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Landmark former community centre could get new lease of life if plans approved
A landmark former community centre in Winsford which shut its doors more than a decade ago could be set for a new lease of life. Plans have been submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council to convert part of the former Winsford Neighbourhood
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Northern warns ‘check before travel’ in December as train cancellations likely
TRAIN operator Northern has advised passengers in the north west to ‘check before you travel’ on Sundays in December. This is due to planned engineering works and the potential for short-notice cancellations. It comes as Northern is proposing
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Heavy traffic on M6 northbound ahead of rush hour after crash
QUEUES are forming on the M6 Northbound after a collision. The crash is believed to have occurred between junction 19, for Knutsford, and junction 20, Lymm interchange, this afternoon, Friday. Two lanes have been closed on the M6 Northbound
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Councillors to discuss how to deal with harassment, abuse and death threats
CHESHIRE East is to look into how it can best protect its councillors from harassment, abuse, and threats. The matter was raised at yesterday’s (Thursday) meeting of the corporate policy committee and comes at a time when more elected officials
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Council will only back proposed new rail schemes if they benefit the borough
TWO potential new rail schemes which would directly impact Cheshire East look set to be ‘provisionally supported’ by the council – but only if they’re re-worked so Crewe and the wider borough benefits. The first is the proposed Liverpool to Manchester
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Arrest warrant issued after illegal XL Bully owner's court no-show
A WARRANT has been issued for the arrest of a Winsford man accused of possessing an XL Bully illegally. Jack Green, of Severn Walk, failed to show up at Crewe Magistrates’ Court for a plea hearing on Thursday, November 28. The 24-year-old faces
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Community Shed members 'heartbroken' as project faces potential closure
MEMBERS of a community group which supports socially disadvantaged people have been left heartbroken at its possible closure. Mid Cheshire Community Shed, which began life in 2009 as Hartford Men in Sheds, was the first of its type to open in the
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School's new lunchtime boxing initiative proving to be a knockout with students
A HIGH school's new lunchtime boxing initiative aimed at promoting positive behaviour and improving mental well-being is proving to be a knockout with students. Pupils at Rudheath Senior Academy have enjoyed taking part in a boxing intervention
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Your chance to win a luxury getaway or a piece of legendary football memorabilia
Our exciting weekly advent competition continues with another fantastic selection of prizes. Running until January, these competitions, which are exclusive to our subscribers, are your chance to win some unforgettable goodies. This week, we’ve
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Driver charged with drink-driving after lorry crashes into parked vehicle
A DRIVER has been arrested after a lorry crashed into a parked vehicle. Mite Angelov, from Macedonia, is due in court today (November 29) having been charged with drink-driving. It comes after police received several reports from members of
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Checkmate!: 'Blitz' chess whizz-kids' junior league showdown goes 'to the wire'
CHESS whizz-kids descended on a Northwich secondary school for a battle of wits which made adult onlookers ‘marvel’. St Nicholas Catholic High in Hartford played host to Northwich Chess Club's junior section’s Schools Chess Competition on Saturday
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Cheshire-based swim school scoops award at national ceremony
A baby and child swim school has won an award. Puddle Ducks, with its head office based in Cheshire, scooped the award for Leadership and Culture at the 2024 BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards. This awards ceremony recognises the top businesses
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Much-loved Christmas tradition returns this weekend
A MUCH-LOVED Christmas tradition returns this weekend. The Robinson household on Station Road in Winsford will officially unveil their 2024 Christmas decorations on Saturday (November 30). David Robinson has been decking the halls for 40 years
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Council 'fully committed' to ending rough sleeping as numbers rise
HUNDREDS of people have been sleeping rough across Cheshire West and Chester. Figures obtained by Advice.co.uk via a Freedom of Information Request show the borough council logged 479 counts of rough sleeping in the area in 2023/24. This is
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New jobs to be created in town as firm expands after seven-figure funding package
NEW jobs are set to be created in Northwich after a seven-figure funding package enabled a logistics company to expand its operations. Manchester-based Heritage Apparel, operating under Hal Property Holdings, will use the funding from HSBC UK to
