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Pulling the plug on jobs
HUNDREDS of workers face the axe in a devastating jobs blow for Alsager. The axe is due to fall on 195 employees at Twyford Bathrooms, more than a third of the workforce. The jobs are likely to go by early next year under "far-reaching" changes. The firm
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Restaurant owner claims officials fail to see benefits of town's offices
TOWN councillors have been criticised for making life difficult for office workers. Matthew Mooney, who owns a restaurant and sandwich shop in Knutsford, said they were good for business. "Office workers are the lifeblood of the town during the day,"
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Youths caught after smashing school windows
TWO teenagers have admitted smashing the windows of a mobile classroom at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School around 4am on Saturday, police told the Guardian yesterday. Neither has appeared in court but a 16-year-old from New Platt Lane, Goostrey, has
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Yellow lines could cause misery
PLANS to ban cars parking on parts of an industrial estate could cause more misery for residents. Neighbours in Parkgate Lane already face a daily battle with congestion. But now they fear office workers forced off Parkgate Industrial Estate will park
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Police cash plea is rejected by council
POLICE chiefs are calling on parish and town councils for £11,000 to fund their own community officer. Nantwich Town Council, which met last week to discuss the request, is refusing to pay any extra towards policing in the area. They already give £12,000
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Head says parking ban could end daily problems
A HEADMASTER wants parking banned on one side of Bexton Road to ease congestion during the early-morning school run. Bob Edgar believes it would help rush-hour drivers trying to negotiate parked cars and school children in the chaotic streets near Yorston
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Councillor reassures residents about waste
ROTTING rubbish will not be dumped on Knutsford's doorstep, the town was assured last week. Borough and town councillor Tony Ranfield said Cheshire County Council did not want to build its waste recycling centre on the Parkgate Industrial Estate after
