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Police investigating after fire started in woods 'deliberately'
POLICE are investigating after a fire was started in the woods deliberately. Emergency services were called to Verdin Avenue in Northwich last night following reports of a fire. One Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service crew, from the Northwich
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Woman quizzed by police over alleged assault of boy, 9, at play park
A WOMAN has been quizzed by police after a nine-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted at Tatton Park. Officers have launched an investigation after receiving a report of the alleged attack at 3.45pm on Saturday, March 30. The incident is believed
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Man in court after cocaine, cash and weapons found in drugs raid at his home
A NORTHWICH man has appeared in court after cocaine, cash and weapons were discovered in a drugs raid at his home in Northwich. Richard Grainger, of Hesketh Drive, Lostock Gralam was arrested after officers executed a warrant yesterday, Thursday
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Car dealership to be built on area ‘blighted’ by anti-social behaviour
A CAR dealership is to be built at an anti-social behaviour hotspot. Mayfair Motor Group is set to move to Lostock Gralam after seeing its planning application for a new office greenlit by the council on Tuesday (April 2). The dealership will
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Stormy weather forces tree top adventure course to close
STORM Kathleen is on its way. Go Ape in Delamere Forest has decided to shut down this weekend with "severe" gales expected. A spokesperson said: "Unfortunately, we have made the decision to close on Saturday April 6 due to stormy weather conditions
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New woodland created as part of Delamere Forest expansion
TREES have been planted to create a new woodland as part of an expansion of Delamere Forest. On Wednesday, April 3, a mix of broadleaf and conifer saplings were planted at Hondslough Farm, on the northern edge of the forest. The area, which
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Two cars stolen after keys taken in 'rare' late-night break-in
TWO cars have been stolen during a late-night break-in. Cheshire Police are investigating after receiving reports of a burglary in Middlewich. At 2.13am on Thursday (April 4), unknown offenders broke into a property on Dexter Way and stole
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Growing concern as police search for teen missing for a week
POLICE are growing "increasingly concerned" about a missing teenager. Ben Porter, who has links to Northwich, has not been seen for a week. The 17-year-old was last seen at around 5.30pm on Friday (March 29) in the Upton area of Chester.
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Tesco introduces new trial 10p charge at the checkout
Tesco has introduced a new 10p charge at some of its UK stores as part of a new trial. The supermarket giant is testing a new pilot scheme that sees customers given the option to buy a clothes hanger for 10p anytime they purchase F&F clothing
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PICTURES: Winsford United's tribute to Aikenhead in first home game since his passing
ON what was an emotional night at Barton Stadium, Winsford United paid tribute to their leading goalscorer Ross Aikenhead. Thursday's game against Ashville was Blues' first home game since the forward's passing, which was announced over the Easter
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All the winners from this season's Mid-Cheshire Table Tennis League
THE Mid-Cheshire Table Tennis League season has drawn to a close, with a familiar name at the top of Division One. The “Wreckers” team won the league’s top division for the third season running, with “Tigers” as the runners-up. And there was
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Millions to save more than £900 from National Insurance cut this week
Millions of workers will receive a National Insurance cut in their next payslips as the new tax year gets underway. The main rate of employee national insurance will be cut by two per cent from 10 per cent to eight per cent from April 6. It
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Boy, 16, among three arrested after police immigration raid on nail bar
A SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD boy was among three people arrested after police carried out an immigration raid on a nail bar in Northwich town centre. Officers from Cheshire Police's Western Exploitation Team visited the Witton Street business yesterday (
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Warning to dog owners over potentially fatal bacteria
Dog owners are being warned to be wary around lakes and rivers due to potentially fatal toxic algae. Blue-green algae, a group of bacteria called cyanobacteria, often resembles foam and can be found at the edges of lakes and rivers. It can
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Chester Zoo baby giraffe enjoys her first outdoor adventure
A rare two-week-old giraffe calf has kicked up her heels on her first outdoor adventure at Chester Zoo. The newcomer certainly had a spring in her step as she headed out for the first time alongside new mum Orla, dad Meru and the other eight Rothschild
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‘I was nearly sick’ - Maggot found floating in Sainsbury’s soup
A MAGGOT was found in a pot of supermarket soup. Amanda Carter was close to being sick when she spotted a maggot floating in tomato soup she had bought from Sainsbury’s in Northwich. It was to be the starter of her family’s Easter Sunday dinner
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Drug and drink-drivers banned from the roads at court this week
A MAN twice caught behind the wheel while on cocaine in just two months is among several irresponsible drivers banned from the roads this week. Thomas Golden, of Park Lane in Hartford, was first caught on July 31 last year in School Road before
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'Appalling' state of politics pushes councillor to join race for MP seat
THE 'appalling' state of politics has prompted a town councillor to enter the race for Westminster. Winsford Town Council's Stella Mellor has thrown her hat into the ring to be the MP for the new Mid Cheshire constituency. She will stand as
