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Ellesmere Port News for 24 December 2008

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Thousands of drivers wrongly convicted in speeding blunder Dec 24 2008

THOUSANDS of drivers are having speeding convictions quashed and fines refunded following a blunder by officials.Read

Oaks tea shop continues to trade following administration Dec 24 2008

TWO specialist tea and coffee companies continue to trade despite going into administration.Read

Ellesmere Port syndicate scoops £2m share of Lotto jackpot Dec 24 2008

A GROUP of friends from Ellesmere Port will enjoy a very merry Christmas after scooping a share of a National Lottery jackpot.Read

Bike fans pay tribute to Stuart Owen Dec 24 2008

TRIBUTES have been paid to a motorcyclist from Ellesmere Port who died in Warwickshire.Read

Tory hits back over betrayal allegation Dec 24 2008

BOROUGH council leader Justin Madders has accused Ellesmere Port Conservatives of “betraying” the town over the free car parking initiative.Read

Cheshire police send Christmas greetings to criminals Dec 24 2008

SOME of Cheshire’s most persistent criminals are receiving a very special Christmas card this year – from the police!Read

New-look day nursery impresses MP Miller Dec 24 2008

BOROUGH MP Andrew Miller has opened the newly refurbished Oaklands Day Nursery in Neston.Read

Ellesmere Port MP urges backing for British industry Dec 24 2008

BOROUGH MP Andrew Miller has cited Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port car plant as a perfect example of why the Government and public should be buying British.Read

Festive Cody is top dog Dec 24 2008

MEET the Pioneer’s very own Santa Paws, ten-month-old Cody.Read

A haircut for £1? It’s a snip! Dec 24 2008

WEST Cheshire College students have raised £275 for Breast Cancer Research by cutting hair for a pound.Read

Borough mayor sets up stall at market in twin town of Reutlingen, Germany Dec 24 2008

BOROUGH mayor and mayoress Keith and Joan Butcher have just returned from an international Christmas market in the Port’s German twin town.Read

Young performers showcase stage skills to teachers Dec 24 2008

PUPILS from local Theatretrain schools were selected to attend a Teacher Training Workshop at The Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.Read

Firm supports guide dog Dec 24 2008

AN ADORABLE black Labrador puppy took centre stage during his recent visit to an Ellesmere Port firm.Read

Woolies store is awaiting its fate Dec 24 2008

WOOLWORTHS in Ellesmere Port will close on December 30, unless a buyer can be found for the crippled high-street giant.Read

Firm’s tree-mendous gesture Dec 24 2008

CHILDREN at Capenhurst Primary School have been getting into the festive spirit thanks to an Ellesmere Port factory.Read

High cost of repairing town fountain Dec 24 2008

REPAIRS to the popular water feature in Ellesmere Port town centre could cost up to £15,000.Read

Birds of prey fly back to the Arcades Dec 24 2008

SHOPPERS were in a flap when they had a visit from some feathered friends.Read

Youngsters box clever for charity Dec 24 2008

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Family light up street Dec 24 2008

A FESTIVE family have covered the outside of their house with Christmas lights and decorations to raise money for Claire House Children’s Hospice.Read

Peter is switched on to seasonal cheer Dec 24 2008

IF YOU’VE struggled to find the single broken bulb on a string of Christmas tree lights this festive period then spare a thought for Peter Parsons.Read

Dentist Matt aims to raise the bar Dec 24 2008

A DENTIST who has spent his professional life looking down people’s throats has turned his hand to pouring drinks into them, by opening his own bar.Read

Firm’s charity aid is ‘fantastic gesture’ Dec 24 2008

BIG-hearted staff at an Ellesmere Port company have raised hundreds of pounds for a charity that supports disadvantaged children and families in the town.Read