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Growth point status could mean more homes for Northwich
HOUSE building in Northwich could be given a jump start thanks to a Government initiative. Cheshire West was selected as one of 20 government ‘Growth Points’ meaning extra funds will be ploughed into the region to make sure its keeps up with housing
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Overwhelming majority say 'no incinerator' for Middlewich
ALMOST nine out of 10 voters are against plans for an incinerator in Middlewich, a Guardian poll has revealed. More than 400 people have used our website since October 8 to have their say on the ‘energy-from-waste’ proposal for Midpoint 18 business
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Willenhall 0 Witton 3
WITTON Albion recorded their fourth straight win on their travels to move back up to second spot in the UniBond League’s Division One South. After a slow start, hampered no doubt by a traffic-hit three-hours journey to Willenhall, they ran out comfortable
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Council date
CUDDINGTON Parish Council’s meeting will be held at the new Village Hall, Norley Road from Monday, November 16. The open forum on this date will start at 7pm as representatives from the Joshua Tree Foundation are attending to talk to the council
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Reduced admission for Alty clash
ALTRINCHAM have agreed that fans can pay less to watch their Cheshire FA Senior Cup date with Witton Albion next week. The holders agreed to cut gate prices for Tuesday’s first round clash to £10 following talks with Wincham Park chairman Mark
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Foster misses President's Cup clash
STEVE Foster will miss Witton’s UniBond League President’s Cup date with Market Drayton Town through suspension later this month. Albion’s 14-goals top scorer has been booked five times this season, earning a one-match suspension from the Football Association
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Carlton v Witton: preview
Carlton Town v Witton Albion (Kick off 3pm) UniBond Division One South Venue Bill Stokeld Stadium Admission Adults £7, Concessions £5, Children £3 Odds (Corbett) n/a Previous meeting n/a Carlton Doubtful none Injured none Suspended none
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Northwich Vision is just like the Dead Parrot sketch
THE comments made by Clr Herbert Manley regarding the defunct Northwich Vision, Guardian, October 21, reminded me of the famous Monty Python dead parrot sketch. To remind you, the sketch was about a man who returns a Norwegian blue parrot to
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Youngsters get a tasty treat
YOUNGSTERS were treated to a night of pizza and pop at the newly-opened Wharton Library. More than 50 hungry children and teenagers gathered for the pizza party hosted by Cheshire Police, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Wincap and Connexions.
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Police warning for town centre motorists
DRIVERS who park in loading bays in Winsford Town Centre will be fined if they continue to flout the rules. The loading bays off Dingle Walk at the back of Argos and DW Fitness are marked with double yellow lines and parking is not permitted.
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FA CUP COUNTDOWN: Banned duo will play their part
NORTHWICH Victoria’s banned duo will not be forgotten this weekend, according to Andy Preece. Skipper Simon Grand and top scorer Mark Danks both serve one-match suspensions as punishment for being booked five times this season. “I’m
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FA CUP COUNTDOWN: Vics v Charlton preview
Northwich Victoria v Charlton Athletic (Kick off 1.30pm) FA Cup First Round Venue Victoria Stadium Admission Adults £14 (£12 stand), Concessions £12 (£10 stand), U16s £5, U12s £2 Prize Money £18,000 Odds (Blue Square) Vics 13/2, Draw
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FA CUP COUNTDOWN: Rushe on cup cash
JIM Rushe has warned that Northwich Victoria will have to wait for their financial reward from this weekend’s FA Cup first round clash with Charlton Athletic. Prize payments from the Football Association and ITV, totalling close to £100,000, will be
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Future of hospital minor injuries unit hangs in the balance
HEALTH bosses are looking to close Northwich Infirmary’s minor injuries unit in the evenings for three months. Low numbers of patients have been using the service at the Victoria Infirmary (VIN) after 5pm, prompting Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation
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Ecology Film In Nantwich
SOUTH Cheshire Friends of the Earth will be screening the environmental film The Age of Stupid on Wednesday November 18. The pressure group has organised the event together with South Cheshire Transition Network. The screening will take place at the
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FA CUP COUNTDOWN: Spotlight on Charlton
NORTHWICH Victoria can write a new – no doubt unwanted – chapter in Charlton Athletic’s history should they overcome the Addicks in Sunday’s FA Cup first round clash. The men from the Valley have never lost a competitive match against non-league opposition
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Prolific Burglar Jailed
A CRIMINAL who broke into 30 homes in Crewe has been sent to prison for four years. Karl Manley, aged 30, of no fixed address, also admitted six offences of breaking into sheds and domestic garages, 21 offences of stealing from vehicles and
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Police Warning After Crewe Burglaries
POLICE have issued a warning after a series of bogus caller burglaries across South Cheshire. In each case the caller used a story about investigating problems with heating systems. Police believe that although the incidents did not all involve the
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FA CUP COUNTDOWN: Owner savours the moment
JIM Rushe reckons the weekend visit of Charlton Athletic is the high point of his tenure as Northwich Victoria owner. He told the Guardian that Sunday’s FA Cup first round match was the biggest he had been involved in during his time in football
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Gradi: Phillips is the man to solve keeper crisis
STEVE Phillips looks to be the man to solve Crewe’s long-running keeper crisis. Arriving on an initial two-month loan deal, the 31-year-old Bristol Rovers stopper brings a wealth of experience to the club. Having made almost 500 appearances for both
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British Waterways begins demolishing Floatel
DEMOLITION work started on Northwich’s iconic Floatel this week. Fences have been put up and workmen have moved in to clear the structure, which became an eyesore after closing in January when owners Real Hotel Group went into administration. Vandals
