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On this day: Cheshire Archive

Cheshire Archive

• Hooligans leave home in the dark

  STAFF at a nursing home have hit out at the 'mindless vandals' who ripped down their Christmas lights at the weekend. read more

• TAKING ECSTASY KILLED OUR SON

  A statement from Scott's family said: "Scott was a fun loving young man in the prime of his life. read more

• Legion says sorry for parade service error

  ORGANISERS of the Armistice Day service in Winsford have vowed lessons have been learned after dozens of people missed this year's event. read more

• Wreath vandalism 'must be stopped'

  WREATHS that were laid at Winsford war memorial on Remembrance Sunday have been vandalised and a Winsford town councillor is demanding answers. read more

• Youth problems on rise

  THERE has been an 'eruption' of anti social behaviour in Winsford over the weekend with gangs of youths causing trouble for residents. read more

• Plans to collect festive rubbish cause new fury

  REFUSE collectors in Vale Royal are furious that they are being expected to work extra hours when the weekly Christmas waste collections are introduced in the borough. read more

• Children bid to master game of chess

  CHILDREN in Winsford are unplugging their video games and taking up the game of chess thanks to a scheme organised by two enthusiasts. read more

• New jobs bring town to heart of the county

  WINSFORD has been described as the 'heart of Cheshire' after 30 more Cheshire County Council jobs were relocated to the town. read more

• Club owner aims to unearth new talent

  MUSICAL talent is set to flourish in Winsford after the opening of a state of the art recording studio for use by up and coming bands. read more

• Stars turn on town's light show

  WINSFORD is set to welcome two stars from the world of television on Friday for the spectacular annual Christmas lights switch on. read more

• Dental plans give health trust reason to smile

  PLANS to build a dental care centre in Winsford that will provide services for thousands of residents have been given the backing of the health authority. read more

• Parking row continues as disabled man calls for changes

  A CONTROVERSIAL car park has come under fire from disabled users as well as parents taking toddlers to nursery -despite changes made to benefit them. read more

• Users press for better buses in the town

  BUS services in Winsford have been slammed by residents and councillors. read more

• Master class will help wall trekkers

  ENERGETIC fundraisers from Kingsmead arranged a great way to top up their total in advance of a marathon trek. read more

• Visit helps decide if farm will be where wind blows

  PLANNING officers from Vale Royal Borough Council will visit an existing windfarm before making a decision on proposals to build one in Cheshire. read more

• Tenants vote 'yes' to transfer

  A NEW landlord has been chosen by Halton Council's tenants. read more

• COMMUNITY wardens in Congleton have joined forces with the Community Action Team (CAT) to improve po

  Echoing a new scheme launched by the CAT team, the wardens now have officers especially designated to each of the towns. read more

• Footballers have a hoot on TV show

  A TASTE of fame is being enjoyed by a Barnton football team after its television debut. read more

• Taking time to celebrate

  STUDENTS celebrated a successful academic year with their families, friends and the teaching staff of Mid-Cheshire College in an awards ceremony on Friday. read more

• Crewe Hall

  Crewe Hall stands a few miles from the town of Crewe. The earliest record of the site is dated from 1170. It became Crewe Hall when Sir Ranulph Crewe bought the mansion in 1608. He demolished the decayed building in 1615 and took 21 years to rebuild it. In 1837 it was restored and an extension added. read more

On this day: Cheshire Archive