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Cheshire Archive

• Pensioner tackles fire in microwave

  NEWTON fire brigade is warning residents to be aware of the procedures needed to tackle minor blazes in the home, after an elderly man prevented an electrical fire. read more

• it's blues on Friday with the mayor

  HIGH school pupils will be playing the blues at Margaret Williamson's civic dinner next Friday. read more

• Young actors earn national acclaim for Les Miserables

  YOUNG actors have double cause for celebration this week after a glowing reception for their hit show in December. read more

• England star helps kick off new centre

  YOUNG rugby players are pictured helping their hero with some building work. read more

• Reporting restriction imposed on inquest

  ASSISTANT deputy coroner Robert Hunter has imposed a rarely-used order to restrict the reporting of an inquest into the death of a Rode Heath woman. read more

• Parking fees are killing us

  SHOPKEEPERS in Biddulph have blamed a decline in their trade on the introduction of car parking charges. read more

• A real local treasure

  AN ancient Roman ring that was almost discarded as a bottle top has been put on display in Nantwich Museum thanks to the bequest of a generous volunteer. read more

• A benchmark for the future of Rotary Club

  FROM humble beginnings the Rotary Movement - which now has 1.2 million members worldwide - is celebrating its 100 birthday today, Wednesday. read more

• Joinyouth theatre's summer holiday

  TALENTED young actors are inviting the people of Congleton to join them on their summer holiday. read more

• Calling all candidates

  A SPECIAL briefing session has been arranged for prospective candidates for the forthcoming county council elections. read more

• Elderly brother and sister shaken by attack

  AN elderly brother and sister have been left severely shaken after they were assaulted in their own home during a robbery. read more

• Polioe units set up for neighbourhoods

  NEIGHBOURHOOD policing units are due to be introduced in Cheshire to help in the fight against crime. read more

• Planners give green light to supermarket

  ALSAGER could have a new Co-op supermarket by next summer. read more

• Alsager win

  ALSAGER Town returned to winning ways on Saturday with a 3-0 victory at second from bottom Formby. read more

• Have your say on town hall's future

  WHAT does the future hold for Newton Town Hall? read more

• Triton slip back with stalemate

  TRITON Hockey Club men's first team slipped back in their promotion chase on Saturday with a disappointing draw. read more

• Fairbrothers estate wants a community centre

  COMMUNITY spirit is hoping to create the foundation stones of a new residents centre in Newton. read more

• Tough tests for Vics

  BIDDULPH Vics face two tough matches in the next four days following one of their worst displays this season. read more

• Loopholes in planning law

  are 'confusing' read more

• Front line policing is saved from the axe by precept bill

  THE number of officers patrolling Newton's streets will not be cut, after Merseyside Police Authority agreed a five per cent increase in its portion of the council tax. read more

On this day: Cheshire Archive