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Let's cut out cancer

LET us do your hair and help cancer patients. That's the enticing message from Widnes hair salon Neil Anthony as he invites World readers to become models. "We're trying to get models for our students and stylists," said owner Neil Anthony, who has a

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That takes balls, Rob!

GUITARIST Rob Parker donned a lycra wrestling costume and had his legs waxed - to help cancer patients. His fun stunt was staged during The Lost Ball, his second charity concert that raised £858. "I want to raise awareness so that people will check themselves

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Flyover closed after ''serious' smash

A SERIOUS road traffic collision forced the closure of the Ditton flyover for almost three hours on Tuesday afternoon. The two-vehicle crash happened at around 1.20pm on a stretch of the A562 Speke Road close to Ditton island. Police closed both the Runcorn

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Man robbed fridge freezers from flats

A BURGLAR and his gang cleaned out the contents of new flats on a Widnes building site, magistrates heard last week. James Muldoon, 25, of Halewood, Liverpool, was the driver of a van police found stuffed with expensive household goods like fridges and

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Rough ride for new landlords of White Horse

A FAMILY were forced to spend the first three weeks of a new life living in the bar of their Middlewich pub because of squatters. The uninvited guests stayed in the upstairs living quarters of the White Horse pub, on Lewin Street, for two weeks but left

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Strategy shows we're serious about town

THE unique attractions of Middlewich will be celebrated with a new tourism strategy for the town. The final draft of the strategy was unanimously approved by town councillors at their meeting on Monday after three years of work. It focuses on the town's

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I MIGHT AS WELL SHUT THE PUMPS

A FURIOUS garage owner says he has lost nearly £10,000 in income since a one-way diversion system was put in place. Dave Kingston has owned Fred Cash Ltd for seven years, but is contemplating shutting up shop following another week of chaos caused by

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Pipes of peace after five years of misery

A WINSFORD man is bursting with happiness that a broken water pipe has been fixed after five years of frustration. Stephen Coyle, 40, of Cherry Crescent, contacted the Guardian last week after enduring five years of water problems in his house. But Stephen

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Parents of crash victim hopeful after path survey

A WINSFORD couple whose son died on a 'disastrous' stretch of road are hopeful safety improvements will go ahead. Jason Baker, 30, of Bedford Rise, was killed when he was hit by a car as he walked home along the A533 Davenham bypass after a night out

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Burglar given six months to live by doctor

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SHOCK AS BOY, 10, DIES ON HOLIDAY

TRIBUTES have been paid to a 10-year-old boy from Winsford who died while travelling to Turkey on a family holiday. Lewis Jones, of Wharton Gardens, was on a plane travelling to Bodrum on Saturday night when he became unwell. He was transferred to Kusadaci

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Free flower workshops on offer at church

A FLOWER festival is being held at Heath Methodist Church, Runcorn next month. The church in Vista Road will be open from 10am-8pm on Friday, September 9, 10am-6pm on Saturday, September 10 and 12noon-3pm on Sunday, September 11. Admission is free. Free

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Making room for new jobs?

NEW jobs could be created after the completion of 11 new industrial units at Manor Park's flagship development in Runcorn. Sycamore Court provides an extra 45,740 of space, including fully fitted offices. Mike Grindrod, development director of Delma Developments

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Cash for science park

A SCIENCE park based near Runcorn is to receive an additional £24.6million investment. The donation, by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), means the NWDA have now pledged a total of £50.3million to Daresbury International Science and Technology

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Thanks to fundraisers

A BIG thank you to everyone who helped raise £1,050 for the Children's Society. That's the message from Sr Teresa West to all the people who supported her week long charity shop in Church Street, Runcorn. "We are very grateful to everyone for their support

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Veterans mark VJ anniversary

WAR VETERANS walked through the streets of Northwich on Sunday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the day wartime fighting with Japan ended. The former soldiers set out on the Burma Star Association north west regional VJ parade from Winnington Park

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Horror of family caught in Egypt suicide bombing

IT wasn't the start to a holiday that a Lostock woman had imagined when three suicide bombers targeted an Egyptian resort. On her second night in Egypt, Jacqui Naughton, of Paulden Road, was in Sharm el Sheikh with her son Carl and his girlfriend Emma

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Hooded pervert attacks woman, 25

A LONE woman was pushed to the ground and indecently assaulted in a frightening late night attack. The 25-year-old was walking along the busway in Brookvale towards the Spar shop in Palacefields when she was attacked. Police say the victim had walked

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Vandals force church to shut down

INCREASING vandal attacks have forced a Leftwich church to close after 50 years of service to its neighbouring community. The Farm of the Good Shepherd, on the Leftwich estate, held its last services this summer and the building will soon be demolished

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Homes left without power after fire close to mains cupboard

HOMES in Runcorn were left without power for several days following an arson attack in the early hours of Sunday morning. Firefighters were called to the scene, in Merlin Close, Castlefields, at 2.45am, after rubbish was set alight at the top of a stairwell

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I'm fuming over this bus diesel pollution

A CONCERNED resident is complaining that bus drivers are not complying with a notice to switch off their engines when waiting at Northwich bus station. Stuart Hogg, from Whitegate, said it was surprising no action had been taken to enforce pollution regulations

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Expert warns of incinerator plant dangers

THE chairman of a leading anti-incinerator group is hopeful his battle to stop an incinerator being placed in Lostock Gralam has taken a step in the right direction. Brian Cartwright, who runs Cheshire Anti-Incinerator Network (CHAIN), says a presentation

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Persistence wins day

as couple celebrate THE thrill of the chase was well worth the effort for one former Barnton man as he prepares to celebrate 50 years of marriage this Saturday. Brian Healey, 73, captured the heart of wife Eileen with his persistence and their story has

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GRAN'S FEARS OVER PILLS IN GARDEN

A GREENBANK grandmother is warning householders to be on their guard after she discovered a number of tablets in her back garden. Eileen Boyd, of Greenbank Lane, was playing with 14-month-old granddaughter Olivia last week when she spotted something white

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Yobs laugh as woman cries out in pain

THE TERRIFYING mob who surrounded the married couple laughed as the woman cried out in agony. They taunted the woman's husband as he tried to comfort his wife who had fallen 15ft from the railway bridge over King Street after being chased by yobs. "There

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Brenda bids farewell to culinary duties

A KITCHEN worker who spent 30 years working for Direct Services is enjoying a holiday with a difference this summer. Brenda Nixon, aged 64, has taken the longest holiday of all, retiring from her position as catering supervisor at Cardinal Newman High

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Developers given green light to build at Chapelford

A MAJOR property developer has been granted permission to build 146 new homes in Great Sankey. The site at North Square, Chapelford Urban Village, is currently disused land, with no existing trees or nature. David Wilson Homes will develop the homes comprising

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Children brush up their skills

TINY tots at The Lakes centre in Orford were the target of some serious dental education last week thanks to a partnership between Sure Start, which runs the nursery and Warrington Primary Care Trust. The children were taught effective brushing techniques

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Join the potato trail

HALTON'S Healthy Living Programme, Wildspace team and Halton Council have organised a family day out. 'The Big Baked Potato Trail' will include a scenic walk, a baked potato lunch and competitions and prizes. The event takes place on Sunday, September

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Last orders for young boozers

WARRINGTON'S police chief has called time on under age drinking. Commander Helen King vowed to clampdown on youth boozing by supporting a new local authority campaign. Speaking at Warrington Police Forum, she said: "We are committed to tackling alcohol

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Serving up

£165,000 for cancer research STAFF at Britannia's Warrington branch helped raise a massive £165,000 for a cancer charity with a series of fundraising events. Employees took part in dress down days, coffee mornings, raffles and tombolas. Staff chose to

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Students hail new cash boost

A WARRINGTON student is praising the benefits of an education grant to help stay learning for longer. Joseph Holt, aged 16, is a student benefiting from the education maintenance allowance (EMA's) scheme in place at Warrington Collegiate. The scheme pays

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We're a Lotto better off now!

GIDDY with excitement, 10 lottery winners celebrated scooping more than £10,000 each. The staff at London Communications in Winwick Quay won in last Saturday night's draw with five numbers and a bonus ball. And they had the last laugh - on the only person

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Radbroke mopped up by Kingsley

RADBROKE Hall were brushed aside by a resurgent Kingsley in the first division of the Cheshire Cricket Alliance. The team were put into bat after a delayed start. The Radbroke batsmen all struggled in difficult conditions and made just 18 from 15 overs

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Young birds find way home

THE third young bird race from Swainswick took place on Sunday. Four members of Knutsford Flying Club sent 65 birds that were liberated on Sunday in a West North West wind. Results (velocity in brackets): 1 E Taylor (1279.601), 2 E Taylor (1277.622),

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Pool results and fixtures

Widnes Pool League Fixtures for August 28: At 6pm: Village v Doctors; Main Top v Our Lady's. At 8pm: Prince of Wales v Sporting Ford; Grapes v Moorfield Arms A. Fixtures on or before August 31: S McGuinness (Griffin B) v J Beesley (Our Lady's); C Anderson

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Double defeat

Widnes Cricket Club IT was a double disappointment for Widnes last weekend with a 26 run defeat at Christleton in the Cheshire County league on Saturday and a five-wicket defeat by Winnington Park in the Cheshire cup quarter final on Sunday. This weekend

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Duo jet in to join DATS

TWO gifted graduates have started challenging jobs at a Widnes business. Lynsey Hamlett, 23, and Vijay Kutty, 23, have been appointed as recruitment consultants at engineering design and support company DATS in Norlands Lane. "I'm excited to be joining

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We give people a voice to speak

TREMBLING with nerves, most of us feel a bit anxious if we're asked to give a speech. Perhaps your friend has asked you to be his best man, your boss wants you to make a presentation or you've got an interview coming up? Don't worry - help is at hand!

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Stroke club celebrations

A CELEBRATION to mark the eighth birthday of Britain's biggest stroke club has been hailed a huge success. VIPs joined members of Halton's successful Let's Go Stroke Club for an evening's entertainment and buffet at Halton Stadium. "Everyone really enjoyed

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Have a happy heart

LIGHT exercise is available for anyone with a heart condition or cardiac patients recovering from surgery. Halton Happy Hearts runs a weekly session of gentle exercises on Tuesdays from 11.30am to 1pm at Ditton Community Centre, Dundalk Road, Widnes.

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Don's delight at role

A HOSPITAL consultant has been appointed the new commander at St John Ambulance, Cheshire. Dr Don Fitzroy-Smith is a consultant physician at the Countess of Chester Hospital. "I am delighted to be serving with St John Ambulance at such an exciting time

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Crackdown on young boozers

OFF LICENCES and pub landlords will come under close scrutiny over the next two months as part of a crackdown on under-age drinking, writes Nick Lakeman The campaign, which will also target the drinkers themselves, comes after a survey revealed that over

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Hair we go! Hair we go!

HAIR-RAZING: Brave Janet Graham insists she won't be reaching for the toupe despite shaving her head for the troupe! Janet's daughters, Sarah and Laurie, are members of Weston Royals morris-dancers, who need to raise money to fund next season's tour of

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Yellow flower power for cancer patients

A GOLDEN shower of 100,000 daffodils will celebrate the lives of cancer victims and help care for terminally ill patients who wish to stay at home. Marie Curie Cancer Care 'Fields of Hope Project' will see bright yellow flowers bloom every spring throughout

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Halton 'owes a great deal' to former MP

ELOQUENT, gifted, dedicated and ambitious. Those are just some of the commendations hailed upon Halton's longest serving MP, former education minister and honorary alderman, Gordon Oakes, 74, who died this week. He made history when he became the youngest

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Join charity cycle

THE Widnes Fellowship Centre holds a sponsored bike ride later this month. All money raised will go towards the refurbishment of the centre, which caters for all kinds of disabilities. The bike ride starts at 10.30am on August 28 and anyone who would

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Get your fruit and veg free!

JUICY pineapples, succulent mangoes and crunchy carrots are being given away free - to encourage people to eat more fruit and vegetables. Vouchers will be distributed to 260 Widnes homes every week in a pilot healthy eating project. "We hope that by giving

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Teen kept boozing after crashing car

A TEENAGER who crashed his dad's van after drinking alcohol necked more strong beer while waiting to be breathalysed, magistrates heard last week. Trainee plumber Ian Maddock collided with a parked car the afternoon after an all-night party then supped

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Trio cycle 1,000 miles for charity

A WIDNES couple have raised more than £2,500 for charity after cycling 1,000 miles from France to Italy. Former professional cyclists Vicky Thomas, 44, and her husband Philip, 49, completed the bike ride in nine-and-a-half days. They were joined in their

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178 new homes on former Asda site

FAMILIES and first time buyers will soon be able to live on the site of the former Asda supermarket in Halebank. Barratt is building 178 new homes on land off Foundry Lane, in a new development called Sunningdale Park. "We've already had an overwhelming

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First wave

INNOVATIVE plans to build 600 new waterside homes, shops and offices pave the way for an exciting £80m riverside development. A commercial, office, retail, tourism and leisure park - creating 3,000 jobs - is set to transform 200 acres of Victorian wasteland

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Only a matter of time before someone's killed

A FURIOUS bar owner is calling for speed cameras along a Middlewich road as he says it is just a matter of time before someone is killed. Fred Smith, who owns Cats Bar, on Wheelock Street, said the speeding lorries that thunder along St Michael's Way

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We're up to challenge, say leisure developers

PLANS for a major leisure complex in Middlewich are still in the pipeline despite more setbacks. Developer MPS UK Ltd was hoping to have submitted plans for the site, which will include an Olympic sized pool and a variety of sports halls and facilities

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Murder is good for business

THE secret to running a successful business is no mystery to a Northwich woman who hopes to captivate her clients with tales of murder. Karen Wheatley, 44, set up Party Fillers six weeks ago to provide murder mystery events and believes the idea will

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Order for arsonist who set fire to ex's clothes

A WINSFORD man who torched his ex-girlfriend's clothes and belongings was sentenced on Thursday. Dean Berrisford, 23, of Caldy Way, was sentenced for an assault from December last year as well as an arson charge from July 17 when he appeared at Northwich

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Burglar given six months to live by doctor

A HEROIN addict given just six months to live was sentenced for burgling Winsford's covered market when she appeared at court on Thursday. Stephanie Wakeling, 34, of Dene Drive, appeared at Northwich Magistrates' Court where she admitted burgling the

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Club rolls out the barrels to triumph in festival race

HUNDREDS of people were treated to a day of fun and music on Sunday at the hugely successful Riverside Festival. It is only the second year the event has taken place but organisers are delighted with the level of interest it has gained in Winsford. Steve

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Attacker jailed for an

appalling act of violence A WINSFORD teenager who almost killed a 14-year-old boy in a brutal attack has been sentenced to four years in prison. Paul Vincent Jones, 17, from Westminster Grove, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm relating to

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Help guides at car boot sale

A CAR boot sale is being held to raise funds for Runcorn Girl Guides. It starts at 9am at Sutton Fields, Chester Road, on Bank Holiday Monday, August 29. Sellers can set up at 8am. Cars will be charged £7, vans £9. No pre booking is required.

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Community house to get new image

A FUN day has been hailed a huge success in Windmill Hill, Runcorn. It was a chance for residents to have a say on giving Priory View Community House in Lockgate West, a bright new image. "The event was excellent," said Bill Edwards, chairman of Windmill

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Golden girl Paula is champion of the world

DAVENHAM-born athlete Paula Radcliffe proved she was worth her weight in gold by scooping the top accolade in the World Championships in Helsinki. The 31-year-old world-record holder won global respect by sprinting to gold medal success in the women's

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Funding will lightup Windmill Hill

A CRIME-hit Runcorn estate is to receive £10,000 of government cash to help deter yobs from the area. The money will fund better lighting for dark paths and back alleyways that cut across roads in Windmill Hill. The scheme is one of 88 similar projects

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Travellers helped police catch dealer

A DEALER who sold drugs in Northwich was arrested within days of setting up business after travellers helped officers apprehend him. James Edward Cook, 19, of Huyton, Liverpool, was arrested on Saturday, August 6, after being spotted acting suspiciously

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Charlotte shows she has designs

on success A CREATIVE Northwich youngster mixed fashion and fur to scoop second prize in a national design competition. Charlotte Ives, six, of Grange Road, Cuddington, may have set a trend for future fashionistas to follow after designing a pair of jeans

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Jack celebrates 100th birthday

A NORTHWICH man who attended the wedding of the Queen mother in 1923 has celebrated his 100th birthday. Jack Horton, who now lives at The Laurels care home in Winsford, turned 100 last Wednesday and described the occasion as 'very exciting'. He welcomed

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Flasher branded as a 'disgusting individual'

A NORTHWICH 'masked' flasher has been described as 'extraordinarily disgusting' by a judge at Chester Crown Court. Adam Neil Storer, 20, formerly of Chesterway and Station Road but now living in Southport, was sentenced to a two-year community rehabilitation

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Question time over 'Riviera'

ANXIOUS residents who fear £40m six-storey riverside apartments could dwarf their homes will be quizzing developers this week. A residents' action group is holding a public meeting tomorrow, Thursday, in The Wilson Hotel, Bridge Street, Runcorn. "These

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Driving Miss Katie... look out for learners!

DON'T you need a licence to drive that thing? When little Katie-Ellen Jones's parents contacted Tesco to buy her a trolley car, the supermarket decided to let her have it for free. The two-and-a-half-year-old, from Runcorn, has a rare genetic disorder

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Music can put you in the mood

A CHESHIRE police chief has sent out a plea for pubs to play 'gentler' music before last orders to calm down punters prior to closing. Assistant Chief Constable David Griffin has called for a curb on 'extremely loud music' that creates an 'aggressive'

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Mother's anger as maggots infest bin

AN angry Weaverham mother-of-three wants answers from Vale Royal Borough Council after it failed to help when her wheelie bin became infested with maggots. Rebecca Bebbington, of Keepers Lane, discovered the creatures crawling on the bin when she took

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Duel in the crown

GLADIATOR Duel has made his TV debut! He's the biggest themed bouncy castle owned by Runcorn family business PartyTime Leisure, and was invited to appear on ITV's This Morning. "We were thrilled to be asked," said Kate Field, who runs the company with

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Extension for Asda

RETAIL giant Asda finally won the green light to build a £6m extension, creating 80 new jobs. The Runcorn food store in West Lane was told to revise its plans last April, because Halton Council wasn't happy with their proposed road and pedestrian access

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Store gets 'yes' vote

FUTURISTIC plans to build a giant new food store and petrol station beside Halton Lea have been given the go-ahead. A 13,006 square metre two- level superstore - twice the size of Asda - is set to rejuvenate this 70s shopping centre. An airport-style

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Buyer to stump up £750,000 for cricketer's home

FROM the brochure it could be mistaken for any other cottage in rural Knutsford. For there is no mention of its current owner Andrew Flintoff - arguably the most famous sportsman in Britain. Meller Braggins are sure someone will stump up the £750,000

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Police appeal to boy witness

POLICE want to trace a 13-year-old boy who helped the woman as she lay in the street. It is believed the boy consoled the woman before her husband was able to reach her. "We believe he was just consoling and comforting her and it is important that he

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Surgeons operate to repair shattered ankle

SURGEONS spent four hours operating on the woman's ankle on Monday. Doctors reconstructed her right heel, using screws, pins and a metal plate. She was later told that she may have to have them removed in a year's time to stave off arthritis in later

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Terrified wife falls 15ft from bridge

A TERRIFIED woman fell 15ft from a railway bridge into King Street as she fled from a gang of teenagers. The 32-year-old and her husband were chased along the station platform after asking a boy what time the last train left Knutsford. As she landed on

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Walking out

CANCER Research UK is calling on the public to get involved in its new breast cancer awareness campaign. There are lots of ways to get involved; pull on your walking boots and step out at one of the 60 sponsored strolls taking place across the UK or organise

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On your marks for 2012

FRISBEE contests in the park, tugs-of-war between neighbours and pub sack races could all be part of a nationwide Street Olympics that the Government is considering for the run-up to the 2012 games in London. Ministers hope the scheme will strengthen

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Shop plans get green light

PLANNING permission has been granted for the development of new retail buildings at Maybrook Place in Latchford. Robert Foden Estates propose to convert the two-story buildings into eight units suitable for retail trading. Proposals include the modification

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Sainsbury's apply for licence - but they won't open for longer

MAJOR supermarkets in Warrington will not extend opening hours despite applying for 24-hour licences to sell alcohol. Warrington's Sainsbury's stores in Stockton Heath and on Church Street have applied for the new licence despite not being open for 24

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Do you know Ted Kenwright?

THE cousin of Ted Kenwright, who may have died in 2002, is trying to research his RAF career. Harry Watson believes his cousin who was born on February 18, 1924 in Smith Street, Warrington to Edward and Henriette Kenwright, may have lived for some time

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Kirk heads a tidy ship

Toft Taverners 99 for 6 Wilmslow Wonders 101 for 7 THE Wilmslow Wonders - led by captain Kirk - showed real enterprise to cling on to victory in a tense match against Toft Taverners. Opener Wayne kept his bat mobile to whack the ball for a series of boundaries

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Classic back on course

MERE Golf and Country Club will once again stage the Howard Keel NSPCC Golf Classic. Sadly, shortly after last year's tournament, Keel died at his California home, aged 85, after suffering from colon cancer. In 18 years of the golf event the star of 30

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Golf results and fixtures

elsby Golf Club Results for August 15: Ladies Captain's Day: 1st Julie Connolly 93-25=68; 2nd Kathryn Hoather 97-27=70; 3rd Liz Norman 94-24=70; Lowest Gross Kathleen Wilkinson 82pts. Ward Trophy: 1st Ed Palmer 42pts; 2nd Charlie Henry 41pts; 3rd Bill

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The man of the moment

Leisure Leagues THIS week in the Widnes six-a-side Leisure League, there was lots of goals and some exciting performances. Old Un Villa top the premier division, mainly thanks to man of the moment Leon Phillips. He earned his third man of the match award

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Steve's eight hour test to earn black belt

DEDICATED martial artist Steve Jones joined fellow black-belters Mick Langley and Paul Graham after impressively passing a gruelling grading recently. Steve, 32, was put through his paces for eight hours by officials at the Sheffield event. He has been

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Champion manager resigns

Mid Cheshire Football League THE Coors/WPRC Mid Cheshire football league kicked off their first weekend with high drama as the manager of Barnton, reigning champions, resigned just nine days before the start of the season, after being frustrated in his

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Two down... three to go

Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League CONGRATULATIONS are due to both Weston Point SC and Raven who made certain of the section three and four championships last Thursday night. Weston Point SC wrapped up the section three title with a 5/4 win against Grapes

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Mond makes visitors pay penalty

New Brighton 0 Mond Rangers 0 Mond won 1-4 on penalties FOLLOWING a pre-season of injuries, which resulted in Gary Moore losing half his first team squad, it was a mixture of players that represented the club in the Bill Wright memorial semi final at

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Nice to meet you Sven

GEN Chems football coach Gary Siner had a dream day out at England's training HQ after being beating off hundreds of entries into Pepsi's 'Thirst for Football' campaign. Gary was put through his paces by England boss Sven Goran Eriksson at Bisham Abbey

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Early years website

HALTON Council's early years team has launched a website dedicated to services available to children and families in the area. The site can be viewed at www.haltonchildcare.info

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£50,000 for Norton Priory

A £50,000 Heritage Lottery Fund will help ancient Norton Priory move into the 21st century. The grant will allow vital planning and consultation work to be carried out to secure the future of this award winning tourist attraction. Museum director, Steve

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Search for film footage

THE SEARCH is on to find any old film footage of life in West Bank. A heritage project is preparing to capture the past 100 years and turn it into a nostalgic DVD, thanks to a lottery grant. "People may have recorded some street scenes or family celebrations

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Kelly can't wait to step out in style

EXCITING, exotic and elegant is how an African fashion designer envisages creating a unique evening gown for Miss England finalist, Runcorn model Kelly Murrell. The pair met for the first time this week after an appeal in The World to find a sponsor for

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By the Rev Alex Bradley, Minister, Knutsford's Unitarian Chapel

A SMALL end to an era happened recently when Dixons announced it would cease to sell the old 35mm cameras. Digital cameras now outsell the old style ones by 15 to one. The statement 'the camera never lies' was always somewhat doubtful but now it is utterly

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Nice plants, but do you have a permit?

VOLUNTEERS did not expect evergreen shrubs to spark concerns about highway safety in Knutsford. But they were left bemused when Cheshire County Council said they needed a licence to improve the town's flowerbeds. Highways officials also wanted a signed