LOCAL people who are interested in becoming Justices of the Peace are invited to put their names forward.

Applications are now being received for appointments and anyone between 27 and 65 years of age is eligible.

Magistrates are asked to be available for about 94 hours a year on a voluntary basis to attend court and no formal qualifications are needed.

Applications must be returned by November 30 and forms and more information are available by ringing 01244 602211 or by writing to the Cheshire Advisory Committee, Room 273, County Hall, Chester, CH1 1SF.

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