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Family Music Day in Crewe
MANCHESTER Camerata is giving families in Crewe the chance to take part in a Family Creativity Day on Saturday November 1 at the Lyceum Theatre. The event will incorporate music, arts and crafts, and drama. The day will contain a high-energy percussion
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MP Backs Plans For Road Improvements
SOUTH Cheshire MP Edward Timpson has added his voice to new Conservative plans to cut congestion and disruption on the roads. The Tory plans include vehicle activated signs and better education, rather than more fixed speed cameras. They also include
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Crewe Firm Nets Award
CREWE company Health Shield has clinched a major industry award just ten months after launching an ambitious five year growth plan. The non-profit friendly society, which specialises in healthcare cash plans for companies and their employees, has been
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Arty types pick up award
A NORTHWICH school has won an award for excellence in arts education. Leftwich Community Primary School, in Old Hall Road, has achieved an Artsmark Silver award from Arts Council England. Head teacher Claire Harrison said: “I’m delighted that the Arts
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Dyslexia Event At Crewe College
PEOPLE who want to learn more about dyslexia are being invited to a special open evening at South Cheshire College next month. The Cheshire Dyslexia Association is hosting a free information event to raise awareness of the condition and encourage people
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Nantwich Book Signing
NANTWICH Bookshop will be hosting a book signing by Bob Stewart on Saturday from 11am to 12noon. Bob, or RH Stewart, has created teenage horror fantasy 'The Devil's Creature in the City of the Dead'.
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Paula Shines For Cancer Charity
A CREWE cancer survivor will become a true shining light when her 50ft picture is beamed across the side of a Manchester city centre landmark. Paula Jones, aged 37, will be launching the countdown to Cancer Research UK’s first ever night-time walking
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Majestic Matchbox Set To Relight The Fuse
The unstoppable Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster bring their notorious live show to The Box in Crewe on Tuesday October 27. The much-imitated band fuse heavy beats, dirty guitars, tight bass lines and Elvis-being-tortured style vocals to create horrific
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Crewe Youngsters Nominated For Royal Gong
A YOUNG man from Crewe has been nominated for an award by The Prince’s Trust after battling homelessness, alcoholism and suicide attempts. The Prince's Trust Celebrate Success ceremony, now in its sixth year, will take place at Blackburn Rovers Football
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Wistaston Cubs Cause A Splash
YOUNG Cubs from South Cheshire notched up some swimming success in a comptetition last week. The Wistaston 35th Somers Cub Pack fought off seven other Cub teams from across South West Cheshire to take first place in the District Cub Scout Swimming Gala
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Lostock Gralam: Denton poke holes in Grey Lambs' defence
LOSTOCK Gralam crashed to a humbling defeat, only their second of the season, at home to Denton Town. The Grey Lambs twice went close in the opening exchanges, Kyle Wilding dragging his shot wide after racing clear while Mike Butters was denied by the
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Crewe Firm's Cutting Edge Project
HI-TECH Crewe comnpany 20:20 Mobile has announced the launch of a new range of 'smart' Bluetooth broadcasting solutions. The new features enable communications directly to mobile phone users who have opted in, to receive Bluetooth messages that are specifically
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Energy Saving Campaign In Sandbach
CHESHIRE East Council is offering residents the opportunity to discover new ways of saving energy in the home. As part of national Energy Saving Week, the theme for this year is waste and will concentrate on how consumers are wasting money, energy and
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Mid-Cheshire Sunday League: Review of the Week
ST Joseph’s claimed bragging rights following their Premier Division derby day win over neighbours Pockets, writes Mike Alcock. Lee Duckworth, Joey Roberts and Dean Clarke were on target in their 3-1 win at Knights Grange, while Mike Woodray claimed
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Crewe and District League: Review of the Week
NEWCOMERS Barnton Reserves went to the top of the table after defeating reigning champions Curshaws at Town Field with goals from Mike Clarke (2) and Stuart Locke. Elsewhere Lostock Gralam’s second string lost 5-1 at Sandbach United and continue to
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MP Slams Government Action On Substance Misuse
SOUTH Cheshire MP Edward Timpson grilled ministers in the House Of Commons last week about the alarming failure rate of children in our region who enter into treatment for substance misuse. Figures show that almost half of all children fail to complete
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Charity Baby Fair In Nantwich
EXPECTANT mums and new parents are invited to a festival next month as Nantwich plays host to a Baby Fair in aid of two children’s charities. The event is being staged by Hullabaloo Kids following the success of the summer baby fair in Sandbach. The
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MP Wears It Pink For Charity
CREWE and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson is joining forces with Breast Cancer Campaign to raise awareness of its fundraising event Wear It Pink on Friday October 30. Last year more than one and a half million people took part in the event to help improve
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Vote Danks! Vics star in race to make history
MARK Danks hopes to match a predecessors’ history-making feat and win the FA Cup’s E.ON Player of the Round prize for the second time in the same season. The 25-year-old, who became the first Northwich Victoria player to win the award in four years last
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Sutton Coldfield v Witton: preview
Sutton Coldfield Town v Witton Albion (Kick off 7.30pm) FA Trophy First Qualifying Round Venue Central Ground Prize money £2,300 Admission Adults £6, Concessions £4 Previous meeting Witton 1 Sutton Coldfield 1 (October 17, 2009) Sutton Coldfield
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New Project Gets Students Ready To Work
CREWE'S South Cheshire College has launched a new initiative to help Entry Level students find work placements and employment when they finish their studies. The college has set up the scheme, called ‘Ready to Work’, to try and match students with work
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TV Vet Makes A College Appearance
TV wildlife presenter and working vet Steve Leonard had a close encounter with some rare animals in Nantwich last week during a visit to Reaseheath College. Steve toured the college’s animal centre before presenting a talk to students about his experiences
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Home draw awaits for Witton
WITTON Albion’s incentive to win tonight’s FA Trophy replay is a home date in the next round. The men from Wincham Park will host UniBond League Division One South rivals Brigg Town should they see off Sutton Coldfield Town at the second attempt. Their
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Don't council workers have to pay to park?
IS it only me? In a recent issue of the Guardian (October 7) there was more than half a page on the issue of parking charges being imposed by Cheshire East Council. And like many people in Middlewich I’m against them and was amused by the headline
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New Teachers Welcomed At Conference
SOME 80 newly-appointed teachers working across Cheshire East attended a welcome conference at Tatton Park last week. The delegates, from primary, secondary and special schools in the area, heard about opportunities to develop professionally. One of
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Witton 1 Sutton Coldfield 1
STEVE Foster repeated last weekend’s trick, scoring from the penalty spot to rescue Witton Albion from defeat. This time their punishment would have been an FA Trophy exit. But the hosts’ top scorer took his season’s tally to 10 six
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Ilkeston 1 Vics 1
NORTHWICH Victoria’s winning streak stopped at six thanks in large part to the hosts’ goalkeeper Dan Lowson. He stood between the visitors’ and a rout. Ilkeston, unbeaten in front of their own fans this season, presented their shot-stopper with a Player
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Spooky Half Term Fun
THE Palms Tropical Oasis at Stapeley Water Gardens will be running activities for children throughout the half term holidays. The fun and games begin on Saturday October 24 and will run all week until Halloween. On Monday, Wednesday and Saturday the
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Wingate Centre Opens Its Doors
A NANTWICH charity will be opening its doors on Thursday to raise much needed funds. The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury is hosting a coffee morning on October 22 from 10am until 2pm and is offering people the opportunity to view its facilities until 4pm.
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Young chefs show their skills
YOUNG chefs have been showing off their skills and sharing health tips at a celebration evening. Northwich Youth Club hosted the Ministry of Food project, which saw 16 young carers aged from 10 to 17 learn new skills in the kitchen. Family, friends
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Middlewich man recalls his friendship with the so-called 'last hangman' Albert Pierrepoint
A FORMER BBC technician has spoken to the Guardian about his friendship with England’s so-called last hangman, Albert Pierrepoint. The executioner shot to notoriety during the Second World War for hanging 200 Nazi war criminals. Don Jacobs, of Moss
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College's Support For Cancer Charity
STAFF and students at South Cheshire College downed coffee by the mug-full at a special fundraising event on Friday. The Crewe college’s Student Council and entry level students hosted a Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning to raise bucket-loads of
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Arson Warning To Businesses
CHESHIRE Fire and Rescue Service have issued a warning to businesses in South Cheshire to be more responsible when storing rubbish in the run up to Bonfire Night. Firefighters responded to an increased number of fires involving rubbish that had been
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Man Dies Following Road Accident
AN elderly South Cheshire man, who was seriously injured in a road accident, has lost his life. Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash after the man, who has not yet been named, died in the City General Hospital on Tuesday October 13. The accident
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Bingo Turns Heels Into Wheels
MECCA Bingo in Crewe has launched a campaign to turn 'heels into wheels’. The comnpany is calling on people to donate old shoes to raise money for young people’s mobility equipment. Manager Gill Clark said: “This latest fundraising scheme
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Crewe Pupils Quiz Politicians
PUPILS in Crewe and Sandbach have been quizzing local politicians on their views. Cheshire East politicians have been doing the rounds of schools across the area as part of Local Democracy Week. Cabinet members and civic leaders met with newly-elected
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Beer Festival At Crewe Pub
BEER enthusiasts will be able to enjoy some 40 real ales from across the world during a 19-day festival at a Crewe pub. The beers on offer at The Gaffers Row in Victoria Street, have been sourced from brewers in New Zealand, USA, Japan, Czech
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Bus Service Improvements
CHESHIRE East Council has announced a range of improvements to bus services across Crewe and Nantwich. The changes, which will come into operation from Monday October 26, will include increased frequency, additional routes and new vehicles with improved
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Instructors Go Back To School
PRACTICAL instructors at Reaseheath College in Nantwich returned to learning to gain a professional certificate in education. The instructors followed an intensive five day programme to achieve their City and Guilds Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong
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Know Your Limits Campaign
SOUTH Cheshire residents are being urged to ‘rethink their drink’ during Alcohol Awareness Week. Cheshire East Council is supporting the national Know Your Limits Campaign this week. Council bosses are encouraging people across the country to take
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Crewe Candidate Stands Up For Shopworkers
CREWE and Nantwich Parliamentary candidate David Williams has spoke out for shop workers. He made the comments last week at an Usdaw campaign event in the House of Commons. He said: “Shopworkers have a tough job policing age-related sales. “Shopworkers
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Ben's memory honoured at school prize night
A RUDHEATH High School pupil who died suddenly in his sleep was honoured at the school’s prize night on Thursday. A new award was created in memory of popular student and prefect Ben Caldicott, 16, who died on, July 9, just days after finishing his GCSE
