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BURR'S SOMETHING GOING ON AT VICS

STEVE Burr is set to become the next Northwich Victoria manager - it was revealed by the club late last night. Burr left his post as Hucknall Town manager yesterday, Tuesday, after asking his chairman for permission to speak to Vics about the vacant manager's

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Wacky fundraising ideas are welcome

PEOPLE who have wacky and fun ideas for fundraising events are being urged to get in touch with Halton Haven Hospice. The hospice serves many people in the region, including Frodsham and Helsby. It provides dedicated care and specialist support to people

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PC Andy peaks in the Lake District

A FRODSHAM police officer said 'ello ello ello' to his toughest challenge yet when he climbed England's highest mountain. PC Andy Chadwick climbed Scafell Pike, Seathwaite, to raise money for Cerebra, a charity for brain injured children and young people

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Charity hit by massive funding cut

AN URGENT appeal for donations has gone out from a charity for the needy. Justice and Peace say their funding from Halton Council has been cut by 60 per cent. The group collect unwanted furniture and redistribute it to the poor. "We knew there was going

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Venus sky trap

A RARE transit of Venus across the face of the Sun was captured by amateur astronomers at Pex Hill observatory in Widnes on Tuesday. Members of the Liverpool Astronomical Society let curious members of the public catch a glimpse of the first transit since

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Stash in the attic could unlock West Bank secrets

YOUR attic could help tell the story of West Bank. The old junk, photos and letters could become important parts of an autumn festival about the Widnes community. Local historians already have a lot of information about West Bank but festival project

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Sex was not on our minds at 14

SEX was something most of my generation would not have known much about at 14. My sex education did not start until I was in my last year of school at the age of 15. At 14 there were so many other things to do. We certainly did not get much pocket money

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Breakdown is 'quite

a mystery' RESIDENTS from The Grange in Hartford were left incommunicado last week when an underground BT cable was damaged cutting off telephone and Internet lines. The phone lines of 14 BT customers in The Grange were affected on Friday, May 28 and

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Carnival fever in the village

THIS year's Davenham Carnival takes place this Saturday and it promises to be a great day of fun and entertainment for all the family. The event will begin in the village centre at 11.30am, with circus skills from Caught In The Act, face painting and

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How many more near misses will there be?

MOULTON Parish Council is calling for a radical rethink at one of the village's junctions before there is a serious incident. The safety of the junction of Brick Kiln Lane with the A533 Davenham bypass has been brought into question after a number of

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Track work signals change

TRAINS from Knutsford to Manchester will be cancelled for nine weeks from next month. Services will stop at Altrincham every day so workmen can complete track and signal upgrades for the west coast mainline. "They're trying to get everything done by September

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Climber falls 250ft

A FATHER is in intensive care after falling 250ft off Sgurr Dearg - a Scottish mountain known as the Inaccessible Pinnacle. Michael McErlean, 45, was at 2,500ft when boulders gave way. He crashed on to rocks below, smashing his skull and breaking his

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The final countdown to festival

THERE are just nine days to go until Middlewich comes alive to the sound of folk music. Organisers of the town's annual Folk and Boat Festival are confident that events and activities will prove more popular than ever. And to kick-start the event everyone

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Quiet ceremony as town's veterans remember D-Day

VETERANS in Middlewich held their own ceremony to commemorate D-Day on Sunday. Members of the Middlewich British Legion assembled at the war memorial to pay their respects to all those who lost their lives when the Allied troops landed on the Normandy

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Please stop our estate becoming an eyesore

A HOMEOWNER in Middlewich is demanding answers about why parts of his estate are turning into 'weed infested' eyesores. And a developer is holding its contractors to account after it was informed by the Guardian of complaints about the mess that was left

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Health concerns

IN reference to Mrs Gill's letter, Murdishaw Health Centre has implemented several changes to its working practice recently. Firstly, most of the residents on Windmill Hill are either registered at Murdishaw or Castlefields health centres. For several

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How much?

I UNDERSTAND the north west area has to finance the cost of their postal ballot. Could your newspaper ascertain how much this shambolic experiment has cost the council taxpayers of Halton? Name and address supplied

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Highgrove trees

I LIVE near to the David Wilson Homes 'Highgrove' development in Widnes. The original plans included the retention of the established hedgerow on Rock Lane. This is in keeping with the council's policy regarding trees on development sites. Council guidelines

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It's not childish

IN reply to some of your recent letters. It is not childish to want a better town. The so-called promenade is a joke, full of rubbish, empty beer cans and pigeon droppings. Who do the council think they are kidding? We have waited ages for a market, all

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Rudheath's award

RUDHEATH High School has received the prestigious accolade of Artsmark Gold in recognition of its range and quality of art, dance, drama and music. The award is given to schools that demonstrate a commitment to providing opportunities across all art forms

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Peace of mind comes

with new technology A HIGH-TECH Northwich business looks set to reap the rewards of being at the forefront of a revolution in security services. Simon Buckley, managing director of Northwich-based close circuit TV company ConsultNet Ltd, claims that a

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Was petition ignored by the council?

A PETITION against the fortnightly waste collection system containing more than 3,000 signatures was allegedly ignored by Vale Royal Borough Council. Clr Brian Lloyd, Labour group leader for Vale Royal Borough Council, commissioned the petition when the

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Atmosphere electric at 5th town festival

THOUSANDS of revellers helped to make the weekend's Winsford Town Festival a success. Organisers say that the festival's popular brand of family entertainment, live music, fairground fun and troupe dancing made for a great weekend for both young and old

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D-DAY SHAME FOR FESTIVAL GOERS

MUSIC fans clambered on top of Winsford's war memorials during the same weekend that the world commemorated the 60th anniversary of D-Day. The incident happened on Saturday morning as a school band played in Fountain Court as part of the Winsford Town

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Players wanted

TRANNIES need new players for their Saturday football team. FC Trannie play in the South Wirral Saturday league and would welcome any adults along to their Thursday night training sessions on Runcorn common. The season starts in August and anyone who

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Leisure League

IN the premier division, Village People moved four points clear with a game in hand after a 5-2 victory over Old Un Villa. Nick Jenkins won the man of the match award. Second placed Barchester United could only draw 1-1 with Gaviscon Rangers. Special

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Summer's here and we're in the 70s

CELEBRATE the ballads and hits of the 70's in style at Tatton Park! That's the invitation from Performing Arts Management Limited as they prepare to host a More Sounds of The Seventies concert on Saturday, June 19. Singer Annie Skates, who has performed

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Baseball event

THIS year's Frank Caunce north west junior baseball tournament will be held at Halton Field on June 19. Teams will be battling it out for honours in the rookie U11s, Bronco U14s and Pony U17s leagues. Game officials will be qualified umpires from the

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Walk on by

WITH summer fast approaching time is running out for families to join the Age Concern 'Summer in the City' fun walk on Sunday, July 18. It is a perfect way to get all the family moving and to become part of a fun 'Summer in the City' walk that will raise

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New Range

HEATH Rangers JFC will look a cut above the rest this season thanks to a £4m grassroots football scheme. The newly formed team U7s were given a complete set of kit and training equipment as part of the Barclaycard Free Kicks programme. Delighted Heath

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Hospital targets are not being met claims stroke patient

STROKE victim Bob Bryant claims Halton Hospital is not reaching Government targets to scan suspected stroke patients within 48 hours. He recently had to wait eight days for a scan - health chiefs say a recent audit shows 75 per cent were scanned within

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Halton Jaguars baseball

Halton Jaguars v Barnsley Strikers HALTON Jaguars maintained their winning record in two games against the Barnsley Strikers. In game one catcher Allott caught a hanging curve ball from pitcher Chris Hartley to send it out of the left field fence for

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Halton Hornets

Chorley Panthers U8s 24 Halton Farnworth Hornets U8s 40 THE Hornets played brilliantly after some below par performances to tame the Panthers in their own back yard. The game started well for the Hornets with Matthew Crampton scoring the first of his

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Halton U12s

St Helens U12s 8 Halton U12s 10 HALTON performed superbly in a game many expected them to lose. They started the stronger forcing the errors but couldn't manage to get over the line. St Helens fought back and scored in the corner after a succession of

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NHS forced to look abroad

NEW staff from India and Dubai have been recruited to Halton and Warrington Hospitals - to some murmurs of discontent from the executive board. A joint mission by several NHS trusts recruited 12 staff and two of these are joining North Cheshire Hospitals

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Runcorn Darts League

SECTION four team Fiddlers III are setting the pace in the early stages of the season. They maintained their unbeaten record with an 8/1 win against Croft. Navvy Lads in second also remain unbeaten although they have played a match less. They were given

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Halton remembers

HUNDREDS of villagers in Hale witnessed the unveiling of a newly restored war memorial in remembrance of forgotten heroes on D-Day. The whole community came together to parade through the village and re-dedicate a cenotaph after months of fund-raising

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A day to remember

CHAMPAGNE corks popped as Bob Bryant was treated like a celebrity. He won the Let's Go stroke club's Christmas raffle top prize, donated by Halton Stadium, of dinner in a private box at Sunday's Vikings derby match against Warrington. "It was like winning

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Albert Park awards night

ALBERT Park ARLFC held their annual presentation evening at the Parklands club. The night was a personal triumph for Alan Ditchfield who not only won the player of the year but took the Ken Critchley cup for players' player of the year. Other award winners

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Pavilions want players

JFC PAVILIONS require players for their U9s and U13s for the coming season in the Halton and District League. All managers are qualified to FA level one coaching standard and the club is working towards the FA Chartership. For the U9s, please contact

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Moorfield Cricket Club

SKIPPER John Eccleshall lost the toss and was put into bowl at Tarleton CC near Preston. The home side reached 67 without loss before debutant Sean Van Veenstra took four for 59 off 17 overs despite his side dropping five catches in the slips. Tarleton

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Leisure League

IN the Leisure League premier division the top two met in a game, which would go a long way in deciding who would win the title. Leaders Village People played Barchester United, and did most of the pressing in the early stages, taking the lead just before

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Avon FC AGM

AVON FC will hold their annual AGM on Saturday, June 19, at Widnes Recreation Club at 1pm. Any topics for discussion can be left at the club for the attention of the secretary before June 12.

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Captain marvels

THE main highlight of the year took place at the weekend with 170 members playing for the coveted trophy over the two rounds and one top golfer being hailed as the captain weekend winner. Jason Molyneux came out on top spot having scored 38 points on

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BOOZE BINGE SHOCK

PEOPLE in Halton are 45 per cent more likely to die of an alcohol related illness that the rest of the country, according to a shock new report. The outlook is even worse for local women - they are 72 per cent more at risk. Castlefields councillor and

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A real vote winner!

HOUSE prices in Knutsford are, in my opinion, far too high. But, never having moved house in 30 years, that may be my poor judgement. I am beginning to wonder though, if Knutsford's property values might even be trailing because of an unperceived factor

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Whiston hospital to be transformed - to the tune of £250mEXCITING £250m plans to re-build Whiston

It is the biggest single investment in healthcare in Merseyside since the NHS was born more than 50 years ago. Building will start in 2005 and transform Whiston, St Helens and Newton hospitals within five years. Halton patients who already go to Whiston

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PC Andy peaks in the Lake District

A FRODSHAM police officer said 'ello ello ello' to his toughest challenge yet when he climbed England's highest mountain. PC Andy Chadwick climbed Scafell Pike, Seathwaite, to raise money for Cerebra, a charity for brain injured children and young people

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Nursery needs help after yobs run riot

THOUSANDS of pounds will be needed to repair an after school club which was wrecked by yobs Grange Link club is appealing to nearby businesses to help with the costs. Tracey Kay, who helps run the club, said the windows and fencing round the mobile classroom

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Wartime secrets of a Northwich special operative

THIS week marks the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings when Allied troops began the liberation of Europe. A veteran from Northwich has a few tales to tell of his time as a secret operative during World War Two. Tom Colquitt, 82, of Lime Avenue, was

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Gannett grants bring joy for two charities

THERE were celebrations for two charity groups in Vale Royal after they received a cash boost - thanks to the Guardian. Gannett, our parent company, has handed out its latest grants through its foundation trust fund. More than 20 applications for grants

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Blind date leads to 60 years of wedded bliss

A WARTIME blind date led to a 60 years of marriage for a Runcorn couple. Frank and Joyce Burrows celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary this week and reminisced about the time they first met. They were RAF drivers when two friends invited them to

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Postal con

FOR my own personal reasons I sent my postal vote off today, but what a con by this Government. They know that it's more inconvenient to fill this postal vote in so a lot of people won't bother which means another term for Labour. Let me explain further

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Residents are evacuated after gas main crash

HOMES in Marston were temporarily evacuated last week when a car travelling along Marston Lane crashed into a gas main. A 19-year-old man from Crewe was driving a black Seat Marbella in the direction of The Black Greyhound pub when the vehicle left the

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Two more to face drugs case charge

POLICE struck another blow in the war on drugs by arresting two people trying to deliver large amounts of crack cocaine and heroin to the borough. Forteen officers from both the Cheshire and Merseyside forces were involved in the operation at 11.25am

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WITH fuel prices at an all time high since 1990, businesses in Northwich and Middlewich are voicing

Tensions in the Middle East have seen a sharp increase in the price of crude oil, and although the Government has agreed to review its proposed two pence fuel tax rise in September, haulage firms, taxi companies and small businesses are worried about

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Child's game could have ended in tragedy

A GAME of hide and seek could have turned to disaster for a three-year-old girl in the searing heat on Sunday afternoon. She was playing with her young brothers and thought she'd found the perfect hiding place inside a car boot - until she got trapped

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Look-out for the Ladyboys!

THEY'RE back - even hotter than before! Seventeen of the world's most glamorous transvestites in a sensational stylish cabaret - The Ladyboys of Bangkok - Thai Spice Tour 2004. Direct from the pulsating exotic nightlife of Bangkok, the Ladyboys of Bangkok

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Be full of Eastern promise

PYRAMID, Warrington's centre for the arts is vowing to fill the cultural quarter with Eastern delight when it hosts the town's annual two-day Culturefest. Celebrating this year's Japanese theme through pastimes such as origami and ikebana, CFO4: Culturefest

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In the Haze

THE paintings of two watercolour masters from the collections of two national galleries will be brought together in the display In the Haze: watercolours by Turner and Williamson at the Lady Lever art gallery, June 12 to August 30. The display features

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Don't let footpaths fall into disrepair

RAMBLERS are campaigning to stop footpaths falling into disrepair. As annual Footpaths Week approaches (June 19-25), The Ramblers' Association (RA) has made a call to local authorities for action and investment to maintain paths. Warrington's walkers

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Policeman Lee scales new heights

A BRAVE Warrington bobby met the challenge of a mountain trek head-on last month - even though he had never climbed before in his life. PC Lee Harrison, aged 32, volunteered for the hike up England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, at Seathwaite, Cumbria

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Man, 34, is acquitted of indecent assault

A WARRINGTON man was found not guilty of indecently assaulting an 18-year-old woman at Warrington Crown Court. The jury took less than an hour to reach the unanimous verdict and acquitted 34-year-old Peter Raymond Lancaster. He was charged with indecently

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Battle of the Bands

LET the battle commence! Gulliver's World is on the look out for future giants of the music scene. They are organising a Battle of the Bands competition for July 11 and are inviting rock and brass bands to take part. The most polished performers stand

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What ad difference a week makes

Widnes Vikings 31 Warrington Wolves 10 WIDNES Vikings put the misery of their embarrassing defeat at Hull behind them to record a comprehensive 31-10 victory over Warrington Wolves on Sunday. It was all about attitude and commitment for the Vikings as

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Cathedral craft show

CATHEDRAL crafts exhibition and demonstration at Liverpool Cathedral, June 24, 25 and 26. A hands-on opportunity to take part in a range of crafts including stone, wood and metal work, stained glass, organ building and embroidery. Open 10am-5pm, Thursday

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Vikings facing trial by television

WIDNES bounced back from their hell in Hull with a second win of the season over arch rivals Warrington. Vikings boss Neil Kelly got the response he was looking for from his under-fire players and has called for more of the same when they face the cameras

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Taboo you

TABOO, the Olivier award-winning Boy George musical is currently touring the UK to great success and will star Julian Clary when it hits the Empire for one week only on July 5. Julian has specially extended his run with the show to play the role of performance

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Vale Royal medal haul

VALE Royal Athletics Club continued their excellent season with a haul of five medals at the North of England Track and Field Championships. The event, held at Wigan, saw Vale Royal come home with one gold, three silver and one bronze medal as well as

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Home is where the heart is for diamond couple

A JETSET couple who have sailed the world in luxury are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary in style - by staying at home in Widnes! John and Freda Hammell, who first met in a "whirlwind wartime romance" in 1944, will celebrate 60 diamond years

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Scouts go green at Marbury

HARTFORD 1st Scouts will be getting their hands dirty and going green for an environmental day at Marbury Park this weekend. On Sunday, June 13, fellow Hartford Beavers, Cubs and Explorers will join members of the Scout group to take part in a number

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Five-a-side challenge

THE north west heats of the Daily Telegraph five-a-side cup will take place at the Powerleague Centres on Craig Road, Stockport, on Saturday, July 10 and 2 Whittle Street, Liverpool at 20 Union Street, Manchester on Sunday, July 11. Sixty-four teams are

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Roman links enhanced by amphitheatre

MIDDLEWICH'S Roman links could soon be enhanced if plans to build an authentic amphitheatre get the green light. An application for the development at the Bull Ring has been submitted to Congleton Borough Council and the decision now rests with the planning

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We need cash to fight gas plant

CASH is needed for campaigners against the Byley gas plant to challenge the decision in the highest court in the land. Residents Against the Plant (RAP) say they have the heart and soul to fight on - they just need funds to do it. They were dumbfounded

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FESTIVAL RUMOURS NOT TRUE, SAY POLICE

POLICE in Middlewich have quashed rumours that they have been put on high alert to prevent threats to public safety at this year's Folk and Boat Festival. Several people had contacted the Guardian amid rumours that there could be an increase in disturbances

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MURPHY: WE MUST IMPROVE

MIDDLEWICH Town manager has set his stall out for the coming season - stating he wants to see improvement in his championship winning side. Middlewich completed a clean sweep last term taking the Mid Cheshire League First Division and the Mid Cheshire

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Super striker

GOAL machine Rob Colquitt has had a bumper season in the scoring stakes, bagging more than 30 goals for his under-12s team. Rob won the Division One league championship with two games to spare as his team Westbrook Cromwell Athletic romped to a 4-1 victory

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FAMILIAR FACES BACK AT BLUES

WINSFORD United have continued their squad strengthening process despite manager Dave Twite taking a two week break. While Twite is soaking up the sun club secretary Bob Astles has been busy on his behalf snapping up some familiar names. Speaking to the

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Doesn't suit us

IN reply to Mrs Gill's letter, June 2, many health centres no longer accept prescription requests by phone. Apparently this is to keep the telephone lines free for emergencies and also to avoid mistakes when ordering medication. Since most of us do not

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We pay the price

I WAS pleased to read in the World that the council has prosecuted a shop owner for selling fireworks to under age children. I look forward to reading about an off licence being fined in the future; given the scale of under age drinking, this surely can't

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When going green means saving your business money

BUSINESSES of any size in mid Cheshire can get a free eco-audit that could both improve turnover and safeguard the planet for future generations. Cheshire County Council celebrated carrying out the 600th eco-audit in the county by awarding a certificate

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Don't fall foul of Middlewich's crafty imposters

RESIDENTS are being urged to stay on their guard against crafty callers after a bogus housing official targeted a New King Street home in Middlewich. The imposter attempted to gain entry into a pensioner's bungalow on Tuesday, June 1, at around 3.40pm

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Don't shed tears after a break-in

POLICE in Winsford have urged residents to put security first after a spate of shed break-ins in the town last week. Officers were busy after more than 13 sheds and garages were targeted in the first three days of June. Thieves made off with strimmers

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Hunt out your antiques for a bargain valuation

A TV antiques expert will add some celebrity style to a roadshow at a Winsford church next month. BBC presenter Adam Partridge will open the doors at the United Reformed Church Over, in Swanlow Lane, on Saturday, July 3. Adam - who has appeared on programmes

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To rob the dead is unforgivable

A PENSIONER went to lay flowers at her dead husband's resting place in Winsford only to find that vandals had stolen part of the memorial. Kathleen Johnson, 78, and formerly of Station Road, was appalled by the actions of the people responsible for desecrating

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High tax for those who gave their all doesn't add up

PENSIONERS in Winsford are struggling to keep up with soaring Council Tax rises, the town's Conservative MP has claimed following the publication of new figures. Stephen O'Brien is growing concerned about the impact of the rises on senior citizens who

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Bogus officials target woman

DISTRACTION burglars managed to con an 85-year-old pensioner into letting them into her bungalow before making off with her jewellery and cash. The elderly woman was at her home in Burland Grove when a man posing as a water board official asked to enter

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Join our club

CAUGHT football fever but need a break from the box? Brookvale U10s are looking for new players to boost their squad after a successful 2003/04 season. Anyone interested should go along to their Thursday night training sessions on Westside Playing Fields

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Hale 1st XI

Hale 1st XI v Rainhill 2nd XI BATTING first, Peter Sharp and his captain Robbie Morris struggled to get to grips with some tight Rainhill bowling. Robbie Morris, eight, was the first casualty of the afternoon, edging the ball on to his wicket. Peter Withers

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Halton Simms Cross

AT Halton Simms Cross's annual presentation coach Rob Shone and stand off Neil Percival walked off with individual awards. Rob guided the club to the league championship, premiership cup, Tetley's Lancashire cup and Widnes cup in his first season. Percival

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Kung Fu kings

DEMANDING 100 per cent effort brings 100 per cent success! That's the tough message from a new martial arts club in Runcorn who had a faultless pass rate at some recent gradings. "Sport kung fu grades are very demanding but everyone coped really well,

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Halton U15s

Halton U15s 11 St Helens U15s 10 FROM the start St Helens forced Halton to turn the ball over in their own 20. From the scrum Littler combined with Abbott to send Steve Tyrer over for the opening score. Tyrer converted to put Saints 6-0 up. Tyrer added

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Unfinished monkey business

FANCY an experience you'll never forget? Then why not check out the elephants in Knowsley safari park's jumbo nursery? Watch the antics of titanic toddlers Ashanti and Nala as they frolic with their mum before taking in more of the 550-acre parks 500-

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Forward planning

ARE you building for next season's promotion push? Do you need strength in depth to avoid a relegation battle, or are you desperate for a striker to bag you some goals? If so, fanatical footballer Joe Wagg may be the lad for you. The seven-year-old Everton

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Victoria bra-ves the elements on a moonwalk

BRAVING blisters and wolf-whistles was all in a night's work for a Widnes woman who walked 26 miles around the capital - in her bra! Victoria Hunt, an occupational therapist from Upton Rocks, braved a nippy night in London's Hyde Park to join thousands

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Widnes Cricket Club

WIDNES drew against premier league leaders Oulton Park after suffering a surprise defeat against Bollington. With Ibra Ali out through illness, Widnes captain Adam Landry asked Oulton Park to bat. Steve Titchard took the first wicket after Ian Spencer

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Football challenge

JUNIOR football teams from across the north west will once again compete in this year's Runcorn Boys Club Festival of Football tournament. There are still a few places left in the U9s tournament on June 26 and U12s tournament on July 3. Anyone wishing

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Widnes Saints

Widnes Saints 70 Chester Wolves 16 THE Saints stormed to a massive win against a previously unbeaten Wolves side who had only let in 36 points all season. The rout started in the first minute when Greg Lawrenson put in the awesome Fijian Danny Badham

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Halton U8s

HALTON Grange JFC are currently looking to strengthen their squads for next season's U8s and U12s age groups playing in the Halton and District Junior Football League. The U12s are especially keen to find midfield players and a forward so if you are interested

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Wife 64, stabbed husband as he lay in bed

A HUSBAND awoke to see his 64-year-old wife armed with two knives by the bedside. Ian Swan, 57, was in bed at home in Upton Lane around 2am on December 10 when his wife, May, lunged towards him, Warrington Crown Court heard. He grabbed her wrists and

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Widnes Mini League

FOOTBALL for children aged four, five and six will be at Fairfield High School at 12.30pm on Sundays. For further information please contact Wally Spencer on 0151-510 1478.

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Lee's looking to rise in the pecking order

PUMPING iron and pounding treadmills are all in a day's work for a dedicated Runcorn body builder aiming to make the big time. Lee Ward, 29, from Palacefields also has to stick to a strict diet of chicken and rice for FOUR months before he pulls on his

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Wacky fundraising ideas are welcome

PEOPLE who have wacky and fun ideas for fundraising events are being urged to get in touch with Halton Haven Hospice. The hospice serves many people in the region, including Frodsham and Helsby. It provides dedicated care and specialist support to people

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Linnets freeze prices

RUNCORN FC Halton will be kicking off the inaugural Conference North season in August with the cheapest gate prices in the league. For the fourth successive season, there will be a freeze on admission prices for league games at the Halton Stadium as the

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Gas plant is sound proposal

AT LAST all is revealed in the Knutsford Guardian. The argument about the pros and cons of the proposed gas plant at Byley reveal the selfishness and self-interest of the protesters. The supposed fear of explosions and danger to the environment is just

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Let the punishment fit the crime

MRS Ashton is right in some of her comments about Booths supermarket (last week's letter). It is clearly scandalous that Booths' staff and customers should have to put up with the bad behaviour of certain members of the public. It may also be right that

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Here's the key to stopping car thieves...

POLICE are urging mid Cheshire motorists to stop making life easy for opportunist thieves. They want them to keep their car keys out of sight in their homes. Thieves have stolen 29 cars in the region this year after breaking into houses and taking keys

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Road is too busy, say residents

RESIDENTS and councillors are concerned that over development on one of the main routes into Northwich could lead to a serious road accident. They are calling for a pedestrian crossing to be installed on Manchester Road to help the area's residents as

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Beautiful game

PUPILS went back in time to relive Runcorn's finest sporting moment during a history lesson with a dramatic twist. Children at St Augustine's school were treated to a drama production of Runcorn FC's historic 1939 clash with table-toppers Preston North

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Bargain hunters cough up for Spit the Dog

ONE of cult television's favourite stars, Spit the Dog, found his way to a new home last week when his creator Bob Carolgees decided to put him up for auction. And the spitting puppet, which went on sale at Christie's on Friday, quickly became the subject

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Was petition ignored by the council?

A PETITION against the fortnightly waste collection system containing more than 3,000 signatures was allegedly ignored by Vale Royal Borough Council. Clr Brian Lloyd, Labour group leader for Vale Royal Borough Council, commissioned the petition when the

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Young bikers to go on a fun and safe course

MEMBERS of Lostock Gralam Youth Club are celebrating after being awarded a grant that could reduce problems with motorbikes in the area. The club has been awarded a grant of £7,000 from the Local Network Fund for two summer projects, one of which is a

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Fired-up group warns public

CAMPAIGNERS who are fighting to prevent the development of an incinerator in Cheshire say time is running out for residents to oppose the plans. Members of the Cheshire Anti-Incinerator Network (CHAIN) are urging the public to reject the proposal for

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Plea to stone throwing yobs

POLICE are pleading with yobs to stop throwing stones at passing cars. Murdishaw has been particularly badly affected. There have been five such incidents in the past month. The warning comes just days after a Liverpool man crashed and died after a rock

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Man faces 19 charges after raids

A MASSIVE drugs raid has led to charges against a Runcorn man. Peter Jenkinson, aged 32, from Stenhills Crescent in Runcorn, faces 19 charges including four relating to the supply of class A drugs. Merseyside Police said Jenkinson had been charged after

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Juniors do their best for club

Jones Homes U14 League OVER PEOVER U14 AN inexperienced Over Peover side, who fielded five players aged 10 or under, enjoyed a week of mixed success in the Jones Homes U14 League. Over Peover recorded a convincing 105 run victory over an under-strength

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Toft's Noble effort

TOFT visited Warrington on Saturday looking to maintain an excellent start to their Murray Smith Cheshire County League Division One campaign. On a muggy overcast day, skipper Nigel Muirhead decided to bat first on a green wicket. This was certainly a

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Try the Olive Press

TANTALISE your taste buds with Paul Heathcote's new pizzeria, bar and grill, The Olive Press, based at the Pyramid, Palmyra Square. After opening in March, The Olive Press is proving to be a huge success both for lunchtime and evening diners. Make a night

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A cow called Warrington on a mission to Kenya

WARRINGTON Beavers, Cubs and Scout groups have bought a cow for Kenya, and called it Warrington. The groups, from Warrington's East District, raised money over Christmas for the Kenyan Street Scout Project. They held a Christmas church service with carols

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A happy ending

I THOUGHT your article on the mongrel dog (now called Floss) found wandering Halton Lea was a pleasure to read and I must admit I was extremely relieved to hear that she had been caught. I actually live in Brookvale and have seen the dog many times looking

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Winsford cinema was a Magnet for film lovers

My two most vivid memories of Winsford's two cinemas of yesteryear include the Saturday morning matinee at the Magnet, on Weaver Street, where it would be packed with over exuberant lads stamping their feet and banging seats in anticipation of the latest

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We had bags of fun in Verdin Park

DO any Market Place readers remember filling sandbags at Verdin Park in about 1939? One reader from Barnton does and he has shared his experiences in a letter to the Guardian. He said: "As a schoolboy I helped with my mates. Sand was heaped up near to