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Tim Burgess among winners at inaugural awards celebrating northern music
THE Charlatans front man Tim Burgess was among the winners at the inaugural Northern Music Awards. Tim, who grew up in Northwich, won the headline Northern Music Award 2024 at last night's ceremony in Manchester's Albert Hall. The awards,
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Your guide to Cheshire's premier dance and street art festival Now Northwich 2024
CHESHIRE’S premier dance festival is returning to Northwich once again. For the fourth year, Now Northwich will be back on Saturday, April 27, bringing yet another explosion of international dance and street arts to the walkways of the town centre
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Man who attacked dad and brother jailed after breaching restraining order
A WINSFORD man is now behind bars for breaching a restraining order less than a month after it was imposed at court. Paul Newton had initially avoided jail despite drunkenly attacking his brother and father at the family home in the town. On
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Poppy's 'heart-melting' show of support for 'hero' NHS receptionist mum
WHEN given the opportunity to dress up as a hero, one might expect children to find inspiration from the plethora of comic book and movie characters available to them. But for 10-year-old Poppy Sayle, there was one choice closer to home - mum Sharon
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Check your change as Worcestershire seller receives £2.5k for this 50p coin
It’s worth checking your pockets and wallets after a 50p coin sold for 5,000 times its face value on eBay by a seller in Pershore, Worcestershire. The coin, a 50p with King Charles’ portrait on, sold for £2,500 and the coins are the second 50ps
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Appeal for witnesses after driver 'seriously injured' in crash
POLICE have launched an appeal following a “serious” crash. The driver of a Peugeot 5008 remains in hospital following a crash on the A50 Knutsford Road in Holmes Chapel. Emergency services were alerted to reports of a crash between the silver
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Business as usual for Scout group after suspected arson incident
SCOUT meetings will be going ahead as usual following a suspected arson incident. Police were called to Peckmill Scout Wood in Davenham on Tuesday following reports of a car fire which Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service believe had been started deliberately
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Winnington Park RFC unveil their first kit tailored specifically for female players
WINNINGTON Park Rugby Club are ensuring players in their ever-growing girls’ section are kitted out with the best gear. The club have launched its first ever dedicated “Girls-Fit” rugby kit, with their players having collaborated on its design
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DVLA alert to motorists over new tax, MOT and driving licence process
The DVLA has issued a message to more than a million UK motorists, alerting them to a new process for renewing vehicle tax, driving licences and checking MOT statuses. More than one million drivers have currently signed up for an account with DVLA
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Community shop for young families in need scoops share of £1M grant
A COMMUNITY shop for Winsford families who may be struggling to clothe young children has bagged a share of a £1,000,000 grant. The Green Uniform and Baby Bank helps mums and dads with some of the costs of raising a young family, such as baby equipment
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Week of festivities helps family-owned nursery celebrate 30th birthday
A NURSERY is celebrating its 30th birthday. Kids Count Childcare in Northwich marked the big occasion with a week of festivities including special guests, fun activities and of course, cake. Jennie Shinner, childcare director of Kidscount Childcare
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Residents urged to have their say as work on play area refurbishment get underway
RESIDENTS are encouraged to have their say on the future of a play park. Plans are underway to refurbish Belmont Road Play Area, with the promise of new and more inclusive equipment. As part of this project, Northwich Town Council has launched
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Sewage-free rivers a step closer after citizen science group's official launch
NORTHWICH’S rivers are a step closer to being sewage free. Saturday, April 20, saw the official launch of citizen science water quality testing group, Northwich River Heroes, at Grozone Community Garden. The event attracted about 40 new volunteers