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Lostock incinerator just 'factory for cancers'

A HEALTH professional from Rudheath says he will leave the area if an incinerator is built in Northwich. Dr Julian Keen, who works for a dental practice in Northwich, said any such development was bound to have health implications for the area. He said

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We will listen to residents

A FRODSHAM councillor has promised not to 'ride roughshod' over residents' views on plans for a new medical centre - but he said it was a great opportunity for the town. The proposal to merge The Rock and The Knoll surgeries and create a new, purpose-built

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Canal gets a face-lift

MEMBERS of the Sankey Canal Restoration Society and rangers from Warrington and Halton Borough Councils met beneath the towers of Fidlers Ferry Power Station recently to continue to clear reeds from a section of the Sankey Canal. The team worked through

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Pic'n'mix drug duo jailed

TWO drug dealers from Widnes have been jailed for a total of more than 10 years. Gary Campbell and John Wall dealt 'pic'n'mix' deals of heroin and cocaine, Warrington Crown Court heard last week. On Friday, they were jailed for 'preying' on addicts. The

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Heavy lorries should be banned

RESIDENTS of a Wincham street are calling for drastic action to prevent HGVs turning into the road. Chapel Street residents are fed up with lorries being driven illegally down the road, which has a weight limit of 7.5 tonnes, and say houses shake when

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Substation protest 'is biggest ever seen'

CAMPAIGNERS aiming to prevent a substation being built between Weaverham and Acton Bridge are making one final effort to get planning officers on their side. The Substation Action Group (SAG) is celebrating after collecting 2,060 signatures for a petition

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Squeeze in Glenn's concert

ONE of the UK's legendary songwriters and performers comes to Liverpool at 8pm on Monday, November 29. Former Squeeze front man Glenn Tilbrook appears at Barfly, The Masque on Seel Street. He formed one of the most prolific and successful songwriting

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Cash blunder leaves OAPs without their pensions

SORRY, we've got no money! That's the shock bombshell broken to old folk as they queued up at the Post Office for their pension last week. "It's absolutely disgraceful," said one incensed disabled lady. "I have no transport, I can't walk. This is my only

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The truth - at our expense

AS the row over MPs' expenses continues to dominate the news, we asked Tatton's former MP, Independent Martin Bell, for his view on the cost of his successor THE veils of secrecy have been lifted. For the first time ever, voters know how much their MPs

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BMX club on right track for success

VALE Royal Gravel Grippers BMX club had another resounding success at the weekend. Top riders from the north west, including double world champion Shanaze Reade, competed in open day races organised by the Gravel Grippers. It was a great day out for more

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Boss promises fireworks

NORTHWICH Vics manager Steve Burr has promised fireworks against Canvey Island on Friday after his team were dumped out of the FA Cup by Vauxhall Motors on Saturday. He said: "I am very, very disappointed, especially as we went into the game after a strong

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Vics driven to exit

VICS' run of fine form ended as they crashed out of the FA Cup to a spirited Vauxhall Motors, making it a happy return for former captain Phil Brazier. The home side never got going, providing an inept display with the hard working Motors always looking

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BEECH nuts, conkers and sweet chestnuts have been in abundance this year.

Sadly the days of children collecting up such an autumnal harvest seem to be in the past. In the park, though, the deer spend much of the time around the trees looking for acorns. There are more than 500 species of oak in the world. Over the years it

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Making it clear

I REFER to a letter headed 'Not political' about the proposed closure of the Upton Rocks surgery. I would not normally respond to such a political diatribe but I wish to clarify my point of view for those who may have been misled by the anonymous writer

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Cllr support

I AM writing in response to the letter with reference to Upton Rocks surgery. At that meeting I quite clearly heard Cllr McInerney voice his support to erect a permanent surgery on Upton Rocks, I can only presume that the person who submitted the letter

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Three cheers

I WAS angry that the council, when making decisions, doesn't appear to deliberate any foreseeable resultant problems. To be fair, I must now praise my three Ditton councillors In April I contacted them about an extinguishments order, which would close

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Society gone soft

'AT last', I thought, after reading the headline 'Rugby pitch vandals could be electrocuted'. Finally someone has decided to actually punish vandals for their wrongdoing. I had an image of them being strapped into the chair, crying pathetically for their

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Let there be light

GOD said 'let there be light' and Halton Council said 'no'. What is the difference between candles and solar lights at the cemetery Ms Carter? Maybe you should tell the church to stop having them there if this is the effect it has. God was the creator

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No to nightclub

I READ that Halton Council are building a brand new nightclub to rent to a prospective businessman. It wasn't long ago that this council stated that they could not entice any bowling alley or cinema proprietor to come into the town. I wonder what they

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We did good job

IN response to 'name and address supplied', in 'Your Views', October 27, (it's interesting how people don't want their name revealed when they write like that) that asks, 'Boots the chemist are going to sell sex toys and sex aids, so will the do-gooders

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Astonished

I READ with astonishment the leading article in the Runcorn World, October 20, 'Council execs get pay bonanza'. So, the five directors concerned earning some £1,400 each per week, are actually underpaid? I would like to remind Cllr Sly that Halton is

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State of the art

THE newly refurbished library and learning centre in Widnes is something to be proud of. I spent a day there as part of a project I'm doing and I think it is a wonderful resource for the people of Halton. I hope to start a user's library group to help

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Keep the town tidy

AN award-winning community team is looking for volunteers to help keep Middlewich Tidy. Middlewich Clean Team is encouraging the town's residents to take pride in the area and join them in their regular litter picking activities. The clean team has a

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Pensioners deserve better transport service

PENSIONERS are not benefiting from a mini bus service operating in Middlewich, says a borough councillor. Clr Pam Farrell, who manages the Bembridge Court retirement scheme, say she is unhappy at the two-day service currently on offer to elderly Middlewich

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It's like working for a different company

NEWS of the £1.1billion Government contract has given Middlewich truck builders cause to celebrate, especially as the deal guarantees their jobs for the next 20 years. Employees at MAN ERF in Midpoint 18 were delighted to hear that their jobs were stable

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Jobs are safe for 20 years

NEWS of the £1.1billion Government contract has given Middlewich truck builders MAN ERF cause to celebrate, especially as the deal guarantees their jobs for the next 20 years. Employees at MAN ERF in Midpoint 18 were delighted to hear that their jobs

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Why must we suffer when we shop?

Why must we suffer when we shop? PARENTS have expressed fears that a car park they use when they take their toddlers to nursery is an accident waiting to happen. A row of spaces reserved for parents and children close to a day nursery has been reduced

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Jobs boost may be poisoned chalice

MIDDLEWICH is to get another jobs boost with the creation of a new distribution centre at Midpoint 18 - but councillors are concerned about the traffic impact on the town. Logistics group Wincanton has signed a 10-year contract with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK

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Assess the situation for staff

A NORTHWICH-BASED training company is giving businesses the chance to play a hands on role in the development of their own staff by becoming NVQ assessors. Plan-It Training is offering free places on assessor and verifier training courses, which are due

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Fat's the way to do it

A DREAM of saving the environment from carbon monoxide fumes is being realised by a Cuddington businessman. Stephen Whittaker's company Green Routes is launching the UK's first 'green' transport company. The firm, based in Winnington, is able to provide

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Are you sure you are taking your medication right?

HEALTH bosses in Warrington are urging people to ask about their medicines as part of a major national campaign to help patients better understand their medication. Around seven out of 10 people take medicines at any given time but many are not taking

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French lessons

THE youngest pupils at Wimboldsley Primary School got to grips with the French language on Tuesday morning. French teacher Sue Sharpe, who visits the school once a week to teach the junior pupils, helped the reception classes learn their un, deux, trois

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Report proves hard work pays off

PROUD pupils and staff at Little Leigh Primary School are celebrating an Ofsted report that the headteacher described as 'an accolade to the school'. Inspectors visited the school in September, and their report praises the standard of teaching and the

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Congratulations

CONGRATULATIONS to the following two World readers who have won a pair of tickets to see an adaptation of Stephen King's Misery at The Brindley. Thanks to everyone who entered our competition, we had an amazing response. The winners are Mrs B E Burnett

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Moorfield U7s

Moorfield U7s 36 Saddleworth Rangers U7s 8 MOORFIELD produced arguably the best performance of the season against a big mobile Saddleworth side. Matthew Broderick and Connor Fenlon led the way with some excellent tackling. There were early scores from

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Fab four at Comedy Club

LAUGHTER kicks off at The Pyramid's monthly Comedy Store on Saturday, November 6. Comedians Mick Ferry, Rhod Gilbert, Addy Borgh and Dave Fulton will be providing non stop gags from 7.30pm. Tickets priced £12/£10 are available from the box office 01925

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Halton Hornets U11s

Culcheth Eagles U11s 0 Halton Hornets U11s 30 THE Eagles had their wings well and truly clipped by a Hornets team who are flying high. Eleven tries without reply was the reward for pure open play and outstanding defence. Man of the match John Winrow,

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Family aid service wins plaudits

A SERVICE that provides advice and resources to families in Winsford has been praised. Labour Party candidate Mark Green spent time at the offices of Surestart Winsford and was impressed with the way the centre provides services for families with young

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Spooky goings on

COME along to Runcorn Hill to join in with lantern making and to hear some spooky stories from the Friends of Runcorn Hill. Kids get to make their own lanterns at workshops on Saturday, November 6 and Sunday, November 21 from 1pm-4pm at Runcorn Hill.

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Firework fun

HALTON'S skies will be lighting up on November 5 with the staging of the biggest firework display in the North West! About 35,000 people turned up to last year's Firework's Festival and it is predicted that even more will be attracted to the fantastic

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Residents are ashamed of telling people where they live

RESIDENTS are hoping for action to make their Winsford estate - which they describe as a 'shanty town' - more inhabitable. Representatives from Wharton Gardens, the responsibility of Weaver Vale Housing Trust, met the trust's director of housing, Chris

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Pex Hill

Pex Hill 12 Hurricanes 0 ALEX Cooke's low, long-range effort gave the goalkeeper no chance. The Aztecs were always on top, scoring with every attack and it came as no surprise when Martin Ball completed the quickest hat-trick of the season. By half time

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Chemical leak due to factory fault

FIREFIGHTERS wearing gas tight suits were called to a Winsford food factory on Monday morning after a chemical leak. Grampian Country Foods called the emergency services at around 4am after an ammonium leak was discovered at the factory, on Bostock Road

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Time to give Fused a plug

ANOTHER storming Fused gig is lined up for The Brindley arts centre in Runcorn on Saturday, November 6. The gigs are specially organised for under 18s. Doors open at 5.45pm and new young bands are on from 6pm, with Mum Says No kicking off the show. Also

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Council forced to close pool afer shock find

SWIMMERS have been assured they are not at risk this week after the chance discovery of asbestos forced a Winsford swimming pool to close. Vale Royal Borough Council closed the pool at Winsford Sports Centre last Wednesday, after small amounts of asbestos

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Shut this path and tame rowdrinkers

RESIDENTS living near a Winsford pub are demanding the closure of a footpath which they say is used by rowdy drinkers. The White Lion, on Delamere, Street, was this week granted a public entertainments licence by Vale Royal Borough Council - despite opposition

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Widnes RUFC U10s

IN the Sale Sharks tournament the Wids beat Buxton, Wilmslow, Blackburn and Whitchurch. Against Sandbach they were unable to dominate the scrums. With all matches lasting 10 minutes, the scores achieved were amazing with standoff Critchley, centre Lang

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Runcorn Boys U14s

Runcorn Boys U14s 3 Chester Nomads U14s 1 A FRANTIC 15 minutes saw the visitors ahead with a well-taken goal. The home side then created a number of chances only to be kept out by a number of fine saves from the Chester keeper. But on the half hour mark

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Musician caves in to national success

A MUSICIAN from Winsford looks set to conquer the charts after beating 16,000 other entries in a national song writing competition. Leon Cave, 26, of Chester Road, was surprised when his song, Txt Me, won a prestigious competition organised by the BBC

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Widnes St Maries U16s

Widnes St Maries U16s 10 Wigan St Pats U16s 4 FOR much of the first period the Maries were camped in the Wigan half, but found their defence too strong. Scot Yates put a great high ball into the Wigan in-goal area for Chris Cartledge to score the first

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College head suspended

MYSTERY surrounds the sudden suspension of Halton College principal Graham Hilton - two days before an Ofsted inspection. The 450 staff at the two campuses in Widnes and Runcorn were preparing for this week's rigorous scrutiny by a team of Government

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West Bank Bears

West Bank Bears U9s 20 Orrell St James U9s 12 AN outstanding team performance saw the Reds lead 8-0 at half time. Strong tackling and great creative play kept Orrell at bay for most of the game. Tries from man of the match Brad Davies, top tackler, Matty

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'GENTLE GIANT' IS KILLED IN CRASH

THE heartbroken wife of a Winsford taxi driver has spoken of her devastation after he was killed in a road crash in the early hours of Saturday. John Gannon, 58, of The Fairways, died when the silver Skoda Octavia taxi he was driving collided with a blue

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Mond Rangers Reserves

Mond Rangers Reserves 5 MBNA 1 Carlsberg West Cheshire League Division Three ALTHOUGH Mond had most of the game in the first half, MBNA were dangerous on the break. Mond made chances in the first half through Ricky Thompson, Eddie Droughton and Matty

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Sale Sharks tournament

THE Wids U9s carried on their highly successful season with a superb win in the Sale Sharks tournament. The Wids started with a hard fought win against Manchester 20-5, then an even harder game against Macclesfield, which ended up in a 5-5 draw. The Wids

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Widnes St Maries

Chorley Panthers 10 Widnes St Maries 12 WIDNES St Maries progressed to round two of the North West Counties Bowl. The Maries tries came from Mark Birmingham and Tony Ireland with Ireland converting both. The Maries are at home to Latchford this Saturday

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Widnes St Maries U15s

Widnes St Maries U15s 14 Rylands U15s 4 DANNY Irving crossed the line to give a half time score of 4-0 in their favour. Minutes into the second half, stand-off Chris Headen threw a wide ball to centre Justin Winstanley who ran 50 yards to cross the line

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Double trouble for Halton's debtors

DEBTS have almost doubled for many Halton families in the past three months, alarmed money advisors are warning. "We have seen a massive increase in the amount of debt we are now handling," said Hitesh Patel, manager of Halton Citizen Advice Bureau (CAB

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Runcorn FC Halton

v Harrogate Runcorn FC Halton 0 Harrogate Town 0 RUNCORN remain unbeaten under Alvin McDonald and Peter Carroll after this goalless draw with third placed Harrogate Town. The Linnets first chance came courtesy of a deflected Matty McGinn effort that '

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Halton civil servants

CIVIL servants are hoping to give Gordon Brown a rocket to remember this Bonfire night. Workers from Widnes, Runcorn and the rest of the country are going on a one-day strike this Friday. They're angry at the Government's plans to cut 100,000 civil and

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Driver escapes ban so he can help 'save' Guinness factory

A SPEEDING driver was allowed to keep his licence after he told a court he was playing a key role in fighting to keep Runcorn's Guinness factory open. Colin David Evans, 37, of Bryn Aber in Holywell, North Wales, already had six penalty points on his

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It's goal McDonald

UNBEATEN in three league games, Runcorn FC Halton are still not scoring enough goals to escape the mid-table mire. That's the verdict of new boss Alvin McDonald whose injury-hit side's assault on the play-offs has so far been based on a watertight defence

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Police go house-to-house to identify village's priorities

A TEAM of volunteers have joined Crewe police officers in a scheme to spots signs of crime and disorder in the rural village of Audlem. Ten officers toured the village on Friday night and Saturday afternoon as part of a new 'CAT walk' project, carrying

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Action stations

PLANS for a radical £30million upgrade to get Crewe train station back on track have been boosted with the launch of a new campaign. The South East Quadrant Steering Group, has vowed to lobby Government and industry to get the scheme underway. Group members

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Cross swords over weaponry shop

A FORMER Mayor has contacted police with concerns over a new shop that sells guns and other military equipment in Crewe. Cllr Terry Beard raised his fears after Pegasus Outdoors opened in Victoria Street last week. He is worried goods sold in the shop

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Boxers set for the beautiful south

A SMASHING start to the season has seen young fighters from Runcorn boys boxing club hit the ground running - by taking to the road! An assault on the South is in the pipeline after a trio of talent came out on top in recent fights throughout the north

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Cash point robberies

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two women were robbed at the same cash point in Barnton on the same day. The first incident happened at 3.30pm on Friday, October 22, on Lydyett Lane. A woman was withdrawing money at the Co-op cash point when

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County calls for better postal service

CHESHIRE County Council has called for a meeting with executives from Royal Mail and the Post Office to discuss ways of improving services throughout the county. A motion put forward by the council's deputy leader, Clr David Rowlands, calling for action

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What a lotto luck we've had

WE'VE won the lottery! That's the jubilant cry made by almost 300 Halton projects who have shared a staggering £20m from the National Lottery. "Many people do not appreciate how many projects have been funded," said Cllr Dave Cargill, board member for

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Lee swaps football boots for dancing shoes

A RUDHEATH teenager had to put up with a lot of teasing when he gave up football and took up dancing. But 13-year-old Lee Renshaw has had the last laugh after coming back from a national dancing competition with several trophies. Northwich's answer to

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We were getting battered in Basra

A RUNCORN soldier kept the true horror of Iraqi conflict from his mum because he 'didn't want to worry her'. Private Lee Kelly was one of the Cheshire's 580-strong batallion which returned from Basra this week. And the 21-year-old told the World: "We

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Council in line for waste award

VALE Royal Borough Council has been nominated for a national recycling award because of the recycling rate it has achieved in the first six months of its kerbside scheme. But levels of participation vary greatly across the borough, falling as low as 33

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John's sweet on Coco

AN ORIENTAL wedding has forged closer links between Halton and its twin town in China. John Ward, 48, a teacher at Runcorn's former Brookvale High School has married a lady he met when he went to work at Number Three High School in Tongling. He moved

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AGENCY ROW OVER EUROPEAN SPICE JOBS

EASTERN Europeans have been hired to pack spices in a Runcorn factory because local workers are unreliable, a job agency has claimed. Latvians, Poles, Lithuanians and Czechs are working at Lion Foods in Astmoor and living in rented houses in the town.

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Road closure setback angers town's residents

THE closure of a major route in Northwich has been delayed - but shopkeepers in the town are now even angrier about the timing of the work. The emergency closure of Winnington Street will start on Monday to allow the demolition of a dangerous building

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Appeal for Luke

THE family of a seriously ill baby say they have been overwhelmed by the support of the people of Northwich as they fight to raise money for private treatment. They are looking to raise up to £60,000 so nine-month-old Luke Winston-Jones, who has severe

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Surgery's £56,000 fire as prank goes wrong

A CHILDISH prank that got out of hand started a blaze at a doctor's surgery that resulted in £56,000 worth of damage, a court has heard. A 12-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted starting the fire at Weaverham Surgery, on Northwich

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County faces tax hike or cuts in services

CHESHIRE County Council has warned that it may have to cut services next year because of the low level of Government funding it expects to receive. It says it faces 'substantial' financial challenges with its 2005-2006 budget and will need to either raise

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Albion sack manager

WITTON Albion manger John Davison has been sacked following a board meeting on Monday night. Former player Davison has been in the hot seat since September last year and has left with his assistant Peter King following a poor start to the season. Club

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Keep up the battle

HAVING known Sarah Jane Blease since she was born, it was very upsetting to hear that she had leukaemia, but wonderful to see how she is dealing with her illness. She has every good reason to 'battle on' because what she didn't mention in her letter of

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When will action be taken over yobs?

ON Saturday morning, October 23, I was doing my usual Saturday morning shopping in the once quiet, peaceful village of Hartford when I was horrified to see the mindless destruction wreaked by what one could only describe as Neanderthal morons. These morons

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Money could have been put to better use

I READ with interest the letters regarding Dean Hassell, the teenager who lost his legs after 'train surfing', and the 'dress down day' fundraising that took place to raise money buy a laptop computer for him. I have two children at Hartford High School

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Egerton on back foot

EGERTON u8 2 Vale u8 3 Egerton defenders Will Booth and Lewis Moston were immediately on the back foot as Vale raced to a 3-0 lead within 10 minutes, leaving Will Abbotts in goal and the rest of the team shell shocked. When the third goal went in Egerton

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CUDDINGTON and SANDIWAY WI

DESPERATE for work, the speaker at the October meeting of Cuddington and Sandiway WI, Donald Lodge, pretended he was a butler after eight fruitless weeks of job searching in Canada. He had emigrated having been assured that with his experience in the

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NORTHWICH LADIES GUILD

THE annual general meeting opened with a minute's silence as a tribute to Eireen Robinson who died recently. Members were pleased to see the return of Pat Skelcher following her accident. The minutes for the 2003 annual meeting, the annual report and

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what's on

FRIDAY 7.45pm: Cheshire and Wirral Ornithological Society meet at Knutsford Civic Centre. Illustrated talk by Dave and Sigrun Tollerton. Contact 01565 830168 SATURDAY 10am-noon: Coffee morning at Knutsford Methodist Church hall run by First Toft Guides

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'Sewage kills Moor fish'

ABOUT 100 fish were found dead in the Moor Pool last week after sewage accidentally leaked into the water. Environment Agency officials were called to the scene after untreated waste polluted the site. "There were quite a few small dead fish," said a

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NNC bosses move to quash rumours

BOSSES at NNC last week contacted the Guardian to quash rumours that their company was leaving Knutsford. Director Clive White said his colleagues were concerned that false stories were being spread about the business. "There's no intention of moving

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Pubs 'unlikely' to open all hours

PUBS are unlikely to open all day in Knutsford because no one wants to do the work. Head of legal services Barry Khan said no one had shown an interest in 24-hour drinking in Macclesfield borough. "The general impression is that they can't get the staff

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Firsts' tale of woe continues

NORTHWICH RUFC 1sts' tales of woe continued with a 7-36 defeat against Wirral despite fielding an impressive team at Moss Farm on Saturday. They had a quality team sheet which included England colt Chris Dale and ex North of England under 19 player Chris

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Angling with storyteller

TO make my morning at the ocean as comfortable as possible, I have brought along my umbrella. The gale force winds require me to try to prevent it from being blown away by using my trolley as a weight to keep it in place. You must not allow pva stocking

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Ten goal thriller as defences crumble

Lostock Gralam 5, Whitchurch Alport 5 THIS was one of the worst all round defensive displays ever witnessed and some of the best attacking play seen at Manchester Road for a long time as Lostock Gralam shared a 5-5 goal thriller. Fortunately for the Grey

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Collegiate's £27m future

WARRINGTON Collegiate's new look will be unveiled at a ministerial visit today. The multi-million pound transformation of the collegiate's Winwick Road campus will be announced by Dr Kim Howells, Minister of State for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher

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Millions wasted

OVER the years this town has been destroyed, its heritage thrown away and its services decimated by the powers that be at Halton Council - while elected councillors don't seem to have the power to stop them. The town centre has been turned into one large

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Cup delight

MIDDLEWICH Town FC manager Terry Murphy was delighted with his team's passage into the next stage of the Cheshire FA Cup. His team beat Castrol Social on Saturday, after coming from behind to win after a moment of magic from Joey Roberts. He said: "I

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Singers will be in fine voice

KNUTSFORD'S well-respected Tatton Singers present performances of Mozart's Requiem, Exsultate Jubilate and Laudate Dominum with Schubert's Mass in G in St John's Parish Church, Knutsford, on Saturday. They will be accompanied by the distinguished organist

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We would like to hear from you

I AM the local contact for the War Research Society run mainly by retired and serving police officers and ex-servicemen as a charitable hobby. It was founded many years ago and supports a number of charities including the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

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Team's hopes are dashed

KNUTSFORD HOCKEY 1st 2 Southport 5 Knutsford - looking for an improved performance on recent weeks - lost to Southport on Saturday. Knutsford received their first blow when Southport bundled home a scruffy goal. At 1-0 down, though, Knutsford started

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Rangers bounce back

CRANFORD RANGERS 4 Hanging Gate 0 Cranford bounced back after last week's defeat, cruising to a convincing victory over Hanging Gate. In a scrappy first-half Rangers went ahead after 20 minutes when a shot from Long was nodded home from close range by

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Charity event in aid of CAFOD

AN EVENING of music and song is being held at St Bartholomew's RC Church, Rainhill, at 7.30pm on Sunday, November 28. The event is in aid of the Catholic Fund for Overseas Development (CAFOD).

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VIKINGS LAND CRAIGIE

WIDNES have made their biggest, and potentially best, signing of the close season in the shape of Australian playmaker Owen Craigie. The arrival of the skilful 16 stone stand-off from South's will soften the blow of losing ground in the race to sign scrum-half

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What's on in Knutsford

FRIDAY 7.45pm: Cheshire and Wirral Ornithological Society meet at Knutsford Civic Centre. Illustrated talk by Dave and Sigrun Tollerton. Contact 01565 830168 SATURDAY 10am-noon: Coffee morning at Knutsford Methodist Church hall run by First Toft Guides

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My pride in youngsters

WINSFORD United manager Dave Twite was delighted with some of his young players' performances, in the North West Counties Challenge Cup defeat against Silsden on Saturday. Despite losing a two-goal lead, Dave was still happy with the way the team played

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by the Rev Alja Tollefsen

Vicar of St Cross Church, Knutsford LAST week a new threat was posed by Osama Bin Laden with the release of another videotape. The response of the American President was that the US will stand firm and the Americans will not be intimidated. We are in

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Incinerator is 'factory for cancers'

A HEALTH professional from Rudheath says he will leave the area if an incinerator is built in Northwich. Dr Julian Keen, who works for a dental practice in Northwich, said any such development was bound to have health implications for the area. He said

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Albion sack manager

WITTON Albion manger John Davison has been sacked following a board meeting on Monday night. Former player Davison has been in the hot seat since September last year and has left with his assistant Peter King following a poor start to the season. Club

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Congratulations

CONGRATULATIONS to the following two World readers who have won a pair of tickets to see an adaptation of Stephen King's Misery at The Brindley. Thanks to everyone who entered our competition, we had an amazing response. The winners are Mrs B E Burnett

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This week's lovely Lady

MY Fair Lady is being performed to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Zodiac Amateur Operatic Society. This famous musical runs from Monday, November 8 to Saturday, November 13 at Frodsham community centre, Fluin Lane, Frodsham.

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Fans left furious by inept Albion

THE loyal Albion away following left their feelings perfectly clear after seeing their team fail to even score against the leakiest defence in the division. Witton's build-ups bordered on the pedestrian as balls were played sideways and when they did

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Davison is sacked

WITTON Albion chairman Mike Worthington has been explaining the decision of the board to sack John Davison as manager of the club after 13 months in charge. Worthington, who has also said goodbye to Davison's assistant Phil King, said: "It is not a knee-jerk

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Panthers impress

EGERTON PANTHERS U10 3 Holmes Chapel U10 0 Egerton won an enthralling match between two attractive footballing sides. Holmes Chapel had the better of the opening exchanges and most of the play was in Egerton's half. With Weatherby controlling the defence

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Inner City Sumo

INNER City Sumo, one of Liverpool's premier live band events returns to the Masque Theatre on Friday, November 19. Popular trio Voo will be celebrating their three track EP launch, released by Liverpool based cult label Margarine Corporation. The line

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Squeeze in Glenn's concert

ONE of the UK's legendary songwriters and performers comes to Liverpool at 8pm on Monday, November 29. Former Squeeze front man Glenn Tilbrook appears at Barfly, The Masque on Seel Street. He formed one of the most prolific and successful songwriting

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Pupils go interactive

AN INTERACTIVE whiteboard has been unveiled at Hale CE Primary School, thanks to the generosity of villagers. A celebration was held to thank everyone who helped to raise £2,000 for the equipment. Cllr Mike Wharton, said: "Hale villagers have yet again

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Mum's plea to egg yobs

PLEASE leave me alone. That's the plea from a woman who says her home has been targeted for 'egging' by youths. "I want an end to it all. I want them to leave me alone," said Patricia McGowan, of Plumley Gardens. "I have been targeted because I have fought

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Hunt for sex fiend after girl, 15, is attacked

POLICE are trying to track down a man after a 'serious sexual assault' on a 15-year-old girl. She was attacked by a boy she was acquainted with on the footpath that runs under the old rail bridge at the top of Dundalk Road on Friday night. The girl had

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Vics are sold to Connett

A NEW era has dawned in Northwich Victoria Football Club's long history after creditors gave unanimous approval for the sale of the club to businessman Mike Connett. At an extraordinary meeting, held at a Thistle Hotel near to Manchester Airport, approval

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Lune Way

IN response to the anonymous letter attacking the proposal to improve residents quality of life in the Lune Way area of Widnes. The only major objection to date has been by someone who doesn't live in the estates concerned. The demand for improved safety

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Patient issues

IN reply to Mr J Watson in last week's World, 'What is going on?'. As a Halton employee, I can confirm that hospital beds and wards are constantly empty while consultants and nurses stand around. This is because Warrington hospital is starving Halton

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Lights please

WE have transformed Victoria Square which is ideal for pedestrians with a car pull in but what on earth happened to the pedestrian controlled lights? It is a nightmare crossing the road to the library, do we wait until someone is hurt before something

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Hats off to Neil

WHILE waiting for my bus my bags gave way, shopping everywhere - no help for the aged I thought. The bus stopped and out jumped the driver, Mr Neil Shaw, even in the rain he picked up all my shopping. While I dried off on the bus, all the passengers clapped

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Ode to the loo

TO build a new market with a fancy dome costing thousands and no public toilets is beyond belief: A visitor on Saturday was advised by a resident To go behind the car park wall What a scandal, are we allowed no pride at all? Why should Runcorn Town be

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We are not heroes, say rescue pair

A BRAVE Middlewich man has described how he and a friend rescued a woman from the wreckage of her car seconds before it exploded. Darrell Westray, of Warmingham Lane, arrived at Davenham roundabout with his friend Andy Thompson, of Park Avenue, Winsford

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Grave robbers

ON October 24, I was tending my husband's grave in Hale Village. When I returned to my car, the lock had been broken and my handbag stolen with a large amount of money. I could see my car from where I was and with lots of local people around I felt safe

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Young can join debate

TOWN councillors want to encourage young Middlewich residents to attend a public meeting and discuss plans to revamp a woodland area in the town. As reported in last week's Guardian, Middlewich town councillor Mike Parsons is keen for the council and

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New threat may mean long treks to pay tax

MIDDLEWICH residents could be forced to travel further simply to pay for their car tax because of national plans, councillors fear. The future of post office services in the town is already in the balance. Earlier this year Tesco replaced Dillons One

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And the beat goes on in Middlewich town centre...

BOBBIES on the beat were making their presence felt in Middlewich yesterday, Tuesday, for the launch of a community impact day in the town. Members of the Congleton Community Action Team (CAT) worked from 8am to 10pm, concentrating on public reassurance

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Village welcomes minister

A NEWCOMER to Davenham is looking forward to the future after being welcomed into the community by a crowd of well-wishers. More than 300 people packed St Wilfrid's Church for the licensing of the Rev Martyn Cripps by the Bishop of Chester on October

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Don't stay on the sidelines - have a say on train station

A PRESSURE group is stepping up its campaign to reinstate Middlewich train station and is urging residents to make their feelings known about public transport in the town. The Middlewich Rail Link Campaign (MRLC) met last Tuesday to discuss the next step

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We are not heroes say rescue pair

A BRAVE Middlewich man has described how he and a friend rescued a woman from the wreckage of her car seconds before it exploded. Darrell Westray, of Warmingham Lane, arrived at Davenham roundabout with his friend Andy Thompson, of Park Avenue, Winsford

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AND THE BEAT GOES ON IN MIDDLEWICH TOWN CENTRE...

BOBBIES on the beat were making their presence felt in Middlewich yesterday, Tuesday, for the launch of a community impact day in the town. Members of the Congleton Community Action Team (CAT) worked from 8am to 10pm, concentrating on public reassurance

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Booze ban reply

THE parish council has received a reply from Northwich Police in connection with its request about a by-law being introduced on the Nursery Road Recreation Ground. Parish councillors want to introduce a by-law banning alcohol, but only as long as police

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The waiting is over for room

FOR 30 years the waiting room at Cuddington station has stood empty and derelict. Now a Cuddington woman is hoping to convert the room into a gallery for the sale of art and collectables. Joan Booth, of Station House, Warrington Road, has applied to the

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Tatton stay top of the table

Tarporley U14 2 TATTON U14 6 TATTON produced yet another excellent display this week to secure their place at the top of this division. Riley and Simcock were on top form outplaying Tarporley down the wings with ease. Roberts and McKinlay were strong

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Theatre review - La Boheme

IT was a gala occasion when the English Touring Opera brought Puccini's La Boheme to the new Brindley theatre. The ETO gave a masterly performance. The set was perfect, versatile and intelligently designed. It emphasised the bleak discomfort of the opera

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It's all Goa as students bid to raise cash

STUDENTS at Mid-Cheshire College are on a fast track to raise money for the trip of a lifetime. The students, studying beauty therapy, are hoping to travel to Goa, on the shores of the Indian Ocean, to learn about alternative therapies. Beauty lecturer

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Mersey paradise

A GIANT fireworks display is being staged on the Mersey waterfront at 7.30pm on Friday, November 5. Spectators can watch the spectacular show from St Mary's Road in West Bank, Widnes or Mersey Road in Runcorn. Live entertainment promises to make it a

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Observe the fireworks

WATCH Halton's spectacular fireworks display from the glass rooftop observatory at Catalyst on Friday, November 5. A bonfire night extravaganza starts at 5.45pm. A traditional hot pot supper will be served. "Catalyst is the only indoor venue offering

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Centre aims to generate interest

AN ADVICE centre in Winsford will soon be practising what it preaches with the help of an environmentally friendly donation. As part of its move to new premises on Grange Lane, the Cheshire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre (CHEEAC) hopes to install a small

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Soulmate pays a fond tribute to pensioner

FOND memories have been expressed by the close friend of a popular Winsford pensioner whose death in a car accident shocked a community. Norman Clark, 74, was killed when the car he was driving was involved in a collision with a lorry at the junction

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Village says goodbye to a last bakery

IT was the end of an era in Tarporley this week as the last surviving traditional bakery in the village cleared its premises. Builders moved into Harrison's Bakery and Confectioner on Monday after the company relocated due to the increasing domination

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Moorfield U13s

Moorfield U13s 20 Moss Bank U13s 12 FIRST blood went to Moss Bank with a converted try. Ryan Grimes responded with some determined running to score a try, Patrick Naughton converting. Next try went to Richard Arnold, Naughton converting. The match remained

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Halton Hornets

Folly Lane U10s 0 Halton Farnworth Hornets U10s 30 THE Hornets got off to a great start when Matty Fozard crashed over and kicked his own conversion. During the next set great tackling from Stuart Johnson, Adam Murphy and Lloyd Hankin forced the handover

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Widnes U13s & U9s

Widnes U13s 39 Altrincham U13s 0 WITH a weakened team the players who came in did a tremendous job, particularly the new look second row of Michael Long, McGarry and Gavin. Wids eventually scored through centre Lang with Schofield converting. Shortly

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Big in Japan

ALICE in Wonderland has big fans - in Japan! This magical fairytale is luring visitors from the Far East back to Lewis Carroll's home in Daresbury. "There's a real appetite amongst Japanese audiences for all things Cheshire," said Chris Brown, chief executive

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Volunteers aim to help Poppy appeal

VOLUNTEERS will be out and about on the streets of Winsford collecting money in the run up to Remembrance Sunday on November 11. Collectors from the Royal British Legion Winsford branch are trying to exceed the amount they received last year. All money

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One agency should tackle bonfires

A PRO-ACTIVE approach is being suggested by a leading figure in the Winsford community to ensure a safe and enjoyable Bonfire Night. Mike Kennedy, chairman of the Grange Residents' Association, is urging Vale Royal Borough Council to adopt a similar approach

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Hospital staff get Wake up call

REASSURING Halton Hospital staff is one of the key concerns of the new medical director, consultant surgeon Phillip Wake. He wants to talk to them over changes since Halton and Warrington Hospitals merged. Mr Wake, 60, took up his post on Monday. He said

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Mond Rangers

Ashville 3 Mond Rangers 4 Cheshire Amateur Cup MOND were on top at Villa Park with Ingham, Lunt and Tyrell all going close. But it was Ashville who took the lead when Johnson scored from 18 yards. Mond levelled when Gary Lunt fired home after good play

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Widnes RUFC

Collegiate RUFC U8s 20 Widnes RUFC U8s 50 Widnes RUFC U8s 45 Hoylake U8s 35 THE Wids won a triangular fixture at Aigburth. In the first game against Collegiate, early errors kept the home side in contention. Slowly the Wids gained the advantage after

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Pensions by post

HOUSEBOUND and disabled pensioners are still entitled to receive a state pension through the post, despite the Government's big switch to direct payment, says Halton CAB. Their money advisors are worried that not enough has been done to inform vulnerable

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Cronton Villa

Cronton Villa 2 Avon Athletic 3 CRONTON struck after a mix-up in the Avon defence but the visitors equalised through 37-year-old Sean Farrell. In the second half, Avon kept the pressure on but it was Villa who took the lead with a penalty. Both keepers

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All we wanted for Christmas was a mum and dad

TWO little sisters, Abigail, three, and Francis, one, are looking forward to their first Christmas - with a new mummy and daddy. It's a miracle for their 'parents' who feared they would never be able to have a family. Helen, 40, and Robert, 41, suffered

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Warrington & District Football League

IN the Guardian Cup second round, second division Grange Safeway forced Frontrunner premier division opponents Moorfield into extra time. A Michael Hayes goal midway through the second half, wiped out Moorfield's early dominance, but in extra time, Grange

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Widnes RUFC 1st XV

Widnes RUFC 1st XV 12 Caldy RUFC1st XV 27 WIDNES had to make a late change with Neil Barrett starting on the right wing for his first team debut. The opening saw the home side repel an attack from the kick off and force their way up the field to put pressure

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The teen green grass of home

HERBS, flowers, fountains and chimes have transformed a lawn into a relaxing, sensory garden - thanks to enthusiastic teenagers. Stimulating all the senses - sight, sound, smell, touch and taste - was the challenge set for youngsters from the Princes

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Beechwood 4 Bank Quay 2

BEECHWOOD again started well with two first half goals from Kev Morris and Martin Daly soon made it three with his first of the season early in the second half. Bank Quay pulled two goals back but an unfortunate own goal by their 'keeper soon settled

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RSPCA to get tough on yobs who shoot animals

GUN-WIELDING young yobs cruelly targeting defenceless animals face massive fines and a lifetime ban on keeping pets, the RSPCA has warned. Family pets are coming home seriously injured after being riddled with pellets by bored thugs armed with BB guns

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£240,000 helping hand for YMCA training aims

CREWE'S YMCA is to benefit from £240,000 cash funding to boost its educational and training facilities. The YMCA, on Gresty Road, provides accommodation and training for young and vulnerable people, and is one of 45 organisations this year to benefit

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Beechwood juniors

Pex Hill Rangers 0 Beechwood Celtic 4 FIRST met second as Celtic consolidated their grip on top spot with goals from Kier Fenlon (2), Tom Turkington and Jake Peacock. Keeper Liam Chantler was man of the match after his second clean sheet in a row. Beechwood

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Marathon man runs at the double

A MARATHON undertaking is in store for a Winnington man who is preparing to run 46 miles for charity. Alan Maddock has run the 26-mile London Marathon twice before but this new challenge, a route around the towns and villages of Vale Royal, is almost

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Incinerator is 'factory for cancers'

A HEALTH professional from Rudheath says he will leave the area if an incinerator is built in Northwich. Dr Julian Keen, who works for a dental practice in Northwich, said any such development was bound to have health implications for the area. He said

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Thanks a million

BIG HEARTED regulars at Runcorn's War Memorial club have raised £550 for Britain's biggest stroke club, Let's Go. A Bluegrass night was a sell out. "We'd like to say a big thank you to the War Memorial for donating the room and paying for the artists,

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Difficult job? Try telling someone they have cancer

"YOU can see it in their eyes if they are worried or frightened." Imagine telling three or four people a week they are going to die. That they have lung cancer, that they have months to live. Dr John Williams does this for a living. A consultant chest

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This week's lovely Lady

MY Fair Lady is being performed to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Zodiac Amateur Operatic Society. This famous musical runs from Monday, November 8 to Saturday, November 13 at Frodsham community centre, Fluin Lane, Frodsham.

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Education holds key to train surfing problem

VALE Royal Borough Council's rail partnership officer has stressed the importance of education to prevent more tragic accidents happening on the region's railways. John Kitchen said it was essential that young people knew about the danger that railways

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Chris proves success can be a real horror story

A STORYTELLER from Davenham has triumphed in a national writing competition, winning praise from a best-selling author. Chris Wood, a former Guardian journalist, of Hartford Road, was one of 42 writers out of 17,000 entries to be shortlisted in the BBC's

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Vince is in the driving seat

IMPROVING road safety for drivers has earned an enterprising Runcorn man a prestigious accolade. Vince Clark, 60, received the National Training Awards North West Regional Award from celebrity runner Roger Black, at a ceremony dinner at St George's Hall

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Firework yobs blow up bottle banks

A WEAVERHAM parish councillor has slammed the hooligans who blew up the village's recycling facilities at the weekend. Two of the bottle banks at the recycling centre next to Weaverham Community Centre were completely destroyed in the attack on Saturday

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My son is an expert, not a bomber says father

A FIREWORKS expert who was arrested on suspicion of possessing explosives has suffered greatly from stress because of his ordeal, according to his father. Jonathon Fowler, 42, was arrested last month after a bomb disposal squad was called to Hatton Lane

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Don't worry over skip hire scheme

Don't worry over skip hire scheme A SKIP hire company has tried to play down the impact its proposed recycling and skip hire operation centre would have in Winnington. But residents at a meeting last week heard that the facility, which would be built

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Death inspires businessman's marathon ride

A BUSINESSMAN from Cuddington has completed a 1,800 mile sponsored motorbike ride after being inspired to raise money by the death of a friend's son. Motorcycle enthusiast Mark Brackley, of Norley Road, rode from Land's End to John O'Groats and back,

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Radio One icon kept us going

THE Northwich-based manager of a band that John Peel championed has paid tribute to the popular DJ, who died last week. Chris Hewitt, the managing director of Ozit Morpheus Records in Wincham, said the legendary Radio 1 DJ signed one of the bands that

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COLLEGE CHIEF IS SUSPENDED

MYSTERY surrounds the sudden suspension of Halton College principal Graham Hilton - two days before an Ofsted inspection. The 450 staff at the two campuses in Widnes and Runcorn were preparing for this week's rigorous scrutiny by a team of Government

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WITTON Albion manger John Davison has been sacked following a board meeting on Monday night.

Former player Davison has been in the hot seat since September last year and has left with his assistant Peter King following a poor start to the season. Club chairman Mike Worthington said: "This course of action has been taken in direct response to

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New coat of pain

HALTON Brook got a fresh lick of paint recently. In a joint project between 4Estates Ltd, the Community Safety Partnership and 'Halton Brook Together', people painted railings, shop shutters and tidying up the play area. Even MP Derek Twigg came down

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FORMER FIREMAN DIES IN CRASH

TRIBUTES have flooded in after a man who dedicated 20 years of his life to Northwich fire service, died after a road crash in Sandiway. John Gannon, 58, was killed when the silver Skoda Octavia taxi he was driving collided with a blue Citroen C2 on the

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Multi-million takeover

MULTI-MILLION pound plans to give a dilapidated 1960s housing estate an urban makeover, have been unveiled. New shops, homes and a refurbished community centre are set to breathe new life and construction jobs into rundown Halton Brook. "The district

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Wear your poppy with pride

AT this time of year, and particularly at present in Iraq, the bravery of our armed forces is never far from our minds. Through the ages and continuing to the present day, their courage, dignity and honour builds a wall of protection around vulnerable

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This is crazy

THE idea of a skip hire and waste centre in the heart of Winnington is so crazy. This would inflict a severe nuisance on local residents and the rest of us will be subjected to yet more heavy traffic as the trucks trundle to and fro 65 hours a week. Our

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WINSFORD WI

THE president welcomed everyone, including a new member, to the October meeting that was held at Meadowbank Lodge Centre, Grange Lane. The business of the meeting included reminders of forthcoming events, which were lunch at Manor Farm and the annual

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Acton Bridge WI

CAROLINE Young, the president, welcomed everyone, including the Weaver Vale WI Choir leader, Joyce Kirkpatrick, and Mr and Mrs Day, the speakers, to the October meeting of Acton Bridge WI. Joyce Kirkpatrick gave a detailed account of her musical experience

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NORTHWICH ROTARY CLUB

THE new home of Northwich Rotary Club is Winnington Hall Club and not Winnington Park Club, as stated in last week's Guardian. Winnington Hall is now being used as the new base for the rotary club's meetings.

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ANTROBUS WI

AT the Antrobus WI meeting on October 12, president Margaret McDonald welcomed two visitors. She thanked members for organising and taking part in the village show, which Antrobus WI had organised, and she presented the WI shield and cups. The overall

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Park top of league

WINNINGTON Park RUFC first team moved clear at the top of the Powergen North West Two table after grabbing a last gasp victory at Bowdon on Saturday 3-6. Ben Barton was again the hero as he followed up last week's hat-trick by kicking a late drop goal

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Club powers to win

HARTFORD Tennis Club continue to shine under the floodlights after powering to victory in their latest league fixture. A young squad scored an emphatic 8-0 win at the David Lloyd Centre in Warrington with a combination of heavy groundstrokes and solid

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More delays on the viaduct

THELWALL Viaduct will be closed for the next three nights as part of the continued works on the motorway. Highways Agency bosses say the closures will help keep the project works on track to be finished by next spring. The £52 million scheme is to replace

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Rail stations 'give wrong impression'

WARRINGTON'S stations give visitors a poor impression of the town, claims Virgin Trains, which is lobbying for private investment in them. Tony Collins, Virgin Trains' new chief executive, said: "Since privatisation there has been a £5 billion investment

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VIKINGS LAND CRAIGIE

WIDNES have made their biggest, and potentially best, signing of the close season in the shape of Australian playmaker Owen Craigie. The arrival of the skilful 16 stone stand-off from South's will soften the blow of losing ground in the race to sign scrum-half

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Singers will be in fine voice

KNUTSFORD'S well-respected Tatton Singers present performances of Mozart's Requiem, Exsultate Jubilate and Laudate Dominum with Schubert's Mass in G in St John's Parish Church, Knutsford, on Saturday. They will be accompanied by the distinguished organist

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Don't throw out good service

LAST week I forgot to put my rubbish out. Imagine my surprise then when late afternoon I thought I had better go to the tip with my household rubbish. However, it had gone and the empty bin bags placed upon the black bin and the gate shut behind them.

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Rare goal from corner earns United draw

WINSFORD grabbed a share of the spoils from their trip to Eccleshall last Wednesday night, thanks to a rare goal from a corner. Iain Stanton made a promising debut in an entertaining match played in tricky conditions, although the game did not come to

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Sorry Blues crash out of cup at first hurdle

WINSFORD crashed out of the League Challenge Cup at the first hurdle after a stunning comeback by 10-men Silsden on Saturday. The visitors sealed a remarkable recovery in extra time to leave the Blues red faced after racing into a two-goal lead. Earlier

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Boss promises fireworks

NORTHWICH Vics manager Steve Burr has promised fireworks against Canvey Island on Friday after his team were dumped out of the FA Cup by Vauxhall Motors on Saturday. He said: "I am very, very disappointed, especially as we went into the game after a strong

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Vics driven to exit

VICS' run of fine form ended as they crashed out of the FA Cup to a spirited Vauxhall Motors, making it a happy return for former captain Phil Brazier. The home side never got going, providing an inept display with the hard working Motors always looking

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Barnton's six of the best

BARNTON soon got over their Middlewich defeat with a comprehensive first defence of their Cheshire Amateur Cup with a comprehensive victory. Apart from a short spell midway through the first half, they totally dominated the tie. Two early goals by Kevin