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'Weekend of woe' ahead as RAC issues warning to millions of drivers
Drivers have been warned to expect a 'weekend of woe' as millions of drivers hit the roads. The RAC has predicted that 13.8 million motorists in the UK will embark on leisure trips between Friday and Sunday. Under this estimation, this weekend
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Planners recommend refusal for 68 affordable homes
PLANS for 68 affordable homes in Alsager look set to be refused. Social housing provider Plus Dane wants to build the mix of flats and houses on land off Linley Road, which is allocated for development. But the council’s planning officers have
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Pub regulars trek 29 miles in one day to honour Leukaemia toddler Theo's carers
PUB regulars are trekking from a Liverpool hospital to their local in Middlewich in honour of a beloved toddler's Leukaemia carers. Theo Bond, who's two-and-a-half, has been receiving ‘absolutely incredible care’ at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
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Firefighters called to 'dangerous structure' after car crashes into house
ONE person has taken themselves to hospital after a car crashed into a building in Middlewich. Firefighters from Winsford were called to the scene in West Street at around 3.50pm yesterday (Thursday, July 25) following reports of a collision.
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Investigation carried out after 'human waste' spotted in canal
INVESTIGATIONS have been carried out after ‘human waste’ was spotted in a canal. A dog walker in Barnton was left disgusted after noticing what appeared to be human waste in a canal. This prompted the Canal and River Trust to carry out investigations
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Illegal vape traders warned they face losing all profits in court
Traders who sell illegal and harmful vapes in Northwich and Winsford will not be tolerated. That's the message coming through from Cheshire West and Chester Council's Trading Standards team, which is cracking down on the problem across the borough
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Trial date set for man charged after armed police called to incident in street
A TRIAL date has been set for a Northwich man arrested after armed police were called to an incident in the town. Officers responding to a suspected domestic incident in Dunster Close, Leftwich, on Friday, July 5, detained Mohammed Tahir Ashraf
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Council reluctantly approves controversial 84-home scheme on ‘unsuitable’ site
CHESHIRE East has reluctantly given the go-ahead for 84 homes on a Sandbach site councillors believe should not be developed. The council has refused a number of applications for the site south of Old Mill Road dating back to 2012, often to have
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Gypsy and Traveller site green light after HS2 is scrapped
Retrospective planning permission has been granted for a temporary Gypsy site in Winsford for a period of up to five years, after the scrapping of HS2 meant the land was no longer needed for the project. Cheshire West and Chester planning officers
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Council under fire over housing cash decision
Opposition and union chiefs have blasted the Cheshire West and Chester Council’s decision making process after it agreed to pump millions into a company which manages its housing stock. The funds were approved at a recent meeting of full council
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Suspect named after being charged with burgling five churches in a month
A SUSPECT has been named by the courts after being charged with burgling five different churches in the space of a month. It comes following a police appeal launched in the wake of some of the burglaries, with a suspect due to appear in court.
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Supermarket giant Aldi looking to hire new employees at Northwich store
A SUPERMARKET giant is looking to hire new employees at its Northwich store. Aldi, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, is recruiting for 260 colleagues across stores in Cheshire, including its Leicester Street branch. They have roles for all
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Chester Zoo: Boris the chimpanzee dies at the age of 58
Chester Zoo has said goodbye to one of its most well-known animals. For over half a century, Boris the chimpanzee has been a familiar face to millions of visitors. But sadly, although the veteran primate had been in good health until recently
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Best for Beauty 2024: Who does the best glow up in Mid Cheshire?
EVERYONE deserves a little pampering. Having your make up done, brows tended to or lashes looked at are becoming more and more popular for regular beauty lovers in Mid Cheshire. Where do you go to have yours done? Do you visit a salon or
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A new career awaits you at Cheshire’s newest private hospital
Looking to start a new career in healthcare or simply take your existing skills to the next level? The Alexandra Clinic – Cheshire will be hosting a recruitment event at Harford Golf Club on Wednesday, July 17th from 2pm to 8pm. Recognised as the
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Excitement building as return of town's popular Piña Colada Festival nears
DO you like piña coladas? Yes, the popular annual festival is back and it promises to be bigger and better than ever - hopefully without getting caught in the rain. The streets of Northwich will once again be swept up by a taste of the Caribbean
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Volunteers hit back at 'mindless' vandals plaguing beauty spot
‘MINDLESS vandalism’ is plaguing a local beauty spot. Volunteers have hit back following a spate of recent incidents at Northwich Woodlands, including a bench being set on fire and a ‘work of art’ hedge being mowed down. The Friends of Anderton
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Woman tragically found dead in bed at home after taking fatal drug overdose
A WOMAN was tragically found dead in bed at her home in Middlewich after taking a fatal drug overdose. Jessica Waller, of Queens Drive, was discovered by her dad on Sunday, March 17, an inquest has heard. The 30-year-old had a medical history
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Primary school 'nurturing the scientists of tomorrow’ earns prestigious award
A SCHOOL is celebrating earning a prestigious award. Willow Wood Primary School in Winsford has achieved the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) Gilt. Having previously attained the PSQM Award in 2022, the Gilt prize is a recognition of the
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Town's 'sociable' Bob Ross-style painting workshops where 'everyone goes home proud'
MORE than 500 Northwich residents have discovered the joy of painting at a 'sociable' art workshop taking the town by storm. Friends Lucy Ashley and Becky Ralph – aka Imaginators – have been 'on a roll' since starting their Bob Ross-style step-by-step