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Who Witton Albion will play where and when in new league campaign
WITTON Albion now have confirmation of who they will play where and when in the 2024-25 Northern Premier League West season. They will be back with a bang next month, with the opening game of the campaign being at home to City of Liverpool on Saturday
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Pedestrian in hospital after hit-and-run near KFC
A PEDESTRIAN has been taken to hospital after a hit-and-run. Cheshire Police are investigating a crash on Chester Way in Northwich this afternoon (July 18). A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital as a result of the collision, which happened
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Firefighters tackle blaze at town centre business
Firefighters have tackled a blaze at a town centre business. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has been called to Northwich this afternoon following reports of a fire at a commercial premises. Four engines, from Knutsford, Winsford and Congleton
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Police investigating as passenger dies after crash
A PASSENGER has died following a crash near Northwich. Cheshire Police have confirmed that a man has died after a crash on the A533 Runcorn Road today (July 18). He was the passenger of a white Suzuki Celerio which collided with a blue Ford
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Magic mushroom grower busted sneaking drugs past airport customs disguised as tea
A LOSTOCK Gralam man who grew magic mushrooms and cannabis at home tried to sneak drugs past airport customs disguised as tea. Liam Lockett was rumbled when a postal package addressed to him was intercepted by Border Force officers at Heathrow
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Watch as motorcyclists arrested after leading police on high-speed pursuits
MOTORCYCLISTS who led police on two pursuits across Cheshire have been arrested. Two men, a 22-year-old from Winsford and a 25-year-old from Northwich, have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. The pair repeatedly tried to evade
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How to keep flying ants out of your home this summer
Flying ants can be an inconvenience in your home and garden especially when you want to enjoy the summer weather outside. If you’ve seen flying ants outside, you might be wondering how to stop them from getting indoors and wreaking havoc. To
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Latest news from the Mid Cheshire crown green bowling scene
Stuart Greenhalgh updates us on the Mid Cheshire crown green bowling scene… THE Roberts Bakery Trophy was played over two days last week, with Thursday for qualifying and Friday being the finals night. The last sixteen brought about the exit
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Two people taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' after crash
TWO people have been taken to hospital with 'serious injuries'. It follows a crash on the A533 Runcorn Road this morning (July 18). A large emergency service presence is currently in attendance, with the road closed from Barnton to the A49.
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Firefighters to the rescue as woman falls into river whilst trying to fetch dog
FIREFIGHTERS had to rescue a woman who fell into a river. Emergency services were called to Winsford this morning (July 18) following reports that someone had fallen in the Weaver and was unable to get out. It is understood the woman had been
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‘Do not approach’ warn police as they hunt for wanted man
POLICE are hunting for a man wanted on recall to prison. Merseyside Police have launched a search for Christopher Dunster, who has links to Northwich. The 46-year-old breached his licence conditions following his release from prison. He
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Martin Lewis urges one million Brits to apply for unclaimed DWP benefit
Martin Lewis has warned Brits that one million people could be missing out on a benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Around 1.6 million elderly people get Attendance Allowance as it stands, but there are plenty more who could
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Traffic building on the M6 near Northwich after collision
QUEUES were reported near Northwich this morning, Thursday, after a road traffic collision on the M6 Northbound. The incident is believed to have taken place between Junction 18, Middlewich and Holmes Chapel, and Junction 19, Knutsford, at around
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RECAP: Road closed after man dies in two-car crash
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12 of the best kids’ classes or groups as chosen by Guardian readers
IT’S time to reveal the shortlist in our search for Mid Cheshire’s Best for Kids. How do you keep the smallest members of your family happy and entertained? Do they go to baby yoga or music classes? Is there a reading group for toddlers
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'Determined' brain cancer patient seeks help to unlock pioneering £200k therapies
A FORMER Sir John Deane’s star pupil who’s been battling stage-four brain cancer since 2021 has launched a campaign to ‘unlock’ potentially revolutionary therapies. Oxford history graduate, Paul Redgrave, wryly named his tumour ‘Benjamin Button
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The best and worst GP practices in Mid Cheshire according to patients
MID Cheshire’s best and worst GP practices have been revealed. The results of the GP Patient Survey have been published, showing what people think of doctor's surgeries in Northwich, Middlewich and Winsford. In total, 4,732 questionnaires were
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Review: Batman Unmasked is a dream experience for fans of the films
I have loved the Batman films since I was a little boy and I'm not ashamed to admit I still regularly watch them and feel very nostalgic about my childhood. If you grew up in the 90s and 00s as I did it's hard to argue that Batman wasn't and isn't
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Concerns raised about care following death of man with Down's Syndrome
CONCERNS have been raised about a man with Down’s Syndrome’s care. An inquest has been opened into the death of Paul Cooper. Mr Cooper had been living at an unnamed care home when he was admitted to hospital on May 6, suffering from pressure