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Casualty trapped and dog killed in multi-vehicle crash on M56
A CASUALTY was trapped in a vehicle and a dog was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the M56. Emergency service received reports of the crash on the eastbound carriageway at 4.53pm on Friday, April 19, between junctions 9 and 10, near Antrobus.
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Former church hall looks set to be bulldozed for townhouses
NEW plans have been submitted to bulldoze a former church hall in Crewe and replace it with five houses more than 15 years after planning permission was first granted. Paul Dodd wants to demolish the former church hall on Stafford Street, which
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Empty shelves warning as Morrisons workers consider strike over pay and pensions
MORRISONS staff in Northwich could be set to go on strike. Unite is balloting workers at the Gadbrook vegetable packhouse amid an ongoing dispute over pensions and pay. According to the union, changes made by the supermarket could see employees
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Golf centre proposal for open countryside has been recommended for approval
PLANS for a golf driving range and junior academy centre on land at Wirswall near Whitchurch have been recommended for approval. PGA professional Rob Ashbrook wants to set up the 16-bay driving range and junior golf centre on an agricultural plot
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Cheshire Police visit Joey Barton 'four times in three days' over his X posts
CONTROVERSIAL retired footballer Joey Barton has been visited by Cheshire Police 'four times in three days' over his social media posts. From his X (formerly Twitter) account with 2.8 million followers, Barton regularly posts content attacking
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Council says reservoir works will be ‘brutal’ environmentally but recommends go-ahead
CHESHIRE East planners have recommended the council press ahead with proposed works at Poynton Pool reservoir despite its own officers describing the environmental impact as ‘brutal’ and ‘significantly harmful’. Poynton Pool is classed as a large
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Police warn of busy roads and trains ahead of crunch football match
POLICE have warned of busy trains and roads ahead of a crunch football match. Crewe Alexandra welcome Wrexham on Saturday (April 20) in a top-of-the-table clash as the League Two season nears an end. With huge crowds expected to flock to the
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FULL REPORT: How Vics fought back to continue winning run
NORTHWICH Victoria are showing no signs of being slowed down by their packed fixture schedule having come from behind to secure their fourth win in a row on Thursday night. Here’s Peter Tonge’s full verdict on their 2-1 victory at Wolverhampton
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Campaigners urge Government to intervene over controversial M56 services plan
PLANS for a ‘Tebay-style’ motorway service station to built on green belt land near the M56 look to be hanging in the balance. Cheshire East Council’s planning committee approved the proposal for the service area, similar to the revered Tebay stopping
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DWP sending 'do not ignore' letters to claimants who could lose benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a three-month warning to millions of Brits concerning changes to their benefits. Anyone who receives a Migration Notice letter has been urged to 'not ignore' it. These letters will detail
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Emergency meeting to be held to decide future of town's 136-year-old cricket club
A 136-YEAR-OLD cricket club is holding an emergency meeting to decide its future. Winsford Cricket Club has issued an appeal for as many people interested in saving the club to attend the meeting at 4pm on Saturday, April 20. The club, which
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Can Witton Albion keep their play-off fate in their own hands?
AS the race for a play-off place comes to the crunch, Witton Albion have the relative comfort of holding their fate in their own hands. No matter what happens, Albion will finish inside the Northern Premier League West Division’s top five if they
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Sandiway golfer captains Cheshire Boys to dominant Four Counties win
HARRY Kell’s reign as Cheshire Boys captain is off to the best possible start. The Sandiway Golf Club star led a superb team effort as they won the Four Counties Junior Tournament in emphatic style, lifting the trophy for the first time since 2011
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Nominations open in search for Mid Cheshire’s hair salon of the year
WHICH hair salon or barber shop is the best in Mid Cheshire? That’s the first question we’re asking Northwich and Winsford Guardian and Knutsford Guardian readers this week as we launch our Best of 2024 competition. Following the hugely successful
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Residents, businesses and charities among those celebrated at mayor’s Oskar Awards
WINSFORD residents, businesses and charities were celebrated at a local award ceremony. The mayor’s Oskar Awards took place over the weekend, shining a light on the achievements of people from across the town. Ten awards were handed out at
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Controversial plans for 120 new homes in village shelved after three years
CONTROVERSIAL plans for 120 new homes in Moulton have been shelved. Miller Homes has withdrawn a planning application to build up to 120 homes on land at Niddries Lane. The homebuilder submitted the application to Cheshire West and Chester
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How hospital trust is improving maternity service following damning report
MID Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has laid out how it is improving maternity services. Maternity services at Leighton Hospital were rated as ‘requires improvement’ by the Care Quality Commission following an inspection last September.
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‘Putting babies at risk’ - Hospital’s maternity service needs to make improvements
LEIGHTON Hospital’s maternity services require improvement. That is according to a report by the Care Quality Commission published today (April 19). It follows an inspection at the hospital, run by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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New Year, New Home: Start your year with Dixon Rigby Keogh Solicitors
As the new year unfolds, there's an undeniable sense of opportunity and fresh beginnings. For many, this sentiment extends beyond personal resolutions to the realm of home ownership. The dawn of a new year presents the perfect moment to consider buying
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Company helping people to retain their independence celebrating 14th birthday
A NORTHWICH company which has helped people in the community retain their independence celebrates its 14th birthday this month. Since opening in 2010, Ableworld Northwich has been a go-to destination for those looking to buy recliner chairs, mobility
