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Where to go to keep the kids busy this February half term
MOST children across Mid Cheshire start their school break today, Friday, and are ready to enjoy a week away from the classroom. But what activities and events are on offer for youngsters to keep them occupied and entertained over February half
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Extra flats and roof-top hot tub agreed for existing town centre apartment block
PLANS for two extra flats to be added to a 97-unit Macclesfield apartment block together with a pergola and hot tub on a roof terrace have been approved. Cheshire East’s northern planning committee was told this week the hot tub part of the application
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Chester Zoo reveals pictures of tiny newborn spider monkey
A rare primate, known for its spider-like appearance, has been born at Chester Zoo. The baby Colombian black-headed spider monkey was spotted by zoo visitors while being cradled in the arms of new mum, Kiara. Zookeepers have revealed the precious
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Anger over comments made by councillor following Labour’s by-election loss
Residents have demanded an apology after a councillor said their ‘justified anger’ at Cheshire East following a planning blunder was 'probably a significant factor' in Labour losing the Crewe by-election. Crewe West councillor Connor Naismith was
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'Stand up and fight,' Woolley tells 1874 Northwich players
THEIR situation may be getting increasingly desperate, but 1874 Northwich’s players are being told to “stand up and fight.” Greens are rooted firmly to the bottom of the Northern Premier League West Division table and are looking for their third
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Man denies punching ex in face during phone row after 'entering her house at night'
A WINSFORD man who entered his ex’s house at night to take back belongings has denied punching her. Jamie Condrey, of Bollin Avenue, admits going into her house in Middlewich after dark on August 1, 2023. His ex-partner told police Condrey
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Big contrast sees Cheshire towns ranked among best and worst places to live
CHESHIRE towns have been named among some of the best and worst places to live in the country. Property finder company Garrington has published its 2024 marketing report for England and Wales. The report ranks more than 1,400 towns, cities
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Teenage driver arrested as passenger seriously injured in crash
A TEENAGER has been arrested following a crash. An 18-year-old man from Winsford has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs. It coms following a crash on the A34 Rood
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'Tiny' village school gets bumper book pledge boost from local businesses
A ‘TINY’ village school near Northwich which struggles getting new library books on its limited budget had received a fantastic boost. With only three classes and just 69 pupils on role, Antrobus St Mark’s Primary School doesn't benefit from economies
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Weekend washout forecast as weather warning issued for persistent and heavy rain
RESIDENTS are being warned of poor weather this weekend, which looks set to be a washout. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning covering the north west of England for heavy and persistent rain. This will come into force from 3pm on Saturday
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Fiery green bin exchange as CWAC confirms maximum council tax rise and job losses
Decisions around green bin charges were likened to the situation in Ukraine during an at times testy meeting of Cheshire West and Chester Council, where a maximum council tax rise, job losses and funding cuts were rubber-stamped. Full council convened
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Man, 58, caught by paedophile hunter group trying to message underage boys
A NORTHWICH man who tried to chat to underage boys online about sex acts was caught out by a paedophile hunter group's decoy. Brian Macdonald, of Works Lane, previously pleaded guilty to five charges of attempting to engage in sexual communication
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Council explains why it spent £11m preparing for HS2
CHESHIRE East is still trying to claw back the money it spent on HS2 after the government scrapped the northern leg of the scheme last year. The council spent £11m preparing for HS2 coming to Crewe and £8.6m of that will now have to be written
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Murder suspect extradited to Spain after arrest in Northwich for 'domestic incident'
A MURDER suspect wanted in connection with a brutal stabbing outside a Spanish bar was arrested in Northwich. Albanian national Florian Rama is wanted for the murder of a 24-year-old Moroccan man, Soufian Mhara, who was stabbed to death outside