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Plans for 53-home development and pub in small village are refused
CHESHIRE East Council has refused a scheme for 53 homes and a pub in the open countryside at Acton near Nantwich. Nine members of the southern planning committee voted to turn down the application on land south of Monks Lane and west of Chester
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Warning to wild campers after campfire gets ‘out of hand’
A WARNING has been issued after firefighters tackled an out-of-control campfire. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Delamere Forest over the weekend following reports of a fire. They were joined at the scene by Forestry England
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More than 27 million to receive £450 boost from today
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 has been cut by two per cent from 10 per cent to eight per cent. It is the second
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'Don't chance it': Warning to racegoers heading to Grand National by train
GRAND National racegoers are being warned not to travel without a ticket. The iconic horserace returns this weekend, with thousands expected to flock to Aintree. Ahead of the occasion, Northern Rail has warned rail passengers not to gamble
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State pension and other benefits to increase from today - see how much you'll get
People across the UK could be entitled to more than £900 extra a year as state pension and a range of other DWP benefits increase from Monday (April 8). Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the triple lock on pensions would be honoured during
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Town's first-ever 'ale trail' celebrating independent pubs and brewers announced
BEER lovers rejoice as a new event celebrating independent pubs and brewers is coming. Middlewich Round Table has announced that the first-ever Middlewich Ale Trail will take place next month. On Saturday (May 4) punters will be encouraged
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Neighbours collide in Mid-Cheshire cup final on Saturday
NEIGHBOURS will collide on Saturday with silverware on the line as “trophy time” arrives in the football season. Following the conclusion of group stages and semi-finals, Middlewich Town and Winsford Town are the last teams standing in the Mid-Cheshire
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Doorman offers bouncer badge and security training through new business venture
A SECURITY guard who spent night shifts studying for qualifications is now training would-be bouncers in Northwich. Lee Siddall, who's also a town councillor, started his security career at Covid test centres after his catering business, Deli Thyme
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Man who exposed himself to parents' neighbour jailed for unpaid work no-show
A WINNINGTON man who avoided jail for exposing himself to his parents’ neighbour is now behind bars after failing to show up for court-ordered unpaid work. Joshua Searby, of Solvay Road, admitting luring the lady into his parents’ house on October
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Royal Mail announces 'urgent reform' plans in bid to clamp down on postal delays
THE postal service is set to see some major changes. Nick Landon, chief customer officer at Royal Mail, has announced plans for 'urgent reform'. It comes following months of delays, with residents in Winsford frequently not receiving important
