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Stories for 6 March 2008

Knutsford Guardian News

Jodrell Bank threatened with closure

JODRELL Bank is threatened with closure because of plans to withdraw funding from its flagship project.   more...

Pupils set up forum to discuss issues

PUPILS from eight schools in Knutsford have set up a group to discuss such issues as bullying, recycling and healthy eating.   more...

Duty chemist

BOOTS in King Street, Knutsford, will be on duty on Sunday for one hour only from 11.30am to 12.30pm.   more...

Messenger Newspapers News

Forum on Bridgewater Way

AN £8 million scheme to upgrade the Bridgewater Way wil be discussed at Sale East Neighbourhood Forum on March 17.   more...

Tomato plants for pupils

B&Q is giving away enough tomato plants for 175,000 primary school children to 'grow their own'.   more...

Teen pregnancy rates in Trafford lowest in north west

TEEN PREGNANCY rates in Trafford are the lowest in the North West having dropped by 7.8 per cent according to new figures.   more...

Public sector and voluntary set out to make a difference

AN agreement for the future of the borough between Trafford's public sector and voluntary groups has been signed.   more...

Altrincham property searched as part of precious metal fraud investigation

AN Altrincham property has been searched during an operation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers over an investigation into a suspected £2million precious metal VAT fraud.   more...

Church gets grant for repairs

A gothic Roman Catholic church in Barton-upon-Irwell has been awarded a massive £481,000 grant for urgent repairs.   more...

Smoke free

It's NO Smoking Day on Wednesday March 12.   more...

Bedroom blaze

FIREFIGHTERS extinguished a bedroom blaze at a house on Helsby Road, Sale Moor this morning.   more...

Middlewich Guardian News

Under fire vicar to press on with St Michael’s refit

A MIDDLEWICH vicar has defended plans to refurbish one of the town's most iconic church buildings.   more...

Hunt continues to find the source of toxic canal pollution

TRACES of arsenic and chrome have been found in the Middlewich canals.   more...

Warning issued after company tries false debt collection scam

A DEBT collection company has been trying to scam Middlewich businesses.   more...

Mum’s anger over dog mess on way to school

A FURIOUS mum is sick of having to dodge dog faeces while walking her children to school.   more...

Owners left furious as they are told to keep dogs on a lead

MIDDLEWICH dog owners were furious to learn they might have to keep their pets on leads at a popular dog walking spot.   more...

Rare music on offer at music fair

CREWE and Middlewich Music Club is holding a Record, CD and Guitar fair this weekend.   more...

Clean Team is out on weekend patrol

LITTER-BUGS best beware this weekend because Middlewich Clean Team will be out in force.   more...

Brigade’s charity car wash

MIDDLEWICH Boys Brigade will be digging out their buckets and sponges for a charity car wash this Saturday, March 8.   more...

Oil drums dumped

OIL drums and gas bottles were dumped in Pochin Way.   more...

Will is word perfect in national speaking competition

A VICAR'S son has got a real way with words after winning a national speaking competition.   more...

Trio secure fantastic maths prize

MIDDLEWICH High School is harbouring some mathematicians of the future.   more...

Improve your driving

NEW drivers can brush up on their road skills on a pass plus course.   more...

Danielle looks forward to regal role

THE new Middlewich Rose Queen is preparing for her royal reign.   more...

Winterton’s cancer support

MIDDLEWICH'S MP is backing a campaign for more people to attend cancer-screening programmes.   more...

Grab yourself a bargain and help raise money to renovate centre

LOCALS can snap up a bargain at Middlewich Community Centre's table top sale this weekend.   more...

Northwich Guardian News

Barn owl numbers are flying high

AN EVENT to celebrate the increased numbers of a beautiful bird will be held in Northwich next month.   more...

IN COURT: Boy butted classmate

A SCHOOLYARD scuffle ended up in court for a 16-year-old who headbutted a classmate.   more...

Killer back behind bars

A KILLER who was on the run after escaping from prison twice has been caught.   more...

Northwich Vision: ‘put traders in the picture’

TRADERS are crying out for more information about plans to put Northwich back on the shopping map.   more...

Vics v Rushden: Setanta Shield preview

Northwich Victoria v Rushden & Diamonds (ko 3pm)   more...

Drivers face more A556 delays

A MAJOR improvement scheme is to begin next week on the bridge which carries the A559 Whitegate Lane over the A556, near Hartford.   more...

Actor’s life for Roger leads to college stint

A PROFESSIONAL actor is helping budding young thespians with their careers after taking on a teaching role at Mid Cheshire College.   more...

Say goodbye to Dr Torrance

IT will be the end of an era for patients at a Northwich GP practice as one of its doctors is retiring after more than 30 years.   more...

TV show higlights man's plight

A BBC television programme has highlighted the case of a sick man whose brother from Acton Bridge is fighting for him to receive continuing care.   more...

Northwich Guardian Sport

Gold cup for golden anniversary

OULTON Park is to join forces with Lola to help the sports car manufacturer celebrate its 50th birthday.   more...

Rowing: Duo set their sights on GB place

TWO former Northwich rowers are bidding for a Great Britain vest this weekend.   more...

Pool: Pair meet best of the rest

TWO Northwich cuers had an England trial this week.   more...

Runcorn And Widnes World Letters

Tree anger

WORK is to be carried out by the Highways Department on Boston Avenue between Latham Avenue and Halton Brow. Pavements are to be surfaced and widened.   more...

Can you help?

I AM trying to make contact with some members of my family and hope readers can help.   more...

Make friends

HENPALS is a club for women to make contact with other local women.   more...

St Helens Star Letters

DNA testing

DURING an interview the question of DNA data banks was being discussed. I was intrigued when the interviewee asked the silliest question I have ever heard on this subject.   more...

Remploy petition

ON reading recent articles on how town hall chiefs are to be forced to take action on local petitions that have 250 or more signatures, it never ceases to amaze me why politicians operate.   more...

Hoax caller

I JUST wanted to comment on the response by the fireman concerning the young man who made a hoax call to the fire brigade allegedly after being refused entry to a local night club, 'Firefighter's disgust at decision not to name the hoax caller' (Dear Star February 14).   more...

Perhaps we need to educate our children more about the dangers of deep water

As sorry as I was to hear the sad news of John Simmons' drowning, there are a few points that should be considered.   more...

Dog walkers’ bypass blues

I AM writing on behalf of dog walkers, walkers and residents of Haydock on the effect of the new Blackbrook Bypass.   more...

STAR LETTER: Lock criminals up... not us!

ALLEY Gates are the scheme the council have brought in to try and combat crime in our areas, but are they doing that? The answer is no. What crime is being stopped when the gates are left open? They are just a nuisance causing misery and extra costs to home owners and tenants alike.   more...

Leap Year pay

I WAS very amused to ready Glynn Mayhew's letter 'Leap Year not good news for us workers' (Dear Star February 28) complaining that employers 'keep quiet and let you' work an extra day this year, being a Leap Year, without getting an extra days pay.   more...

Warrington Guardian News

Former Wolves winger Barnett handed two-year drugs ban

RICHIE Barnett has been banned for two years for failing a drug test during his time with Wolves.   more...

Recall of IKEA high chairs

IKEA is recalling one of their ranges of high chairs following a report in Germany that the crotch restraint, which prevents a child from slipping, came loose after assembly.   more...

Dentist due at hearing

A DENTIST was due to appear before a disciplinary committee today after he was accused of not holding insurance at the practices he worked at for a combined 13 years.   more...

Wirral Globe News

All Mersey Ferries are cancelled

DUE to an engine fault on the Royal Daffodil, Mersey Ferries cruises and commuter services have been disrupted this afternoon (Thursday, March 6) and there will be no further ferry services today.   more...

Free national bus travel for pensioners

MP Stephen Hesford wants everyone over the age of 60 and those with disabilities to sign up for free bus travel in time for April 1.   more...

Dog-bite woman calls for police to make apology

A WOMAN who was bitten by a police dog outside a pub near her home is demanding an apology from the force.   more...

Wirral Globe Sport

Talented Debbie is doubles champion

WIRRAL wheelchair tennis player Debbie Thomas won her first title of 2008 in her first tournament of the year at the weekend - she triumphed in the women's doubles at the North West Challenge in Preston.   more...

  
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