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The world silver medallist who feared bikes after childhood crash
AFTER falling from her bike as a child and not riding again until her early 20s, many would find it hard to believe the success of Kathy Stringer who recently won a silver medal at the World Duathlon Championships. The 29-year-old athlete, formerly
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Injured biker flown to hospital in air ambulance after car crash
AN injured biker has been taken to hospital by air ambulance after a crash between a car and a motorcycle. The collision happened on Wallerscote Road in Weaverham at the junction between Northwich Road and Forster Avenue shortly before 12.30pm
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Charity 'over the moon' after £50m pledge to help fight motor neurone disease
The Cheshire branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association is 'over the moon' after the Government pledged £50 million to help in the fight against the disease. Last weekend the Government announced £375 million would be invested into research
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Mamas & Papas Black Friday sale has up to 50 per cent off prams, car seats and more
Mamas & Papas is one of the latest brands to share their early Black Friday deals. The baby care and nursery brand has discounts on anything from prams, pushchairs and baby products to furniture and maternity wear. Black Friday is taking place
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Police vow to take knives off the street to protect lives
POLICE have carried out a knife sweep in Winsford Town Park. The Winsford Beat Management Team scoured hedges and bushes looking for weapons on Tuesday as part of this week's Operation Sceptre operation. Cheshire Constabulary is supporting
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Residents warned last free garden waste bin collection is this month
RESIDENTS have been reminded to put out their garden waste bins for collection this month, the last time that they will be emptied free of charge. The Council’s free garden waste collection service is ending, with the last collections taking place
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Man’s failure to pay £8.60 rail fare ends up costing him more than £400
A NORTHWICH man who dodged paying for a train ticket to Manchester has been hit with a court bill worth 50 times more. James Foran, of Pleasant Street, failed to purchase a ticket before he boarded a train from Newton Le Willows to Manchester Victoria
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Christians' sell out gig paves way for Xander, China Crisis and Oasis Supernova
MERSEYSIDE legends The Christians played to a sell out crowd at Winsford's new live music venue. The big concert hall at community owned The Hive has hosted a feast of international musicians and tribute acts since it opened a few months ago.
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Why you won't be seeing Luke the bus on the road anymore
A FAMOUS red double decker London bus that has visited countless charity events is finally retiring. After 12 years, St Luke's Hospice bus is being taken off the road. Luke the bus has been home to Santa in his magical grotto for the past four
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Help The Joshua Tree win money from the Guardian
CHILDREN'S cancer support charity The Joshua Tree was founded in 2006 by Lynda and David Hill after their son was diagnosed with leukaemia. They discovered a distinct lack of support services for all family members. The Joshua Tree prides itself
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Meet your Gravel candidates for Winsford Town Council by-election
THE Winsford Town Council by-election will take place next week, with three councillors to be elected across two wards. For the Gravel ward, one councillor will be elected, while two will be elected for the Over ward. The poll takes place on
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Meet your Over candidates for Winsford Town Council by-election
THE Winsford Town Council by-election will take place next week, with three councillors to be elected across two wards. For the Gravel ward, one councillor will be elected, while two will be elected for the Over ward. The poll takes place on
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Man avoids jail for persistent harassment of woman ‘protected’ by restraining order
A NORTHWICH man has avoided jail for wilfully failing to comply with the terms of a restraining order. Gavin Foy, of Royle Street, committed six separate breaches of the order over a two-month period, and was handed a 20-week term behind bars.
