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Villagers are urged to support flower and produce show
VILLAGERS are being urged to support a major new community celebration in Barnton on Saturday. Barnton Memorial Hall plays host to Barnton Flower and Produce Show, an event organisers believe is the first of its kind in the village for at least
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Rugby players take on cycle challenge for Amelia
RUGBY players put their pedal power to the test to help raise money for little Amelia Hill. Amelia was born in October 2012 with serious heart defects, and the Northwich community has rallied round to stage events to pay for a holiday to Disneyland
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Church awarded silver standard after volunteers' work
ST Michael and All Angels Church yard has been awarded Silver Standard at this year’s Middlewich in Bloom due to the hard work of the town’s volunteers. The award is for the Best Floral Display and has been awarded by the Middlewich District
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Police appeal after Winsford fishing equipment thefts
HIGH spec fishing equipment was stolen from a vehicle parked in Granville Square, Winsford, in the early hours of Monday, September 8. Items taken were: Five Harrison Torix Rods, an Aqua rain cover, one Nash and one Aqua tent, a Freespirit equipment
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Thomas is wheely excited about going for a walk
COCKER spaniel Thomas is the talk of the town as he relishes the freedom his set of wheels have given him. The six-year-old pet of Patrick and Christine Porter suffered from weakness in his back legs after surgery for a spinal problem. He found
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Appeal following Crewe motorcyclist collision death
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision in Congleton in which a Crewe man died. The collision occurred at 8.20pm on Wednesday, September 10. a Case Agricultural Fork Lift and a black Triumph motorbike collided in
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Anderton Boat Lift will be on the air this Sunday
AMATEUR radio enthusiasts will be contacting boat lifts across Europe this weekend as part of a special event station transmitting from Anderton Boat Lift. The Boat Lifts On The Air day on Sunday, September 14, is being organised by the Mid Cheshire
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School will be rocking on Saturday
LOSTOCK Gralam Primary School will be rocking on Saturday, September 13, to the sounds of a community music festival. The organisers of Lostock Rocks are promising a great day out for all the family, with the line-up including rock, soul, folk,
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Middlewich man's mission to help residents tackle technology
A SEVENTY-three-year-old photographer from Middlewich is embarking on his mission to teach modern technology skills to residents. Cliff Astles, from Falcon Close, Middlewich, set up his community group, 21st Century Technology and Photography
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Lord Lieutenant opens new wildlife centre
DOZENS of guests joined the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, David Briggs MBE as nature charity the Cheshire Wildlife Trust opened their new Bickley Barn education centre.The £120,000 project, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, has seen a 100 year
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Chris vows to continue search for his brother
NORTHWICH man Chris Cook has pledged to continue the search for his missing brother “until his last breath”. Chris’ was speaking this week on the ninth anniversary of Steven Cook’s disappearance on the Mediterranean island of Crete. Steven
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Most overcrowded train runs between Crewe and London - Gov report
THE most overcrowded train in the country runs between London and Crewe, according to a new Department for Transport figures. Measuring overcrowding on services in autumn 2013, the survey found that London Midland’s 4.46pm London Euston to Crewe