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Cheshire Archive

• Emergency powers close Stockton Lane as a cut-through

  WARRINGTON Borough Council and Cheshire Police have used emergency powers to temporarily close the canal road where two teenagers were killed. read more

• Learning questionnaire

  WARRINGTON CVS wants to find out what learning takes place in community groups across the town. By filling in the questionnaire, you could win up to £100 for your group. Call 246880 or email alisong@thegateway.org.uk to get a copy of the questionnaire. read more

• A chance to give blood

  A SERIES of blood donor session will be held at the Pyramid arts centre in Warrington. read more

• Charity has a ball

  AN end of year ball in aid of a Lymm charity has raised more than £105,000. read more

• Hope for golf green light

  PROPOSALS to build an 18-hole golf course at Holcroft Hall Farm in Culcheth have been submitted to the borough council. read more

• Revenge missions

  WARRINGTON Town start the New Year with two revenge missions and then a cup clash against a side managed by an old friend. read more

• Alex upsurge is no fluke

  CREWE boss Dario Gradi isn't sure where his side is heading in 2005 but insists their rise in the Championship is no fluke. read more

• Rally to help quake victims

  PEOPLE across South Cheshire are showing some true Christmas spirit by digging deep to support those devastated by the Indian Ocean earthquake. read more

• Government backs giant housing plan

  PLANS for nearly 300 homes to be built on the former home of Adtranz rail works in Crewe's West End has received Government support. read more

• SENTENCE IS JUST AN INSULT TO A DEAD MAN

  A 'DRUNK' Winsford motorist who killed a young father and ploughed a stolen car into the living room of a house in the town has been sentenced to eight years' custody. read more

• Noone injury woe

  THE start of an important year for Paul Noone has been cruelly hit by injury and he was one of four Wolves players spending time in hospital yesterday, Wednesday. read more

• Title fight heating up

  FEARNHEAD remain in Warrington Soccer League's Reserve Division Two title fight going into the first programme of fixtures for 2005 next weekend. read more

• Development control

  THE borough council's development control committee meets this Wednesday, January 5, at 6.30pm. Meeting at the Town Hall, members of the public are welcome. read more

• Hat-trick hero Holmes

  DAVE Holmes netted twice as Pierpoints gained three points in the Warrington Sunday Soccer League Premier Division this week. read more

• Donation made in memory of late teacher

  AS A tribute to an outstanding member of the community, Poulton with Fearnhead Parish Council has donated £1,000 to St Joseph's Family Centre in memory of the late Dave Hudson. read more

• Better away days are the key for a top eight finish

  NANTWICH Town player boss Steve Davis is targeting improvement in the New Year with a top eight finish in NWC Division One. read more

• Padgate post office to close for a week

  PADGATE Lane Post Office will close next week for refurbishment. The post office, at 34, Padgate Lane, will close from January 7 until January 14 - reopening on Saturday, January 15. Customers can use 149, Orford Lane, Golden Square and Holes Lane. read more

• Let them know it's Christmas

  FUNDRAISERS at Great Sankey High School have been throwing their arms around the world this Christmas to give a boost to Band Aid. read more

• Superstore extension plans face opposition

  OPPONENTS of Asda Westbrook's extension plans have a month to contact planning chiefs. read more

• A first class trip to Number 10

  RUBBING shoulders with politicians, knocking on the Prime Minister's door and getting a first-class ride on a train. read more

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