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Council shelves plans to upgrade leisure facilities at Sutton Lane
PLANS to upgrade and improve leisure facilities in Middlewich have been shelved. Cheshire East’s southern planning committee gave permission two years ago to a scheme to upgrade the existing leisure facilities at the Sutton Lane Football Pitches
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Was your baby born in Mid Cheshire in February 2024?
DID you meet the love of your life this month? If you live in Mid Cheshire and celebrated a new baby boy or girl during this month, we would love to see your pictures. Pictures will be used in a special 'Born in Mid Cheshire: February 2024'
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Chester Zoo giving away 35,000 free tickets for schoolchildren and students
Chester Zoo is giving away 35,000 free tickets to schoolchildren and students. Nurseries, schools and colleges from across the UK can apply for the free places, with zoo conservationists especially keen for pupils in more disadvantaged areas to
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Police shut down 'anti-social behaviour hotspot' house for three months
A HOUSE described as an ‘anti-social behaviour hotspot’ in Barnton has been sealed up by police officers for three months. Northwich police secured a closure order on the Oakwood Lane property on Friday, February 16, after repeated reports of drug
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Teen among five more arrested as investigation into 'stabbing' continues
FIVE more people have been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Winsford. Cheshire Police are renewing an appeal for information following a serious assault at an address on Wharton Gardens in January. A 20-year-old man suffered stab wounds
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Tip confirmed to close in April as 4.99% council tax hike approved
CHESHIRE East has approved its budget for the next financial year which includes mothballing three tips and increasing council tax by 4.99 per cent. The council voted by 43 to 32 in favour of the budget which brings in a raft of savings measures
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Man found on his driveway with 12-inch carving knife avoids jail
A NORTHWICH man found on his driveway with a 12-inch carving knife has avoided jail. Following a domestic incident, police were called Stuart Westwood's address in Marshall Lane, Greenbank, on January 2 earlier this year. On arrival, officers
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Cheshire West councillor admits being four times drink-drive limit
A Cheshire West and Chester councillor has pleaded guilty to being more than four times the drink-drive limit. Cllr Matthew Bryan, 37, pleaded guilty to drink-driving when he appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday, February 27. The
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Town’s war memorials removed ahead of restoration
WINSFORD’S war memorials have been removed ahead of a refurbishment. The Cenotaph and the Boer War soldier are being given a new lease of life as they prepare to move to their new home. Work on their relocation began last Monday (February 19
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New medical clinic opens in Northwich to help patients see consultants quickly
A NEW medical clinic has launched in Northwich to help concerned patients see an expert consultant quickly and ease NHS waiting lists. Spire Cheshire Hospital has opened a new out-patient clinic within the Watling Street Medical Centre. Providing
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Thief jailed after stealing almost £900 of supermarket booze in 10-day crime spree
A NORTHWICH thief has been jailed after stealing almost £900 worth of booze from a supermarket in a 10-day crime spree. David Conneely, of Webbs Court, appeared at Warrington Magistrates Court on February 23 where he admitted to the thefts and
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Specialist called in to help with repair of flats struck by Asda van
A SPECIALIST has been called in to help with the rebuild of a block of flats. Longcross Court in Middlewich was struck by an Asda delivery van at the start of the month, forcing residents to evacuate and causing structural damage to the property