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Constable dismissed from Cheshire Police for failed drugs test after Creamfields
A SPECIAL constable has been dismissed by Cheshire Police after failing a drugs test following a trip to Creamfields. Special constable Matthew Ince has been dismissed without notice following an accelerated misconduct hearing held this week.
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Council gives go-ahead for 119 homes on the outskirts of town
PLANS for a 119-home estate on the outskirts of Congleton have been given the go-ahead, although councillors have insisted on extra highways safety measures for pedestrians. Cheshire East’s strategic planning board was unanimous yesterday (Wednesday
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'Bitterly disappointed' - Pub facing closure unless new owner is found
A PUB will be forced to close unless a new owner can be found. The Kinderton in Middlewich may shut its doors for the final time in September. Having been up for sale for a year now, the hotel and restaurant will have to close if a buyer doesn
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Fears council ‘may struggle’ to recruit new children’s services boss
CHESHIRE East Council may find it difficult to recruit a new head of children's services after Ofsted rated the service as ‘inadequate’. Several councillors have told the Local Democracy Reporting Service they fear potential candidates may be put
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Man subjected ex-girlfriend to 'barrage of harassment' after multiple break-ups
A MAN who subjected his former partner to a 'barrage of harassment' has been fined more than £1,000 at court. Dewald Grobbelaar, of Keats Lane, Northwich, appeared at Warrington Magistrates Court on Monday, July 22, for sentencing on one count
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Ancient reptile species has new home at Chester Zoo
A reptile that lived on the planet before the dinosaurs, nearly 200 million years ago, has a new home at Chester Zoo. The ancient reptiles, called tuataras, are one of nature’s “greatest marvels” and have moved into their immersive new habitat.
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Guardian readers choose their top ten places that are perfect for pets
CATS or dogs, fish or birds, snakes or geckos – we love our pets. Four-legged friends and feathered friends quickly become part of the family. We wanted our next Best of 2024 category to honour those people in Mid Cheshire who help our pets
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ITV's The Chase star Anne Hegerty drops in on quizzers for 'epic' battle of wits
BRAINBOXES in Winsford were left starstruck after a quiz-world megastar dropped in to compère a charity battle of wits. ITV’s The Chase star, Anne Hegarty, drew a crowd of 220 quizzers to Winsford Academy for an epic test of knowledge in aid of
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Plan for homes on business park rejected despite 'growing concern' over site's future
PLANS to build homes on a business park have been rejected. Cheshire West and Chester Council has refused an outline planning application for 40 affordable homes at Gadbrook Park in Rudheath. That is despite 'growing concern' around the site's
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Man avoids jail despite collecting hundreds of child abuse images over eight years
A MIDDLEWICH man has avoided an immediate spell behind bars despite collecting hundreds of child abuse images over an eight-year period. Craig Adams, of Davenham Way, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday, July 22, to be sentenced on five indecent
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Retired teacher sadly found dead in brook hours after family reported her missing
AN elderly woman was sadly found dead in a brook, hours after being reported missing from her Northwich home. The body of retired teacher Celine Bourke, 70, was discovered near her home on Station Road in Crowton on May 2 this year, an inquest
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Drivers warned of two-week town centre road closures for sewer repairs
DRIVERS in Northwich town centre are being warned of road closures which could cause disruption. Witton Street will close from Monday, July 29, along with Old Warrington Road, Albion Road, and Venables Road. The closures are to allow United