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Serious crash on M56 closes all three lanes westbound
DELAYS of almost an hour are building on the M56 after a crash in the Warrington stretch of the motorway. Three lanes have been closed on the westbound section of the road after a serious collision took place. Traffic is currently passing the
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Police act on e-scooter warning as six are seized in town
CHESHIRE police have seized and destroyed six e-scooters being ridden on public highways in Crewe and have warned they will do the same in all towns if parents buy them for children at Christmas. Police and crime commissioner John Dwyer also urged
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Council scraps plan to fine drivers for engine idling as it’s too costly to enforce
CHESHIRE East has made a U-turn on plans to fine drivers who sit in stationary vehicles with their engines running saying it would be too expensive to enforce. A year ago the highways and transport committee voted to adopt legal powers to crack
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Council set to give go-ahead to close its Westfields headquarters
CHESHIRE East looks set to give the go-ahead to close its Westfields headquarters at Sandbach. The cash-strapped council is looking to reduce its costs and, with many staff working from home, no longer needs so much office space. The corporate
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Addict dad-of-three jailed after slashing through pub roof to raid fruit machines
A HEROIN addict who slashed his way through the roof of his own local pub in Northwich to raid the fruit machine has been jailed. Wayne Meredith did £4,353 worth of damage at the Clock Tower pub, New Warrington Road, when he tore off tiles and
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Cheshire's 'most innovative farm' named 'best start-up' as it turns two
YOUNG farmers in Winsford have been having a bumper November. Rangers and staff at Let’s Farm celebrated the project’s second birthday this month while doing the rounds of the county’s glitzy business awards circuit. Let’s Farm was set up
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Primary school and nursery closes after fire causes 'significant water damage'
A PRIMARY school and nursery in Winsford are closed today following a small fire in the early hours of this morning. Wharton CE Primary School and Start Well Learning Day Nursery and Pre School on Greville Drive have asked parents to keep children
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A new era begins for Northwich Victoria tomorrow
NORTHWICH Victoria are ready to officially get their new groundshare underway this weekend. After it was confirmed their deal to share the U Lock It Stadium with landlords Witton Albion was to end following the current season, Vics quickly came
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Black Friday deal launches on 2024 Cheshire Show tickets as they go on sale
ORGANISERS of the 2024 Royal Cheshire County Show have launched a Black Friday deal on tickets as they go on sale. From today until midnight on Friday, December 1, anyone looking for an adult, child or family ticket can buy one and receive another
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'We can't afford these costs': Residents views wanted on leisure centre proposals
RESIDENTS are being urged to have their say on proposals to cut costs at leisure centres across Cheshire East. Earlier this month Cheshire East Council revealed plans to consult on the possible closure of leisure centres at Knutsford, Middlewich
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Astbury gears up for first pro fight by sparring with Watson at Hatton's gym
MAE Astbury’s taking no short cuts as she builds up preparations for her first professional fight. The Weaverham 25-year-old has her sights on bigger and better things after a successful amateur career, with her first contest in the paid ranks
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Leukaemia toddler's mum brought to tears after nursery's 'wonderful' gesture
THE mum of a toddler who's battling leukaemia says she ‘literally cried’ when her daughter's pre-school raised more than £1,000 in her name. Little Holly Hall attends Chrysalis Day Nursery on Gadbrook Business Park. On their way back from
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Man jailed for harassing women among motorists banned this week for drink-driving
A MAN jailed for harassing women is among the motorists who have been banned from the roads this week after being caught over the drink limit. Barry Hooks, of Well Street, Winsford, appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court on November 21 where he pleaded
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School 'at heart of its community' celebrates decade of 'Good' Ofsted ratings
STAFF, parents and pupils at a school 'which sits firmly at the heart of its community' are celebrating after receiving its latest Ofsted rating. The education watchdog's inspectors visited Darnhall Nursery and Primary School in Winsford at the
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