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• Music poster brings a blast from the past

  A SORT-OUT of old sheet music produced this blast from Warrington's past - a 100-year-old advert. read more

• Breast cancer kills young vet nurse

  THE parents of a young veterinary nurse who died from breast cancer have spoken about their daughter's love for life. read more

• Lottery joy for seven groups

  COMMUNITY groups are celebrating this week after hitting the National Lottery jackpot. read more

• IT is election time in Newton and Earlestown as residents cast their votes for representation on St

  Two seats are up for election on Thursday, May 6, in Newton West and Newton East and it promises to be an interesting fight between the three main parties - Labour, Liberal Democrats and Conservatives. read more

• Joint Conservative statement from Stephen Holt, candidate for Newton East and Catherine Perks, candi

  Conservatives offer a fresh future for St Helens by pioneering new ways of listening to people's views by means of community forums and local debate. read more

• Election statement from Thomas Chisnall, Labour candidate for Newton East.

  I am an experienced councillor and my reason for standing is the people of Newton. I want to represent them and ensure they have a good voice on the council. read more

• Teacher inspires canoe trip

  TWO former pupils from St Aelred's High are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime thanks to the inspiration of a former teacher. read more

• Police dig up body

  THE body of a former miner from Newton was exhumed from Park Road cemetery this week amid fresh speculation about his death. read more

• Election statement from Peter Astbury, Liberal Democrat candidate for Newton East.

  I am proud to have been selected to fight this election for the Liberal Democrats. They have a long tradition in Newton of campaigning on behalf of local people. read more

• Duke explores high tech centre for all ages

  A HIGH tech centre designed to bring people up to date with the Internet was officially opened by the Duke of Kent on Tuesday. read more

• Solicitor shot in right leg while riding motorbike

  A FATHER-of-five is recovering from a gunshot wound in a Rochdale hospital. read more

• Volunteers honoured for community work

  YOUNG people have been honoured for their commitment to the community. read more

• Court told of mum's fears over 'The Candyman'

  A MOTHER who dumped her three-year-old daughter in woodland claimed she was trying to protect her from "The Candyman", Warrington Crown Court heard. read more

• Station decision deferred

  THE DECISION about plans to re-open Kenyon Junction Railway Station has been deferred for a second time by council planning chiefs. read more

• Leaflet is a 'travesty of the truth'

  A BOROUGH councillor claims a Liberal Democrat newsletter has accused her of backing down during a controversial planning battle. read more

• Drive to introduce 20mph limits outside schools

  ROADS outside schools in Warrington could soon have their speed limits slashed to just 20mph in a bid to prevent accidents. read more

On this day: Cheshire Archive