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Pay to travel from allowance
STROKE victims and disabled patients ferried to Halton Hospital clinics by contract taxis may soon have to pay for their travel out of their mobility allowance. A new system being introduced on July 1 means only patients who meet strict criteria will
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Happy memories of carnival
HALE Carnival is over - but it's left lots of happy memories. Fun and laughter filled the streets as children brought comic book characters to life. Rose queen Emma Craine, pictured right, and her rose buds rode through the picturesque village in a horse
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She deserves justice
TWO Halton Hospital doctors accused of serious professional misconduct following the death of a young diabetic woman are to face a General Medical Council inquiry. The family of Sarah Jane McNicholas, 20, misdiagnosed by three other GPs, has just won
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Vics add to strike force
NORTHWICH Victoria have made their second signing of the summer in a bid to add more strike power in their first season back in the Conference. Steve Burr has swooped for 22-year-old Kevin Townson on a free transfer from Macclesfield Town and believes
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Children take up healthy eating advice
EXOTIC treats and fruity fun are the order of the day at a Middlewich pre-school thanks to a regular visit by a greengrocer. Staff at Tommy Thumbs Pre-school are making sure the children tuck into their five a day every day with fresh fruit deliveries
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Traffic must slow down
A MIDDLEWICH councillor is hoping he can help to slow traffic on a busy town road. County councillor Mark Dickson, of Hereford Way, is investigating reducing the national speed limit on Centurion Way to 40mph. He said: "A lot of schoolchildren walk up
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Villagers will set agenda
PEOPLE who live near the site of a new £96million gas plant will help decide how nearby land is developed. E.ON UK said it wants to work with Byley residents to agree how the land should be transformed. Project manager Mike Cooper said: "We are asking
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Libraries facing cutbacks
CUTBACKS to libraries across Cheshire are threatened unless more money can be found, councillors have warned. Last year the county library service was in the red by £250,000, mainly due to increased costs and the amount spent on aging buildings. Now,
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Music teacher is preparing to start her own fame academy in town
WANNABE rock gods and pop princesses will learn lessons in the tricks of the trade if a new school starts in September. Music teacher Debra Gallimore, of Queens Drive, hopes to open a rock and pop school in Middlewich for children aged seven and over
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We don't want shelter
RESIDENTS presented a 126-signature petition to town councillors on Monday night in protest against plans for a youth shelter in a Middlewich park. But they are fuming because a meeting about the shelter set to take place before the town council meeting
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It's show time!
THERE was a dramatic buzz in the air at Northwich Memorial Hall as the ninth annual Rose Bowl Awards unfolded on Saturday night. The cream of amateur dramatic talent in mid Cheshire was honoured in the prestigious ceremony attended by dignitaries and
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Taking test
Young mathemeticians were hard at work solving difficult equations at High Street Primary School in Winsford this week. Children took part in a variety of mathematical activities including a maths circus which looked at shapes and spaces and art work
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Champions
WIMBOLDSLEY Primary School is celebrating a sporting success after its netball team secured a superb victory. The team won the Inter High Five Cup by beating schools from around the area in a tournament. Daisy Bewson, 11, Chris Beasley, 11, Chris Taylor
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Beat goes on
PUPILS at Wharton Junior School moved to the beat of a drum on Friday during a visit from an African musician. Winston Lewis arrived at the school with a range of traditional African instruments that the children had a fantastic time learning to play.
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Plans for leisure are put under scrutiny
PLANS to transform leisure services in Winsford came under the microscope again during an area meeting at the civic hall. Last Wednesday, residents were given the opportunity to hear more details about the proposals to close the existing civic hall building
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I'm a poet and I do know it
A WINSFORD poet is celebrating after her work was selected to be included in a national collection of poetry. Victorine Stubbs, 65, of Falcon Close, entered a competition for the National Poetry Anthology and was delighted when she discovered that she
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Heartbreak as queen to be is forced to abdicate
WINSFORD Carnival Queen has been replaced for the first time in almost 40 years because the girl who was due to take up the role is away on a school trip. Nikita Mangan, 13, was ecstatic about being the Carnival Queen but her dreams have been dashed because
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Hard working bobby wins national honour
A WINSFORD police officer has been given an MBE in the Queen's birthday honours list for her services to police. Di Woodward has been recognised for her work within schools in Winsford trying to improve relationships between police and young people. She
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Gold ring nets finder £80,000
A PRECIOUS piece of British history unearthed at Delamere Forest has proved to be a gold mine at auction. A tiny 650-year-old gold ring, discovered on farmland at Manley Hall near Northwich, fetched more than £80,000 at auction at Christies on Thursday
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Teenager who is persistent offender given jail warning
A TEENAGER has been given one last chance of staying out of prison despite breaking into the homes of two elderly people. The 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is a persistent young offender and was on police and court bail at the time
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Libraries facing cuts
CUTBACKS to libraries across Cheshire are threatened unless more money can be found, councillors have warned. Last year the county library service was in the red by £250,000, mainly due to increased costs and the amount spent of aging buildings. Now in
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Quick work helps force catch pair of burglars
POLICE were called to the council offices at Wyvern House in the early hours of Friday after two men were spotted inside the building. The alarm was raised by a member of the public at 3.30am and officers attended with dog handlers to carry out a search
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Man who exposed himself drops his appeal
A WINSFORD man has dropped his appeal against a sentence given to him after he exposed his genitals to three young girls. Timothy Peter Bray, 30, of Malvern Way, was due to appeal against his 24 month supervision order in Chester Crown Court last Wednesday
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Mum angry after son is injured by a needle
A MUM has hit out after her seven-year-old son was pricked with a needle as he retrieved his ball from a garden near his home. Julie Harrison, of Arkwright Close, is furious that her son Callum Sloan will now need months of injections to protect him against
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It's show time!
THERE was a dramatic buzz in the air at Northwich Memorial Hall as the ninth annual Rose Bowl Awards unfolded on Saturday night. The cream of amateur dramatic talent in mid Cheshire was honoured in the prestigious ceremony attended by dignitaries and
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Fear of big red spot keeps brides awake
A NORTHWICH beauty consultant has carried out a survey of brides to discover their biggest fears about their wedding day. Michelle Northcott, owner of Beyond Compare, in Middlewich Road, carried out the survey to find out what her clients wanted from
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Campaign will only work if you SMYLE
MEMBERS of the public are being given a chance to make their views known following the launch of the SMYLE campaign consultation by Vale Royal Borough Council. The Supporting My Local Environment campaign is designed to encourage residents, businesses
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Weapons amnesty success
POLICE officials have praised the efforts of the mid Cheshire public to rid the region's streets of dangerous weapons. A five-week national campaign, which ends on June 30, has so far seen items such as samurai swords, machetes and hunting knives handed
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Bellamy on hand to lend support
THERE were big shoes to fill at the Cheshire County Show this year as a new director took to the helm of the major rural event. But Nigel Evans was justifiably excited and proud as the two-day show opened in glorious sunshine at the county showground
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Motorists will pay for poor parking
PEOPLE in Northwich who refuse to recognise parking restrictions could soon find themselves paying the price. One driver is already having to hand over more than £100 to have their vehicle released from a garage after it was towed away for causing an
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Royal gift found in the forest sold for £84,000
A PRECIOUS piece of British history unearthed at Delamere Forest has proved to be a gold mine at auction. A tiny 650-year-old gold ring discovered on farmland at Manley Hall, near Northwich, fetched more than £80,000 at auction at Christies on Thursday
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Boost for waste proposals
PLANS to improve waste management and build waste treatment plants in the region have been given a helping hand. Cheshire County Council will use the £40million Private Finance Initiative credits, awarded by the Government, to attempt to more than double
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Maze organisers pull plug after vandalism
A MUCH loved Great Budworth event has been given the chop this year because of the acts of heartless vandals. After drunken youths trashed the carefully crafted maize maze at Great Budworth Real Dairy Ice Cream Farm last summer, organisers of the annual
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A four-week lease is just not long enough
FEARS about the future of a youth club which has been in Winnington for almost a century have been raised by Northwich Town Council. The council has added its voice to the committee of Winnington Youth Club, which has just been given a new lease from
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Results of World Cup clampdown are 'reassuring'
ALCOHOL totalling more than £10,000 has been seized from the region's streets in the run up to the World Cup. The Government Alcohol Misuse Enforcement Campaign figures show 1,085 litres of alcohol were seized in the Western Area, which includes Northwich
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Victim to undergo surgery after late night attack
A MAN has been left needing facial surgery after he was attacked while walking with friends in Lostock Gralam. The 27-year-old was walking along Works Lane just after midnight on Friday when a man began to shout at him. The victim continued walking along
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County gives go ahead for gas storage plant
PLANS for an underground gas storage plant in mid Cheshire have been approved. County, town and parish councillors had previously raised concerns about INEOS Enterprises' plans for the Stublach site - which would see a compression station built at Stublach
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DEATH OF CAPTAIN IS A 'TRAGIC LOSS'
A FORMER Northwich Rugby Club captain has died after collapsing on Ben Nevis. The club has paid tribute to dad-of-two Peter Charlton, 37, from Cuddington, who was club captain in 1996 and kept in regular contact. Peter was an hour into the climb on Friday
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Are you really
an animal lover? WELL, summer's here again and those thoughtless - or is it just thick - people who take their dogs everywhere with them are at it again. Don't get me wrong, we take our dog out with us on certain occasions, but don't leave it locked in
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What a driver
I WOULD like to express my thanks to the bus driver on the 11.15am Weaverham-bound bus on June 10. He found my handbag that I had left on the bus and which contained my purse with cash and cards in, all recovered intact. I am very grateful. MRS T EVANS
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Read the facts
IN September, Cheshire County Council will hold a public inquiry to decide the way forward for the disposal of Cheshire household waste. I strongly urge anyone who is opposed to the building of an incinerator in Cheshire to write to the programme officer
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Tourists missed out on our glorious town
TODAY I had a glorious adventure and also a great disappointment. My brother and I, lifelong Northwich residents, decided to use some of our leisure time and take a tourist eye's view of our area. We travelled on the Edwin Clarke glass roof boat along
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Kingsley in another loss
AFTER being clear leaders of the Cheshire Cricket Alliance at the start of the season, Kingsley are struggling to maintain their push for promotion after another loss at home on Saturday. Aston took the initiative from the start after being invited to
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It's show time!
The cream of amateur dramatic talent in mid Cheshire was honoured in the prestigious ceremony attended by dignitaries and more than 200 people. Theatre groups from across the area gathered at the event, supported by Vale Royal Borough Council, to celebrate
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And the Rose Bowl winners are...
Mid Cheshire Amateur Operatic Society Juniors, Oliver Best School Production: Hartford High School, Grease Best Pantomime: Byley Village Players, Cinderella Best Set Design: Sandiway Pantomime Group, Robin Hood Best Actor: Jon Kerr, Davenham and Sandiway
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Toft made to work for win
JUST 28 runs in 40 overs was the difference between two sides, six divisions apart in the Lovelane Cheshire Cup third round. ECB Premier League side Toft were made to work hard by an impressive young Northwich side, gauging this game as a test of their
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Weakened team beaten
WINNINGTON Park 2nds travelled to Grappenhall on Saturday with a weakened team for a top of the table clash. Park, who had three key players unavailable, won the toss and decided to bat first on what looked like a batsman's dream of a wicket. But the
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Hartford's success at double
HARTFORD kick-started their season in excellent fashion as they completed a league and cup double over Stalybridge at the weekend in the Cheshire Cricket Alliance. Leading the way in fine style was Gaz Stokes who scored a magnifienct 106 not out. Stalybridge
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Winnington's losing streak is extended
WINNINGTON Park lost again as they hosted Urmston on a warm day at the Rec. Winning the toss, Hayes elected to bat on another flat pitch. Park started brightly with Baker and Evans taking the score to 30 before Evans fell to an Edgington slower ball.
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Dean bowls 1sts to victory
WINSFORD 1st XI are still in the hunt for promotion after a four wicket victory over bottom of the table Wirral. Winsford won the toss and sent Wirral in to bat, where a motor-bikers rock festival held nearby was bound to affect concentration. It took
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Sailor sends his Father's Day message through the World
A SAILOR from Runcorn is aiming to send his Dad a belated Father's Day message from halfway around the world! Stuart 'Guiseppe' Chriscoli, 20, is serving as a communications expert onboard HMS Gloucester in the Indian Ocean. But finding time between anti-drug
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She deserves justice
TWO Halton Hospital doctors accused of serious professional misconduct following the death of a young diabetic woman are to face a General Medical Council inquiry. The family of Sarah Jane McNicholas, 20, misdiagnosed by three other GPs, has just won
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Glyn aims for 10 wins
SOME 71 bowlers took to the greens around Vale Royal to compete in this year's Guardian Cup. Qualifying rounds took place at venues including Davenham, Delamere, Hartford, Moulton and Winsford. As the Guardian went to press very few results were in. But
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Sister Lyndsay is a fight star
NORTHWICH fighter Lyndsay Walkinshaw has grabbed gold to become a national martial arts champion. The nine-year-old took top prize at the ITS Tae Kwon Do British Championships in Kidderminster, adding to a medal she won there last year. And the Hartford
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Thieves steal baby's smile
THIEVES stole a couple's memories of their baby boy's first smile. They broke into a house in Northwich Road last week and stole a camcorder and camera that recorded the child's first hours. "They were the moments after his birth when he was weighed,
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Pulling power
A VICAR will pull pints in a pub while an atheist landlord gives sermons in her church. At first glance the jobs of Reverend Alja Tollefsen and Falcon Bearer licensee Trevor Brookes seem worlds apart. But she believes swapping jobs for a day will prove
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Women at Henley
NORTHWICH Rowing club sent two crews to the prestigious Henley Women's Regatta, held in Henley upon Thames, for the first time in 10 years. Both crews had been training hard over the past couple of months, coached by Matt Lord. The first crew to race
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Bridge of many sighs
RAIL bosses plan to spend £200,000 improving a gateway into Knutsford. Network Rail hopes to spend the money on improvements to the bridge in King Street, but unsafe structures will have to be repaired first. "While the bridge may not look the best, it
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Rugby league team secure first ever away victory
North Wales Coasters 16 Runcorn Vikings 28 RUNCORN Vikings claimed their third win of the 2006 Rugby League Conference Cheshire Division season in a close-fought encounter at North Wales Coasters. The Vikings opened the scoring with a penalty goal from
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All set for Thursday's cracking Section Four clash
Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League ROUNDHOUSE and Grapes remain locked at the top of Section Four. Roundhouse beat Fiddlers III 5-4 on Thursday, while Grapes ran out 6-3 winners against third-placed Lion Stonecutters. With the leading two teams both remaining
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World beater!
RUNCORN'S Susan Thompson reinforced her reputation as the queen of the pool table this week. The 36-year-old was crowned world champion for the seventh time after 11 days of competition in Blackpool. Thompson had double cause for celebration as she also
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Emma heads for top apprentice award
A BUDDING young hairdresser is competing for a top apprenticeship award following her work in a Warrington hair salon. Emma Merritt, who is also a paper girl for Warrington Guardian, has seen off competition from more than 1,000 candidates and is now
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Help for young people with diabetes
YOUNG diabetics in the town are being given an opportunity to meet others with the same condition and learn more about issues that affect them. North Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust has organised a barbecue and social evening tomorrow, Wednesday, between
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Businessman earns environmental award
A WARRINGTON businessman has been named an environmental champion for the north west following some impressive initiatives on sustainable development. David Crawshaw, of United Utilities, was the winner of the Environmental Leadership category at the
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Yellow efforts scoop gold
GREEN-friendly school children in Appleton are celebrating after winning a 'Gold Oak' award in a recycling competition. Youngsters at St Monica's Catholic Primary School scooped the £300 top prize in Warrington's Yellow Woods Challenge. The children collected
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Appeal for new players
MIDDLEWICH Town Football Club is looking for boys and girls for the under 8s and under 9s teams. Children for the under 8s should be aged under eight on August 31 and for the under 9s need to be aged under nine on August 31. Trials for next season's teams
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Driving home drink message
AS football fever gathers momentum, Warrington residents should soon be able to spot the town's very own World Cup taxi navigating its way through the streets. The taxi is covered in messages promoting safe drinking throughout the World Cup season. Warrington's
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Be child friendly
CHILD safety experts in the town are urging householders to make sure their homes, gardens and journeys are child friendly. Razia Chesworth, child and accident prevention lead at Warrington Primary Care Trust is urging everyone to check the safety in
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Hunt for chip shop raider
POLICE are hunting a teenage boy who threatened to stab a chip shop customer in Latchford. The attempted robbery took place at the Jin Tao chip shop, on Knutsford Road, at 9.45pm on Thursday, June 8. A spokesman for Cheshire police said the woman he threatened
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Firefighters tackle garage inferno
SCORES of residents were evacuated from their homes last night when a major blaze broke out in a set of garages off Winwick Street. At its height more than 70 firefighters were tackling the blaze opposite Evans House on Norman Street which broke out at
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Park unlucky to lose tie
WINNINGTON came within a whisker of causing an upset against one of the strongest sides in the Cheshire Conference. Visitors Ormskirk Heelers were always favourites when fielding several National Conference players, several players from the Premier Division
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Council forges youth link
COUNCILLORS are hoping to strengthen community ties with the younger generation in Rudheath by getting involved with the village's youth club. Rudheath Youth Centre has approached the village's parish council to ask whether members would provide a council
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Beating litter
RESIDENTS of Little Leigh will do their best to banish litter from the community's streets on Saturday. Villagers will be walking the lanes, footpaths and towpaths in search of strewn sweet wrappers and other nuisances but it is not the only way the problem
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Young nuisances are a target for community
PROBLEMS with nuisance youths will be made a priority by a Hartford police officer after residents called for action. Trouble with youngsters was highlighted at the latest community action meeting (CAM) as being at the top of a list of village concerns
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Statue is gift of friendship from China
A GIANT bronze statue of four jovial children is the star attraction of a new Chinese friendship garden beside Runcorn Town Hall. The huge sculpture, a gift from Tongling City, Halton's twin town in China, is based on an enlarged replica of ancient artwork
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UTD TARGET PROMOTION
WINSFORD United's new manager has been set the target of leading the club to promotion in his first year in charge. Chris Willcock is under no illusions about the huge expectations of both the chairman and fans. But he is confident he can put together
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Do you know man?
POLICE want to question this man after a schoolboy was threatened and had his mobile phone stolen. The 13-year-old was walking along a footpath behind Afton, in Hough Green, Widnes, when an unknown male approached him. He grabbed his arm and demanded
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'Super' Jonny eager for goals and games
JONNY Allan is bored with being on holiday. Northwich Victoria's main marksman may have only just got his hands on the award for Conference North player of the year, but he's already counting down the days to the first friendly. "I'm desperate to be playing
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Chairman says trust has future
THE chairman of the Northwich Vics' Supporters Trust says the views expressed last week by John Gleave are his own and not the majority of the board. Last week Mr Gleave said members of the group were ready to vote on whether the body should fold. He
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Town moves to musical beat
MUSIC and colour exploded on to the streets and waterways of Middlewich at the weekend as families, folk fans and boaters flocked to the 16th Middlewich Folk and Boat Festival. Barges lined the canals as far as the eye could see, campers filled the festival
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Force takes booze haul
POLICE have seized more than 400 litres of booze from the streets of Middlewich since no drinking zones were set up a year ago. This makes up 64 per cent of the total seized in similar zones across Congleton borough and marks a great success for the scheme
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You will hardly hear us building gas store
IT has been five years since plans were first submitted to build a gas plant in Byley. In that time they have been scrutinised by Cheshire County Council and a public inquiry inspector before being approved by a High Court judge. Last year ScottishPower
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Drunken children are part of a night's work
POLICING for events across the country has come under the spotlight in recent months after forces started charging for the extra work that fetes, fairs and festivals create. And although organisers of the Middlewich Folk and Boat Festival were let off
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Green team
PUPILS at Barnton Community Primary School have been working hard to maintain a clean and safe school in a bid to win a national award presented by a green fingered celebrity. The winners of The David Bellamy Award for Environmental Health receive £8,000
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Football crazy
WORLD Cup fever took over Weaverham Forest Primary School when the children went football crazy for a book week. Their efforts raised funds for the school and children read their favourite football books and dressed in England strips. The school's girls
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Owl be back
BIRDS of prey visited Victoria Road Primary school on Thursday and pupils of all ages had a fantastic time watching the display of birds from around the world. The Welsh Birds of Prey Centre brought the birds to the school and the children were given
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Harry helps out hospice for the love of Brenda
THE husband of a former Winsford Town Mayor is hoping to mark the first anniversary of her death by raising money for charity. Brenda Mooney died on June 20 last year aged 77 and her husband Harry has decided to raise money for St Luke's Cheshire Hospice
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Campaign results 'reassuring'
ALCOHOL totalling more than £10,000 has been seized from the region's streets in the run up to the World Cup. The Government Alcohol Misuse Enforcement Campaign figures show 1,085 litres of alcohol were seized in the Western Area, which includes Northwich
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Schoolgirl Imogen all set for her royal day
FINAL preparations are under way for the 60th Comberbach Rose Fete which takes place this Saturday. This year's theme is Space Oddity and there will be floats depicting Dr Who? and a rocket launcher. Star of the day will be Imogen Hughes, 11, who first
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Albion fans find out who makes all the pies
A MID Cheshire businessman is hoping supporters of Witton Albion Football Club will be able to enjoy first class entertainment on and off the pitch next season. Dermot Curran, owner of Dermot James Catering And Events, has taken over catering at Wincham
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Internal review reveals crisis in welfare service
WATCHDOGS given the task of combatting truancy and looking after the welfare of Cheshire's schoolchildren are in crisis, a new report has revealed. An internal review of the county council's education welfare service paints a damning picture of an organisation
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Proud night as walkers raise £166k
ORGANISERS of this year's Midnight Walk are stunned after more than £150,000 was raised. The second annual 13-mile ladies-only trek took place on Saturday night, with 1,200 walkers suffering from aching legs and feet in a bid to raise vital funds for
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Staff 'incensed' by trust claims
STAFF at Leighton Hospital and Victoria Infirmary are furious after reading comments from a Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust spokesman regarding a service restructure. Concerns were raised in last week's Guardian about nursing staff at Leighton Hospital having
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Granddad's surprise is poetry in motion
A KINGSMEAD youngster proved she knew all the right words to say on Fathers' Day after a poem dedicated to her granddad was published. Aspiring wordsmith Emma Richings, of Stapeley Close, presented her granddad Eric Cavanagh with the gift of a lifetime
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Libraries facing cutbacks
CUTBACKS to libraries across Cheshire are threatened unless more money can be found, councillors have warned. Last year the county library service was in the red by £250,000, mainly due to increased costs and the amount spent of aging buildings. Now in
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How many have to die before there is action?
FRESH calls have been made for safety measures on the A556 in Northwich after an off duty police officer was killed while riding his motorbike. Davenham residents have expressed safety fears after PC Tony Heaton died in Chester Road on June 12 when his
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It's show time!
THERE was a dramatic buzz in the air at Northwich Memorial Hall as the ninth annual Rose Bowl Awards unfolded on Saturday night. The cream of amateur dramatic talent in mid Cheshire was honoured in the prestigious ceremony attended by dignitaries and
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I'm feline happy
THANK you to the Guardian for the lovely tickets to see the musical Cats. I'm a big fan of Cats. Finding out that I had won the competition tickets a day after my birthday was a dream come true. All my friends at school think I'm bonkers because I love
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Roast boast
ON JUNE 10 Christina and Howard Gaffney, of Nantwich Road, Middlewich, hosted a hog roast in aid of St Luke's Hospice. They opened up their garden and more than 100 guests enjoyed a perfect summer evening of hospitality, delicious food and good company
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Transco thanks
I AM writing to say how well Transco (the National Grid) worked in sorting out the problem of water leaking into the gas pipes in the Wharton area of Winsford from June 4 to 9. We were informed by letter about progress on a daily basis and we were visited
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Park bins problem may pose a risk to children
CONCERNS have been raised about the state of a Rudheath park after it was revealed its maintenance contract has run out. Police and councillors have highlighted problems with the condition of Griffiths Park, in Middlewich Road, and say there are safety
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Stunning carnival day win
DAVENHAM 2nds produced their annual carnival day victory with a stunning performance against Marple at Butchers Style on Saturday. Bowling first, stand in captain Mike Burgess led the way, removing all of the Marple top three in a devastating seven-over
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Weaverham battle hard
WEAVERHAM 2nds travelled to league leaders Barrow and made them fight all the way for victory. Batting on an unpredictable wicket, where runs were hard to come by, Weaverham could only manage 105-5. Emlyn Roberts 28, Kenny Roberts 21, and Rob Hardley
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Match's nail biting finish
OAKMERE'S game against Hale Barns produced a nail biting finish on Saturday as they outfit fell just four runs short of their opponents' total. After winning the toss, skipper Paul Yearsley hoped to make use of the dry, dusty track asking his opponents
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Alcock sets the tone for victory
PAUL Alcock sent Northwich on their way to another win beating Port Sunlight by 59 runs, which improves their position in the Meller Braggins Division Three. Alcock opened the innings and set the tone with his first half century at Moss Farm, hitting
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Hartford's success at double
HARTFORD kick-started their season in excellent fashion as they completed a league and cup double over Stalybridge at the weekend in the Cheshire Cricket Alliance. Leading the way in fine style was Gaz Stokes who scored a magnifienct 106 not out. Stalybridge
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All aboard as you set sail on the Ark
THEATRE lovers should prepare for some maritime mischief as a dramatic high seas adventure unfolds in Anderton. To celebrate the Development of the Arts in Northwich's 30th anniversary, the good ship Fitzcarraldo will be docking at the Anderton Boat Lift
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Oulton on top form in clash of Titans
IN the top game in the county, a magnificent opening stand of 174 between Chris Bassano, and Danny Leech saw Oulton Park to a seven-wicket victory at Little Budworth. The two teams have won the ECB Premier League title four times between them since 2002
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Family are rehomed after blaze
THE family whose house was ravaged by fire last week have been re-homed. Last week the World reported on the heroics of neighbours who helped guide the three young children in the house, on Masseyfield Street, Runcorn to safety when a blaze broke out
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Final chance to sign up
THERE are four places left for a new six-a-side soccer league at Sir John Deane's College. Grading games are being held this Sunday to determine which divisions sides will play in. There will be three weeks trial games before the season kicks off as so
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Cole earns side a draw
MIDDLEWICH clung on for a draw against a powerful Upton side which took a liking to an excellent wicket. Middlewich lost the toss and were inevitably sent out to field on a hot dry day. Keith Hallam found some assistance in the wicket early on to claim
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Airport to face public
MANCHESTER Airport said last week that it would send a senior representative to meet homeowners frustrated over their compensation claims. The representative will attend Friday's meeting at Mobberley Victory Hall to discuss the matter. This week it emerged
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Raid at town shop
THIEVES hurled a concrete slab through a shop window then stole about 500 packets of cigarettes worth £3,000. They broke into Martin's newsagent in the early hours of Sunday and left glass strewn across the floor. "The slab broke into pieces when it came
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Captain's World Cup comment
DESPITE England reaching the second-round stage of the World Cup, Sven's men are attracting criticism both at home and abroad from fans and media alike. So here, the World's very own pundit, former England Under 18s Schoolboys captain and Farnworth resident
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Widnes move up
WIDNES picked up an excellent Cheshire County Cricket League success against Toft on Saturday to move up to second place on the ladder. They defeated Toft by five wickets, chasing the home side's 248 and winning with two overs to spare. It was a much-improved
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LEADING OFF
Meadowbank A bowler Geoff Barlow bowls away from Comberbach's Bob Gregory in a Mid Cheshire Bowling Association section one match played last Friday. Meadowbank A won the match by 230 to 200.
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Theatre at Walton Gardens
COME rain or shine literary lovers will be flocking to Walton Hall this summer to catch one of three open air theatre performances. The series of shows, which includes Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and Twelfth Night and Edith Nesbit's The Railway Children
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Bizzie time for young champs
SCHOOL children across Warrington have been carefully cultivating their green-fingered attempts to become champion growers. Over the past few weeks, Bents Garden Centre has been preparing for one of its most hotly contested competitions, the national
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PCs pedal to the metal
A WARRINGTON policeman has embarked on a two-week cycling journey stretching more than 986 miles to raise £10,000 for two charities. Sergeant Mike O'Carroll, of Warrington South NPU, is accompanied by three of his colleagues from Wilmslow and they are
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On the beat with the rookie cops
STUDENT police officers were on the beat this week offering advice and information about recruitment. The trainee PCs spent Tuesday at two supermarkets - Morrisons at Stockton Heath and Sainsbury's - as part of their 27-week learning and development programme
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Park bins problem may pose a risk to children
CONCERNS have been raised about the state of a Rudheath park after it was revealed its maintenance contract has run out. Police and councillors have highlighted problems with the condition of Griffiths Park, in Middlewich Road, and say there are safety
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Woman is on the trail of husband's football days
WITH the World Cup under way football memories in Winsford have come flooding back and one woman is appealing for help to find out about her late husband's sporting successes. Barbara Whitney, 69, of Delamere Rise, has found a picture of her husband,
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Ben Harrison
Squad No: 26 Date of birth: 24/02/88 Height: 1.85m Weight: 103kg Playing record up to 2005: None previous Contract expires: November 2005 Emerging prop or second rower who is very physically advanced for his age, Harrison is an intelligent forward
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Chris Riley
Squad No: 25 Date of birth: 22/02/88 Height: 1.72m Weight: 81kg Contract expires: November 2007 An elusive and deceptively strong winger who made his Super League debut as a 17-year-old in 2005. Riley is Warrington born and joined the club from
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Chris Bridge
Squad No: 24 Date of birth: 05/07/84 Height: 1.80m Weight: 82kg Contract expires: November 2009 The Wolves paid Bradford £30,000 at the start of 2005 to secure the services of one of the most exciting natural talents in the country on a three-year
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Andy Bracek
Squad No: 23 Date of birth: 21/03/87 Height: 1.85m Weight: 104kg Contract expires: November 2006 England Academy second rower snapped up from St Helens in a £22,500 signing in winter 2004, Bracek showed excellent footwork in his seven Super League
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Steve Pickersgill
Squad No: 22 Date of birth: 28/11/85 Height: 1.85m Weight: 102kg Contract expires: November 2006 Continues to develop as the leading light in the next generation of homegrown talent, Pickersgill is now established as a prop rather than second rower
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Simon Grix
Squad No: 21 Date of birth: 28/9/85 Height: 1.80m Weight: 92kg Contract expires: November 2009 A serious injury sustained just week before the start of the 2005 season wrecked Grix's first year at the club, after signing from hometown club Halifax
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Rob Parker
Squad No: 20 Date of birth: 05/09/81 Height: 1.82m Weight: 105kg Contract expires: November 2007 Super-professional forward with a high work rate and great technical ability, Parker has accumulated a fine CV in the game despite his young age.
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Paul Rauhihi
Squad No: 19 Date of birth: 03/07/73 Height: 1.87m Weight: 116kg Contract expires: November 2007 New Zealand prop who could prove Warrington's most significant front row signing since the great Les Boyd two decades ago. Rauhihi arrives at The
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Ben Westwood
Squad No: 15 Date of birth: 25/07/81 Height: 1.87m Weight: 101kg Contract expires: November 2007 Converted from three-quarter line to the pack in 2005 with immense success, bagging the highest try count of his career and finishing the year as Warrington's
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Mark Gleeson
Squad No: 14 Date of birth: 16/06/82 Height: 1.75m Weight: 80kg Contract expires: November 2007 Wiry and agile hooker who shares some of the natural footwork of older brother and teammate Martin, sneaking yards around the ruck with his jinking
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Paul Noone
Squad No: 13 Date of birth: 22/04/81 Height: 1.82m Weight: 99kg Contract expires: November 2006 A complete back rower with a highly professional attitude, Noone has been marked out as a future leader from the early years of his career, having
