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Connexions hits its targets
THE number of Cheshire’s young people given the opportunity to get a position in education or employment has met the Government’s targets. Connexions Cheshire and Warrington Ltd announced the unemployment rate among 16 and 17 year olds is one of the
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Help wanted with war research
I AM carrying out a family research project into the latter stages of World War One. The basis for this research is a diary my father kept during 1918. From the diary I know his best pal, a conscript of similar age, was a Les Boden, of 8 William Street
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Test your knowledge
BRAINBOXES can test their knowledge at a quiz night tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. The Northwich Carnival charity quiz night will be held at the Greenbank Hotel, in Chester Road, from 8pm. Teams of four to six players are invited to take part. Admission
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Witton 4 Brigg 1
WITTON brushed aside Brigg Town in the FA Trophy thanks to three goals inside the final seven minutes. Albion now progress to a third qualifying round clash at home to UniBond Premier Division side Matlock Town, but left it late to reflect their dominance
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Suspicious man prompts police safety warning for women
WOMEN are being warned to stay vigilant after two females were approached by a man acting suspiciously in Winsford on the night of Wednesday, October 28. A scruffily dressed man, wearing a black tracksuit, a black baseball cap and dirty trainers grabbed
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Fete is in their hands
WEAVERHAM Rose Fete Committee’s annual meeting takes place today, Monday, Novemeber 2. The meeting starts at 7.30pm at Weaverham Community Centre, on Russet Road.
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Struck-off medic found dead in park
A STRUCK-OFF hospital worker who lied about his qualifications has been found dead in a Northwich park. John Gough, 45, of Langford Road in Lostock, ‘joked’ about keeping human body parts in his freezer for work he was not qualified to do, and was
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Maximum sanction for Danks
MARK Danks has been banned for three matches following his dismissal at Stafford Rangers on Saturday. Northwich Victoria’s top scorer was sent off for lashing out at full back Ashley Wooliscroft with his elbow during the 2-2 draw at Marston Road. He
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Successful firm is on the move
A COMPANY based in Winnington has left the area and moved to Runcorn where it hopes to expand and create more new jobs. Projen, which has outgrown its premises in Winnington Road, says its new home in Priory Court, Preston Brook is 50 per cent bigger
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Vics land another plum cup draw
NORTHWICH Victoria will travel to league rivals Fleetwood Town in the FA Trophy. Andy Preece’s men were paired with the Blue Square North’s title favourites in today’s third qualifying round draw at the Football Association’s headquarters in
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Home draw is reward for Witton
WITTON Albion will face a familiar foe in the next round of the FA Trophy. Gary Finley’s men were rewarded with a home tie following their 4-1 thrashing of league rivals Brigg Town on Saturday, with Matlock Town due at Wincham Park later this month.
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Blyth visit set for end of month
NORTHWICH Victoria have rearranged their Blue Square North date with Blyth Spartans. Mick Tait’s men, who include former fans favourite Paul Brayson among their number, will now visit the Victoria Stadium on Tuesday, November 24, kick off 7.45pm. They
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Police ready to handle your calls
THE chairman of Cheshire Police Authority has been checking up on how the police respond to 999 and non-emergency calls. The department responsible for dealing with these calls have been implimenting new strategies to ensure calls are dealt with quickly
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LOAN WATCH: Hanley moves up a level
CAYNE Hanley has made Burscough his third club of the season so far. The Northwich Victoria front man, who scored in their Mid-Cheshire FA Senior Cup win over Middlewich Town last month, has joined the Linnets on loan. He made his first start in their
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Vics fix county cup date
NORTHWICH Victoria will kick off their Cheshire FA Senior Cup campaign next week. Andy Preece’s men host North West Counties League Division One outfit Cheadle Town in the first round at the Victoria Stadium on Tuesday, kick off 7.45pm. Fans will be
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Alex storm to vital away win
CALVIN Zola returned from injury to inspire Crewe’s vital 4-0 romp at Cheltenham. The big man took his tally to 12 as he bagged a goal in each half to steer Alex away from the depths of League Two. Steve Schumacher and Danny Shelley were also on
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Boxes filled with love and care
BOXES have been filled with love thanks to the generosity of a group of women in Leftwich. The women from Senior Moments, at Emmanuel Church, spent an afternoon wrapping shoe boxes and filling them with gifts for Operation Christmas Child.
