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Families could be asked to top up care home fees which are above council’s budget
MORE families of elderly people in costly care homes in Cheshire East will be asked to pay ‘top-up’ fees as the cash-strapped council struggles to balance its books. And the authority’s executive director of adults, health and integration admitted
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CCTV appeal after man, 82, ‘caught in crossfire’ and wounded in pub brawl
POLICE have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to after an 82-year-old man was wounded during a pub brawl in Winsford. Officers were called to the Queens Arms, on Dene Drive, shortly after midnight on Tuesday, June 25. A fight
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How series leader Pete Founds secured two race wins in Wales
AFTER a slightly disappointing second half to the Isle of Man TT, Pete Founds and passenger Jevan Walmsley returned to their domestic series as they headed to the coastal circuit of Trac Môn on the Welsh island of Anglesey for round two of the British
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Estimated declaration times of General Election results for Cheshire constituencies
THE General Election is almost upon us. Next Thursday (July 4) the nation will head to the ballot box to decide who will form the next Government. Once the polls close at 10pm, the count will begin with results expected to pour in throughout
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Police investigating incident involving protesters at Pride event
POLICE are investigating an incident at a Pride event. Winsford Pride made a triumphant return on Saturday (June 22) as record crowds flocked to the marina to celebrate diversity and love. Many local organisations were in attendance, including
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The Chase's Anne Hegerty to host charity quiz night for hospice
ANNE Hegerty is coming to Winsford. The star of ITV’s The Chase is hosting a charity quiz night at Winsford Academy next month. The event will raise money for St Luke’s Hospice. A spokesperson for the charity said: “Get ready for an evening
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Northwich bowls team destroy their opponents 210-65
Stuart Greenhalgh brings us his latest update from the crown green bowls scene in mid Cheshire… CASTLE Sports A cemented their place at the top of the Mid Cheshire Crown Green Bowling League Premier Division with a destruction of their opponents
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Hustings sees Mid Cheshire candidates debate local issues
The state of local bus services, town centre flooding and services for children with special educational needs all came under the spotlight at pre-election hustings last night. The event at Winnington Park Recreation Club saw all seven candidates
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Three teenagers charged with dealing class A drugs
THREE teenagers have been charged with dealing class A drugs. Officers from Northwich Proactive Policing Team have charged three 17-year-olds with dealing crack cocaine and heroin in the town. It comes after CCTV operators reported suspicious
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Future of popular pub uncertain amid Premier Inn expansion plans
THE future of a popular Northwich pub restaurant hangs in the balance after its owners announced it would ‘exit’ 238 of its food and drink outlets to make way for more hotel rooms. The Woodpecker Cookhouse and Pub, on London Road, along with its
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Love drowns out protests as Winsford Pride makes succesful return
LOVE came out on top as protestors tried to disrupt Winsford Pride. The town’s annual event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community returned over the weekend. Despite some small protests, the event proved to be a big success once again, drawing a
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World record holder preparing to take on ‘never been done before’ challenge
A WORLD record holder is preparing to take on a first-of-its-kind challenge. Mark Bebbington, head coach at New Era Boxing Club, is set to run 5km in every English county as he raises money for the Aaron Dixon Memorial Fund. Set up by Deborah
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Warning to visitors at popular beauty spot as temperatures start to heat up
VISITORS to a popular beauty spot have been given a warning by police. Summer finally seems to have arrived, with temperatures slowly but surely creeping into the 20s. As such, many are now busy planning days out in the sunshine and one of