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Planned new school faces delay because developer in administration
A NEW Crewe school scheduled to open in two years’ time will be delayed by 12 months because a developer has gone into administration. The 210-place primary school earmarked for Basford East at Shavington was due to open in September 2025, but
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Extra £110m government funding won’t cover council’s road repair bill
CHESHIRE East has a £200m backlog of road repairs because of ‘inadequate’ government funding so an extra £110m over the next 10 years won’t resolve the problem, the council’s highways boss has said. Cllr Craig Browne, chair of Cheshire East’s highways
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New 360-degree immersive British wildlife exhibition at Chester Zoo
VISITORS to Chester Zoo will soon be the first in the UK to experience the country’s only 360-degree exhibition showcasing the very best of British wildlife. Opening later this month, the new exhibition, Native: The Incredible World of British
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Police continue search for man who failed to show up in court
POLICE are continuing to hunt down a man who failed to show up in court. Officers in Cheshire have renewed an appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of David Herd. It comes a month after the initial appeal, launhced when the 42-year-old
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Latest planning applications in and around Northwich and Winsford
EACH week Cheshire West and Chester Council receives and makes decisions on planning applications across the borough. Here we have rounded up the latest validated and determined applications in and around Northwich and Winsford. Validated applications
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Thief who stole steaks and booze avoids jail despite breaching court order
A NORTHWICH thief who stole steaks and booze has avoided jail despite breaching a court order. Craig Rodham, of Church Road, was handed a community order earlier this year after he admitted stealing meat from Waitrose, sweets from Quality Save,
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Dog killed and owner left with broken leg after hit-and-run crash
A DOG has been killed and its owner left with a broken leg following a hit-and-run crash. At around 1.50pm on Friday, December 1, a 63-year-old man was walking his dog along Manley Road when the pair were struck from behind by the vehicle, whose
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Almost 50 Christmas trees on display this month as popular festival kicks off
ALMOST 50 Christmas trees will be on display at a church in Winsford this month as a popular festival returns for a seventh year. St Chad's Church launched its annual Christmas Tree Festival on Saturday, opened by the town's mayor and junior mayor
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The new man in the dugout at 1874 Northwich
1874 NORTHWICH’S search for a new manager is now at an end. The club have confirmed the appointment of Damian Crossley as their new boss, with the incoming manager tasked with steering them clear of the relegation zone. His appointment sees
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Ex-Winsford doctor running risk of arrest to join protest over juries' rights
A FORMER Winsford doctor is today risking arrest to add her voice to a protest on safeguarding juries' rights. Dr Kathy Fallon, a retired GP, has travelled to Manchester Crown Court to join in the action as part of the Defend Our Juries campaign
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Krazy Races wins national award as Northwich event raises almost £20k for charity
THE popular Krazy Races soapbox derby has won a national award for its positive impact as the Northwich event raises almost £20,000 for charity. Held in towns and cities across the country, the fun family event came to Cheshire on Sunday, July
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Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas
Help for Heroes has announced it is on a mission to support veterans and their families struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness this Christmas. For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate but thousands of veterans find this time of
