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Scott Murphy

Reporter covering council, local politics, health, business, crime, education and human interest stories in mid-Cheshire.

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Sean Eaton and Jeff Ashbrook of Team Salty Dog ahead of the Krazy Races event in Northwich on Sunday, June 26

Krazy Races: All systems go for Team Salty Dog as they prepare to race down hill
ONE of the teams taking part in this weekend’s Krazy Races is likely to prove popular with beer and live music fans.

Petrol prices are continuing to rise sharply

Petrol prices: Take a look where the cheapest place to fill your tank is this week
PETROL prices continue to rise on an almost daily basis, with the cheapest place to fill across the patch up 5p from last week.

DJ SteveO entertained the crowds at the launch night

Review: Tatton Park Pop Up Festival brings a classy boutique experience
AFTER finally getting a taste of summer this week, storm clouds gathered with impeccable timing for the launch of this year’s Tatton Park Pop Up Festival on Thursday (June 23).

Tata Chemicals Europe has opened the doors to its new £20 million carbon capture plant

Take a peek around the £20 million carbon capture plant as it opens its doors

A MASSIVE £20 million carbon capture and usage plant will open its doors on Friday (June 24), signalling a key milestone in the race to meet the country’s net zero targets.

Alan Carr and artist Abby Browne outside the town's Plaza during a previous arts trail

Town to become arts hub for month long festival including workshops and much more

A FESTIVAL of arts is coming to Northwich in July, and it will go on for the whole of the month.

Garth Miller with Dorje Sherpa at the summit of Everest

Charity aiming to honour world famous Mobberley climber is on top of the world
A CAMPAIGN to honour a world-famous explorer from Cheshire is one step closer to achieving its aim of honouring him.

Arriva have made temporary changes to its timetable

Arriva announces temporary bus timetable changes due to Krazy Races event
ARRIVA has announced changes to its bus timetable due to several road closures being put in place for the Northwich Krazy Races event.

Around 30 caravans turned up at Rudheath Primary School on Tuesday morning

More than 30 Traveller caravans move on from field near primary school

A GROUP of around 30 caravans have moved on from a field close to a primary school in Northwich.

Barney Howard of Christians Against Poverty is helping people find ways out of debt

Cost of living crisis: Charity helping people in poverty find way out of debt
WHILE perceptions exist that towns like Knutsford don’t have problems with deprivation the truth is very much different.

Russell was jailed at Chester Magistrates Court on Monday, June 20

Banned driver jailed after he drunkenly took car without consent of owner

A WINSFORD man has been jailed after he being caught drunk behind the wheel of a car he had taken without consent.

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