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Stories for 31 July 2007

Knutsford Guardian News

Online petition: Save Bexton Court

CHESHIRE County Council may close a centre that cares for the most vulnerable people in our society. more...

'It doesn't pay'

PUB landlords are switching off Sky TV because it is now too expensive. more...

Mum’s saviour

A POLICEMAN has been honoured for saving a mother and daughter from a gunman. more...

Pupils set to reach new heights

CHILDREN from Knutsford High School are to be taught how to fend for themselves at 18,000ft. more...

Vandals mock victims

NEIGHBOURS in four streets awoke to find offensive messages painted across their homes and cars. more...

Messenger Newspapers News

Partington Cllr hits out at Peel's 'toll tax'

A PARTINGTON Councillor has accused Peel Holdings of 'double standards' when it comes to congestion charges. more...

THT apologises to group of elderly Flixton residents

TRAFFORD Housing Trust has apologised for causing stress to a group of elderly residents after a letter was "sent out in error". more...

Appeal after vicious street attack

TRAFFORD detectives are appealing for information after a 27-year-old man suffered serious facial and body injuries during a vicious street attack. more...

Volunteers’ ‘thank you’ party

MORE than a hundred volunteers who help patients and staff in Trafford's hospitals will attend a thank you' party organised by Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust tonight. more...

“Don’t flat pack Brooklands”

HOUSEBUILDER Villafont Homes has borrowed a phrase from anti-development campaigners for its latest project in Brooklands Road, Sale. more...

Batty about Bats to be seen at Sale Water Park

THE Mersey Valley Visitor Centre, Sale Water Park, Rifle Road, Sale, is the meeting point for an event entitled Batty About Bats on August 25 from 8pm to 10pm. more...

Newsquest aids floods appeal

Newsquest Media Group, owner of the Messenger Newspaper Group, is donating £10,000 to the British Red Cross National Floods Appeal. more...

Trafford’s GP services given the thumbs up

TRAFFORD patients have given the thumbs up to their GP services in a national review. more...

Official charity collectors

THE official charity collectors in local town centres this Saturday, August 4 are: The Urmston District Handicapped Club and Trafford Cats protection. more...

DUNHAM Massey Hall near Altrincham presents Boredom Busters, a programme of quizzes and activities for all the family, from August 6-22. Further details are available from 0161 941 1025. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. more...

Exhibition of flowers in Timperley

LARKHILL Community Centre, Thorley Lane, Timperley, is the venue for an exhibition of flowers by Timperley Horticultural Society on September 8 from 12 noon to 3.30pm. Admission is free, and the exhibition display includes chrysanthemums and fuchsias and a small vegetable section. more...

You can be a champion

A FINAL search is on to find Trafford residents with the drive and initiative to start a community project. more...

Volunteers required

THE Cancer Research UK shop at 4 Moss Lane, Altrincham, is always looking for volunteers. more...

Middlewich Guardian News

Shakeup in local government

JOBS could be axed as part of a Government shake-up of local councils including Middlewich's ruling authority. more...

Take a cat walk in town

GET your walking boots on for a stroll around the town with Middlewich CAT team. more...

Look into future

SHOPPERS in Middlewich this weekend will be able to take a glimpse into the future. more...

Give kindly

RESIDENTS can give blood at two blood donor sessions on Tuesday. more...

Shots fired

GUNSHOTS were heard in a field on Croxton Lane at 9.50pm on Saturday, July 28. more...

Church's vision

A MIDDLEWICH church is to transform a redundant town centre shop into its hall. more...

Houses in a plan for centre

MORE houses could be built in the centre of Middlewich on the proposed site of the new medical centre. more...

Dogs go on show

MIDDLEWICH will go barking mad when dozens of dogs go on show. more...

Northwich Guardian News

Innovative chef comes to rescue

DINERS at a Northwich restaurant are used to its innovative cuisine but remained blissfully unaware of just how creative the head chef can be. more...

UPDATED: Divers recover body from River Dane

DIVERS have recovered the body of a man from the River Dane. more...

Body found in the river

MYSTERY surrounds the death of a man whose body was found in the River Dane yesterday, Tuesday. more...

Northwich Guardian Sport

Cycling: Weaver trio simply the best

WEAVER Valley boast three national champions. more...

Runcorn And Widnes World Business

Business of the Month - July

Get a gorgeous, golden glow the safe and sensible way, in a comfortable ,relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable environment. more...

Teen Fitness: Childrens Summer Camp

Our summer camp is both fun and of value for the need sof youngsters, teaching key character development skills to prepare them for their school years. more...

Lifestyle Summer

Cover Up In The Sun more...

St Helens Star Business

Business of the Month

THE mere mention of the words hot more...

Chef's Secrets

The Coach Bar, a family run business that opened up on Ritherup Lane 12 months ago.... more...

In View - July 19th 2007: Our Pick Of The Next 7 Days TV Viewing

Pick of the Next 7 Days of TV Viewing more...

Heart of St. Helens

WHICHEVER way you travel into more...

In View - 26th July 2007: Our Pick Of The Next 7 Days TV Viewing

In View - 26th July 2007: Our Pick Of The Next 7 Days TV Viewing more...

Warrington Guardian News

Wolfie banner reception for Dragons

JEROME Guisset and his Catalans Dragons teammates were given a tremendous banner reception by Warrington Wolves fans after their thrilling Challenge Cup defeat of Wigan Warriors at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Sunday. more...

Face in the crowd winner - Challenge Cup special

THIS week's face in the crowd winner can now claim their prize. more...

Robbery at jewellers

A JEWELLERS on Walton Road in Stockton Heath was robbed this morning. more...

Big Bar not for sale

BIG Bar is no longer for sale, the Guardian has been told. more...

Landlord fined

A LANDLORD was fined £1,000 for providing false information over a property in a state of disrepair'. more...

Could you be the face of the Warrington Guardian?

THE Mr and Miss Warrington Guardian competition returns this week - and once again the search has begun for a genuine hometown boy and girl to represent the town. more...

Ethan’s home

ETHAN Bell is back home after a successful first operation. more...

Woman mugged

A WOMAN was mugged by two men after she was pushed to the floor. more...

PICTURES: Magnifique Wolves fans

WARRINGTON Wolves fans did their bit on Sunday to help Catalans Dragons become the first French club to reach the Challenge Cup Final. more...

Face in the crowd - Challenge Cup special

ARE you this week's face in the crowd winner? more...

Winsford Guardian News

Single mother's degree of success

A SINGLE mum who found out she was pregnant for the second time as she was about to start university has completed her degree. more...

Wirral Globe News

Fun in the sun for Amy and friends...

FUNDRAISING for the Help Amy Appeal went up a gear on three fronts over the weekend. more...

Goodbye to a good egg

FRIENDS and relatives of Egg Run organiser Simon Owen said goodbye to the "big guy with a big heart" at his funeral on Monday. more...

Birkenhead credit union insolvent

A BIRKENHEAD credit union has become insolvent with a shortfall of almost half a million pounds - but members may be able to claim compensation. more...

New leader for council care service

WIRRAL Council has promoted its current care and assessment chief to overall director of adult social services. more...

Overturned van on the M53

A MAN was taken to hospital with minor injuries after his van flipped onto its side on the Bidston flyover on Monday. more...

Thousands fight parking fee

FOUR thousand people have signed a petition against planned resident-only parking schemes in West Kirby. more...

Council praise as recycling rockets

RECYCLING by Wirral residents has rocketed - despite controversy over the recently introduced fortnightly bin collections. more...

Vote for best parks

Wirral people are being asked to vote for their favourite park as part of a campaign led by Merseyside Police to encourage people to take more pride in their public spaces. more...

Woman killed at railway crossing

A WOMAN has died after being hit by a train at an unmanned level crossing in Hoylake. more...

A life without electricity

GRANDMOTHER Violet Harland is a prisoner in her own home - barely able to venture outside, but miserable and wracked with pain within. more...

Mum delivers her own twins at home

A YOUNG mum from Wirral plans to train as a midwife after delivering her premature twin daughters at home. more...

Wyn becomes 500th jackpot winner!

SINCE she joined the St John's Hospice in Wirral Lottery nearly 10 years ago, Wyn Houghton had never won a penny in the weekly draw that in that time has given away more the £1.5 million in prize money . . . more...

HUNTING THE HOMELESS

TEENAGE hit squads are roaming the streets of Birkenhead preying on the homeless in so-called "happy slap" attacks recorded on their mobile phones. more...

Soldiers fined for club attack

THREE soldiers who attacked an off-duty policeman in a Southport night club have been each ordered to pay an £800 fine. more...

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