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  • Vics 5 Middlewich 0

    NORTHWICH Victoria did not need to be at their best to reach the competition’s last four. Their winning margin was harsh on their neighbours. Andy Preece’s men, ranked five divisions higher than their Cheshire League visitors, were ahead on seven minutes

  • Protesters get set for second round in homes fight

    A BATTLE to stop developers building in the centre of Davenham has begun afresh. Residents are protesting against resubmitted plans to alter a 1930s home at 19 Firth Fields, turning it into a six-bedroomed house and also build three new houses and a

  • Middlewich High School wins shield for third year in a row

    PUPILS and staff from Middlewich High School have won the ‘Best in Marquee’ shield for a third year running at this years Cheshire Show. The shield, presented this week, rewarded students for showing skill and confidence when encouraging visitors

  • Protection Against The Flu

    LOCAL health chiefs are urging NHS staff and South Cheshire residents to have their flu jab. Leighton Hospital chief executive Phil Morley this week rolled up his sleeve to receive his annual flu vaccination, to protect himself against the winter flu

  • Festive Fitness Event To Beat The Bulge

    A FESTIVE fitness event in Nantwich has been welcomed by council bosses. The Santa Dash will take place on Sunday December 20 at 10am and Councillor Andrew Knowles is encouraging families to take part in the charity fun run to help shed some extra festive

  • All the trimmings at Darnhall village hall

    A NIGHT of turkey and tinsel will be held at Darnhall Village Hall on Saturday, November 21. Guests will be given Bucks Fizz and canapés on arrival followed by a choice of turkey or ham with a jacket potato and salad followed by dessert and coffee

  • Hollands Road Apartments

    An exciting range of one and two bedroom apartments for sale through shared ownership (part-buy, part-rent) Are you a first time buyer searching for a new home? Then look no further! Arena has recently completed a range of contemporary

  • People's Views Sought On Health And Crime

    BOSSES at Crewe's Leighton Hospital are joining forces with Cheshire Police to keep people informed about their services. The two organisations are working together to talk to local people in towns across the area. They are holding a number of consultation

  • In search of Les Boden

    I am carrying out a family research project into the latter stages of World War One. The basis for this research is a diary my father kept during 1918. From the diary I know his best pal, a conscript of similar age, was a Les Boden, of 8 William Street

  • Health Chiefs Want Curb On Cheap Booze

    HEALTH bosses in South Cheshire insist the Government must do more to tackle the problems of cheap booze. Central and Eastern Cheshire’s director of public health is urging politicians to halt the sale of cut-price alcohol. Dr Heather Grimbaldeston

  • I'll cough up cash for Christmas lights

    HARTFORD’S decision to be free of Christmas lights this festive season has created a stir in the village. At its meeting last month, Hartford Parish Council decided the village would have to do without lights this year because of the cost and issues

  • Rotary Club Earns Just Reward

    THE Rotary Club of Nantwich has been awarded the Eddie Cramner Shield for the first time in its 75 year history. The award is presented annually to the club in the local Rotary district that is judged to have given the greatest overall support to The

  • Teenager in 'critical' condition after car crash

    A TEENAGER suffered serious head injuries when he was hit by a car in Chesterway on Monday. The 18-year-old, from Rudheath, was taken to North Staffordshire Hospital and his condition has been described as critical. He was hit by a

  • Sutton Coldfield 2 Witton 3

    WITTON Albion left it late, very late, before savouring another moment of FA Trophy glory. They will care not about the means – Craig Owen put through his own goal from sub Peter Heler’s cross in the closing stages of extra time – either. It was the

  • Quiz night at village hall

    A QUIZ night will be held at Darnhall Village Hall on Saturday, October 31. Tickets for the event, which starts at 7.30pm, cost £3 per person including tea and biscuits. For more information or to book your place, call 01270 528385.

  • 'Home's are safer' following conviction

    HOMES in Northwich are safer after a burglar was jailed for four years. Robert Dyson, 39, of no fixed address, was jailed at Chester Crown Court for burglary and theft from motor vehicles after a number of sneak-in burglaries in Rudheath in September