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Severe weather alert for drivers on M6, M56 and M62 over ‘significant’ snowfall
MOTORISTS who use the M6, M56 and M62 are being urged to plan ahead before ‘significant’ snowfall hits. National Highways is encouraging motorists to consider whether their journey is necessary with snow forecast in the early hours of tomorrow
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Company which has operated unlawfully for years has planning permission refused
A COMPANY which has been operating unlawfully for years at Cranage has been refused planning permission. Holmes Chapel Fencing and Timber applied to Cheshire East Council in 2022 for permission for B8 storage and distribution use at Glebe Farm.
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Plans for new bar to be opened in former town centre shop
A FORMER Chatwin’s bakery shop in Nantwich town centre looks set to become a bar serving up gin, cocktails, beer and wine. Three Wrens Gin is also seeking permission from Cheshire East Council to use the ground floor property on Pepper Street for
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Drivers warned of possible disruption as road closes near high school for repairs
A PLANNED road closure near a high school could bring disruption to parts of Leftwich. Fairfield Road, which is close to the County High School Leftwich and gives access to Leftwich shops, will be closed to most traffic for ‘defect repair’ work
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Cemetery visitors urged to collect remaining festive graveside tributes
CEMETERY visitors in Winsford are being urged to collect any remaining festive graveside tributes before they are removed by staff. Cheshire West and Chester Council is set to begin its maintenance and grass-cutting at the cemeteries and crematorium
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Man's 'chilling' death threat campaign drove love triangle rival to near suicide
A WINSFORD man who nearly drove his love triangle rival to suicide with 'chilling' death threats and violent messages has been jailed. Morgan Brown, of Oaks Close, was so jealous of his partner’s lover he embarked on a nine-month harassment campaign
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‘Eyesore’ building cleaned up after having sat empty for two decades
COUNCILLORS have rolled their sleeves up and cleaned up an 'eyesore' building. The ‘mission building’ on Romanes Street, in Castle, has stood empty for around two decades. Having seen it deteriorate over the years, Cheshire West and Chester
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Joy at birth of rare baby chimpanzee at Chester Zoo
A rare baby chimpanzee has been born at Chester Zoo. The new male infant arrived to mum Alice in front of astonished zoo visitors following an eight-month pregnancy. Newly released images of the tiny newborn show it being carefully cradled
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Dancer Louie Spence and Britain's Got Talent stars headline cast of Easter panto
LOUIE Spence will star in this year’s Easter panto in Northwich. The popular dancer and TV star will play the Sheriff of Nottingham as the story of Robin Hood graces the stage of Memorial Court in March. Spence, 54, rose to national fame in
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Angry Pickup brands Vics performance 'lazy' and 'unacceptable'
A LATE postponement of Tuesday night’s away trip to Highgate United cost Northwich Victoria’s players a quick chance to try and make some amends for their weekend horror show. Management, players and fans were already on their way to Solihull when
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Approval for brinefield plan as questions raised over paths
Planning chiefs unanimously backed a massive expansion of a 4,447-acre brine field in Northwich, but officers were quizzed about provision of warning signs so local walkers do not have accidents. Cheshire West and Chester’s planning committee rubber-stamped
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Council looks set to close its school meal catering service as financial crisis bites
CHESHIRE East Council is looking at closing its catering service meaning schools relying on it would have to sort their own arrangements for meals. Schools across the borough currently have a number of different arrangements in place, including
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One in 10 ambulance patients left waiting more than an hour for A&E handover
ONE in 10 ambulance patients waited more than an hour before being handed over to A&E. That is according to new data published by NHS England which has revealed the proportion of ambulance patients left waiting. At Cheshire East hospitals
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'Negligent' security boss sent unlicensed bouncers into pubs and clubs for months
A 'NEGLIGENT' security firm boss sent unlicensed bouncers to work at pubs and clubs in Northwich town centre for months. Shaun O’Neill’s company, I Guard Security Ltd, sent two female door staff with expired licences to safeguard staff and customers