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  • Police appeal after bike burglary

    POLICE are appealing for information after a garage was burgled in Middlewich.  A black and grey ‘GIANT’ mountain bike was stolen from the garage of property on Fernleigh Close at some point between August 14 and 23. Anyone with information

  • German adventure for guides

    A GROUP of Crewe guides took part in a time trial adventure game that traversed the German capital during an unforgettable European adventure. Six girls joined colleagues from Congleton and Bollington Cross, before flying into Berlin’s Schönefield

  • Brave Emilie will inspire runners

    BRAVE Emilie Dean will be the guest of honour at this weekend's Race for Life at Tatton Park after being diagnosed with a brain tumour less than a year ago. Eight-year-old Emilie, from Lostock Green, will sound the air horn to start the annual

  • Sisters' pledge to pub patrons

    CRIME fighting sisters have teamed up to increase safety and peace of mind for pub-goers across Northwich and Winsford. PCSOs Kat Stock and Barbara Billington have launched a partnership between the towns’ respective Pubwatch schemes. By pooling

  • Trust calls on public to back badger vaccination

    CHESHIRE Wildlife Trust has called on the public to support a new phase in their bovine TB badger vaccination programme. The conservation charity has secured a grant of up to £25,000 from Defra to part-fund a scheme that would see a substantial

  • Fun activities for summer

    A WINSFORD community group is offering numerous fun activities for residents to get involved with this summer. GGO West Winsford, which organises events and initiatives for the Greenfields Park, Glebe Green and Over neighbourhoods has a packed

  • Mixed reaction to new homes

    PLANS for 10 houses to be built behind a farmhouse in Weaverham are pending consideration. Omega North West aim to demolish the redundant open barns, make single storey extensions to the former farmhouse and develop 10 houses at Weaverham Bank

  • Coffee time fundraiser

    CREWE Concert Band is holding a coffee morning in St Mary’s Church Hall, Nantwich on Saturday, August 31 from 9am to noon. If you find yourself in Nantwich please call in for refreshments, homemade cakes and stalls. Enjoy listening to ensemble

  • Record year for Northwich Festival

    A RECORD breaking year was enjoyed by all who flocked to Northwich Festival during the Bank Holiday weekend. The festival drew such large crowds on Monday that police were called out to deal with gridlock at the entrance to the Moss Farm venue.

  • Wheelock Street shop closures cause knock-on effect

    BARGAIN booze in Middlewich shut up shop and ceased business last Sunday. Proprietors made the decision to close the Wheelock Street store after the shop suffered a series of financial set-backs. Philip Sinclair, who took over the store in

  • Top class plans for new Crewe college

    THIS is the first view of Crewe’s proposed new University Technical College (UTC). It is hoped the learning facility will be able to supply a steady stream of skilled young workers to Crewe’s key industries. The college will be based in the

  • Dog saved from derelict building

    A STRANDED dog was rescued from a derelict building on Sunday, August 18 by firefighters. Crews were called to the Old Manwed depot, Electricity Street, Crewe after the dog had been trapped under the basement. A short extension ladder was used