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Police custody under scrutiny
CHESHIRE Police’s custody areas have been scrutinised by members of the public as part of the Ministry of Justice’s Inside Justice week. The unannounced visits were made by independent custody visitors’ to check staff working practices and conditions
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Moulton at war
NORTHWICH and District Heritage society’s next meeting is at Mid-Cheshire College, Hartford Campus, on Friday, November 6, at 8pm. Local historian and author Geoff Compton will talk of why and how he wrote his books on the boys of Moulton during the
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Thanks for such a good night
THE Northwich Soul Club recently held a charity soul night in aid of St Luke’s Hospice, and in memory of my son Greg Mann. This is the second time that this event has been held and once again it was a great success. Our family wanted to find a way
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MP MIke meets his constituents
WEAVER Vale MP Mike Hall will be out and about meeting his Northwich constituents throughout November. He will be visiting Owleywood Club, Barrymore Road, Weaverham, between 6.30pm and 7pm on Friday, November 13. The following week, Friday November,
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Linda's triumph after tragedy
A DETERMINED mum, whose 26-year-old son died in his sleep, has won an award for her work helping to save lives in Middlewich. Linda Boden, of Dean Street, won a special accolade at the National Lifesaver Defibrillator Awards in London. The 54-year-old
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FA CUP COUNTDOWN: Vics launch new ticket service
NORTHWICH Victoria will sell tickets for their televised FA Cup first round clash with Charlton Athletic on Sunday right up until kick off. The Blue Square North hosts have repeated their call for supporters to buy their passes before the weekend
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Blue Square pick Danks for prize
MARK Danks has been rewarded for his fine form by winning the Blue Square North’s Player of the Month prize for October. The Northwich Victoria front runner scored seven goals in five league and cup starts throughout the month, taking his season tally
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Big plans for bonfire night
BONFIRE night will go off with a bang thanks to the Rotary Club of Winsford and Middlewich. Rotarians have been putting the finishing touches into place for the Winsford Town Firework Display at Barton Stadium on Saturday, November 7.
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Preece: FA Trophy clash is best of bunch
ANDY Preece reckons his team’s FA Trophy date with Fleetwood Town is the pick of the third qualifying round clashes. The Guardian broke the news to the Vics manager on Monday while he was busy preparing for Sunday’s televised FA Cup showdown
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School firework display set to go with a bang
CUDDINGTON Primary School has announced that it will be once again holding its ever popular firework display this year. The display takes place tomorrow, Thursday, November 5, at the school on Ash Road and has been professionally designed and
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Eyes Down For School Fundraiser
A FUNDRAISING bingo evening will take place on November 26 at Brierley Primary School on Mirion Street in Crewe. Starting at 7pm, the event is designed to generate school funds. Refreshments will also be available on the night.
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Blues Masters Come To Crewe
ONE of the most popular blues outfits in the country arrive at The Box in Crewe on Saturday November 14. Having won over Europe with their breathtaking sounds, The Producers stop off as part of their UK tour. Tickets are £5 and available from www.theboxcrewe.co.uk
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Nantwich Teenager Jailed For Hit And Run
A NANTWICH teenager who left a promising student for dead in a hit and run, has been jailed this week. Ashley O'Brien, 17, died of multiple injuries after he was struck by a Vauxhall Corsa, while walking home on January 31 at Road One on the Winsford
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The Computer Says Yes
EXETER four-piece The Computers make a hectic hardcore pop racket that nods its greasy collective quiff at Elvis Costello and Rocket From The Crypt. They come to The Box in Crewe on Friday November 13 after smashing up Leeds and Reading and earning much
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Councillors promise action to revive a vision for Northwich
OUR councillors have promised action on Northwich Vision before the end of the month. Following the open letter to Northwich’s Cheshire West and Chester councillors on the front page of last week’s Guardian, an announcement has been made that
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Town councillors angry over being kept in the dark
TOWN councillors are fuming at the lack of progress with Northwich Vision so far. Northwich Town Council put the vision on its agenda on Monday following the Guardian’s revelation that the original Northwich Vision partnership ended seven months ago.
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Re-Lay's Green Solution To Potholes
A PIONEERING road repair system, which could pave the way for an environmentally-friendly approach to potholes, is being trialled across South Cheshire. Unlike conventional pothole repairs, Crewe firm Asphalt Re-lay’s system recycles the existing carriageway
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Classic Metal From Viking Skull
VIKING Skull headline a five-handed blast of metal at The Box in Crewe on Thursday November 12. The band was formed in 2003 by vocalist Roddy Stone, guitarists Frank Regan and Darren Smith, bassist Waldie and drummer Gordon Morrison. They draw deeply
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Art goes on show in lounge bar
THE lounge ba at Winnington Recreation Club will be opening its doors and providing refreshments for members of the public to meet five Cheshire Artists, and view their impressive range of paintings, all of which will be available for purchase.
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Teen in court on fire engine charge
A TEENAGER will appear in court charged with tampering with a fire engine as firefighters dismantled would-be bonfires in Wharton. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will appear at Vale Royal Youth Court today charged with charged
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Remembrance Day In Crewe
CHESHIRE East Mayor Margaret Simon is inviting members of the public to mark Remembrance Day on November 8 in the company of war veterans and local dignitaries. In partnership with the British Legion, a number of events, including processions and full
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Big Band Concert
THE Bryan Jones' Big Band will be performing at the Crewe Vagrants Sports Club on Newcastle Road in Willaston from 8.30pm on Tuesday November 10. Admission is £6. For more details call 01270 623940.
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Family Fun Day Proves A Hit
A CRIME-fighting venture, called Not In My Neighbourhood, has proved a real success in South Cheshire. Residents across the area have been taking to the streets this week in a series of events about tackling crime and anti-social behaviour. Thousands
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Postal Strike May Hit By-Election
RESIDENTS in the Cholmondeley ward who want to vote in the forthcoming by-election by postal vote are advised to get in touch with Cheshire East Council if they haven’t received their postal packs by Friday, November 13. The possibility of continuing
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Unclaimed Lotto Prize In Crewe
A LOTTERY prize of £53,926 has yet to be claimed in the Crewe area. National Lottery players are being urged to check and double-check their tickets for the chance to claim the cash. The mystery winner matched five numbers and the bonus ball in the
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Reaseheath Is Extreme Sports Leader
REASEHEATH College’s adventure sports department has proved it is a leader in its field by gaining new national accreditation. The Nantwich college is one of the first in the country to have won recognition and approval as an outdoors training provider
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Still on the ball in Weaverham
A WEAVERHAM football team will continue to play in the village after doubts about the side’s future at their current home ground. Weaverham Chapel’s FC, who play in Division One of the Mid-Cheshire Sunday League, were on the verge of leaving their home
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What do you think about police?
CHESHIRE police are calling on residents throughout the county to share their views on what they would value as part of the constabulary’s revamp of its website. They want to add value to the website by making it a citizen’s channel, providing dialogue
