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Send us a special thank you message for your child's teacher
AS the end of term edges nearer, we wanted to give you the opportunity to say thank you to the teachers who have made a big difference to you and your child. We want to hear your thank you messages for the special teachers who have guided your
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Gas company provides update on reopening of busy carriageway
CADENT has provided an update on the reopening of a busy carriageway. Emergency works have been taking place to repair a distribution pipe under the A556 westbound in Rudheath for a week now. It comes after a member of the public reported smelling
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Changes approved for landmark listed building project
Alterations to plans to convert a landmark Grade II-listed building in Cheshire into two homes and build 12 new properties have been rubber-stamped. Planning permission was granted to Tabley Homes to transform Beeston Towers into a residential
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Pancakes, waffles and milkshakes on menu as pub launches new dessert business
A PUB has developed a sweet tooth. Fortysevens in Winsford is starting a new dessert business – Twistys. Ice cream, waffles, pancakes and milkshakes will all be on the menu when it launches later this week. Owner of the craft beer bar on
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Crackdown on high school fare dodgers as Northern asks head teachers to step up
A TRAIN operator is cracking down on fare-dodging school kids. Northern has written to the heads of 11 secondary schools in its area, including Knutsford Academy and Wilmslow High School, asking for help to tackle ‘persistent, calculated fare evasion
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Leader of Cheshire East Council resigns ahead of vote of no confidence
The leader of Cheshire East Council has resigned – just before he was due to face a vote of no confidence. Cllr Sam Corcoran announced he was standing down as council leader at today’s (Wednesday) meeting of the full council at Jodrell Bank.
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Drug dealer jailed after being caught by plain-clothes officers
A DRUG dealer has been jailed thanks to the local community. Ashley Finney has been sentenced to two years and four months in prison after admitting to possession with intent to supply class-A drugs, namely cocaine. The 34-year-old was arrested
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The 21 places children can eat for free or £1 during the 2024 summer holidays
Are you looking for ideas to get you out of the house in the summer holidays and where you can treat the kids to a nice meal without breaking the bank? From supermarket giants like Asda and Tesco to hotel chain Premier Inn or pizza restaurant Purezza
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Drivers warned of delays on 'one of Cheshire's busiest roads' due to gas leak
DRIVERS are being warned of delays on 'one of Cheshire's busiest roads' after a gas leak was discovered under the carriageway. Emergency works are taking place to repair a distribution pipe under the westbound carriageway of the A556 in Rudheath
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Police searching for wanted man in connection with assault and theft offences
POLICE are searching for a Winsford man wanted in connection with assault and theft offences. Officers have issued an appeal for help from the public to trace Ayden Bailey. The 27-year-old is described as white, around 5'7" tall, of slim build
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Call for Government support as pubs and bars bemoan 'negative' impact of Euros
PUBS and bars are calling for Government support following a disappointing Euros. Michael Kill, chief executive of the Night Time Industries Association, believes England’s success at the international football tournament ‘inadvertently saved’
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Plans for 84 homes recommended for approval despite nearly 120 objections
PLANS for 84 homes on agricultural land in Sandbach have been recommended for approval despite objections from nearly 120 residents and the town council. Muller Property Group wants to build the dwellings on two parcels of land to the east of the
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Primary school gets £1.8k boost to repair deteriorating barefoot adventure trail
PRIMARY schoolchildren are celebrating after repairs were made to their popular outdoor adventure trail. Youngsters at Antrobus St Mark's CE Primary School had often enjoyed playing on the barefoot trail, before it had to close after falling into
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Drug dealer avoids jail despite being caught selling cocaine in town
A DRUG dealer selling cocaine in Winsford has avoided an immediate spell behind bars. Sean Sendall, of Newall Crescent in Winsford, pleaded guilty to two drug offences when he appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court on June 10 earlier this year.
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Homecare company launching new support group for vulnerable and elderly people
A HOMECARE provider is launching a new support group aiming to bring vulnerable and elderly members of the community together as it officially opens its new Middlewich office. Blueberry Care is holding an official opening day on Sunday, July 21
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Retired WWII RAF radio operator and nuclear scientist celebrates 100th birthday
A RETIRED Second World War RAF radio operator and nuclear scientist from Whitegate is getting ready to celebrate an extraordinary birthday. Maurice Everett turns 100 on Friday, July 19, and as a lifelong gourmet and wine connoisseur, the sauvignon