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PICTURES: Winsford United secure second league win of the season
WINSFORD United climbed to fifth place in North West Counties League First Division South with their 4-1 home win against Stockport Georgians on Tuesday night. Same Son netted their opening goal in the 26th minute, cancelling a second-minute setback
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'Prolific offender' jailed after six-hour burglary spree
A PROLIFIC offender has been put behind bars. Brendon Bell has been jailed for four years and eight months after going on a six-hour burglary spree across Northwich and Wales. The 22-year-old attempted to run away from police when he was caught
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UK WhatsApp users warned their accounts could be stolen by scammers
WhatsApp users are being warned of a new scam which sees criminals posing as family and friends to request a security code. Once they have access to the security code, they aim to steal access to your WhatsApp account. Action Fraud, the UK’
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Mum celebrates as wheelchair swing installed at park after years of campaigning
A MUM has celebrated the installation of a new accessible piece of play equipment. A wheelchair swing has been installed at Marbury Country Park by Cheshire West and Chester Council. First to take it for a ride was Annabelle Povey, with her
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Town's raft racing festival could become annual event following successful debut
A RAFT racing festival could become an annual event following a successful start to life. Winsford Water Festival made a triumphant debut last weekend, treating visitors to racing, live music and a variety of family-friendly activities. The
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Probe urged into 'worrying' rise in fly-tipping incidents
Opposition councillors have called for an investigation into the soaring rate of fly-tipping across Cheshire West and Chester, questioning whether the cost of green bin collections is partly to blame. But the council’s ruling Labour group said
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Police called as Travellers set up camp at M6 motorway services
TRAVELLERS have set up camp at a motorway service station. A group of six caravans arrived at Sandbach Services on the M6 Northbound on Tuesday (August 6). The services are privately owned land and as such this is being treated as an ‘unauthorised
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Warning to drivers as 5 bridges around Northwich to swing for longer than usual
BRIDGES over the Weaver will swing for longer than usual. The Canal and River Trust North West has confirmed that bridges in Northwich town centre will swing later this week. The Town Swing Bridge and Hayhurst Swing Bridge will both be in use
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Engineers working to restore service as Wi-Fi down for residents in Northwich
WI-FI is down for residents across Cheshire. TalkTalk has reported a loss of broadband service in Northwich and Warrington. Customers in this area have been without the internet for at least 17 hours. However, engineers are now working
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Man repeatedly punched victim in face because he was 'gobbing off' outside pub
A MAN has avoided jail despite repeatedly punching another man in the face for 'gobbing off' outside a pub. Police were called to Witton Street in Northwich at around 2.40am on March 26, 2022, following reports of man being assaulted. Samuel
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Nursery which 'lays foundations for lifetime of learning' opens with a flourish
WINSFORD’s newest nursery has opened with a flourish. Acorn to Oak Nursery, in Crook Lane, takes its first full intake of tots this September, but has been offering places, including for its holiday club, since its soft opening back in April.
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Andrew Cooper MP: 'UK's lifeblood railways need to be back in public ownership'
At the general election, millions of people demanded change, not just in how the country is governed, but how it works. For too many people, basic services like getting a dentist appointment or catching a bus have not been working. That is
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'We will not be ignored' - SEND parents plan protest over council 'inaction'
PARENTS of children with special needs are to stage a second protest over the council’s 'lack of action'. CWAC SEND Accountability will stage a peaceful protest outside Cheshire West and Chester Council offices next month. It comes following
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Expected reopening of town's library pushed back as renovation works begin
THE expected reopening of Northwich Library has been pushed back to 2026 as design work to make it more accessible and welcoming begins. The Witton Street library closed in August 2022 to protect the public when structural issues, caused by the
