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  • Leighton's maternity unit named best in the country

    MID Cheshire's pregnant women and their families have access to the best maternity care in the country after Leighton Hospital picked up a coveted title. The unit, managed by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, was named as the country

  • Make it snappy to enter village competition

    VILLAGERS are being encouraged to make it snappy to enter a community photography competition. The Get Snapping contest is being organised by Barnton Community Group, and is divided into three subject categories, animals, holidays and weather.

  • Joyce and Barry celebrate 50 happy years together

    ‘HAPPINESS is not a destination, it’s a way of life,’ says the plaque on Joyce and Barry Lambert’s home. The phrase perfectly encapsulates the positive attitude to life of a couple who are celebrating 50 happy years together. Joyce and Barry

  • Mid Cheshire rail line could be 'electrified in 2019'

    THE train line serving mid Cheshire is in line to be 'electrified' as a priority following the release of a report into the future of railways in the north of England. Patrick McLoughlin, the Secretary of State for Transport, established the Northern

  • Leighton's maternity unit named best in the country

    MID Cheshire's pregnant women and their families have access to the best maternity care in the country after Leighton Hospital picked up a coveted title.The unit, managed by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, was named as the country’s best

  • Memorial Court sets opening date

    DAMES and delegates explored a multi-million pound entertainment and leisure venue in Northwich to mark the final countdown before it opens in May.Dignitaries were invited to Memorial Court, in Chesterway, for a 'topping out' ceremony to celebrate the

  • Bargain Hunt spotlight on Northwich Auction Centre

    GASPS and cheers greeted the sale of a range of unusual items at an episode of Bargain Hunt which was recorded at an auction house at Barnton. The episode of the popular BBC TV series was filmed at Northwich Auction at the end of November, and

  • Blues on track for top 10 finish

    ROB Byrne’s Winsford United side look set to achieve the top ten target set by the boss ahead of the season after making it seven league games unbeaten. Blues host Squires Gate in the North West Counties League Premier Division on Saturday, kick

  • Town council insists it supports Bentley plans

    CREWE Town Council has said it fully supports Bentley's plans for Crewe despite having concerns over the potential loss of public open space. In December 2014, Cheshire East Council held a consultation on the disposal of open green space to Bentley

  • Swimmers will not be on show

    SWIMMERS have been reassured that they will not be on view to passing traffic in Northwich's new pool. A number of residents have raised concerns about the clear glass corner of Memorial Court, offering a view into the swimming pool for passers by and

  • Emma named 'temp' of the year

    THE unsung heroes of the workplace – temps – have been recognised with awards from leading Cheshire-based consultancy company Brampton Recruitment.Brampton, who supply temporary staff to hundreds of local businesses across South Cheshire, has judged Emma

  • PEDAL POWER: Wheels are turning in west Cheshire

    RECREATIONAL cycling is on the up in west Cheshire after a team effort and national triumph. Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) has been presented with a framed GB Cycling Team jersey to mark another successful year in partnership with Active Cheshire

  • Councillors halt car park charge increase

    LABOUR councillors in Crewe have put a halt to Cheshire East Council’s plans to increase car park charges around Crewe Railway Station. Cheshire East were set to up the price of parking on two of its car parks near to the station, but Crewe councillors

  • NHS campaigners rally on streets against privatisation

    PROTESTORS in Winsford joined thousands around the UK in taking to the streets to help gather support to protect the NHS from privatisation. Aroound 170 people signed the ‘Save our NHS’ petition in Winsford outside ASDA on Saturday, February 28

  • BID Update

    Local Businesses Meet The Buyer More than 100 local businesses came together last week to discover how to get involved with Northwich’s £80m Barons Quay development. Hosted by Balfour Beatty, the Meet the Buyer event attracted a wide range of building