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Cheshire Archive

• Attacking problems return to haunt Albion

  WITTON Albion lost ground on their promotion chasing rivals following this tame 1-1 draw at home to North Ferriby United. read more

• Council defends parks

  ST Helens Council has defended its two parks in Newton saying that both are "high quality open spaces" in which safety improvements are being made. read more

• Police say public must play role

  POLICE in Newton have said that they need the help of the public to identify anti-social youths who are making people's lives a misery. read more

• Lowest council tax hike for ten years

  GOLBORNE residents will pay their lowest council tax rise in 10 years. read more

• It's viva off to sunny Spain... in the classroom, that is

  SPANISH classes for absolute beginners are back by popular demand at Newton's community centre. read more

• Murder hearing

  A GOLBORNE man accused of murdering his brother appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday, February 23, for the first time. read more

• MP Dave Watts throws his weight behind north west assembly

  A NORTH west regional assembly has the full backing of Newton MP Dave Watts. read more

• Pupils' tour with the police

  YOUNGSTERS from a special school in Newton got a guided tour of St Helens Police Station to help them gain a lifesavers' qualification. read more

• Sea cadets get their land legs

  NEWTON sea cadets are learning dry land skills. read more

• Flipping 'eck!

  PUPILS at a Golborne primary school got a sweet treat when Asda staff rustled up tasty pancakes. read more

• Police tax hike is one of the lowest

  POLICE bosses in Merseyside have clinched what is believed to be one of the lowest tax rises in the country but critics say that Newton is still being neglected. read more

• Frying high

  A CHEF is frying high after winning the north west semi final of a national competition. read more

• Get that belly into shape by dancing

  RESIDENTS in Newton in need of a workout but who don't fancy taking a trip to the gym can take part in a spot of belly dancing at Newton Community Centre. read more

• 'Meetings figures distort the truth'

  NEWTON councillors have hit back at figures which show poor attendance at meetings. read more

• DAD'S WILLOW PARK ORDEAL

  A NEWTON dad says he wants to get on with his life after a clash with a gang of abusive teenagers at Willow Park landed him in court. read more

• Exceedingly good programme

  A WIDNES estate is set to star in a documentary about its everyday life. read more

• Verbal abuse from drivers may scupper Speedwatch

  A CAMPAIGN to put the brakes on motorists is under threat, because volunteers have been subjected to abuse from speeding drivers. read more

• Grot spots to disappear as clean-up goes town-wide

  A SCHEME to clean up Warrington's streets is to be rolled out across the town. read more

• MP full of praise for Shopwatch scheme

  A SCHEME that has cut retail crime by almost half in Fearnhead has been praised by Warrington North MP Helen Jones. read more

• MERCEDES-BENZ 600SL

  I have no idea what cars the presidents of Leeds Rugby League or Yorkshire County Cricket clubs drive but clearly they aren't as impressive as the Mercedes SL-Class two door convertible coupe that I drove up to the security gate one recent Saturday morning. read more

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