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On this day: Cheshire Archive

Cheshire Archive

• Whitegate man dies in Asia tragedy

  A WHITEGATE man has been named as Cheshire's first victim of of the Asian tsunami disaster. read more

• Icebergs, 65ft waves and hail - Merry Christmas

  SANDBACH firefighter Robin Phillips has been celebrating this Christmas on the high seas, battling huge waves and freezing conditions in an attempt to round the globe. read more

• Our children are at risk after bus cut decision

  They had been provided with a free service to avoid risks caused by crossing the busy A556. read more

• Driver was under the influence when he went to the takeaway

  A MOTORIST has been banned from driving after he was caught behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol. read more

• Villagers oppose six ft fence

  CONCERNED Hartford residents are hoping for a meeting to address their fears about an imposing railway fence. read more

• Firefighters warning to child arsonists

  CHILD arsonists as young as 10 are putting lives at risk, firefighters have warned. read more

• Teacher and her pupil face test

  A YOGA teacher and her pupil will be stretching themselves even further this year when they test their stamina in the London Marathon. read more

• Closure is bridge too far, says councillor

  A CONCERNED Northwich town councillor is pressing for an end to a popular pedestrian route's closure - which is sending about 200 walkers a week out of their way. read more

• Fate of historic cottage hangs in the balance

  VILLAGERS hope that by saving a historic Hartford landmark they will help to preserve the character of their village. read more

• Festive drama in a toy room as Joel is born

  CHRISTMAS Day baby Joel was born in a toy room, not a stable. And instead of three wise men he had a nan jumping around with excitement, a nervous dad and a patient paramedic for company. read more

• Land battle begins as sale plan revealed

  WEAVERHAM Parish Council is aiming to make life as difficult as possible for potential developers following the sale of land it thought belonged to the village. read more

• Now give us a chance to build homes, pleads company

  A DEVELOPER aiming to build houses in Weaverham has called for Vale Royal Borough Council to change its planning policy and give local companies a chance. read more

• Bridge over ocean water

  EXCITED Scottish holidaymakers posed for snaps on a bridge - over the Atlantic! read more

• Weather proves ultimate winner at last legal hunt

  ICY weather stalled a traditional hunt gathering in Lach Dennis - but a leading official says supporters will continue to hold meetings -in the future. read more

• Mary's ready to bridge the gap down under

  LUCKY Mary Chamberlain is about to jet off down under to Australia after winning a charity's national draw. read more

• Scheme aims to bring homes within reach

  AN INCREASE in the number of affordable houses in mid Cheshire could be on the cards following a new initiative. read more

• It's an honour for Pete and fireman Evan

  MID Cheshire-based pop svengali Pete Waterman is celebrating after being awarded an OBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours List. read more

• Parents' anxious wait after Asian tragedy

  THE family of a Hartford woman who survived the tsunami in South East Asia spent an anxious hour on Boxing Day not knowing if she was dead or alive. read more

• Holiday of hope, fear and despair

  FAMILIES from across mid Cheshire spent Christmas and New Year in a state of concern after the earthquake and tsunami wave in south east Asia which has claimed more than 120,000 lives. read more

• Knutsford could hold its own key

  WHERE there's a will, there is a way. Knutsford has proved that repeatedly over the years, but much still needs to be done. read more

On this day: Cheshire Archive