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Currys Northwich celebrating store re-fit by hosting charity fundraising day
A HIGH Street retailer is celebrating its recent store re-fit by hosting a fundraising day for charity. The Currys branch in the Northwich Retail Park off Manchester Road is holding the special event on Friday, August 9. Guide Dogs UK have
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Welcome the babies born in Mid Cheshire in July 2024
SAY hello to the latest gorgeous bunch of newborns calling Mid Cheshire their first home. Every month we will be appealing for your pictures of your new babies for a special supplement at the start of next year. There's still time to send in
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'Why are you doing this?' - Mayor condemns vandals who set fire to community bus
THE mayor of Winsford has condemned vandals who set a bus on fire in the town. Two men were arrested by police late last night following a spate of arson incidents across Winsford. Rubbish bins, telegraph poles and a Cheshire West and Chester
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Starbucks drive-thru plans submitted for part of supermarket site
ALSAGER looks set to get a new Starbucks drive-thru as part of the long-awaited Sainsbury’s scheme which was approved earlier this year. The original Sainsbury’s application for a supermarket on the site of the former Twyford Bathrooms off Linley
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Trial date set for man accused of murdering Northwich woman
A TRIAL date has been set for a man accused of murdering a Northwich woman. Keiron Goodwin spent the weekend in custody after being charged with the murder of Olivia Wood. Avon and Somerset Police were called shortly after 3am on Tuesday (July
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Two men arrested as school bus set on fire during arson spree
A SCHOOL bus, wheelie bins and telegraph poles have been set on fire. Two men from Winsford, aged 30 and 24, have been arrested on suspicion of arson. It follows a spate of ‘deliberate’ fires around the town last night. However, police
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Hit-and-run at busy roundabout leaves teenage cyclist, 14, in hospital
A HIT-AND-RUN at a busy roundabout left a teenager in hospital. A 14-year-old boy suffered a broken collar bone after being hit by a black BMW in Northwich. The boy had been cycling across Davenham Roundabout on the A556 when he was struck
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Councillors’ allowances and expense claims top £1.32m for last financial year
CHESHIRE East paid out more than £1.32 million in allowances and expenses to councillors in the 2023/24 financial year – an increase of more than £92,000 on the previous year. In total, the council paid £1,322,817 to councillors compared to £1,230,349
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Public asked to respect workmen as car park set to close
A CAR park will have to close for one day only. The Village Car Park in Sandiway, off Weaverham Road, will be shut all day on Wednesday (August 7) to allow for some gardening work. Julie Chrimes, clerk of Cuddington Parish Council, has asked
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VIDEO/PICS: What the Fords are saying after winning medals in Paris 2024 Olympics
OLYMPIC heroes Tom and Emily Ford say they regard their Paris 2024 medal wins as a ‘thank you’ to family and friends who have paved the way for their success. The brother and sister rowers, who are former students of The Grange School in Hartford
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FULL REPORT: How Vics twice came from behind to progress in FA Cup
Peter Tonge’s full verdict on Northwich Victoria’s come-from-behind FA Cup victory against Squires Gate on Saturday… Well, what a way to start the season – a cracking game of football, great weather, big crowd and a fine win for the Vics. Vics
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Cheshire West to create additional 125 schools places for SEND children
CHESHIRE West and Chester Council is creating an additional 125 school places for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Following a review of its SEND system, the council is implementing recommendations
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Man accused of falsely imprisoning and raping woman set to stand trial today
A NORTHWICH man accused of falsely imprisoning and raping a woman multiple times is set to stand trial. Valutham Jeganathan, of Clifton Drive, is due to appear at Chester Crown Court today, Monday, where he faces charges for multiple offences.
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'Ambitious' nursery celebrating after securing top Ofsted rating for a third time
AN 'uncompromisingly ambitious' Winsford nursery is celebrating after securing the top Ofsted rating for a third time since it opened. Start Well Learning, based at Wharton CofE Primary School in Greville Drive, has been awarded an outstanding
