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A sun-filled birthday bash!

HOOPLA and bungee running were among the activities on offer for guests at Asda Widnes' first birthday party. And more than £1,000 was raised for the supermarket's Tickled Pink Breast Cancer Campaign, through a charity sale stall and auction. The family

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Blood donor session

A BLOOD donor session is to be held at St John's Parochial Centre, Greenway Road, Appleton Village, Widnes on Friday, September 9, 2pm-4pm and 5.30pm-7.30pm.

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Kitten to perform at new-look stadium

EX-Atomic Kitten Liz McClarnon is to appear at an event marking the official relaunch of Halton Stadium this weekend. Liz will perform at half time during Widnes Vikings clash with Leigh on Sunday, September 11. The Celebrity Love Island star said: "Everyone

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30-foot flames as scrapyeard burns

PLUMES of thick black smoke and 30ft high flames ripped through a Widnes scrapyard on Tuesday. More than 30 Cheshire firefighters and an aerial appliance tackled the fierce blaze at A M Jones in Cornubia Road, off Tanhouse Lane. "There was a possibility

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Tuck in to raise cash for team

MIDDLEWICH Clean Team is gearing up to raise funds so that it can continue to keep Middlewich tidy. Chairman Janet Chisholm has organised a Chinese banquet, priced £15, which will take place at The Alhambra, in Wheelock Street, at 7pm on September 29.

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Council to consider voting shake up

THE voting process in Congleton borough could face major a shake up if recommendations in a report are accepted. Council executives are set to discuss the findings of a two-and-a-half year inquiry into the voting system within the borough's five town's

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Cricket club is bowled over by coaching DVD

THANKS to England's success at the Ashes cricket is enjoying a popularity boost and young Middlewich players are about to get their chance to shine on the silver screen. Middlewich Cricket Club has been selected by the England and Wales Cricket Board

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Quick response is reassuring

THE detective leading the investigation into the death of Gavin McAleer said such a violent incident is rare for the town. Det Ch Insp Jed Manley said: "This was a rare incident and it was an unusual incident because of the level of violence involved.

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Quiet town left shocked by 'a tragic incident'

THE Middlewich community has been rocked by the death of Gavin McAleer last week. As floral tributes were laid outside The Vaults pub, on Wheelock Street, on Friday morning, shocked bystanders expressed their horror and disbelief about what had happened

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Man, 26, charged with murder

A WINSFORD man has appeared in court charged with murdering a 27-year-old Middlewich man. Gerard Robert Mckeown, 26, of Dene Drive, who was wearing a dark shirt and jeans, spoke only to confirm his name and his address when he appeared at Crewe Magistrates

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Closure will have impact on towns

MAJOR roadworks starting at Clivegreen Lane next week will cause traffic chaos for both Winsford and Middlewich residents, councillors have warned. The £90,000 four-week scheme, funded by Cheshire County Council, starts on Monday and will involve recycling

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Wardens out to meet people

VALE ROYAL Borough Council's Community Safety Wardens are set to complete a whistle-stop tour of each parish and ward in the area over the coming weeks. The visits are part of a relaunch of the warden service throughout the borough to allow the warden

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Winsford is being treated equally

A BOROUGH councillor has slammed comments made last week hitting out at planned road safety improvements on Nixon Drive. Two councillors live on the road and Colin Murray, chairman of Greville Tenant's Association, had questioned whether the road warranted

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Parents will know if their child is a troublemaker

UNDERCOVER police have arrested five people in their ongoing initiative to stop anti-social behaviour around Winsford Shopping Centre. During the past few months police have received an increasing number of complaints about large groups of young people

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A diamond effort in health and safety

CHEMICAL company Ineos Chlor has proved it is up there with the best in the health and safety stakes. For the fifth year running, the Runcorn-based firm has won a Diamond Safety Award from The Chemical Industries Associates. This marks it out as one of

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Colleague was a 'really sound lad'

FRIENDS of Gavin McAleer have expressed their disbelief at the tragic nature of his death and paid tribute to the 'likeable lad'. Vincent Hilditch worked with Gavin last year at The Mortgage Group in Crewe and says he is 'absolutely devastated' at the

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Gavin touched many people's lives and was loved very much

THE distraught family of Gavin McAleer say his death has left a void in their lives that can never be filled. The 27-year-old, of Longmoss Close, Middlewich, died from a stab wound following an incident in the car park of The Vaults, in Wheelock Street

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MAN, 26, IN COURT ON MURDER CHARGE

A WINSFORD man has appeared in court charged with murdering a 27-year-old Middlewich man. Gerard Robert Mckeown, 26, of Dene Drive, who was wearing a dark shirt and jeans, spoke only to confirm his name and address when he appeared at Crewe Magistrates

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Basket case

HANGING baskets given as a present to an elderly woman by her son were stolen from outside her home in Grangemoor, Runcorn, last week. The flowers, worth around £25 each, were stolen during the night by offenders who climbed over a fence and onto garden

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Scooter rider hurt in A49 collision

A MOTORIST has been injured in a crash on the A49 just yards from the scene of a fatal crash in December. A scooter rider was involved in the collision on Friday, five days after a woman was air lifted to hospital with neck injuries after she was in collision

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Hospitals boss is suspended

THE chief executive of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been suspended while an investigation takes place. Alan White, trust chairman, said: "In a confidential draft report the Healthcare Commission has made the board aware of its concerns relating

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Residents must show bottle to save waste

ENVIRONMENTAL enthusiasts in three villages near Northwich will have the chance to go green and recycle more as they trial a new scheme. Residents in Moulton, Davenham and Cuddington will have the chance to recycle their plastic bottles in a 15 week trial

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Results prove surgeries are in good health

DOCTORS' surgeries in central Cheshire have excelled in beating Government targets introduced just a year ago. Data released on a new website on Wednesday shows how each practice and primary care trust has scored against targets in a GP contract, which

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Pet hamsters die in 'blow torch' blaze

A FEROCIOUS blaze ripped through a Runcorn house - just minutes after an 11-year-old boy left his home. The flames were so intense, the heat melted a child's swing in the back garden and the family's pet hamsters and goldfish perished. "The fire was so

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Beer fans get ready to enjoy festival

THE clink of glasses is filling the air as organisers prepare for the 12th annual Northwich Beer Festival. The popular two day event rolls into town on Friday, September 16, when beer connoisseurs can sample a line up of quality tipples and music fans

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Fire escape tips could save lives

FIREFIGHTERS are urging vulnerable members of the community to contact them for advice on how to escape a fire in their home. Sub Officer Alan Jones, from Northwich fire station, is a carer for his severely disabled daughter and understands the difficulties

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How disaster turned our town into a 'hell hole'

A NORTHWICH couple have described their sadness after witnessing the after-effects of Hurricane Katrina first hand from their Louisiana home. As reported in last week's Guardian, Karen and Phil Gilston moved from Castle to Baton Rouge, just an hour's

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It's wedded bliss for gay couples thanks to a change in law

SAME sex couples will be able to legally tie the knot by the end of this year following a dramatic change in legislation. The Civil Partnership Act comes into effect on December 5 and, following a 15-day notification period, gay couples will at last be

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Blaze guts home of expectant parents

A YOUNG couple have lost everything in a fierce blaze - just weeks before they expect their second child. They had painstakingly refurbished their Halton Brook home, excitedly preparing for their baby, when the house was suddenly destroyed in a freak

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Teenager's order can continue says court

A BARNTON teenager has appeared at Northwich Youth Court charged with breaching a nine-month community rehabilitation order imposed in May. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted failing to attend a number of appointments, violating

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Tragedy in the street

MYSTERY surrounds the death of a Runcorn teenager who collapsed outside a pub. Police say Jordan McGrath, 18, from Hallwood Park, keeled over outside the Burma Star pub in Hillcrest, Halton Brook, Runcorn, in the early hours of Sunday, August 28. Officers

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Lydia's aiming to net a top prize

THE founder of a Northwich junior sports club is hopeful her efforts to launch a netball squad in the town may net her a national award. Lydia Naylor is in the final 40 to win the Whitbread Young Achiever Award - which recognises and rewards the achievements

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Steve becomes the newest CAT out on the beat

COMMUNITIES will benefit when a new set of bobbies start to pound the streets of Northwich and Winsford. Northwich's latest Community Action Team (CAT) recruit, PC Steve Jones, is already getting out and about in Witton and new special constables sworn

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Businessman is jailed over £1m tax fraud

A NORTHWICH businessman has been jailed for three years for his role in a £1m landfill tax fraud. William Joseph Hurley, 55, appeared alongside three other men at Wood Green Crown Court in London on Friday, after a Serious Fraud Squad Investigation team

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Workers wait for strike ballot outcome

MORE than 550 workers at the Morrisons depot at Gadbrook Park will have to wait for the results of a strike ballot. The outcome was due to be revealed last Thursday but company officials forced a postponement after disputing the validity of the vote.

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FAMILY DEVASTATED BY THE LOSS OF 'OUR GAV'

THE distraught family of a former St Nicholas High School pupil say his death has left a void in their lives that can never be filled. Gavin McAleer, 27, of Longmoss Close, Middlewich, died from a stab wound following an incident in the car park of The

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Cheshire's final date

CHESHIRE'S disabled cricketers have enjoyed their best season since the club was founded in 2000. For the first time they secured a place in the semi-finals of the County Championship where they met Wales, at Leamington. After an outstanding first 10

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Northwich self destruct at Ellesmere

NORTHWICH CC pressed the self destruct button on Saturday to throw their title aspirations into serious jeopardy. A dismal batting performance at Ellesmere Port saw them lose and gain only five points, as the teams around them all improved. Northwich

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Kingsley's hopes fade

KINGSLEY CC's hopes of promotion finally evaporated in the late summer heat away to league leaders Chelford in the first division of the Cheshire Cricket Alliance. They failed to set a defendable total with only Kieron Ollier (25), in his last game of

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Tierney spins Wirral rivals

WINSFORD CC arrived at Wirral to find a good batting track that looked capable of supporting a big score. Alarm bells rang however when the home side won the toss and put Winsford in to bat. The breeze across the ground helped opening bowler Peel swing

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Winnington Park fight to the end

WINNINGTON CC went to Didsbury on Saturday knowing that it was always going to be a tough game and that points were important. Hayes elected to bat and this looked an error with the score at 14-2. Baker (39) and Caldecott (46) took the score to 100 with

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Can you find the murderer in the library?

SOMEONE at Northwich Library has murder in mind and with rumours afoot that there is a dead body on site, there's a chance for crime busters to exercise their little grey cells. To mark the 115 years since the birth of the British super sleuth author,

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Mission of mercy

A KNUTSFORD woman has hired a coach and will drive thousands of miles to rescue victims of Hurricane Katrina. Judi Hewitt heads for Houston tomorrow (Thursday) to save some of the 500,000 left homeless by the devastating storm. Yesterday Jackie Butler

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Sergeant tells public: Town is safe

POLICE this week reassured the public that it was safe to walk through Knutsford at night. Sergeant Jez Taylor said recent national media coverage had given the wrong impression about the town. "I appreciate there has been a great deal of negative press

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Shameful

VANDALS smashed every downstairs window of a house as an elderly couple slept upstairs. Tony Moss, 78, and his 81-year-old wife Margaret awoke to find shattered glass everywhere. "My wife thought it was fireworks going off, but when she turned on the

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Time for a change

RUGBY players in Burtonwood have been lobbying the village's parish council for changing facilities. The senior and junior teams have nowhere to change into and out of their kits. Clr Eddie Coop, chairman of Burtonwood and Westbrook Parish Council, said

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Dancing in the streets

THE town centre was alive with the sound of music as part of a week-long event, which saw the streets filled with musical buskers. The Buskers Alive competition, in which street musicians competed for prizes donated by three music shops in Warrington,

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Pensioner's handbag taken

A TEAM of distraction burglars stole a pensioner's handbag from her home in the town centre. The pair called at the 81-year-old's house in Manley Gardens near Froghall Lane just before 5pm on Thursday, August 18. A woman knocked at the door and kept the

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Walking the ... guide dog

PUPPY walkers are being sought in Warrington. Volunteers are needed to train pups from six weeks until they are 12 months old. The dogs go on to become vital companions for blind people and the visually impaired. "You teach them as much and give them

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Woman injured as buses crash

A WOMAN injured her neck when two Warrington Borough Transport buses collided. She suffered soft tissue damage in her neck in the accident at 11.30am on Tuesday. The 50-year-old was treated at Warrington A&E and discharged the same day. The buses

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Rising fuel costs force bus fares up

THE rapidly rising cost of diesel has led to an increase in bus fares. Warrington Borough Transport has been forced to put up prices as diesel looks set to break the £1 per litre barrier. Managing director Nigel Featham said: "The cost of providing bus

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£10,000 rewards for stolen jewellery

A MAN is offering a £10,000 reward for the return of his mum's stolen jewellery. William Finney said the gold sovereign rings and necklaces, taken from her home in Allostock on Thursday, were of little value to the thief. "When people have taken stuff

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Triumph on open water

SOME of the biggest names in British open water swimming converged on Holme Pierrepont in Nottingham last month for the ASA National Age Group Open Water Championships. More than 100 swimmers took to the water of the highly regarded course and, with good

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Join battle of the booze

PEOPLE need to object to plans for late pub openings to help tackle binge drinking, says a regional health chief. Professor Dr John Ashton, North West Regional Director of Public Health believes the alcohol industry is feigning social responsibility in

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Chris fuels his pump campaign

WARNING labels could appear on pumps in a bid to stop motorists filling up their vehicles with the wrong fuel. Halton MEP Chris Davies has been campaigning for action as it is revealed that AA callouts to deal with the problem rose by almost 10 per cent

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Now let's find Miss Halton!

AMBITIOUS model Kelly Murrell is hoping to run her own Miss England heat - in Halton! Speaking just days after competing in this year's prestigious contest, she said she loved every minute on the catwalk. "It was good fun," said student Kelly, 19, of

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Good start for Swan

Cadishead Rhinos 4 West Bank Swan 34 THE Swan, donning their now infamous black and white hoops ensured it was a miserable day at the office for the lively Cadishead outfit. Next week, the Swan start their home campaign against the strong Pilks outfit

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Rugby results

North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Mark Norris Building Services Results for September 3 Premier Division: Halton Simms Cross 52 Haydock 0; Barrow Island 62 Halton Farnworth 4. Division One: Wigan St Patrick's 34 Widnes Moorfield 32. Division Two

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Darts results

Runcorn APEC Taxis Darts League Results for September 1 End of Season Play-Offs, Town Championship, first round: Clarry B 5 Lion Stonecutters 4; Halfway Mixed 5 Raven 4; Jimmy's Jugglers 5 RAOB Buffs 4; Grapes B 4 Outcasts 5; Barley Mow 3 Red Admiral

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Top season for disabled cricketers

CHESHIRE disabled cricketers have enjoyed their best season since the club was founded in 2000. For the first time they secured a place in the semi-finals of the County championship, coming second in the northern section. For the semis they met Wales,

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West Bank and their Bears sweeping the board

Grappenhall Giants U12s 16 West Bank Bears U12s 33 THE Bears travelled to Warrington for a pre-season friendly. Littler got man of the match for excellent support play, top tackler went to Soens, and most improved player was Gaskin. Next week's game is

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Positive in defeat

Widnes RUFC 20 Liverpool St Helens RUFC 39 LIVERPOOL St Helens took the spoils in the Powergen North West Two match of the day, but Widnes coach Dave Moran can take certainly plenty of positives out of this defeat. Coach Dave Moran although disappointed

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Staff lose jobs as Co-op set to close

THE CO-OP is pulling out of Widnes town centre, after more than a century. Their last retail outlet, furniture store Sunwin Comfort World, is closing at the Windmill Centre on Saturday, with the loss of nine jobs. It comes just 12 months after their food

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Insult to my Dylan

THE distraught mum of tragic Dylan Lines has slammed a £100 fine given to a lorry driver convicted of obstructing the road. Jackie Lines, 33, of Mond Road, Widnes, branded the sentence 'disgusting' after Peter John Hussey's appearance at Runcorn Magistrates

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They're all running scared

WINSFORD United manager Dave Twite is convinced his side's growing reputation has their North West Counties Division Two rivals running scared. In the past week Winsford have outclassed FC United during a 2-2 draw, sponsored by Leighton Hospital Prostate

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Job cuts could be answer to shortfall

STAFF redundancies and transfers and reduced financial support are just some of the plans Congleton Borough Council has proposed in a bid to cut costs. Following the announcement earlier last month that the council faces a £2million shortfall, a services

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Brother desperate to locate missing Steven

A MIDDLEWICH man has flown to Crete in a desperate bid to find his missing brother. Chris Cook, 30, flew to Malia on Sunday with his brother Tony, 28, in the hope of discovering the whereabouts of 20-year-old student Steven, who vanished a week ago. Steven

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Round Table raises a glass to beer festival

IT'S cheers to the Middlewich Round Table as preparations are brewing for the town's third annual beer festival. Event organisers are inviting people to raise their glasses for the two-day event, which takes place at the Royal British Legion in October

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Johns arrives in Warrington

ANDREW Johns and his partner have arrived safely in Warrington today, Tuesday, and been immediately boosted with news of the scrum half's award honours in Australia. Newcastle Knights ace Johns, who makes his debut for Warrington against Leeds at The

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Johns available for Grand Final

IT has emerged from today's Andrew Johns Press conference that he will be available to play for Warrington Wolves in the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford on October 15, should Paul Cullen's team get there. The 31-year-old scrum half could have

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A quality honour for town council

The County Accreditation Board has confirmed that affairs at Middlewich Town Council are in excellent working order and bestowed the council with quality parish status. In order to gain the title, Middlewich Town Council had to meet stringent targets

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Elderly man hurt

AN ELDERLY motorcyclist was admitted to hospital after falling off his bike on a busy Byley road. The 82-year-old was taken by ambulance from Middlewich Road shortly after 12.30pm on Sunday and a fire crew attended to ensure the scene was safe. They confirmed

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We could show more support

BUSINESSES in Knutsford should follow the example of those in Southport who support their local flower show. It would be great if we all felt similar positive thoughts about the RHS Flower Show at Tatton. Why not adopt the show as a community? I visited

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Parents must act to stop teen problem

POLICE officers who have seized a 'staggering' amount of alcohol from underage drinkers in Middlewich say parents must take some responsibility. Figures released in Middlewich Vision's youth consultation, in which 400 Middlewich High School pupils were

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Steamy scenes on the canal

THE Middlewich waterways welcomed a presidential visitor last week in the shape of a fully restored steam powered narrow boat. On Friday morning the 1909 Fellows, Morton and Clayton steam powered narrow boat President and the 1913 butty Kildare headed

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Teen facing jail after attack on elderly woman

A MIDDLEWICH teenager hit an 82-year-old woman in an unprovoked attack and then assaulted a witness who attempted to make a citizen's arrest. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, may face jail after he appeared at South Cheshire Magistrates

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Colleague was a good mate

FRIENDS of Gavin McAleer have expressed their disbelief at the tragic nature of his death and paid tribute to the 'likeable lad'. Vincent Hilditch worked with Gavin last year at The Mortgage Group in Crewe and says he is 'absolutely devastated' at the

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FAMILY DEVASTATED BY THE LOSS OF 'OUR GAV'

THE distraught family of Gavin McAleer say his death has left a void in their lives that can never be filled. The 27-year-old, of Longmoss Close, died from a stab wound following an incident in the car park of The Vaults, in Wheelock Street, on Thursday

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Brownies get stitched up

PAST and present members of 1st Over St Chad's Brownies have now completed a cross-stitch to celebrate the group's 75th birthday. The cross-stitch, which is like a tapestry, depicts Brownies from the 1930s to the present day. It has taken months to complete

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Revamp for home

PLANS have been submitted to change a former residential home for the elderly into an intermediate health care facility at a cost of £1.7 million. Patients, who have just left hospital, but aren't quite fit enough to return home will benefit from the

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Route at risk during tranpsort plan review

RESIDENTS are being urged to make more use of a bus service - or risk losing it. County councillor Tony Hooton says the number 230 bus is important because it links Winsford to Chester. He said: "There is a common complaint that there are no buses that

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'Stupidity of youth' was to blame

A WINSFORD teenager pointed a knife at a man and a police officer in a road, a court heard. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted a charge of possessing a bladed article in Abbot's Way on August 2 when he appeared at Northwich

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Happy couple enjoy a platinum celebration

A WINSFORD couple will be shining with delight when they celebrate a truly inspirational wedding anniversary today, Wednesday. Harold and Lily Walker, of Crook Lane, have been married for 70 years after a chance meeting more than 74 years ago. Lily, 90

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Motor firm to relocate

THE Oakmere motor group, which has three dealerships in the mid Cheshire area, is reassuring customers it is not closing down. Last week plans were announced for a shopping complex, on Delamere Street, where the dealership is currently located within

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Tearaway in court for breaching ASBO twice

A TEENAGER whose 'reign of terror' once made the lives of Winsford residents a misery has been convicted of breaching his anti-social behaviour order twice. Thomas James Halford, 16, of Bradbury Road, appeared before magistrates at Northwich on Monday

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Spiritualist extravaganza

AN extravaganza is being held at Runcorn Spiritualist Church. Eight mediums will be taking part in the event on Friday, October 7. There will be readings available for £10 and a raffle. Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start. There will be an interval and

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Chilling out proves the way forward

A YOGA instructor has found interest in the exercise has reached all new heights since he relocated his business from Barnton to Castle. Classes held at the Yoga and Therapy Centre, at Castle and Winnington Old Friends meeting club on Barbers Lane, have

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Weight loss success could inspire others

AN ALTERNATIVE approach to losing weight is the mantra of the LighterLife programme due to be launched in Northwich in the coming weeks. After losing 5st in five months, Anne Hall, 53, is hoping that her experience will act as an inspiration to others

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Classroom chaos looms as pay talks break down

THE new school year in Cheshire is being marred by disruption because of an ongoing dispute over pay for classroom assistants. UNISON members have expressed their continued anger at the lack of a resolution with Cheshire County Council over its single

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Campaign aims to cut deaths from fires

FIRE chiefs in Cheshire are backing a national TV campaign to cut house fire casualties. The advert campaign will be launched tomorrow, Thursday, with the theme A fire doesn't have to kill you to take your life. The aim is to reduce the amount of deaths

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Redressing the balance for the victims of rape

RAPE attacks are increasing rapidly nationwide but according to the latest Home Office figures the number of cases resulting in prosecution has fallen to a record low. And this worrying statistic has also been reflected in Vale Royal as 20 incidents of

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Girl, 14, arrested in £1,000 crack and heroin raid

SUSPECTED Class A drugs with a street value of more than £1,000 were recovered by police during a dramatic vehicle spot check on Friday afternoon. Officers swooped on a Ford car as it stopped in traffic in Winnington after receiving reports that the car

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Plea to extend services

A CHESHIRE county councillor is urging young people across the region to fight for access to youth services from the age of 11. The move comes after a Labour Party children's services spokesman said the age should be lowered from 13 so children joining

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Holiday robberies spark two police manhunts

NORTHWICH police are appealing for information following two robberies in the town over the August Bank Holiday weekend. A Northwich man was robbed on Saturday, August 27, as he was returning home from a night out in the town centre. Two males approached

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Dad rang 999 to say: 'I'm going to kill ex'

A FATHER-of-two who called 999 and threatened to kill his ex-fianc because she denied him access to his young daughters has been sentenced. Robert Paul Knight, 43, a postmaster from Lilac Drive, Northwich, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Thursday,

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Making teatime a bit easier in a good cause

THE dreaded words 'what's for tea mum?' ring out across households nationwide every day but one Hartford mum-of-three has turned this well-oiled phrase into profit for charity. Yvonne Murray, 39, of Woodham Close, got together with 11 other mums to take

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We can't take any more of this

FRUSTRATED residents are struggling to cope with mine stabilisation work going on directly behind their homes. Members of the group, who live on Chesterway, say they can't take any more after 18 months of disruption. The residents, whose houses back on

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Police appeal for help after crash

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a crash on the A49 in Little Leigh resulted in a 79-year-old woman being airlifted to hospital with head injuries. The crash happened on August 28, when a silver Kawasaki motorcycle was in collision with the woman

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Pubs ban three

THE Northwich Pub Watch group has called time on three men following reports of unacceptable behaviour in town venues The bans - against two Rudheath men and a Barnton man, all aged in their mid-20s - were put in place at the August group meeting following

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Youngster found with burns and bruises

A NORTHWICH child was found with 31 separate injuries after he was assaulted by people supposed to be looking after him. The young child, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found to have burns on his back and bottom, bruised ear lobes and a black

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Man, 26, charged with murder

A WINSFORD man has appeared in court charged with murdering a 27-year-old man. Gerard Robert Mckeown, 26, of Dene Drive, who was wearing a dark shirt and jeans, spoke only to confirm his name and his address when he appeared at Crewe Magistrates' Court

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Davenham defeated

DAVENHAM CC suffered defeat against high-flying Prestbury at Butchers Stile on Saturday and the visitors now look set to take the title. After comprehensively beating Prestbury in the cup competition only five days earlier, Davenham were ready for a backlash

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Promotion is in the bag for ever improving Hartford

HARTFORD CC guaranteed promotion in the Cheshire Building Society Alliance on Saturday with a four-wicket victory over rivals Frodsham at Grange Park. The visitors needed a maximum points victory to keep their own hopes of promotion alive, but were never

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Middle order collapse costs Weaverham

A DEPLETED Weaverham CC side lost at home on Saturday after a middle order batting collapse meant they weren't able to challenge the Stockport total. Colin Lewis continued the form he has displayed all season with the ball, finishing with figures of 2

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Landlords granted wish to open more hours

MORE than 20 pubs, clubs and restaurants in Knutsford have been told they can open later. Some will be allowed to open until 2am, but not all want to serve alcohol after midnight. Macclesfield Borough Council warned those who had not already applied to

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TITLES ARRIVE AT THE DOUBLE

IT'S been 185 years in the making, but Oulton Park are now champions of Cheshire. The Little Budworth side realised their ambitions at the weekend when they lifted the Murray Smith ECB Premiership, Cheshire's most prestigious league title, and then capped

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Fan hops on a train to get to the match

A SOCCER fan travelled 200 miles to watch a match at Knutsford Football Club. The man - a known GroundHopper - caught a train from London to Knutsford then walked almost a mile to the Manchester Road ground. Regular supporter Kevin Deeley said the stranger

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Man, 30,

assaulted A MAN suffered minor head injuries after reportedly being assaulted in Southworth Avenue, Bewsey. The 30-year-old was taken to Warrington A&E at around 4pm on Sunday.

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Ilford moves ahead of rivals

A COMPANY that survived troubled times now looks set to dominate its market. Ilford Photo, formerly Ilford, is hoping to cash in on the troubles of competitor Agfa-Photo. The German-based firm has filed for insolvency at a civil court in Cologne after

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MIDDLEWICH TOWN 05/06

TERRY Murphy's Middlewich Town will be looking to reclaim the Mid Cheshire Division One title this season after missing out to Barnton FC last term. They have already made an excellent start to the new campaign having won four and drawn two of their six

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Tatton's vital two

TATTON U11 2 Over U11 1 TATTON took an early lead when Matt Eyre's 40-yard free-kick confounded the goalkeeper, but Over almost equalised with a shot against the bar. After the break, Tatton increased their lead through George Edmondson after George Nairn's

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Toft on the brink

Toft travelled to Oxton on Saturday in a Murray Smith Cheshire County League game and were confident after their previous wins against Chester and Alderley Edge. Oxton chose to bat on a slow wicket and scored at a steady pace to reach 140 for 3 after

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Colts run out comfortable winners despite tough second period

NORTHWICH RUFC Colts roared into the lead against Tarlton on Saturday, scoring three tries in quick succession. Centre Chris Steele scored first after bursting through the Tarlton defence to touchdown under the sticks. His effort was converted by Mike

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Northwich RUFC's trip to Isle of Man ends in last gasp defeat

VAGABONDS snatched victory from the jaws of defeat at Douglas on Saturday afternoon with a try in the sixth minute of injury time to give them a 15-13 win over Northwich. The elated Manx crowd knew the best team had lost, but this was no consolation to

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Rebuilding lives after tsunami

AN IT specialist who feared he could go blind is flying to Sri Lanka to help orphans and villagers shattered by the devastating tsunami, writes Barbara Jordan. Joe Tonner will help build an orphanage and new houses with four colleagues from Runcorn's

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Time for kids to get cultural

A PIONEERING project will fund a variety of children's activities at museums and other cultural places of interest. Gateways to Learning will benefit youngsters aged five-16, including traveller children and pupils at hard-to-reach schools, in Halton,

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Getting to the heart of the crime

by Nick Lakeman 'IT'S actually not that bad' I hear as I step into a room doused in crimson. 'Only about a pint of blood, max'. Okay, so that's my first question answered before I've even opened my mouth: Caroline is immune to the sight of other people's

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'You're not alone'

The second of four articles by Cheshire Police From the moment a victim reports a rape to Cheshire Police they can expect to be treated with compassion and sensitivity. Specially trained and experienced officers understand how difficult it can be for

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Trying to stay dry in Canada

STUDENTS from Widnes and Runcorn Sixth Form College made a splash in Canada. PE students and staff from the college enjoyed a two-week tour of the east of the country as part of their course and to celebrate their hard work. The group - 17 male football

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Man, 24, dies crossing motorway

A 24-YEAR-OLD man has died after he was hit by a number of cars as he attempted to walk across the M62. The victim, from Warrington, was crossing with a friend near junction seven at Rainhill in the early hours of Saturday when the smash happened. They

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Teenager not guilty of rape

A TEENAGE boy accused of the double-rape of his younger sister has walked free from court. A jury took just 20 minutes to return unanimous not guilty verdicts on both rape charges against the 16-year-old. Family friends of the relieved youngster - who

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Smoking banned at Halton Hospital

SMOKING is now banned at Halton Hospital - to save lives. Staff, patients and visitors will have to go outside if they want to light up. Consultant in respiratory medicine Steve Owen said: "The bottom line is smoking is bad for people and everybody around

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Excellent action in league

Leisure League THIS week in the Widnes six-a-side Leisure League, the two divisions produced some excellent action. Looprevil leads the premier division as they enjoyed a 7-5 win over Random Allstars. The first division did not disappoint either as we

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Cricketers victory

Widnes Cricket Club WIDNES returned to form in emphatic style at Chester on Saturday when they defeated Broughton Hall by 123 runs. Highlights of the game were not only a century from Steven Titchard but the remarkable bowling of Bappa Mukherjee who took

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Dominoes results

Village Premier Domino League Results for September 1: Yew Tree 4 USC 1; Simms Cross 3 Commercial No2 2; Doctors 2 Lowerhouse 3; Moorfield SC 4 Smithy Manor No1 1; Prince of Wales 3 Blundell 2; Smithy manor No2 3 St Basils 2; Halton Stadium 2 Ball 3;

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Football results

Warrington and District Football League Results for September 3 Frontrunner Premier Division: Beeches 2 Haydock 2; Penlake 2 Moore Utd 3; Rainhill Town 1 Halebank 0; St Michael's DH 2 Whiston Cross 1; Vulcan 3 Moorfield 1; Grange Valley Amusements Division

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Beechwood triumph

Beechwood 5 Avon 2 AFTER starting well Beechwood fell behind to a controversial goal. After half an hour, Beechwood's response was immediate with a debut goal from Ste Purcell. Stuey Hide soon made it two with a thumping header, Ste Purcell grabbed a

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Cronton in 6-0 win over Albion

Runcorn Albion 0 Cronton Villa 6 CRONTON Villa emphasised their championship aspirations with an excellent performance in this season opener. Dave Winstanley opened the scoring with Paul Tillett adding two, and an own goal thrown in made it 4-0 at the

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Mond rangers defeated by Castrol 2-1

Mond Rangers 1 Castrol 2 West Cheshire League Division One WHEN Martin Molyneux volleyed Mond into the lead in the seventh minute it signalled them to stop playing. Castrol equalised in the 21st minute and took the lead in the 68th minute with two forwards

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Division changes

Warrington and District Football League THE new season features a streamlined divisional structure of six divisions. The third division reserve section has been dovetailed to present successful second and third string teams with the chance to progress

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Vikings beat Hull

Widnes Vikings 36 Hull FC 10 Junior Academy Championship THE Vikings strengthened their grip on the second place spot in the Junior Academy Championship thanks to a very encouraging victory against a Hull side fighting for points to finish as high up

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Adam is on the ball!

A BASEBALL player from Palacefields has been named the most valuable player in the Great Britain Cadet Squad. Adam Jones was part of the team that travelled to Palma, Italy for the Kenco European Championships. The squad was drawn into a difficult group