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A bell in St Peter's Church tower, Congleton, will be tolled 100 times at noon on Saturday to mark the funeral of Captain Sir Tom Moore. The bell will join hundreds of belltowers across the country for the tribute.

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Man charged over woman's death in Congleton bit.ly/3e8EDKA

This week students have taken part in a variety of different activities to celebrate World Book Day. My favourite was the masked reader. Students had to guess the teacher who was reading an extract from their book 😆 #BeYourBestAtBHS

Tomorrow's editorial, about naming the new link road. Any ideas? It appears not to be out for the public, they don't want Roady McRoadFace.. bit.ly/3t5QCN7

Wildlife trust to take over BVW? bit.ly/30zzS4W

The bloke we use for HR has recorded this. It's not half bad, and in a good cause. There's a link to the fundraising page on YouTube. Have a listen; all money raised will be sent directly to NHS Charities Together. youtube.com/watch?v=JqNbgS…

Disappointment as it is announced the historic 2 Mercian regiment, served by Staffordshire soldiers, is to be disbanded bit.ly/3smdIPU

Calls for lower speed limits on roads bit.ly/3f9EFCw

Elections: Ian Lawson holds Biddulph North, beating off a challenge from Nigel Yates. Keith Flunder holds Bidd South, Jill Salt getting half his total.

Picked these up on Leek Road, Congo, just now. Something heading from Leek/Biddulph is shedding 6” nails in the road. Could have gone down Canal Street or Moss Road. Could be on road to Cong. Take care.

We've got a grant from Meta to fund a commnuity reporter, aimed at someone who would otherwise not get the job because of lack of qualifications / opportunity / leaving the industry & wanting back - see this week's paper for info.

New arts body Outside is holding taster workshops at Biddulph Youth and Community Zone on Saturday, 12-2pm. Find out more at [email protected]

Nice to wake up to this … #ravingfans

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Alsager Chronicle pls rt Marley is #missing from ST7 #Alsager area since 13th December, she was seen being hit by a car so very worried she could be laying injured somehwere. If anyone has any info please 📞m.facebook.com/profile.php?id…

A charity gala evening at St Mary's Church, Astbury, tomorrow (Saturday) featuring tenor Russell Watson, has been postponed due to the singer being unwell. The concert, in aid of church funds, will now be staged on Friday 23rd December at 7.30pm instead.

The Chronicle is on sale today, only £1. No end of year round-ups or fillers for New Year - it's all news, news, news! Make sure to buy a copy today.