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Marion Oakes
THE funeral has taken place of Marion Oakes, of Barnton, who died on March 25, at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich, aged 83. Marion was born in Portsmouth and lived in Barnton for 66 years. She was the wife of the late John William Oakes. She was employed
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Daisy Mackie
THE funeral has taken place of Daisy Mackie, who died in hospital on April 3, aged 80. She was born in Cuddington Hollows where she was brought up. On leaving school, Daisy was employed at Horner's Creamery in Cuddington. During the war she moved to ICI
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Winifred May Booth
The funeral has taken place of Winifred May Booth, of Long Lane, Middlewich, who died on April 9, aged 79. Winifred was born in and lived all her life in Middlewich. She was the widow of the late Frank Booth. Relatives and friends attended the service
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MINUTES AWAY FROM DISASTER
FIRERAISERS came just inches from destroying a school in an arson attack. They set fire to the hall of St Michael's RC Primary School - miraculously, the blaze was smothered minutes before it would have ripped through the building. "If the fire had gone
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Public meeting held to discuss NPL plans
A PUBLIC meeting in Weaverham has revealed the strength of opposition towards plans to build on land in the area. More than 40 residents attended a meeting to consider proposals from developers NPL Estates on Thursday evening. The plans, which have not
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Lest we forget
DO I live in a parallel universe to letter writers complaining about the council tax in Halton, asking people to vote for the opposition? Halton has the 15th lowest council tax in the country, on average £200 below Lib Dem run councils. At this year's
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Right to question
IN response to recent letters. I will accept that the stadium provides a good quality public resource and its facilities are excellent and have undoubtedly raised the profile of Halton. It's well used, but unfortunately it is rarely full to capacity.
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Fair game?
AREN'T Runcorn Football Club supporters a bunch of whingers? The stadium is set to get completed and all some of their supporters can do is cry about it. Using infantile expressions like 'egg chasers' is as pathetic as their team's record. How many divisions
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Good work
WHAT a cracking job Halton Council does for local sport. Halton Council's advertisement in last week's World titled 'another year of sporting success' genuinely surprised me as I didn't realise how much our council helps local sports clubs and athletes
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It's a foul problem that dog walkers need to be made aware of
DOG walkers are being asked to take care and clean up after their pets in Middlewich. Middlewich councillors discussed the problem of dog fouling on the market field at the town council meeting on Monday night and will be looking into erecting signs either
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Faeces and urine left behind by HGV drivers
A FORMER heavy goods driver is calling for lorries to be banned from overnight parking in Brooks Lane after discovering human faeces, bottles of urine and litter left in the lane. Chris Overton, 59, of Brooks Lane, is disgusted by the amount of litter
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Tributes paid to a communitychampion
A COMMUNITY champion described as 'generous' and 'passionate' by his family lost his battle against cancer this week. John McAteer, 60, of Poplar Drive, Middlewich, died on Monday and will be sadly missed by his wife Ann and two children Kate and Nick
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Town's final defeat
KNUTSFORD FC brought the curtain down on their Mid Cheshire League season by playing their part in a fine match and against derby opponents who now look destined to win the League. This has been a season of transition for the Reds and mediocrity in results
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Residents unite to fight estate problems
A NEW residents' association is preparing to champion the needs of people living in and around the Greville estate in Winsford. Colin Murray, of Lodge Drive, decided to set up the group to fight the problems that have begun to blight community life in
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Dealers to be forced out of area
DRUG dealers in Vale Royal have been warned there will be nowhere for them to hide following the success of Operation Clean Sweep. Det Insp Andy Southcott is already capitalising on the progress made in the battle against pushers. He said: "The operation
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A theatre of dreams come true for Adam
A FOOTBALL fan from Hebden Green School in Winsford, realised his dreams when he got to meet Manchester United stars at a training day. Adam Vout, 14, was invited to watch the squad train at its state-of-the-art Carrington complex and then have a guided
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Youth games brings Halton out in Olympic fever
OLYMPIC fever hit Halton as schools from around the borough competed in the Youth Games Athletics Trials at Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes. Primary school pupils battled it out in a variety of track and field events including sprints, long jump and javelin
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Diamonds are delighted as Trust sends them to Dublin
MORE than 20 children are going on a football trip of a lifetime to Dublin, with the help of sponsorship from Weaver Vale Housing Trust. The trust has donated £1,000 to Winsford Diamonds, a team of 12 and 13-year-old players. Manager Tony Mitchell said
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Cameras needed at complex
SECURITY cameras could be installed at Knights Grange sports complex in a bid to foil vandals who blight the facility by abandoning and torching cars there. Two more cars were abandoned and set alight during the past fortnight and the first incident,
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Give them the tools to act responsibly
A WINSFORD businessman wants condoms to be made available and affordable in all schools, colleges and universities across the country. Simon Cole, of Swanlow Avenue, believes that the contraceptives should be located in education establishments so that
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Help young athletes net glory
ENTHUSIASTIC athletes need your help to take part in a regional qualifier - so they can go for national glory. The North Cheshire Brookfield Gym wants as many members as possible to have a shot at taking part in the national championships for disabled
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Top stars help auction
ERIC Clapton, Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue are helping to raise funds for the region's women's cancer unit at Warrington Hospital. Signed photos of these stars and a Jonny Wilkinson signed and framed photograph of that winning kick are just some
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Extra £3m for borough's health
MORE than £3m will be invested in health care in Halton next year. The money will be on top of day-to-day running costs. It will provide extended breast screening, more GPs and better specialist and general care. And a further £9.3m more will be spent
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Stats show fall in car crime and burglaries
YOUR home and your car are now much safer from criminals - latest Halton police statistics reveal. Despite an overall rise in crime in the borough over the last 12 months - mainly due to a change in the way incidents are recorded - key areas saw a lot
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Fears grow over bluebells
BLUEBELLS could soon disappear. Cheshire Wildlife Trust warns that this English spring spectacle could become extinct as only a fraction of ancient woodlands remain. "Native British bluebells are under threat from woodland clearance for development and
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Free bus service for Morrisons customers
MORRISONS announced today, Wednesday, that it has set up a free bus service to take shoppers to its supermarket at Crewe while cleaning up operations get under way at the Winsford store. The store, on Nat Lane in Winsford, suffered smoke damage when fire
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Please can you offer kids a loving home?
LOVING homes are desperately needed for children whose parents are unable to look after them. Foster parents and couples who have adopted youngsters are now being encouraged to recommend friends or relatives to follow their example. The 'refer a friend
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Johnny's on the spot
PUPILS from Hill View Primary School, Runcorn, were treated to a brilliant day of gymnastics coaching from an expert trainer thanks to classmate Johnny MacGugan. Johnny won coaching sessions for her school when she was crowned regional prize winner in
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Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League
SECTION four runners-up Dev Superstars are through to the semi-finals of the Town Championship after a shock 7/2 win against section two champions Tranny Lads. Tricorn beat Albion after Ian King won the deciding game. Ian White (Wilsons) hit a maximum
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Finnforest Cup Competition
THIS week saw the remaining first round games in the Finnforest open age cup competition. St Maries, Halton Farnworth Hornets and Widnes Ball Bulldogs are through to the semi finals. In the battle for a Finnforest cup final place, North West Counties
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Beechwood
Runcorn Albion 1 Beechwood 1 A close game saw Albion take an early lead with a strike from the edge of the box. Beechwood's reply was instant, Haslin putting Pill through to finish with a thundering shot. Both sides had chances to take the lead with the
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Action plan aims to stop domestic violence
A POLICE chief is warning that those who commit domestic violence will feel the full impact of the law after a policy review. Cheshire's Chief Constable Peter Fahy delivered the message that his force is committed to improving the conviction rate for
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Widnes mini league
KESTRELS maintain top spot in group one, beating second placed Hawks 3-0 with goals by Tom Freeman, Micky Dignall and Emilio Niloban, then drawing 0-0 with Falcons. Crows move up to second with two wins, 3-0 against Gulls, Dominic Bazley with two and
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On your marks for bike race
NORTHWICH is revving up for another Thundersprint festival that promises to be bigger and better than last year's extravaganza. The event will be host to top class international riders, including six times world champion Jim Redman, as well as biking
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Caring Benjamin lends a hand as council waste scheme goes green
THREE Northwich youngsters helped to launch Vale Royal Borough Council's kerbside recycling scheme yesterday, Tuesday. Benjamin McLoughlin, nine, from Tarporley CE School, had the honour of naming the region's first new recycling vehicle. He was chosen
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Re-live memorable match
TRAVEL back in time to the glory days of Runcorn FC this Sunday at Norton Priory, Runcorn. For The Love of the Game is a play about the most famous game of football Halton has ever seen, Runcorn beating a Preston North End side containing the legendary
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Anger as vandals damage gravestones
COUNCIL officials have condemned the 'mindless vandalism' that has left gravestones in Northwich damaged. Police were called out after yobs attacked the gravestones at Witton Church cemetery. The offenders damaged decorative angels and doves on the stones
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Young Roots
YOUNG and old were brought together in a celebration of Halton's past at the launch of the 'Young Roots' Intergenerational History Project at Grangeway community centre, Runcorn. Children and teenagers community group, HITS, and older persons charity
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Mystery 'bat' man strikes
TWO men were beaten with bats in unprovoked attacks in a space of 25 minutes. Police think the same thug may be responsible for both incidents. In the first attack a 23-year-old milkman was just starting his round on Primrose Hill in Castlefields, Runcorn
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Bomb scare at Halton Lea
A CARELESS shopper sparked a security scare at Halton Lea on Friday. A report of a suspect package saw the shopping centre evacuated at 12.48pm. The package was found in Woolworths and the police and fire service were called. A Halton Lea spokesperson
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Council offices on the move
NORTHWICH Town Council has moved from the council house to a new site across the road. And the public is invited to an open day at the new offices on Friday, April 30, to gain an insight into what the town council does. The council has been in the old
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Voters really want us...oh no they don't, they want us
TWO contrasting sets of survey results have given all of the area's competing councils fresh ammunition in their battle for survival. A referendum on the North West Regional Assembly is due to be held in the autumn this year and if the public votes in
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By George, he's safe and well
A 47-year-old horse, which vanished from a field in Davenham, was found by police trotting along the A556 on Monday morning. George went missing from livery stables on Green Lane, Davenham, on Sunday evening and a frantic search followed from his owner
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WE'LL MAKE YOUR LIFE HELL
DRUG dealers in Vale Royal have been warned there will be nowhere for them to hide following the success of Operation Clean Sweep. That is the opinion of Det Insp Andy Southcott who is already in the process of capitalising on the progress made in the
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We don't want other people's toxic waste
YOUR report that Lostock is being considered for a giant waste incineration plant should frighten and anger the thousands of people who live or work in Northwich who will suffer as a direct consequence. The only redeeming feature is that they still have
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Bridge work
is essential IN response to your story on 'A Bridge too Far', I want to stress how vital and complex the refurbishment of Hayhurst Swing Bridge is. The bridge is a wonderful example of Victorian ingenuity but its very complexity means that it is a highly
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Priory blossoms for judges
ANCIENT Norton Priory Museum blossomed in magnificent sunshine as judges made their final deliberation for the UK's largest arts accolade. Halton's trailblazing tourist attraction has just 20 days to wait before the winner of the £100,000 Gulbenkian Prize
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CRACKDOWN ON TRUANTS
THE parents of Halton High truants have been punished in a court crack down. The school joined forces with Halton Council in a 'hard line' stance. Four mothers were fined hundreds of pounds between them because their children didn't go to 80 per cent
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It's a grand old team to support
EVERTONIAN Michael Gavin achieved a lifetime's ambition on Good Friday by scoring at the Gwladys Street end in front of nearly 40,000 fans. It was half time in Everton's 3-1 win over Tottenham when Michael, from Brookvale, Runcorn, took place in the club's
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War veteran battles to save charity
A WAR veteran is fighting to save a precious lifeline for victims of conflict and their families. Joe Darlington, president of Runcorn & Weston Royal British Legion (BL) fears his charity could close if he can't recruit new members. Runcorn's annual
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Enter the dragon
DRAGON slayer St George who celebrates his feast day on April 23 could save the endangered dragonfly, say environmentalists. Cheshire Wildlife Trust says more than one third of these 300 million year old insects now face extinction. The charity is urging
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REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
A DISAPPOINTING weekend in the capital brought Widnes Vikings back down to earth with a bump after hopes of a revival had soared over Easter. Defeat to fellow strugglers London Broncos leaves Widnes with a must-win fixture against basement-boys Castleford
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Sun sets on Tuscan dream
UNDER The Tuscan Sun (12A) comes to Knutsford Studio Cinema this week. This extraordinary romantic comedy follows San Francisco writer Frances Mayes (Diane Lane) to Italy as a good friend offers her a special gift - 10 days in Tuscany. Once there she
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It's time to put your best foot forward
A GREAT new dance class combining creative art with improving health in the borough have kicked off at Ditton Community Centre, Widnes. Taught by local dance artist Sarah Watkinson this class is also designed to be a fun physical activity and offers the
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Scrap Strasbourg, says MEP Davies
NORTH WEST Euro MP Chris Davies has added his voice to calls to scrap Strasbourg as a venue for the European Parliament. The MEP claims it would save taxpayers more than £100 million every year if MEPs only met in Brussels. Chris Davies is the latest
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On the road to tackling cancer
A ROADSHOW raising awareness about bowel cancer will call in at Asda Cockhedge on Thursday to spread the word about the disease. For the past three years nurses and specialist nurses have joined forces to help raise awareness of bowel cancer and this
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Motorcyclist hurt in smash with car
A TEENAGE motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a head-on collision with a car. The smash occurred on Wednesday last week when a 16-year-old from Warrington was riding a 50cc Yamaha moped in Croft. At around 10.10pm his bike collided
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London Broncos 34 Widnes Vikings 18
WIDNES Vikings failed to make it three wins in a row as they went down 34-18 to London Broncos, writes Mark Farmer. Moran had a hand in five of the home sides tries and scored the other one himself in a virtuoso performance. Widnes looked at least a match
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Sarah Ellen Elsby
THE funeral has taken place of Sarah Ellen Elsby, of Barnton, who died on March 30 at Warrington General Hospital, aged 86. She was born in Barnton and had lived there all her life. Known as Nellie to her family and friends, she spent many happy years
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Wife's daily struggle to make a cup of tea
A vicar's wife yesterday told how her life had changed completely since she broke both ankles in an horrific car crash. Maureen Burghall said even simple tasks such as making a cup of tea, visiting friends and family and washing up were now a daily struggle
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Ex-addict jailed over crash
A FORMER heroin addict was yesterday jailed for nine months following an accident that left a vicar's wife unable to walk again. Judge Elgan Edwards said Lawrence West deserved to go to prison for causing the head-on crash that left Maureen Burghall in
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Mum's the word for community parents
REWARDING, challenging and exciting. That's how a team of volunteers have described a pioneering course to become Halton's first community parents. "I found it very rewarding and made new friends," said Sue Rawlinson. "I have really enjoyed the course
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The vinyl frontier
MUSIC mad Wesley Harding, 20, is hoping to launch a record breaking community project. He wants to set up a sound studio and record label to give talented musicians a chance to make their own records. "I'll be able to show people how to use the equipment
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Asda bus route protestors return after talks break down
THE bus protestors are back blocking the new Asda bus route with nightly protests. The protests started again on Saturday after talks with Halton Council failed to reach agreement. Protestor Helen Jackson said: "The council is basically saying it's not
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Iris vows to carry on God's work
CRUSADING Salvation Army gran Iris Adams, 84, has vowed to continue her caring ministry despite losing her town centre charity shop - because she is too old. Evangelist envoy Iris was looking forward to moving back into her newly refurbished Albert Road
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Red tape is simply bad form
PAPERWORK is a chore that affects most businesses and public services. Red tape in Britain's offices now costs firms more than £17billion a year. Company owners are on average expected to spend 10 hours a week filling out forms and filing. But the increasing
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Residents evacuated after boy, 12, finds grenades
THE bomb squad was called to Hough Green last Wednesday when a boy found two grenades. The 12-year-old found the devices outside the shops on Queens Avenue just before 10am. He took them home to Canterbury Road and the police were called out, along with
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On yer bikes!
EXCITING! That's how enthusiasts describe the thrill of riding a Lambretta or Vespa. Around 400 scooters are expected to attend a family fun day, from noon to 5pm, on Sunday, April 25 at the Eight Towers pub in Weates Close. The event is being organised
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EUROSTARS
BARNTON FC are just one game away from a place in Europe next season. No, this isn't a wind up or a script from Roy of the Rovers. The Townfield Lane side could well be representing England in European competition in September if they beat a Cambridgeshire
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WITTON Albion FC announced a new three-year sponsorship deal this week with local firm Len Cooke Fin
The company's name will appear on all first and reserve team shirts thanks to a deal that could see Witton benefiting from a five-figure sum. The deal is linked to performance both on and off the pitch with Witton's fortunes and the company's performance
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Nostalgia concert
A NOSTALGIC concert is set to make history in Widnes this weekend. Closing Time could be the last gig ever staged at the Queens Hall. "People who have in the past graced the stage as their songs boomed out and echoed round the high ceiling have been asked
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We want to keep our rooms with a view
PLANS to build houses on London Road in Leftwich have been met with strong opposition from residents who believe the development will ruin the scenery and wildlife in the area. Vale Royal Borough Council received a planning application from Miller Homes
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Couple set to shut up shop after 34 years
A NEWSAGENTS in Cuddington will end more than three decades of service when owners Colin and Irene Cheshire retire at the end of this month. Colin, 69, and Irene, 67, have run the Warrington Road newsagents since arriving from Aston on Mersey in 1970.
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New play area swings into action
YOUNGSTERS in Comberbach have new play areas and a teen shelter, after the first phase of the new recreation area was completed at a cost of £89,000. Following almost three years of fundraising, after the original play equipment was removed in 1999 to
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Have designs on hitting the trail
HELP is needed to decide which piece of artwork will mark the start of the Sandstone Trail in Frodsham. Vale Royal Borough Council has commissioned environmental artist Stephen Charnock to design a piece of artwork for the trail as part of the Sandstone
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Our views are not so different
DON Briggs and I are not very far apart with our opinions on Europe. The difference is that he wants us to leave it. I want to see the organisation improve. My point is that in 1973 we entered what was known as the Common Market or, more correctly, the
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Time to gloat
THE Widnes Vikings' victory a the HJ Stadium in Warrington was a great game for those who went, beating the Wire at the local derby in their new home ground was fantastic. I wasn't that impressed with the stadium though. From the outside it looks ok,
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New site imminent for sports complex
A COMPANY behind plans for a £30million sports complex in Middlewich says it is just weeks away from securing a new site for the project. MID Point Sports Limited is at a 'sensitive stage' in negotiations over land near Middlewich, where it plans to build
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Look at yourself
WE reap what we sow and wherever the bad kids drink there is a bad parent oblivious to it. Wherever there is a speed ramp there is a boy racer. Don't blame corner shops for selling alcohol, blame yourself. I am the parent of a 14 and 16 year old. The
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History repeats itself for former school teacher
A LETTER written more than 80 years ago that inspired a former Middlewich teacher to research her family history has resulted in her being praised in a national competition. Patricia Andrews, a former head of the history department at Middlewich High
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Widnes sonnet
WIDNES, into Cheshire you now have gone, But you're really a Lancastrian. A fishing village you were early on, Until your love of chemicals began. The railway bridge let the line pass you by, Whilst the Transporter car sailed o'er your shore. Its sad
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ANGER OVER LOBBY CLAIMS
CAMPAIGNERS are 'outraged' at claims that a company seeking to build a £70million gas plant in Byley has been trying to lobby senior Government ministers for support. ScottishPower's plans to build the plant, which were strongly opposed by campaign group
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You can have a say ..
I AM writing in response to the letter in last week's Knutsford Guardian from Mr Edward Pearce concerning the Royal George development. May I say that I sympathise with Mr Pearce's point of view. However, as a recently-elected councillor I would like
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MIDDLEWICH IN MOURNING
MIDDLEWICH Town FC are in mourning this week after the news that vice chairman John McAteer has died. John was a Town stalwart and was instrumental in the club's success over recent years. He was also largely responsible for bringing current manager Terry
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WINSFORD United face an anxious wait to discover if they have done enough to earn promotion from Nor
Just two weeks ago the prospect of playing Division One football next season looked assured as Winsford were comfortably in seventh place with plenty of games remaining to secure their future. But now that future looks questionable as Winsford have finished
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Residents fear transport depot is 'done deal'
PROTESTORS voiced strong opposition on Monday to plans to set up a 24-hour, 365- days-a-year transport depot in the heart of Winsford. Angry resident Richard Bennett, of Weaver Street, handed over an 85-signature petition to Vale Royal Borough Council
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Grieving family pays tribute to popular dad
A WINSFORD family have spoken of their devastation after a 30-year-old man with "a very big heart" was killed in a road accident while he was walking home from a charity fundraiser. Father-of-two Jason Baker, of Bedford Rise, was walking home to Winsford
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Firefighters tackle a 'raging inferno'
A MASSIVE warehouse blaze yesterday morning wreaked havoc in Winsford as 60 firefighters tackled a 'raging inferno' at Morrisons supermarket. Three fire engines raced to the scene at around 2.15am after fire alarms went off and 999 calls flooded in from
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Firefighters tackle a 'raging inferno'
A MASSIVE warehouse blaze yesterday morning wreaked havoc in Winsford as 60 firefighters tackled a 'raging inferno' at Morrisons supermarket. Three fire engines raced to the scene at around 2.15am after fire alarms went off and 999 calls flooded in from
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Raging inferno
POLICE and fire chiefs have launched a joint investigation after a huge fire at Morrisons supermarket in Winsford yesterday, Tuesday. More than 60 firefighters tackled the warehouse blaze on the Nat Lane Retail Park, described by fire chiefs as a 'raging
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Radio holds super draw
RADIO Halton held a super prize draw. Runcorn Asda promotions manager Judith Loftus drew the prizes at Halton Hospital last Thursday. Asda donated a DVD player as a prize, while other prizes were a month's free membership for two people at Fitness First
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Patients seen faster than ever - health boss
HALTON and Warrington Hospitals have made 'significant achievements' in the last year, hospital boss Ian Dalton has said. He said the hospitals have treated patients quicker than ever, ensuring no-one waits more than nine months for admission or 17 weeks
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Seventh heaven
IT was lucky number seven for talented teenager Tom Cavanagh, as he boxed his way to a seventh win in a row, against a more experienced opponent. Fourteen-year-old Tom, of The Bankfield school, Widnes, is one of a trio of local lads who box for Runcorn
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ANOTHER public meeting is being organised to decide the future of an accident black spot that has di
Lostock Gralam Parish Council wants to bring an end to the debate about the junction at Birches Lane and the A556, which is currently closed. The majority of residents in the area want the junction to be closed permanently, following several fatal road
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Trio all set to keep on running into the record books
RECORDS could be broken today in Vale Royal as three fitness fanatics try to push their bodies' boundaries while raising money to beat cancer. Hayley Ridgway, of Cherry Crescent in Winsford, and her friends Marc Reynolds and Richard Eden, plan to enter
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Widnes U8s
THE Wids U8s went to the Wilmslow festival hoping to emulate their win at Vale of Lune. They got off to a bad start by losing the first game against Tarleton 30-20. In the second game they defeated a very resolute Leigh side 25-15. In the third group
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Mond Rangers
Mond Rangers 0 New Brighton 2 Carlsberg West Cheshire League Division Three AFTER dominating most of the first half Mond fell behind on 35 minutes when man of the match John White put New Brighton in front. Mond responded but two tremendous saves from
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The market force behind our stalls
ONE of Vale Royal Borough Council's latest recruits is rising to the challenge of giving Northwich and Winsford markets a huge image overhaul. Market superintendent John Green has put a number of strategies in place to bring the markets into the 21st
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Widnes U12s
Widnes U12s 15 Manchester U12s 5 Wilmslow Festival THE Wids maintained their fantastic record of having won this tournament every year since first appearing as an U7s team. In the first rounds they defeated Ormskirk 20-0, Leigh 30-0 and a travelling tourist
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Emotional time as John comes home for weekend
Emotional time as John comes home for weekend THE family of paralysed rugby player John Blower faced a huge challenge when the 44-year-old spent his first full weekend at home. John has made gradual progress in the 18 weeks since a failed rugby scrum
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Moorfield
Moorfield U10s 18 Ince Rose Bridge U10s 24 MOORFIELD can feel a little unlucky after having four tries disallowed. The visitors proved to be a big, organised side and defences dominated the first half. Ince scored the first try with two minutes of the
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Widnes cricket
FOLLOWING a three-wicket victory over Grappenhall in a pre-season friendly, Danny Moore took three wickets and Tony Hurdley top scored with 55 not out. Widnes travel to Macclesfield for the opening fixture of the Cheshire County League premier division
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Cup kings again
'HANDS off it's ours' was the message from a Halton college football team as they retained the Cheshire Colleges Cup for a second successive year. Widnes & Runcorn Sixth Form U19s rallied round after going a goal down against Mid-Cheshire college
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British Legion club on brink of closure
THE future of Barnton Royal British Legion Club was hanging in the balance last night. Planning officers at Vale Royal Borough Council had recommended refusing permission for a housing development, comprising 12 houses on land to the rear of the club
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Scooters available
ELECTRIC scooters are available from the charity Help the Aged. Their new spring home shopping catalogue offers a variety of products to make life easier at home and in the garden. Colin Jordan of Help the Aged home shopping, said: "Electric scooters
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Linnets close in after Celtic win
Runcorn FC Halton 3 Stalybridge Celtic 0 RUNCORN FC Halton stormed to a tremendous victory against Stalybridge Celtic to open up the race for a place in Conference North next season. Goals from Carl Rendell, Chris Lightfoot and Mike Garrity secured a
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Waste not want not
COMMUNITIES can win big grants thanks to a unique new scheme to reward companies for managing their landfill tax bill with money for local projects. The challenge has been laid down to towns and villages without their own community centres or halls to
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Magee win pleases Reid
A SUMMER showdown between Runcorn Reaperman Robin Reid and IBO super-middleweight Brian Magee is still on the cards. The undefeated Irishman won on Saturday despite being floored in the first round. A world title eliminator for a major belt is still in
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We're still ready to go to Iraq, says Amec
HARTFORD-BASED international engineering company Amec is ready to mobilise its workforce to go to Iraq despite increasing violence. There has been a significant increase in kidnappings of international workers in recent weeks while an Italian civilian
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Cut jargon police told
POLICE jargon needs cutting back, a Runcorn councillor has told Halton's top officers. Cllr Dave Thompson told a public meeting at Runcorn Town Hall that the new monthly Participation and Delivery Meetings (PAD) were badly named. He told Supt Dave Booth
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Aches, pains and glory of marathon runners
DESPITE torrential downpours and bitterly cold weather, runners from Cheshire battled ahead to complete the 26.2 miles of London Marathon on Sunday. As reported in last week's Guardian, 34-year-old Carole Green, from Northwich, was one of the 32,000 people
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What the deuce is going on?
MEMBERS of a Hartford sports club are furious at the parish council's decision to put up the club's rent 500-fold. Hartford Bowls and Tennis Club has paid a peppercorn rent of £1 a year for more than 40 years but the parish council has recently decided
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Help is at hand for MS sufferers
AN MS awareness day is being held at The Daresbury Park Hotel, Daresbury on Saturday, May 1 at 12 noon. The event is a continuation of MS Week (April 18-25) aimed at promoting greater understanding of the condition. Organisers are hoping to set up a local
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Time to call it a day, says former mayor
A MAN who has had a successful career as a politician in Vale Royal has decided to call it a day and let a younger person have a chance. Roy Cotterill, 63, has been on Davenham Parish Council for 17 years but he feels now is the right time to give it
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Car crash victims say thanks to helpers
STUCK in a crashed car with smoke coming from the engine in the middle of the night, David Laycock needed help. "I don't know where they came from but loads of people came to help," said David, 32, from Coronation Drive in Runcorn. "They got me out and
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'If residents phoned Alan and made complaints about youths, he was willing to go and talk to the you
Mr Taylor died of a suspected heart attack in the Lake District. His successor as leader of the Liberal Democrat councillors, Mike Hodgkinson, gave a funeral ovation. He first met Mr Taylor when he moved in two doors away more than 30 years ago. Mr Hodgkinson
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Investigation launched after depot worker is killed by falling pallet
A WORKER died after being crushed by a falling pallet at a DIY warehouse in Preston Brook, Runcorn. John Rowland, 25, of Coronation House, Boston Avenue, opposite Runcorn Town Hall, suffered serious chest and abdominal injuries when a loaded wooden pallet
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Don't expect instant results warn police
PEOPLE passing on tip-offs about drug dealers to police shouldn't expect an immediate response, a public meeting has heard. Insp Grant Ardern told Halton police forum that it was not realistic to expect personal updates and instant arrests. He said: "
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Wasted prescriptions are costing us millions
ALMOST a million pounds a year is wasted on unused and unneeded drugs in Runcorn and Widnes. People are not changing their prescriptions when they stop taking medicines and are not cutting down their dosage. Halton Primary Care Trust says it loses about
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Foy he's a jolly good fellow
A DEDICATED son whose dad is battling bowel cancer is calling for a Tour de Force from the public when gets on his bike for charity. Fitness instructor John Foy has arranged a sponsored bike ride from Halton Stadium to his beloved Goodison Park. John,
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Steve wins Rotary award
CRUSADINF paramedic paramedic Steve Evans was presented with an award by Runcorn Rotary Club. He became only the third person in four years to get an acknowledgement for special service. Steve won the award partly for speaking to the Lancashire Rotarians
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Man has finger amputated
A MAN had to have a finger amputated after he was assaulted on Murdishaw Avenue, near the junction with Blythe Close, Runcorn. He was walking home just after midnight on Saturday, April 3, when he was approached by a man who asked for a cigarette. The
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David's in the spotlight
A TALENTED 10-year-old is aiming to become the next Will Young after scooping first prize in a holiday pop competition. Potential pop idol David Edgar of Palacefields, Runcorn wowed judges and with his rendition of Light My Fire and Leave Right Now while
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Crackpots
THIS morning I woke to find that plants in my garden had been broken. When speaking to my neighbour they had seen several young men jumping over my hedge in the front garden - apparently this is a new sport. Well, they have broken a beautiful magnolia
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Animal magic
THE owl and the pussycat went to sea in a beautiful pea green boat. This famous poem will be brought to life at Chester Gateway on Saturday, April 24, with two performances at 12 noon and 3pm. Tickets are £5.
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If yo go down to the zoo today...
BEARS made famous by Paddington Bear have returned to Chester Zoo for the first time in 10 years. Two charismatic spectacled bears have moved into their new home from Poland. Valentine and Estroltch, two males and the second smallest bears in the world
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Musical youth
TALENTED young musicians will be performing a series of springtime concerts in the majestic setting of the Lady Lever Art Gallery. Gifted students from the Royal Northern College of Music will be performing every Wednesday evening in May, from 7.30pm
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Puppet on a string
ANCIENT puppetry techniques have been brought to life in an exciting new interactive exhibition at Liverpool Museum. Beautiful and rare exhibits include Burmese string puppets, rod puppets from Java, Thai shadow puppets and Vietnamese water puppets. Visitors
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Pioneers bringing books to the homeless are honoured
AN innovative project in Warrington, which aims to bring literature to homeless people, is being honoured with a prestigious award. The Your Choice Books scheme makes books available to homeless people who use the YMCA, on Winmarleigh Street. It has won
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Hat-trick hero Ryan
STAND-OFF Ryan Millington was in outstanding form as Widnes Junior Academy got their first win of the season against Keighley. Millington raced in for a hat-trick as the Vikings racked up 66 points with just 12 in reply. They were 48-0 up at the break
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A kick up the Conference
VICTORIES against Harrogate Town and Wakefield and Emley should see Runcorn FC Halton on the way to Conference North next season. "To use a football clich it's in our own hands," said player/manager Chris Lightfoot. "We know that winning the last three
