event of its kind to date and support group members Karen Jackson and Gloria Mundie
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Roam free
I HAVE noticed that there are a lot of articles in the Guardian lately about missing pets, especially cats. May I make a small suggestion? If the owners of the cats were a little bit more responsible, and not let their cats out at night, free to roam,
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A reel joy
AS a regular, elderly cinema-goer at the Regal Cinema in Northwich for the past 10 years, I feel I must reply to Northwich Resident. Firstly, I must point out that I have never visited on a Friday night, preferring Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. In all
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Bridge crucial to town
I AM glad Vale Royal Borough Council has let tax payers know what the situation is with regard to the Northwich town infilling (Guardian, June 7). One thing puzzles me though. Why has it waited so many weeks to repudiate my claim? Why wasn't this amount
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Thanks for your support
MANY thanks for the publicity in the June 7 edition, Scooter vandals' victim gets new lease of life, resulting in a replacement mobility scooter for Harold Collins, provided by Chris Torlop and family - Mr Collins is truly grateful. The scooter that was
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Back home, thanks to the World
JOY and astonishment greeted the unexpected return of three stolen guinea pigs. Five children were heartbroken after a thief snatched a hutch containing their pets - Chocolate, Patch and Ginger. "I'm chuffed," said mum Kath Steele, of Norton Village,
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Mum fined for son's absences from school
A MUM has been fined for failing to make sure her son attended school. Debbie Nelson, aged 46, didn't attend Warrington Magistrates' Court on Tuesday for the hearing and the case was proved in her absence, despite her previously denying the charge. Magistrates
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theatre round up
COMIC writers who distilled the essence of Shakespeare's works and The Bible with hilarious results have found a new target - Tinseltown. The Reduced Shakespeare Company will bring Completely Hollywood Abridged to The Lowry, Salford, from tomorrow, Thursday
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Easy Cheadle chase as Crellin grabs five
CAPTAIN Barry Crellin inspired Winsford to a second successive win at home to Cheadle Hulme Ladybridge. And it was his bowlers that did the damage once again. Just as they had left Barnton reeling seven days earlier, the spinners saw off their guests
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Aspull opener
THE Rugby Football Union fixtures issued this week confirm that Widnes will be playing in Euromanx South Lancashire and Cheshire Division One next season. There will be an added incentive for the club to get off to the best of starts in September - exacting
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Boys and girls learn the ropes quick as a Flash
SAILORS in Winsford are celebrating 75 years at the helm on Saturday. A group of 22 enthusiasts bought three Sharpie dinghies for £15 5s 0d each to race on the Bottom Flash in 1931, and their successors have tried to harness the wind there ever since.
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Champ Cookson has that winning feeling
GLYNN Cookson is gunning for a perfect 10 in this summer's Guardian Cup. The Wharton Cons crown green bowler vowed to return to try to win the title again after claiming a record ninth victory last year. And he can't wait for the latest edition to get
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Paratroopers mourn sad losses
TWO paratroopers who became prisoners of war together have died within a week of one another. Jimmy Maher and Christopher Lea parachuted into Tatton Park as they trained for combat in the Second World War and remained friends for life. But last week Knutsford's
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Test for Swiss
SWISS scouts scoured Knutsford town centre on Saturday in search of clues for an unusual treasure hunt. The three leaders and five scouts from Switzerland had been invited to a weekend camp in the town following the successful European Jamboree last year
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Joan goes far to spread word
AN ENTHUSIAST travelled almost 6,000 miles to give the Japanese a history lesson on Knutsford's most famous author. Joan Leach revealed the secrets of Elizabeth Gaskell's work during a speech to a crowd of 60 in Tokyo. "I made sure I spoke slowly so they
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Man faces gun charge
A LYMM man suspected of carrying a handgun in Winsford was due in court as the Warrington Midweek went to press. Bradley Herring, 21, of Lymm, appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court on June 3 charged with possession of a Beretta gas powered air pistol
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Vicky to walk in memory of friend Jane
WHEN Vicky Hewitt lost her best friend Jane Ashton to cancer she was touched by the first class care her friend received at St Rocco's Hospice. So, both for Jane, who died aged 38, and for St Rocco's, Vicky is taking part in this Friday's Starlight Walk
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Arson attack
ARSONISTS tried to destroy a Great Sankey speed camera. They put a tyre around the Liverpool Road camera and doused it in petrol before setting it on fire on Thursday. Firefighters were called out at 12.53am and put the blaze out before anything more
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Getting in to the swing for fund
GOLFERS are being invited to swing in to action at an annual golf day to help raise cash for St. Rocco's Hospice. The event sponsored by Rybrook Jaguar, at Portal Golf Club, near Chester on Thursday, July 6, provides an ideal opportunity for companies
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Calling full time on cases of domestic abuse
FOOTBALL players will not be the only ones to receive support during the World Cup. Warrington police is launching a crackdown on domestic violence that will run for the duration of the tournament to support victims targeted during this time and lock
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Creamfields decision looms
D-DAY will arrive on June 27 for the licensing application to host Creamfields in Daresbury this summer. The hearing will begin at 6pm at Runcorn Town Hall. If approved, the legendary dance festival will take place on Lord Daresbury's estate on August
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Man is cleared of repeat offence
A CONVICTED paedophile has been found not guilty of breaching a sexual offences order. Lancaster, aged 42, was cleared of persistently loitering outside a primary school while youngsters played in the playground at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday. Peter
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Runaway herded to safety
A COW charged through Knutsford on Friday leaving a trail of dung and bemused onlookers behind it. Dozens of people herded the 1,300lbs animal to safety after it took a bad turn and headed towards Mobberley Road. Drivers were stunned to see worried residents
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Fight for Britain
OVER recent years, people have become accustomed to the feeling that our elected representatives do not represent their views. This is especially the case where the European Union is concerned: over 50% of people now feel that the EU is a bad thing for
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Our part in nuclear power
THE nuclear power design and construction teams that arrived in Knutsford in 1995 laid the foundations of a series of Gas Cooled Graphite Moderated nuclear power stations. A business which saw many billions of pounds pass through the town - up to today
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Point was missed
IN response to Jane Davis' letter (A waste of police time, Knutsford Guardian, June 7), I think that she has missed the whole point of the issue, which is not about parents dropping children off at school but the safety of the general public. I am one
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Boys win
CHELFORD CC secured a convincing 100-run victory against Over Peover on Friday in the Jones Homes Under 14 League. All top four batsmen, Mitchell, Hamilton, Jeanes and Prentice, reached the retirement score of 35 as Chelford posted 174 for 1 in their
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Couple open garden
GARDEN lovers will get to see the floral delights of a Great Budworth farm when its green-fingered owners open it to the public. Jean and Peter Davies, of Westage Farm, are taking part in the National Gardens Scheme at the weekend. Members of the public
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Athlete Emma delighted to help charities
ATHLETE Emma Oliver is taking some well-earned rest after raising more than £2,000 in her latest race. The 20-year-old, of Station Road, Acton Bridge, ran the London Marathon in April to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation and Vale Royal Multiple
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Village will be horsing around at annual show
FOUR-LEGGED friends will join forces in Weaverham this Sunday as an annual animal show trots into town. The Weaverham Community Association-organised Horse and Dog Show will be held in the grounds of Beech Hill Farm, Northwich Road, and event spokesman
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Albion name new tenants
WITTON Albion have announced a ground share for next season. Newly-formed Runcorn Linnets FC are the new tenants at Wincham Park after the Albion board gave the go ahead on Monday. The move was first mooted last month, and Witton chairman Mike Worthington
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Plans to stop gypsy and traveller site disputes
A BID to end 4,000 unauthorised gypsy and traveller sites throughout the country has been unveiled. More authorised sites are being proposed by the Local Government Association. "Both the gypsy, traveller and settled communities must have equal rights
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Summer fair
A SUMMER fair is being held at Our Lady's RC Church, on Lapwing Grove in Palacefields, Runcorn, on Sunday, June 25. Family fun takes off from 11.30am.
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Diabetes walk
A LATE summer 'Walk in the Park' is being held this September in aid of Diabetes UK. Organisers of the annual event have put back the fundraiser to avoid clashing with the World Cup. Taking place on September 10, in Sherdley Park, near St Helens, the
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Sister act have petal power
MYSTERY customers will keep top florists on their toes as they aim to become the best in Britain. Flower and Plant Works on Church Street, Runcorn are celebrating after winning a silver award for excellence in the Flower Shop of the Year competition.
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Everton on their way
EVERTON Reserves are returning to the Halton Stadium to play next season's home games after three years away from the borough. The 13,5000 capacity ground was re-registered as 'an excellent venue to stage Premier Reserve football' by owners Halton Council
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College 'one of worst in Britain'
A DAMNING Ofsted inspection is expected to blast Widnes and Runcorn Sixth Form College as one of the worst in Britain, the World can exclusively reveal. Independent Government inspectors branded the institution as inadequate, blaming poor leadership and
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CHRIS TAKES OVER BLUES
WINSFORD United have unveiled Chris Willcock as their new manager. The Blues confirmed Willcock as the successor to Dave Twite on Friday following a three-week search. And the new boss signalled his intent yesterday, Tuesday, by vowing to awaken the '
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Reunited - thanks to the World
THE Rock has landed - only this time he's home! Builder Dave Harrison is chuffed to be reunited with his missing hawk which was rescued by firefighters after his leather leash became engangled in a TV aerial. "I'm over the moon," said Dave, of Widnes.
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Reunited - thanks to the World
THE Rock has landed - only this time he's home! Builder Dave Harrison is chuffed to be reunited with his missing hawk which was rescued by firefighters after his leather leash became engangled in a TV aerial. "I'm over the moon," said Dave, of Widnes.
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Nature trail vandals leave clerk in a fury
Two picnic tables have been reduced to piles of ash and a third has been badly burned after vandals set fire to them at Croxton Trail Park, leaving just one table unscathed. The seven-acre riverside trail, created on a former landfill site by the River
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Author helps armed forces to pass the test
TOP tips to survive psychometric tests and start a career in the armed forces are the subjects of a new book by a Middlewich author. Bernice Walmsley, of Paddock View, has had eight of her books published since she started writing just four years ago
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Work starts on new gas storage
DRILLING has started at the Byley gas plant where the first phase of storage is set to be operational by early 2009. This second stage of work by E.ON UK to create eight caverns at the Holford gas storage facility marks an important milestone in the construction
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What a scorcher!
CLEAR blue skies and scorching sun heralded Byley's 22nd rose fete on Saturday as the village's very own royals took their places. Dazzling dresses and luxurious cloaks wowed the crowds who turned out a little earlier than usual in order to enjoy the
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BOMB SCARE
SAFETY fears have been raised after bomb disposal experts were called to a site just yards from a planned £96million gas plant. The Army and police were called to Byley on Monday after a 4ft cylinder was discovered on a former RAF airfield near Middlewich
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Learning about life
PUPILS at Willow Wood Community Junior School in Winsford are receiving a slightly watered down education this week as part of their latest project. Children have been looking at the importance of water to all life on Earth and created pieces of art as
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Abandoning cars is good for our health
CHILDREN at Charles Darwin Primary School have put their walking shoes on in an effort to learn more about healthy lifestyles. Pupils decided to walk to school every day for one week instead of getting lifts from their parents. During lessons the children
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Pupils learn about their community
COMMUNITY spirit was thriving at Victoria Road Primary School during a day with people from various agencies and organisations. Pupils met with police, nurses and representatives from a number of firms who help to provide a safe, healthy and friendly
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Streetwise Bernadette gallops into a stable life
A WOMAN who was sleeping rough on the streets of Winsford for more than a year is now teaching children to ride horses after turning her life around. Bernadette Hodgson, who lives in Victoria House, Northwich, has taken up a voluntary post at Comberbach
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Company to cut
70 jobs UNION bosses have moved to calm workers at a Winsford factory following the announcement of 70 redundancies. Grampian Country Foods, based on Bostock Road in Wharton, has been forced to make the cutbacks due to overcapacity in the market but it
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Shopping mall sceptics are being proved right
THE owners of Winsford shopping centre have been heavily criticised for making promises to market traders they have been unable to keep. MAR Properties announced proposals in March to build a £3million market hall in Fountain Court but last week withdrew
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Residents still wait for respite
RESIDENTS are still waiting for an alcohol ban to be imposed on two parks which have suffered for years at the hands of drunken yobs. Vale Royal Borough Council is hoping the designated public place orders will be effective within 56 days at Over and
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Have a say on plans for leisure in town
LEISURE facilities in Winsford will come under the spotlight again tonight, Wednesday, when residents are given an update on improvement proposals. Controversial plans are in the pipeline to close the civic hall in favour of a multi-million-pound facility
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Wife left to face gang after husband flees
TWO men in balaclavas and armed with a hammer and handgun threatened a Winsford woman after they broke into her home. The incident happened at 8.45pm on Tuesday, June 6, while the 24-year-old woman was at home with her husband on Station Road when the
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Join in the fun
THE annual 5k fun run takes place this Sunday, starting and finishing at Comberbach Primary School, in Mather Drive. For those who don't want to run, there will be a charity walk. The person aged over 16 who raises the most sponsorship will be presented
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Ride off into the sunset
PEOPLE are being encouraged to saddle up, get active and cycle in Delamere Park during National Bike Week. The campaign, from June 17 to 25, is the only annual nationwide campaign to increase participation in organised cycling and to encourage one-time
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A hidden treasure in a 17th century farm complex
A PLAYGROUND paradise venture in Cheshire which offers free holidays to youngsters and respite care to seriously ill children has come of age. Supporters of the Children's Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT) are not resting on their laurels as they enter their
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Bob can fix it to make you feel better
THE face of medicine dispensing will be transformed at a Northwich chemist when a robot joins the ranks of pharmacy staff. The Co-op Pharmacy, in Drillfield Road, is getting ready to pilot a technological upgrade that will change the way prescriptions
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Trust denies staff issue at Leighton
SUGGESTIONS that nursing staff at Leighton Hospital are being forced to reapply for their roles have been denied. An alarmed Rudheath resident, who did not wish to be named, contacted the Guardian after hearing employees at the Crewe hospital were being
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Call for strike to stop office move
STAFF at Northwich's Inland Revenue office have been asked to vote for strike action after plans to move their jobs to Liverpool were announced. Civil servants at the Dane House office, in Chesterway, have been balloted by the Public Commercial Services
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Man jailed for scaring witness
A TERRIFIED woman who was appearing as a witness in a glassing case was intimidated by the defendant's friend from Rudheath. Magistrates jailed Craig Tomlinson for 11 months after he intimidated Tracey Hayes, damaged her front door and assaulted a police
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Fab four stall for time to help hospice
CHILDREN from Winsford have shown their caring side by helping to raise funds for St Luke's Hospice. Pupils from Wharton Junior School, on Greville Road, took part in a sponsored obstacle race and raised £2,100 for the town palliative care centre. But
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It's nose joke for dogs
MY dog is trained to do his business in a corner of our back garden, but he has to walk and exercise and accidents do happen. My husband and I are responsible dog owners who 'pick, bag and bin it' everytime. Our dog is a cocker spaniel. He loves everybody
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Steer away from your 1960s copy of The Highway Code
I REFER to Advanced Motorist's letter in the Guardian of June 7. The Highway Code is a little less specific regarding roundabouts these days, since the introduction of mini roundabouts. One thing it does not say is that the only correct position for approach
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Matt crushes poor Castrol
MATT Lightburn rescued Northwich 1sts after another batting collapse on Saturday. A red-hot spell of bowling - he finished with 5-42 - helped his side defend a modest total of 150 in the searing heat at Castrol. Paul Alcock hit 28 as the visitors pummelled
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Mere made to suffer
BARNTON bagged their first win of the season at fellow strugglers Mere. Asked to field first, the Broomsedge side reduced their hosts to 18-3. Matt Morley pitched in with three wickets as Mere slumped to 154 all out. In reply, Barnton lost both their
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Derby day draw for ton-up Dave
WEAVERHAM shared the spoils with Oakmere in a run feast at Wallerscote Road. Both sides boasted centurions as the visitors claimed their second derby draw in a week. But Dave Holden stole the show and was man of the match. The Weaverham batsman helped
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Starved of funds
FRESH fruit and vegetables delivered to people who are disabled and housebound have been axed - because funding has dried up. Takings have soared from £200 a week to £200,000 a year at Halton Food Co-op but a lack of Government support means it could
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No sweat for star Nathan
CHESHIRE star Nathan Dumelow stole the show as Oulton Park overwhelmed Neston. Skipper Dumelow scored an unbeaten century and took five wickets to preserve the champions' unbeaten start to the season. And he received stellar support from Chris Bassano
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A taste of positivity in the face of adversity
AN award-winning classic drama unfolds at the Regent Theatre in a new production of Shelagh Delaney's A Taste Of Honey. Set in working class Salford in the late 1950s, this poignant drama follows the story of a mother and daughter and one young woman's
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Robert excels as Halfway remain unbeaten
Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League SECTION one leaders Halfway A protected their unbeaten record when they won a hard fought contest with Albion 5-4. The best for the winners was a 16-dart game from Steve Roberts, who, along with his doubles partner Neil
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Shining showcase
THE curtain is set to rise for the cream of mid Cheshire's theatrical finest at the ninth Guardian Rose Bowl Awards. On Saturday night the area's talent will be acknowledged at Northwich Memorial Hall and highlights from some of the past year's productions
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Hornets seek
HALTON Farnworth Hornets open age rugby league team are seeking new recruits. Concerted efforts are being targeted at re-establishing a prominent team and they are on the lookout for a new head coach and new players in preparation for the forthcoming
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Captain's World Cup comment
WITH England's World Cup campaign hotting up in Germany, the Runcorn and Widnes World has got in on the act. We've signed up former England Under 18s Schoolboys captain and Farnworth resident Craig Heenighan to run the rule over England's opener against
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Widnes sleigh league leaders and march on in trophy
WIDNES Cricket Club returned to winning ways with cup and league successes. They convincingly defeated Winnington Park in the Fred Graham Twenty/20 competition on Friday and followed up with a defeat of the Cheshire County League Premier Division leaders
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Lorry crashes on A556
A LORRY and a 4x4 collided on the A556 near the Windmill Pub yesterday (Tuesday) morning. Police and paramedics were called to Tabley at about 10.05am after two people were seriously injured. But as the Knutsford Guardian went to press no one was able
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A high note for choir's fundraising
MEMBERS of Warrington's prestigious male voice choir have raised more than £700 for Chinese orphans. Choir secretary, Ian Scholes, and his wife, Jean, held an informal garden party at their Orford home to raise cash for the Chinese orphanage charity '
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Future of Bank Quay discussed
PRESSURE is growing for a deal that should secure investment in a crucial train station. Lobbying is ongoing for a decision on Virgin Trains bid for a long-term contract to operate Bank Quay Station - which sits on the vital West Coast Mainline. Virgin
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Helen hoping for Swede smell of success
THE World Cup has kicked off and Warrington South MP Helen Southworth has been given the inside track on the preparations. Mrs Southworth met with Sven Goran Eriksson and other Football Association officials in London before the team flew out to Germany
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Drivers still break laws
I WAS amazed to read that Knutsford traffic warden Julia Short believes drivers are not as badly behaved as they used to be (Warden hands out warnings, June 7). My impression, albeit a subjective one, is that contraventions of the parking regulations
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Team go through
TOFT visited Moss Farm in the second round of the NCJCA Knockout. Northwich batted first but were immediately under pressure in the face of Toft's accurate attack. George Nairn, Matthew Jeffery and Joe Regan gave little away, while Thomas Radley conceded
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Toft beat Nantwich in style
TOFT'S second team won the toss and decided to bat on what looked like Sabina Park. The opening partnership of Ben Moody and Dr Weston set the foundations for what proved to be an unassailable total for Nantwich. Moody top scored with 114 not out, with
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Peover knock out Town
IN A low tempo game between two even sides, Over Peover emerged victorious in the 1st XI 20/20 knockout on Thursday by a four-wicket margin with nine balls to spare. Choosing to bat on a hot still evening, the Knutsford early-batting made steady progress
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Council move brings play area revamp a step closer
LOSTOCK Parish Council has taken the first steps towards creating a lasting legacy for the village's children. For the past 10 years the council has been hoping to revamp two of the village's play areas and at this month's parish meeting councillors met
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Ready for the big day
COMMUNITY spirit will be soaring in Kingsley next month as its ever popular carnival carouses into the village. The event, which is held every two years, has been going for more than three decades and coordinator Aaron Bridges hopes this year's show on
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Collections
AGE Concern will be carrying out house-to-house collections in Runcorn from June 19 to June 25 and Clothes Aid will be collections from June 19 to June 24.
