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A very special gift for Christmas
DON’T give dad another pair of socks this Christmas. That’s the message from the team at St Luke’s Hospice as it urges festive shoppers to indulge the ones they love this year by offering them the chance to win big while supporting a good cause
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End of Northwich Vision doesn't surprise me at all
THE news that a KWAK, who is sitting somewhere within the corridors of the CWAC building, has decided that the Northwich Vision is no longer cool, does not surprise me. No doubt this KWAK will have created a post for himself while he sits and
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Spotlight on mugging
WORRIED residents have warned authorities that ‘atrocious’ lighting in Middlewich town centre is an ‘invitation to be mugged’. Traders say that elderly people abandon Hightown and Wheelock Street at night as the street lamps are dim and they are worried
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Finley adds striker to keep Witton firing
Football WITTON Albion boss Gary Finley has bolstered his side’s firepower to boost their Unibond First Division South promotion bid. Finley had already shored up his defence, signing experienced stopper Carl Ruffer last week, before turning his sights
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Vale Royal athletes to benefit from council funds
ATHLETES will spend money left to them by a former council to improve security at their training space. Vale Royal Athletics Club plan to build a fence around the track at their Knights Grange home near Northwich using £99,999 handed to them by Vale
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New Mills 4 Winsford United 1
WINSFORD completed a nightmare run of games with a 4-1 defeat at New Mills that flattered the hosts. Blues have faced each of the North West Counties Premier Division’s top four during their past five games, causing them to slump to five straight defeats
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Police tackle illegal drug supply
Insp Paul Loughlin, from Northwich Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), with the latest town policing news: The NPT has continued with our work to tackle illegal drug supply in Northwich. On Thursday, October 15, we executed a drugs warrant in
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Prayers for teenager injured in road crash
HEARTFELT prayers and messages of support have been sent to the teenager who was hit by a car in Chesterway. Jacob Starkey suffered serious head injuries in the crash, which happened by the junction of Chesterway and Kingsway at 8.10pm on Monday, October
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Witton out of Challenge Cup
WITTON Albion crashed out of the UniBond League Challenge Cup after a 2-1 second-round defeat against Cammell Laird. Click here for the full match report.
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Witton 1 Cammell Laird 2
ALBION exited the UniBond League Challenge Cup with a whimper after losing 2-1 against Cammell Laird. Gary Finley's side could very easily have suffered a much heavier defeat against a Laird’s team that showed far more enthusiasm and desire
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Defining moment
Football ANDY Preece is hoping Northwich Victoria can ride their newfound wave of optimism to reach greater heights. The club has been engulfed by an overwhelming buzz after they were drawn at home against League One side Charlton Athletic in the FA
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Goole AFC 0 Witton Albion 1
ALBION kept in close touch with the teams leading the way in Unibond Division One South with a 1-0 win at Goole on Saturday. Brad Maylett’s goal secured victory to keep Witton just two points behind the three joint-leaders following a performance
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Vics to be TV stars
NORTHWICH Victoria's FA Cup First Round tie against League One Charlton will be screened live on television. The Victoria Stadium clash has been moved to Sunday November 8, kick off 1.30pm, so it can be broadcast on ITV1. The news is an added boost
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Brunner Mond bosses have their say over waste-burning power station plan
THE Guardian visited Brunner Mond in Lostock to hear its argument for building an on-site incinerator. It wants to bulldoze the derelict power plant off Griffiths Road and replace it with an energy-from-waste plant, which would be run by E.ON. The waste
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Your Guardian guide to waste plans in the area
There are currently waste proposals by Viridor, Resource Recovery Solutions (RRS), Covanta and Brunner Mond on the table. Bedminster is already constructing a waste plant in Lostock. It is possible that all but one get the green light – that one being
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'What has Northwich done to deserve another incinerator?'
CHESHIRE Anti-Incinerator Network (CHAIN) reacted with fury to the announcement of Brunner Mond’s plans. Branding it ‘Brunner Mondster’, the action group vowed to fight it to the end. Chairman Brian Cartwright said: “The announcement is nothing less
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In support of Northern Soul night
I AM writing on behalf of the Meningitis Trust to thank John Valentine, from Davenham, who is currently organising a Northern Soul and Motown music evening, which will be held at the Northwich Memorial Hall on November 6. John has kindly
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Halloween gig in Middlewich
A MIDDLEWICH pub is hosting a Halloween concert on Saturday night. Calico Jack are set to take the stage at the Boar’s Head in Kinderton Street as part of Live&Local. The fun begins at 8.30pm and admission is free.
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Police Raid To Target Drug Crime
POLICE have searched two homes in Crewe as part of their on-going campaign against illegal drugs. More than 20 officers were involved in the operation. At one address in the West Street area they smashed windows and used an oxy-acetylene torch to
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Vote For Hollie
A YOUNG Crewe girl is hoping to win a competition to become the 'face' of Kinder chocolate. Hollie Roberts, aged 4, has already made it through to the final 30 out of 4,730. She now needs people to vote for her online to make it into
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Partners Join Forces To Tackle Crime
RESIDENTS across South Cheshire are taking to the streets for a week of action to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour - with a focus on Halloween and Bonfire Night. Thousands of people up and down the country are joining forces with crime-fighting
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Super Sized Prison Back On Agenda
A 'SUPER-prison' could be back on the agenda for Crewe, warns local MP Edward Timpson. In a written ministerial statement to the House of Commons, justice minister Maria Eagle said this week: "I am pleased to announce today that we are starting a fresh
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Cholmondeley By-Election
CHOLMONDELEY ward residents are being encouraged to participate in the forthcoming by-election. Residents are reminded that they need to be registered to vote if they want to take part on November 19. To check if you are registered on the electoral
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All Stars Smash Their Target
A CHARITY football team has raised some £28,500 towards two South Cheshire charities. Barry Donegan’s All Star Charity XI has smashed its target of £25,000 for The Wingate Centre and St Luke’s Hospice. During the All Stars' six month fundraising campaign
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Health chiefs issue warning over seasonal and swine flu
HEALTH chiefs are urging Cheshire residents who are offered the seasonal flu jab to take the opportunity to protect themselves and their families from the potentially fatal illness. The Department of Health believes the appropriate action is
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What have your councillors been doing?
Two weeks ago, the Guardian reported on the death of the Northwich Vision partnership, the body set up to revitalise and regenerate Northwich town centre. Last week, councillors and council officials met with the Guardian to put forward their
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Punk Pioneers Sham 69 Come To Crewe
PUNK legends Sham 69 will headline the at The Box in Crewe on Saturday November 7. They will be supported by Crewe's Fake Heroes, Stoke band Senseless and ska band Butterfingers from Nantwich. Founded at the dawn of the British Punk explosion in 1975
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Praise for police scheme
A CONTROVERSIAL police scheme for parishes to part-fund their own Police Community Support Officers has been praised in Moulton. Moulton and Davenham have been sharing the cost of their own officer for the past three years but will have to consider their
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Godspell comes to town
VALE Royal Musical Theatre will be performing Godspell, at Winsford Lifestyle Centre, tonight, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Based on stories from old parables, the show will be a mix of both funny and more serious moments interspersed with songs including
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Middlewich Police take action to prevent Hallowe'en mischief
HALLOWEEN may be the time of year associated with dressing up as ghosts and making jack-o’-lanterns but police are reminding Middlewich shop owners to be mindful of mischief-makers. A letter, asking local businesses to be mindful and restrict
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Children need direction
A FILM project for young people is being launched at Rudheath Leisure Centre on Tuesday, November 3. The seven-week course will be led by film maker and musician James Kennedy, and the sessions will be spent devising, writing, making and editing short
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Winning Winsford 'alive and kicking'
DESPITE the unceremonious end of the Northwich Vision, the Winning Winsford scheme is still very much alive and kicking. The long-awaited first plans have been submitted to redevlop the banks of the River Weaver, signalling the next crucial step of
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Something to do at half term
IF you are bored over half-term then why not take part in the entertaining activities at the Salt Museum. From 10am to 4pm today, Wednesday 28 and tomorrow, Thursday 29, you can take part in Soul Caking Characters and make a clay figure from Cheshire
