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Council seeks 'urgent discussions' with government after bypass scheme setback
CHESHIRE East Council has said it is seeking ‘urgent discussions’ with the government after it knocked back funding for the Middlewich Eastern Bypass. The bypass – a 1.6-mile two-way single carriageway road – will connect a new roundabout junction
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Drug dealer jailed after breaking man's jaw in unprovoked town centre attack
A DRUG dealer from Cuddington was jailed after he broke a man’s jaw 'without provocation' outside a pub in Northwich town centre. Callum Finlay, of Golden Nook Road, was on police bail when he attacked a stranger outside a pub on Crown Street in
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Middlewich Bypass on hold as government refuses funding citing 'poor’ business case
THE Middlewich Eastern Bypass has been put on hold after the government refused to stump up funding saying the overall value for money in Cheshire East’s business case is ‘poor’. The news has come as a major blow to the town which has been waiting
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Woman taken to hospital after crashing into electrical pole
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital following a crash. A vehicle flipped onto its side after hitting an electrical pole along Northwich Road near Dutton this morning (April 18). The driver, a woman in her 60s, of the vehicle had to be cut free
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Winsford karate club celebrates world championship gold medallists
WHILE their team may be small, Winsford’s Koshido-Ryu Karate Club is certainly a force to be reckoned with. Indeed, three of their four-strong team came back from their recent world championships as gold medallists, with one of them securing a
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A team of cricketing legends will be playing in Middlewich this summer - full details
A TEAM of international cricket legends are set to turn out at Middlewich Cricket Club to help raise much-needed club funds. Later this year, the renowned Lashings World XI will face the Middlewich first XI in a T20 match to help raise money for
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Newsquest to run special NSPCC supplement for Childhood Day
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, has announced it will be publishing a special Childhood Day supplement across its portfolio in support of the NSPCC. The supplement is just one of the initiatives from Newsquest’s partnership with
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Police shut main road as person cut free from overturned vehicle following crash
POLICE have shut a road following a crash. Emergency services were called to Northwich Road near Bartington this morning following reports of a crash. Upon arrival, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service crews found that a vehicle had collided with
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Man avoids jail despite breaching requirements of sex offenders register
A SEX offender has avoided jail despite breaching a court order by failing to notify police he spent time at an address where a youngster was residing. Thomas Walton, of Marshall Lane, Northwich, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday, April
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Grieving brother who found solace in exercise plans adventurous tribute with gym pals
A WINSFORD man who found solace in exercise after losing his brother to cancer is planning a touching memorial with his gym buddies. Charlie Swift-Simpkin’s brother, Jordan Swift-Simpkin, died of an aggressive form of kidney cancer in December
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Keen gardeners to host annual plant fair for charity close to town's heart
WINSFORD’S green-fingered residents can replenish their herbaceous borders in time for summer for the cost of a charitable donation. John and Hilary Malam’s Annual Front Garden Plant Fair is returning on Saturday, May 4, 10am to 3pm, at their
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FULL REPORT: Three in a row for Vics as Highgate are beaten
Northwich Victoria’s encouraging end to the season continued on Tuesday night as they recorded their third consecutive victory in the Midland Football League Premier Division. Tonight, they bid to make it four in a row as they travel to Wolverhampton
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‘Do not eat’ warning issued for popular ice cream 'unsafe to eat' due to metal
Unilever is recalling Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks (three pack) as a 'precaution' because they may contain plastic and metal. A 'do not eat' warning has been issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) as the 'possible presence' of these materials
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Our competition to find the best Mid Cheshire has to offer is back!
IT’S back! After the hugely successful Northwich and Winsford Guardian and Knutsford Guardian Best of 2023 competition, another year means another competition. Best of 2024 will be launching this Friday aiming to find the best that Mid Cheshire
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Pug rescue founder loses appeal against ban on being charity trustee
THE founder of a pug rescue remains banned from being a charity trustee after losing her appeal against the decision. Kristine Lovelady was handed a Removal Order in May 2023 for her ‘misconduct and mismanagement’ of the Muffin Pug Rescue charity
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Officers carried out 800 breath tests in 2023 police clampdown on drink-driving
POLICE officers in Cheshire carried out more than 800 breath tests and almost 200 drug wipes last year in a clampdown on drink and drug-drivers. Cheshire Police is one of several forces leading the way in the national operation 'Op Limit' aimed
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Man began campaign of 'terrifying' abuse against ex days after traumatic childbirth
A WINSFORD man is back behind bars after subjecting his partner to months of ‘terrifying’ attacks - starting just three days after she gave birth to their stillborn child. Jonathan Spann and his victim had been having an on-off relationship since
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Inquest opened after woman found dead wearing seizure detector on low battery
A WOMAN was found dead wearing a seizure detector device on low battery. Samantha James died aged just 34 at her home on London Road in Northwich. Ms James lived in supported living accommodation and was found on the floor in her room by carers
