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One week to go before Christmas gets the big switch on in Northwich
THERE is just one week to go before the Christmas extravaganza comes to town. As well as Handforth Parish Council Zoom meeting star Jackie Weaver being given the authority to switch the lights on this year, there is so much more going on. With
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Seven more people die within 28 days of positive Covid test across Mid Cheshire
SEVEN more people have died across Cheshire East and West within 28 days of a positive Covid-19 test. This includes six in Cheshire East and one in Cheshire West. A total of 10 more people died across both boroughs with ‘Covid-19’ listed on
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Student avoids jail after hitting woman in head with laughing gas canister
A STUDENT who hit a woman over the head with a laughing gas canister has avoided an immediate spell behind bars. Usman Hussain was with a group of friends by Pickmere Lake, between Northwich and Knutsford, on May 31 last year, when an argument
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Cemetery board issued 14-day ultimatum to transfer control to town council
MIDDLEWICH Town Council has given Middlewich Cemetery Board (MCB) 14 days to transfer control over the town's cemetery. The town council believe MCB has 'no authority or power to manage the cemetery' and the management falls on the burial authority
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MP hails 'significant day' as school uniforms set to get cheaper
CHESHIRE MP Mike Amesbury hailed today ‘a significant day’ as his efforts to reduce the cost of school uniforms achieved an important milestone. The Department for Education (DfE) has today (November 19) published legally-binding guidance to schools
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MP hails 'significant day' as school uniforms set to get cheaper
NORTHWICH MP Mike Amesbury hailed today ‘a significant day’ as his efforts to reduce the cost of school uniforms achieved an important milestone. The Department for Education (DfE) has today (November 19) published legally-binding guidance to schools
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1874 Northwich's push to bring more fans to Townfield
1874 NORTHWICH are encouraging supporters to "bring a mate" to boost attendance at an upcoming home fixture. Their Northern Premier League West Division clash with Mossley at Townfield on Saturday, December 4, has been designated as the club's
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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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Take a peek behind the scenes as the £43 million M6 bridge set to open
WORK to complete a £43 million bridge across the M6 is almost finished and set to open to motorists. The staggering feat of engineering is a first in the UK, with the bridge being built through an existing roundabout, but also high above the busy
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Rail plans ‘woefully inadequate’ says council leader
THE leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council has hit out at the government’s integrated rail plan, branding it ‘woefully inadequate’. Cllr Louise Gittins was speaking in her role as interim chairman of Transport for the North following the announcement
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The latest squad news from Witton Albion as another signing is confirmed
WITTON Albion have bolstered their defensive ranks ahead of their return to action. Centre-half Josh Agbozo joins the club from National League North side Chorley and is available to make his debut when Albion host Bamber Bridge tomorrow. Agbozo
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Roadworks suspension in Cheshire West towns for Christmas period
THERE will be a 'roadworks embargo' across Northwich and Winsford for the Christmas period to keep the festive season running smoothly. There will be a suspension of all non-essential roadworks in Chester city centre, all major towns and major
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Meet the next line of swimming teachers proving to be a chip off the old block
KEEPING it in the family is one way a Northwich-based swim school is inspiring future generations in the pool. There are a total of 15 family members in the team at Puddle Ducks, with seven parents and their children teaching people to swim across
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Expansion of Lostock Works will create health and environmental problems says MP
AN MP is urging the public to have their say after formal plans to extend the burning capacity at Lostock Works incinerator were submitted to Government. Esther McVey, who opposes the expansion, said concerned residents should write to the Department
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Wearing odd socks is teaching schoolchildren an important lesson
Schoolchildren have been wearing odd socks this week to raise awareness that it is OK to be different. Pupils and staff at Darnhall Primary School in Winsford have been mixing and matching their socks during Anti-Bullying Week. The school joined
