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Golf results and fixtures

Frodsham Golf Club Results: Division One: 1st Phil Murphy 73-6=67; 2nd John Digby 80-12=68. Division Two: 1st Bobby Cooper 85-15=70; 2nd Alan Murray 87-16=71. Division Three: 1st Mark Hargreaves 88-17=71; 2nd Dave Wilson 91-19=72. Division Four: 1st Eddie

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Rugby results and fixtures

North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Mark Norris Building Services Results for January 28: Premier Division: Blackbrook 18 Halton Simms Cross 8; Halton Farnworth 0 Bold Miners 36. Division One: Widnes Moorfield 42 Rylands 4. Division Two: Widnes Ball

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Football results and fixtures

Halton and District Junior Football League Results for January 28 and 29: U8s Best Sports: Brookvale City 0 Wolves Cubs 2; Dragons 9 Hale 0; Pavilions Aztecs 1 Pex Hill Vikings 9; Widnes Bayer 0 Brookvale Dynamos 2. U8s Rocksavage Power: Beechwood 0 Brookvale

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Cricket sessions

HALTON Cricket Forum presents softball cricket for six to 10 year olds. Sessions start on Saturday, February 4 from 5pm to 7pm at Kingsway Leisure Centre. Cost is £1 per week. Call Peter on 0151-424 5606, David on 01928-771180 or Andy on 0151-423 5748

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Acting college principal resigns

ACTING principal of Widnes & Runcorn Sixth Form College, Dave Jones, has resigned. Mr Jones, who is vice principal, will leave at the end of May to take up a new senior management post with another college. "Mr Jones has been a valuable and loyal

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Our biggest ever cash crisis, say council bosses

TOUGH choices lie ahead as the biggest ever cash budget crisis looms, Halton Council chiefs have warned. The authority was responding to our exclusive story in last week's World when managers put their jobs on the line to leak contentious plans. The managers

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We'll fight, say medics

INCENSED nurses, doctors, patients and residents have vowed to fight moves to transfer acute services to Warrington. Halton Hospital staff backed consultant Jim Johnson's proposal to break free from North Cheshire Hospitals Trust - with 900 signatures

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Cut ties and save Halton Hospital

AXE ties with Warrington and save Halton Hospital, top clinicians urged local MPs this week. Consultant Jim Johnson and staff told Halton MP Derek Twigg and Runcorn MP Mike Hall they were vehemently opposed to management plans to lose their acute services

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Tyrrell trial delayed again

FORMER Halton Mayor Pat Tyrrell, right, was due to stand trial this week accused of electoral fraud. But the case of the former Castlefields councillor, who denies two charges of personation, was adjourned at Knutsford Crown Court on Monday pending further

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The article ('Hospital will be bled dry', World, January 25) is spot on.

I have experienced failing facilities at Halton Hospital over the past five years. I believe the spin-doctors are acting on orders to close Halton Hospital and change its status to a clinic. Five years ago I had a major heart attack, which was treated

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Witton thrashed by attack minded Blyth

WITTON Albion's hopes of making the UniBond Premier Division play offs suffered a huge blow on Saturday when they lost 5-1 to rivals Blyth Spartans. And Albion, usually so solid at the back, can point to too many defensive errors as the route to their

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Below par Barnton hang on to beat Daten

WHILE far from their best, Barnton just about deserved to claim all three points at fellow strugglers Daten. The first half was poor and although Barnton had a number of corners and free kicks, the home keeper was never truly tested. Meanwhile Daten hit

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Consultant spoke for us about our hospital

AT last we have a gentleman from the hospital, Mr James Johnson, who agrees with us about our hospital. Do they know the worry the cuts cause? We have never had transport and 30 years ago we came to Runcorn. Our eldest son was ill but he had a good job

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Green light for gypsy site

A TEMPORARY home for Halton's resident gypsies has been given the green light. Industrial land off Johnsons Lane in Widnes has been earmarked to house 23 caravans whilst the permanent site at Riverview Caravan Park, off Warrington Road, is extensively

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Biggest distribution freight park in Europe

THE LARGEST freight park in Europe, on track to create up to 5,000 new jobs, has been launched on Halton's riverbank, writes Barbara Jordan. Trains from all over the continent are set to deliver items ranging from soup and water to car parts and washing

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Teens face court in connection with throat slash

TWO teenagers are to appear in court in connection with a vicious attack in which a 17-year-old had his throat slashed with a broken bottle. A 16-year-old male and a 14-year-old male, both from Widnes, have been arrested and will appear before magistrates

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Cynical Town steal a point

WHILE this game can technically be viewed as two points dropped, Northwich have every right to feel robbed as Alfreton displayed a shocking level of cynicism to steal a point. With three minutes remaining, and Vics leading 1-0, Kris Rogers kicked the

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Time to build on our heritage

THE distinctive history of Middlewich will be celebrated to the full next year if visionary campaigners have their way. The town's canal system and salt industry past will be the themes of a heritage project if funding can be found. Stephen Dent, from

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Locking up is a waste of money

LOCKABLE barriers will not be the key to tackling an anti-social behaviour hot spot, according to a concerned Middlewich resident. As reported in last week's Guardian, barriers will be installed at Lidl, on Chester Road, after police met with the manager

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Building strong links within the town

THE regeneration of Middlewich town centre and what lies in store for retailers this year were the topics up for discussion at a meeting on Thursday. It was the second meeting organised to update retailers on town centre developments and to discuss plans

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Man is imprisoned

A MIDDLEWICH man has been jailed for breaching a community punishment order imposed for possessing cannabis resin and amphetamine with intent to supply. Paul Simon Weedall, of Longcross Court, was jailed for eight months after breaching the order and

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FUTURE RESTS ON LANDFILL DECISION

THE future of Middlewich hinges on a decision expected to be made today, Wednesday, after years of waiting. Controversial plans for a dump at Kinderton Lodge have been recommended for approval in a report by the county planning officer, which will go

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A satisfactory start over the rainbow

CHILDREN and staff at a colourful Middlewich nursery are celebrating after a successful Ofsted inspection. The team is especially pleased with the report, which graded Rainbow Day Nursery 'satisfactory', as it has only been at the Brooks Lane premises

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Project encourages pupils to set sights high

SECONDARY school pupils are being encouraged to aim higher and think about their future with the help of a Northwich college. Mid-Cheshire College is joining in a national initiative from Aimhigher to encourage pupils from schools in the area to visit

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TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF

Children at Leftwich Community Primary School have been taking advantage of a school book week and getting engrossed in some new stories. Carol Steadman helps her daughters Rebecca, seven, and Megan, four, to choose a book to read. c060521

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Boy said sorry for stealing gifts

A WINSFORD boy admitted stealing gift-wrapped presents from a family home just days before Christmas when he appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court on Thursday. The 12-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to a charge of

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Lives are at risk while the road is closed

THE family of a man who was killed on a bypass are hoping safety improvements on the stretch of road will be carried out soon. Vale Royal Borough Council agreed to open a road running next to the A533 bypass for use by pedestrians in October but the highway

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Uncertainty as council decides fate of schools

SCHOOLS in Winsford which are facing the threat of closure as part of an education reshuffle are set for further uncertainty. Cheshire County Council is taking longer than anticipated to assess the number of surplus places in both primary and secondary

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Stay alert say police after spate of car fires

POLICE have launched a crackdown following a spate of arson attacks on stolen and abandoned vehicles. Officers are becoming increasingly concerned with the number of burned out vehicles being left on estates in Winsford and are appealing to the public

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Boundary discussion

MEMBERS of the public can have their say on the future of the ambulance service at a meeting in Middlewich tomorrow, Thursday. The Department of Health has unveiled plans to create a single north west service, which would see Mersey Regional Ambulance

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Fireworks put through elderly man's letterbox

A BLIND elderly man has slammed the people who pushed a firework through his letterbox while he was at home recovering from hospital treatment. The 79-year-old, who does not want to be identified for fear of reprisals, was asleep at his home on High Street

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DUMP GETS GO AHEAD

DUMP GETS GO AHEAD CAMPAIGNERS have been left reeling after plans for a rubbish dump in the Middlewich countryside were given the green light today, Wednesday. In a shock move by a county council committee, which was expected to choose between applications

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Community set to pay for officer

A NEW police community support officer costing taxpayers £11,000 could soon be pounding the streets of Barnton. The parish council has decided to raise £6,000 of this money from its parish precept and hopes to employ someone in October. Parish clerk Roy

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Try again

MIKE Wainwright was gutted for all concerned that his Testimonial match between Warrington Wolves and Salford City Reds on Sunday was postponed at short notice because of a partially frozen pitch. It was a special day for him and his family, for the supporters

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A CRISP conference

CREATIVITY will be key at a mid Cheshire careers conference being held today, Wednesday. The Creative Industries Support Project (CRISP), which is based at Mid-Cheshire College, is an information and support service for those pursuing or undertaking employment

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Residents say shift grot spots

NORTHWICH residents say it is high time something is done about the amount of grot spots causing a blight on the town. As reported previously in the Guardian, Northwich came second to last in Cheshire's Community Pride Competition last year, due to shabby

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Drive with care warning after spate of crashes

FIREFIGHTERS are warning drivers to take extra care after four people were injured in separate accidents in Antrobus and Marston on Friday and Saturday. A motorist had a lucky escape on Friday when his car careered off the road into a telegraph pole,

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Achievement earns school £750,000

CELEBRATIONS are under way at Hartford High School this week after it secured specialist language and sports status. The award means it will receive an extra £750,000 during the next four years. It was the first time the school, in Chester Road, had bid

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Woman hurt in town centre fall still in pain

A WOMAN who tripped up on loose paving flags in Northwich town centre in June is still suffering severe pain eight months later. Lillian Morgan, 81, from Wincham still has to have injections in her knee after the accident, which happened on Witton Street

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Plans for new fire station are hotting up

A STATE-OF-THE-ART fire station is set to take shape in Runcorn - within the next year. Developers want to buy the existing station, built in 1960 in Heath Road. "We hope to see work start at Runcorn within the next 12 months," said fire authority chairman

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Where was ferry plunge man from?

FOUR police forces have been unable to confirm whether a ferry passenger, missing and feared dead, is from Runcorn. The man, believed to be in his early 30s, plunged into the Irish Sea from a Belfast to Liverpool ferry in the pitch black early hours of

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Peel: We won't pollute

BOSSES behind the proposed incinerator on Ince Marshes have moved to quell residents' fears about its potential health dangers. The move came ahead of a public meeting at a church hall in Frodsham, days before Peel Environmental were due to submit their

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Don't write, pick it up

INSTEAD of picking arguments in the pages of the local newspaper about the state of Northwich, your correspondents should go on a litter pick - it would cheer the town up no end. I might even join them. NORTHWICH COMMUTER Cuddington

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Fight back

WITH the news that the Government is backing the idea of burning waste, it is imperative that anyone with children fight the idea of situating one of these monstrosities in mid Cheshire. The damage to their children's health could be incalculable. Please

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Burning our waste is good

I MUST respond to the incorrect and excitable views on the possible energy from waste plant for Northwich. Due to the UK's past legacy of cheap energy, abundant and cheap landfill, we have very little energy recovery capacity compared to most of our European

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Love story helps combat cancer

A POIGNANT love story, full of laughter and tears, is being performed to help combat breast cancer. Another Kind Of Love will be staged for one night only, Saturday, February 25, at 7.30pm in The Brindley. "I wrote and directed it last year as a one act

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Half term fun at museums

THIS half term National Museums Liverpool has a fun packed events programme taking place at all of its venues. There is something for everyone, everyday - bats at World Museum Liverpool, endangered animals at the Customs and Excise Museum and a goat at

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Returning legend

WEST Indian cricketing legend Jimmy Adams is to return to Cheshire to pass on his expertise to Winnington Park CC. Adams played for Lashings last year when the Harlem Globetrotters of cricket helped Barnton CC celebrate their 125th anniversary. And now

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Sandiway Pantomime Group: Robin Hood

SANDIWAY pantomime may have lacked spectacle, or elaborate chorus routines or slick comedy - but the unpretentious, homely fun more than compensated. To transform an ordinary village hall and generate the magic of theatre is no small achievement. By means

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Byley Village Players: Cinderella

THERE were high jinks aplenty at Byley Village Hall last week as a memorable version of Cinderella unfolded in the village hall. It was the first time I have seen Byley Village Players perform a pantomime but true to their usual form they pulled out all

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Park and ride proposals could be the answer to traffic chaos

TRAFFIC chaos created by the Lostock Triangle business park could be calmed by the revival of a park and ride scheme. A year ago the Guardian revealed the results of a feasibility study by JMP Consulting that concluded there was potential for a small-scale

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Barnton Variety

Theatre Workshop: Jack and the Beanstalk YOU may think you know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk but do you remember the part where Jack fought the giant with a Star Wars light sabre? Well, if you had the chance to see Barnton Variety Theatre Workshop's

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Kelly has his eye on national karting success

YOUNG motor sport enthusiast Liam Kelly has enjoyed a magnificent start to the new karting season. Competing in the first race of the year, Kelly finished second at the Three Sisters race course in Wigan. And the experience should stand Kelly in good

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Vandals paint racist abuse in quiet street

FOUL-MOUTHED vandals scrawled obscene words across a road in a residential street during the early hours. Neighbours in Bexton Lane, Knutsford, awoke to find the word 'nigger' and two swear words written in yellow paint. Yesterday (Tuesday) police said

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Friends aim to stem tide on Moor

FLOODING problems on the Moor could end this summer. Friends of the Moor have devised a £10,000 plan to tackle the damp using a new drain. "With luck there won't be a duck pond where there shouldn't be one anymore," said chairman Steve Nixon. Macclesfield

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Stevie scores individual first

STEVIE Stockton scored a remarkable first for Vale Royal Athletics Club on Sunday. The U17s international athlete took gold in the North of England Cross Country Championships, the first time a Vale Royal athlete has claimed the top individual prize.

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Firm probe

A FIRM offering free damp surveys and repair work to homes across Warrington is being investigated by Trading Standards. Britannia Home Improvements offers the free damp survey and follow-up work in cold telesales calls. Warrington Borough Council's building

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Royal guest visits town

THE acting head of the Sri-Lanka based royal family came to Warrington for the weekend. His Royal Highness Kanagarajah of Jaffna arrived on January 27 and made two public appearances. He spoke at the Village Hotel in Warrington on Friday, and in the Stamford

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Reds hit back

AN impressive second-half revival brought Knutsford their sixth successive victory at Manchester Road on Saturday. Garswood were the last team to beat the Reds on November 12 and they looked set to complete a double when they led 3-1 after 44 minutes.

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TattoN beat visitors

A cloudless sky produced perfect conditions for the eagerly-anticipated home fixture against Winnington. Both teams showed the measure of their resolve early on. The Falcons eventually broke the deadlock when the alert Alex Roberts found Cameron Phillips

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Triumphant derby day

NORTHWICH RUFC grabbed a deserved 23-7 win on Saturday as they crushed neighbours Sandbach in an excellent return to form. Sandbach never crossed the Northwich try line and accrued their seven points from a dubious penalty try when Northwich were deemed

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Green light for crossing

SCHOOLCHILDREN will have a bounce in their step this spring after council officials confirmed funding has been found for a new road crossing in Kingsmead. At its latest joint highways meeting, Cheshire County Council confirmed £30,000 has been secured

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The show must go on for 25-year-old group

AN award-winning drama group with a reputation for dazzling audiences in Moulton is celebrating a silver anniversary. Established in 1981, Moulton Drama Group has seen the curtain rise on more than 60 productions in the past 25 years and has taken centre

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Nigel aims to climb Everest with one leg

AN ACTON Bridge mountaineer is hoping to scale new heights and enter the record books by climbing Everest with only one leg. Chemical consultant Nigel Lyle, of Dutton Locks, lost a leg in a climbing accident 36 years ago, but his determination to carry

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Mechanics put spanner in Blues' works

BLACKPOOL Mechanics are coming to be regarded as something of a bogie team for Winsford and Saturday's 2-1 defeat reinforced that view. In reality Mechanics were under pressure for 95 per cent of the match and only a combination of the woodwork, desperate

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BURR SEES RED

NORTHWICH Victoria manager Steve Burr has criticised the actions of Alfreton boss Garry Mills following the 1-1 draw on Saturday. Alfreton snatched a point at the death with a goal that came as a direct result of Vics keeper Kris Rogers kicking the ball

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We're well equipped to help in the future

COMMUNITY events in Middlewich have been given a huge helping hand thanks to a £7,000 cash boost. Voluntary and community groups will be able to access a variety of new facilities and equipment free of charge to help their events go with a swing after

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Market produce

FRESH Cheshire produce will be tempting shoppers in Middlewich on Saturday with the first farmers' market of 2006. Freshly baked bread, beef, fruit, vegetables, cheese, bottled beer and homemade soups, jams and chutneys will be just some of the delights

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Campaign is on the right lines

A DRIVE to improve road safety for children is really making its mark on the town. Teachers teamed up with police in May last year to combat the risks caused by congestion and parking at the beginning and end of the school day, and their joint campaigning

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It's up to the town to turn itself around

AN AMBITIOUS town centre regeneration scheme will be launched in Middlewich later this month. The launch of Shop Middlewich, on February 22, will give retailers and businesses an insight into the £2.7million Agora project and how they can help to turn

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Better bus links on the timetable but we need more

TRANSPORT links are gearing up in Middlewich with a number of better bus services on the way - but campaigners are still fighting for more. Residents can catch a new hourly bus service to Winsford Industrial Estate and Northwich, a service to Crewe via

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Bikers need somewhere to ride

NUISANCE bikers on the streets and fields of Middlewich could be a thing of the past if a pilot scheme proves successful. Congleton Borough Council is determined to crack down on the anti-social use of motorbikes by looking into providing facilities for

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Vandalism is the pits, say pre-school staff

FRUSTRATED workers have criticised the actions of vandals who pulled apart the sandpit at their Middlewich pre-school. Staff at Tommy Thumbs Pre-School, held at the Wych Centre, on Civic Way, say they frequently spend their mornings clearing up the play

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Lights should help us to go with the flow

A CAUTIOUS welcome has been given to a £6million national scheme which aims to ease congestion at a dangerous junction near Middlewich. Junction 18 northbound of the M6 is one of 30 motorway junctions to be targeted in the Highways Agency project which

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EXPRESSING THEMSELVES

Wimboldsley Community Primary School was the scene of a dramatic learning curve on Thursday when other primary pupils came for a visit. Pupils from Middlewich Primary, Byley Primary and Cledford Junior schools joined in a dance and drama day hosted by

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School proves it's good to talk with cash bonus

A SCHOOL in Hartford has proved it really is good to talk after winning an award worth £3,000 for its communication commitments. Cash worth £1,000, a DVD player, a set of communication skills resources and a drama workshop are winging their way to Hartford

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Brian to leave the town 'in safe hands'

WINSFORD residents will bid farewell to a familiar policing face this week when Insp Brian Roberts heads to pastures new. The head of Winsford neighbourhood policing will be taking the role of chief inspector for the Western area - covering Vale Royal

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New hall is a possibility

DARNHALL Parish Council is looking into the possibility of building a new village hall instead of renovating the existing facility. The council is currently raising money to fund improvements to the hall but have not ruled out the possibility of a new

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Waste site needed in Winsford

VALE Royal Borough Council has approved a planning application for a waste disposal centre. Proposals for the facility at Woodford Park went before full council on Thursday night when councillors voted in favour of the plans. Borough and county councillor

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Second raid at TV firm

A WINSFORD company has been left in disarray after thieves carried out a second daring robbery and stole thousands of pounds worth of televisions. The burglary took place at CJ Installations, on Winsford Industrial Estate, last Tuesday, January 24, and

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JOBS SHOCK: 53 TO GO

MORE than 50 jobs have been axed after a manufacturer of pharmaceutical instruments decided to close its Winsford site. Thermo Electron Corporation, on Road Three, Winsford Industrial Estate, has confirmed the loss of 53 jobs in its scientific instrument

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Resident puts boot into box

A RESIDENT of Barnton is objecting to a portable green container which he can see close to his lounge window. The container was put on Townfield Lane by Barnton Football Club, which didn't realise planning permission was required and has now applied for

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TASTY morning treats have been on the menu as one Wimboldsley guesthouse embraces the national Farmh

Mum and daughter team Margery and Trish Reade are whipping guests up into a frenzy as they serve up bacon, sausages, omelettes and cheese on toast at their Hopley House store, in Nantwich Road, as part of the Home Grown Cereals Association (HGCA) seven-day

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Town's court is back in business as work ends

IT was business as usual at Northwich Magistrates' Court on Monday when it reopened its doors following a two-week break. The site, on Chesterway, was forced to shut to allow for asbestos removal and structural alterations to be carried out and justice

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Tributes paid to Northwich academic

TRIBUTES have been paid to a Weaverham-born academic following his death in Scarborough earlier this month. Former Sir John Deane's Grammar School pupil John Geoffrey Sharps, who was known widely as Geoffrey, died on January 6 and friends and family have

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Drivers warned of biker danger

MOTORISTS in mid Cheshire are being urged not to be blind to bikers, as a new regional road safety campaign is launched. Nationwide, an estimated 1,500 motorcyclists are killed or seriously injured on the roads every year when drivers fail to see them

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Still time to protest over huge gas plant scheme

OBJECTORS to a massive underground gas storage plant in Northwich are to get more time to have their say. Cheshire County Council has revealed that more than 200 residents had written before the statutory 21-day consultation, which closed last Wednesday

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High hopes for urban village

DEVELOPERS behind plans for an urban village in Wincham have briefed board members and shareholders from Witton Albion for the first time. With a decision on the multi-million-pound plan due in the coming months, the club invited bosses to plug their

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Fears are raised about the future of hospital

FEARS about the future of Northwich Victoria Infirmary's status as a hospital have been expressed because the health trust which runs it needs to save money. Mid Cheshire Hospital Trust is looking to save £9million and has confirmed it is looking at reducing

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Stations win top awards

RAIL users in the Northwich area should relish their surroundings because two local stations have been recognised in the Cheshire Best Kept Station Competition. Northwich station was rewarded for its £500,000 Zone development by event organisers JPD Group

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Focusing on our heritage

THE judges have conferred, the decision has been made and the four winners of a photographic competition have been announced. The competition, organised by Northwich and District Heritage Society and the Guardian, attracted a large number of entries.

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WHY AM I BANNED?

A NORTHWICH swimming coach says she is devastated after being suspended from working with young and vulnerable adults for the second time - despite being cleared by three separate bodies. Cheshire Penguins founder Anne Calvert - who has run the club for

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Biggest freight park in Europe

THE LARGEST freight park in Europe, on track to create up to 5,000 new jobs, has been launched on Halton's riverbank, writes Barbara Jordan. Trains from all over the continent are set to deliver items ranging from soup and water to car parts and washing

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Don't blame staff at Fountain Court

I WRITE with reference to the article 'Heating breakdown mars festive season', (Northwich Guardian, January 4) which was prompted by a letter (anonymous) received from a resident claiming to be speaking for the residents of Fountain Court. To describe

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Hunts must be policed

I AGREE with Mark Green from Moulton Parish Council (Community Life, January 11). Let's see something done about the hunt lawbreakes. I'd like to know just who they think they are, along with Stephen O'Brien and his cronies. There are hunts out there

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Bring pressure to open bridge

CONGRATULATIONS to Ron Yarwood and his colleagues for the generous offer of their labour to rebuild the Riversdale footbridge. All British Waterways had to do was provide the materials but instead it chose to hand the offer over to the Weaver Valley Regional

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Just who do troubled young people turn to?

I FEEL I must reply to Delphine Ryan's letter (January 18 edition) regarding her quote about the mental health industry's record in schools to date being nothing short of disastrous. Well Ms Ryan, I suggest you contact me personally and quantify this

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Phil needs help to trace mid Cheshire ancestors

AN ANGLESEY man is appealing to readers to help him trace his Northwich ancestry. Phil Cooper is seeking information about deceased relatives on both sides of his family and hopes Guardian readers can help speed up his efforts. He said: "The vast majority

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Medium returns

EVER popular spirit medium Stephen Holbrook returns to Northwich next week. A regular visitor to the town, Holbrook has built up quite a following for his readings, earning himself the title of Britain's 'most accurate' psychic. Never dull, always fascinating

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Triangle decision may help transform station

LOSTOCK Gralam railway station is set to benefit from a £185,000 grant towards improvements as part of the Triangle plan. Developer Commercial Development Projects Limited has promised to contribute towards a future facelift for the derelict site to encourage

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Unbeaten run over

OWLEY Wood A's long unbeaten run in the Northwich and District Pool League Division One came to end in dramatic fashion, as new leaders Rudheath hit them for six. Third placed Volunteer A also won 6-1 at Coachman, while Volunteer B beat Winnington Park

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Actor unlocks secrets at Knutsford jail

TELEVISION star Stephen Fry has discovered that one of his distant relatives was sent to prison in Knutsford. The actor unearthed details of his great-great grandfather's brother, Ernest Pring, while filming a BBC family history programme. But the show's

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Parking problems silence readers

Shoppers, traders and visitors have for years complained about parking problems in Knutsford. But just two people have so far responded to a Guardian survey about parking. Last week the Knutsford Guardian asked people for their views so we could present

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Experts look into leak

Engineers were due to visit Knutsford yesterday (Tuesday) to investigate a suspected leak. United Utilities said neighbours had reported puddles of water at Glebelands Road's junction with Toft Road. "We are grateful to customers who informed us about

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Grey Lambs slaughtered

LOSTOCK Gralam crashed to a 4-3 away defeat in their basement battle at Malpas on Saturday. And to make matters worse the Grey Lambs finished with 10 men as Chris Crawford was given his marching orders for violent conduct. The defeat leaves manager Chris

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Motor club prizes

WARRINGTON and District Motor Club had its annual prize giving evening last Friday. Successful racers all received prizes, along with officials, marshals and organisers of motoring events. The event took place at Antrobus village hall, which is close

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Dressed to impress

SCHOOLS across Warrington took part in a colourful celebration of the Chinese New Year. For a full report and feature page of pictures, pick up Thursday's Guardian

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Dead end for cyclists' bid for changes

CYCLISTS lost a fight to change access routes in the planned Golden Square development. Maurice Lesley, from the Warrington Cycle Campaign, objected on behalf of his fellow members at a meeting of the borough council's traffic committee. He said Bold

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Town bidding for silverware

MIDDLEWICH Town FC are aiming for four trophies this year according to assistant manager Mike Alcock. Alcock, currently in charge of first team affairs, is determined to steer his side to silverware this season and, on Saturday, watched them thrash Linotype

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Here we go again

YOU have recently reported that the Highways Agency has been holding M6 junction 11A-19 stakeholder seminars. At these seminars the Agency has outlined the current state of studies into widening the existing M6 or building a new parallel expressway. These

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How did this happen?

CHESHIRE County Council should approve Macclesfield's proposal to reduce the speed in Mereside Road from 60 to 40mph. What I cannot understand is that the planners should have approved the building of a garage entrance to a house in Mereside Road and

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Team lose

Saturday saw a classic game of football between two robust and gifted sides. Midfield marshals Sam Holah and Richard Mason imposed themselves on the game and made several attacking forays. But Winnington's defence denied the Eagles the goal their football

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Knutsford find form

KNUTSFORD RUFC 1st XV 53 Chester 3rd XV 12 Knutsford got back to winning ways with a nine-try bonanza, after a loss and two draws. The Knutsford forwards were on fire with even the front row - not normally known for being fleet of foot - scoring four

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Danny boy hits winner for Park

A LAST minute winner from Winnington Park Men's 1sts Danny Moores was the only difference between Park and Wrexham on Saturday as Park ran out 3-2 winners. It was the visitors who drew first blood, taking the lead with barely five minutes on the clock

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Winnington are back at the top

WINNINGTON Park RUFC are once again at the top of the North Two West thanks to a 21-10 win at Bowden. Park began where they had left off the previous week against Liverpool St Helens by taking the game straight to Bowden. After 20 minutes the forwards

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Groups win cash support

A NUMBER of Weaverham organisations are better off following the parish council's annual allocation of donations. At the latest meeting, held at Wallerscote Primary School, Northwich Road, on Monday, January 23, chairman John Wilson put forward his proposals

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Dominoes results and fixtures

Halton Stadium Widnes and District Domino League Results: Section A: HGSC B 2 Mill Brow SC B 3; Village SC A 3 Millfield 2; HGSC C 3 RO Bells 2; Horse & Jockey B 1 St Maries 4; Black Horse 1 Parklands 4; Holy Family 4 Appleton Arms 1. Section B: Main

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Darts results and fixtures

Runcorn APEC Taxis Darts League Results for January 26: Section One: Albion 6 Roundhouse 3; Dreadnaughts 2 Halfway A 7; Lion Doo Waps 6 Clarry B 3; Tricorn 4 Navvy 5; Likely Lads 3 Tranny Lads 6. Section Two: Outcasts 5 Red Admiral 4; Navvy Lads 6 RAOB

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Secretaries meeting

VILLAGE Premier Domino League holds a secretaries meeting at The Village on Tuesday, February 7 at 8.15pm.

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Match stopped after injury

Moore 0 Newton-le-Willows 19 MOORE started off the stronger, but were unable to complete any plays satisfactorily. Newton responded forcefully in open play and capitalised on a poor tackling performance from Moore breaking through the defensive line to

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100 per cent Zante

Leisure League IN the premier division Zante are the only team to have a 100 per cent record. They played Looprevil and were never really tested. It ended 6-1 to Zante with Mike Seddon starring. Halton Boys were denied their third win on the spin by a

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Mellor stands out

Halton RUFC v Mossley Hill RUFC South Lancs Cheshire Three League HALTON gained a penalty, converted by Mellor. Mossley converted a penalty followed by a forward's drive, which they scored from, and it was converted. The start of the second half had its

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No way back for Wids after penalties sail wide

Widnes RUFC 10 Fleetwood RUFC 34 WIDNES were slow out of the blocks and after five minutes wing forward Fairbrother grabbed a try for Fleetwood that Betty converted. Phil Glover kicked a penalty after the referee had spotted an infringement at the scrum

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RNA beat Lion Stonecutters to forge ahead

Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League RNA took a step nearer to taking the section three championship last Thursday night. They are now two points clear of their nearest rivals after beating Lion Stonecutters 7/2. This also came about because a run of seven

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A stammer is no bar to greatness

WINSTON Churchill, Marilyn Monroe, King George VI and Rowan Atkinson had one. No-one knows what causes it but it can hamper your life. Stammering. Even little things like booking a taxi, making an appointment, ordering a drink or returning faulty goods

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Custody suite ready to open

I'M ALL alone, helpless, with just a blue mattress, bare walls and a toilet for company. That's because I'm in one of the 30 cells at the new controversial custody facility at Manor Park, Runcorn. It's a good job then that I've done nothing wrong, the

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Councillors brand plans a 'sick joke'

COUNCIL chiefs have blasted contentious proposals to transfer services from Halton Hospital to Warrington hospital. Fears were expressed that the changes could culminate in the closure of the hospital, and talk about a 'patient-led' service was branded

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Prince Edward charms Halton

PRINCE Edward received an enthusiastic welcome as Halton was given a glimpse of royalty, writes James Hanley. The Earl of Wessex visited the Brindley Arts Centre on Tuesday, where he unveiled a plaque to officially open the building, and then headed to

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By the Rev Alja Tollefsen, Vicar of St Cross Church, Knutsford

Last week my wallet was stolen from the vicarage. Apart from having someone in your house, who was not explicitly invited, there is the nuisance of blocking cards, remembering what was in there and getting all my credit cards replaced. Police came in

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Cut back on your salt!

PEOPLE in Halton have been urged to reduce their salt intake as part of a week-long campaign. Halton Hospital and Halton PCT will have displays and information leaflets in their front entrance's throughout National Salt Awareness Week, which runs from

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My cousin Geoff was just a kid when he died in Munich disaster

A WINSFORD woman has paid tribute to her cousin who died 48 years ago in the Munich air disaster. Geoff Bent was among seven Manchester United footballers who died in the air crash on February 6, 1958 and his cousin Betty Cleary, of Dunkirk Avenue, has

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Reserves secure the points in real Styal

WATCHED by a larger crowd than normal, Albion completed the league double against the team that had knocked them out of the County Cup three months earlier. Albion were dominant throughout and had their first sight at goal on 13 minutes when central defender

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Albion make three signings

WITTON Albion have moved to strenghten their squad by signing three new players. Striker Dave Whittaker has joined from Leek Town. The 27-year-old front man had been with Leek for almost seven years, but joined Albion last week and was brought straight

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Slowly killing hospital

The article ('Hospital will be bled dry', World, January 25) is spot on. I have experienced failing facilities at Halton Hospital over the past five years. I believe the spin-doctors are acting on orders to close Halton Hospital and change its status

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We deserve better than second best

HOW good it was to hear the view of Mr Johnson of Halton Hospital. He is right in saying that Warrington Hospital is being given all the money allocated to Halton. I hope he and other senior staff can get together with our councillors and stop all these