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knutsfordguardian.co.uk | Barbara Jordan
A man caught driving whilst disqualified on two occasions has been given a suspended prison sentence (Image: Newsquest) A BANNED driver caught behind the wheel twice within a week has been handed a suspended prison sentence. Andrew Cook, of Benbrook Close, Wilmslow, admitted driving whilst disqualified on two occasions within six days at Chester Magistrates’ Court on April 10.
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chesterstandard.co.uk | Barbara Jordan
Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash on Wilmslow Road in Alderley Edge (Image: Google Maps) POLICE are appealing for witnesses, video and dashcam footage after a two-car crash in a Cheshire village. Officers were called to reports of a collision on Wilmslow Road, Alderley Edge, at about 3.30pm, on Thursday, April 3. Attending the scene, officers found that a crash had occurred between a black Lamborghini Huracan and a silver Mercedes E 220 d AMG.
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knutsfordguardian.co.uk | Barbara Jordan
Wallop receives pub of the season for spring award from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Macclesfield and East Cheshire district (Image: Supplied) A KNUTSFORD pub is celebrating after winning a prestigious accolade. The Wallop has been named pub of the season for spring by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Macclesfield and East Cheshire district. The King Street hostelry overcame stiff local competition to scoop the award.
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knutsfordguardian.co.uk | Barbara Jordan
Tatton MP Esther McVey (Image: Supplied) A FORMER Cabinet Minister who started life as a Barnardo’s child is speaking up for teenage victims of sexual exploitation. Tatton MP Esther McVey has joined an independent panel of experts looking into grooming gangs in the UK. The Rape Gang Inquiry has been launched by Norfolk MP Rupert Lowe to uncover the truth where he says politicians and institutions have failed.
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knutsfordguardian.co.uk | Barbara Jordan
Workmen cordon off a shelter at Goostrey station amid fears of a glass window falling out (Image: John Williams) A SHELTER at Goostrey Station has been closed for safety reasons. The brick-built shelter on the southbound platform was cordoned off after part of the structure is believed to have shown signs of collapse. Rail workers and an engineer were called to examine the building.
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knutsfordguardian.co.uk | Barbara Jordan
Courageous Darcey Kemp has inspired a dentist to run the London Marathon (Image: Supplied) THIS courageous little girl has inspired a dentist to run the London Marathon. Dr Greg Paysden, from Mobberley, is raising funds for Children with Cancer UK. The 46-year-old said: “One of the reasons I’m so passionate about this cause is because of my dear patient and family friend, Darcey, a very brave and resilient three-year-old who was diagnosed with leukaemia.
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knutsfordguardian.co.uk | Barbara Jordan
Wilmslow Community Award winners from last year (Image: Supplied) WILMSLOW residents can learn about what is happening in the town and have a say on its future. This year’s annual town meeting will take place in Wilmslow United Reformed Church halls at 6.30pm on Thursday, May 15. Town mayor Cllr Tim Higgins will chair the event but it is not a council meeting.
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knutsfordguardian.co.uk | Barbara Jordan
A Knutsford driver has been banned from the road after failing to give police information to identify a driver suspected of committing an offence (Image: Supplied) A WOMAN has been banned driving ‘due to repeat offending’. Susan Barber, of Mansion Drive, Knutsford, failed to give police information to identify a driver suspected of committing an offence. The 61-year-old was found guilty of the offence at Warrington Magistrates’ Court on March 24.
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chesterstandard.co.uk | Barbara Jordan
The Pod Nursery in Wilmslow has been sold to Kids Planet Day Nurseries for an undisclosed sum (Image: Christie & Co) A ‘DREAM come true’ nursery has been sold for an undisclosed sum. Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of The Pod Nursery in Wilmslow. Husband and wife Sophie and Kane Mccumesky established the nursery in the grounds of Total Fitness Club in Handforth in 2022.
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chesterstandard.co.uk | Barbara Jordan
From left, Joshua Irving, Declan Fitzgerald and Joseph Kyte, jailed for car and key burglaries in Wilmslow (Image: Cheshire police) THREE men have been jailed for car and key burglaries in a Cheshire town. Declan Fitzgerald, Joseph Kyte and Joshua Irving all appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday, April 7, where they were sentenced to a total of five years in prison. Fitzgerald, 21 of Dorwood Avenue, Manchester, was sentenced to two years.
