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Brewer hopes Full Toss will be the ideal delivery for drinkers

Former Cheadle cricketer Don Toft has invented a new beer called the Full Toss, which he brewed in his garage.

FORMER Cheadle Cricket Club all-rounder Don Toft is preparing a full toss – but this time to the delight of his old teammates in the pavilion.

When Don was made redundant by Stone-based QVF process systems in 2006, he decided to spend his redundancy money setting up Toft Brewing, a small time operation he could run from his...

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Never too late to kick the habit as smoker of 40 years proves

Eunice Croft, who has become a keen gardener and walker, seven years after her husband died of cancer.  Picture by Alex Severn

IT HAS been the hardest challenge of her life but retired weaver Eunice Croft rates giving up smoking after more than four decades as...

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Shop local scheme is helping high street to beat the recession

Linda Hurst, left, winner of the latest Shop Local draw with Helen Anderson, the town centre co-ordinator for Cheadle.

A PIONEERING scheme urging Cheadle people to support local traders has been hailed as a success by organisers. Staffordshire Moorlands...

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Cameras will catch drivers running red lights at rail crossing

RAILWAY bosses have installed CCTV to target drivers who ignore warnings that trains are approaching a level crossing branded one of the most dangerous in the Midlands. Network Rail has...

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Town 'at risk' of decay as survey finds neglect and street clutter

St Giles' Church is listed as one of the most important buildings of the 19th century.

CHEADLE and three villages are at risk of neglect, decay or damaging change, according to a new study. The town, Upper Tean, Alton and...

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Cricket: Officials to investigate as clash ends in abuse claim

Checkley professional Justin Granger steams in to send down another delivery during the match against Ashcombe Park at Four Trees.  Picture: Wesley Webster

LEAGUE officials are set to investigate Saturday's stormy clash between Moorlands rivals Ashcombe Park and Checkley.

The match ended in controversial fashion after umpires Barry Brereton and Peter Bucknall declared the match drawn at 8.45pm due to visibility problems caused by the setting sun.

Checkley were just five runs short of...

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Swimming: Club swimming in medals after members make waves at Macclesfield competition

Natasha Holland and Kay Goulden enjoyed good swims.

RECORD times, Midland District qualifying marks and a sea of gold, silver and bronze came tumbling Cheadle Swimming Club's way followin...

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Football: South Moorlands team sees red to secure fourth trophy

Pictured is the triumphant South Moorlands U18s team, with manager Jeremy Fallows on the back row, left.

SOUTH Moorlands Under-18s collected their fourth trophy of a glittering season with a comprehensive 4-2 victory over Red Street at...

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Cricket: Defiant Cheadle show what they're made of

Chris Barker finished with four Crewe wickets.

CHASING a target of 155 and then losing the wicket of opening batsmen Andrew Shaw – who didn't face a single ball – would...

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Cricket: Sunlight stops play as Checkley are forced to settle for draw

Checkley players celebrate the wicket of Steve Proffitt. Left: Ashcombe's Ahmed Gondal looks for more runs. Below: Checkley's Gavin Carr inspects the ball before sending down another delivery.

WHATEVER the outcome of Saturday's match between Division Two big hitters Checkley and Ashcombe the sun would not have set on either...

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£1,000 a month cost of leaving a message

Cheadle MP Bill Cash has been defending himself after coming under fire during the MPs' expenses scandal.

The recent furore over the expenses claimed by MPs now seems to be fading in the media, although I am sure the public, by and large, will not forget when the time comes to vote.

Recently Bill Cash, the MP for the Stone constituency which covers Cheadle and a large area of the South Moorlands, was seen squirming on TV trying to explain why...

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Cash should be taken in hand

I feel I must comment on the Conservative Association backing our MP Bill Cash. I see Mr Cash is paying back the £15,000 claimed on expenses. Is this a sign of guilt? Not all of us think he...

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Don't add to traffic misery

The continuing saga of the planned housing development at Mobberley Farm urges me to make some comments regarding it. It has been suggested by the protesters who are against the plan that...

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Enduring British spirit defies rain

May I through the Post & Times thank all of those who attended our Classic Car and Family Fun Day on Sunday June 7. On the day, many classic cars, charity stalls, commercial outlets and...

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Have fun helping out church

St Giles the Abbot Parish Church.

A team of enthusiastic people met on Friday May 29, at St Giles the Abbot Parish Church in Cheadle to try to find ways to raise money...

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