TWO thefts from vehicles outside Crewe Cemetery have sparked a plea to keep valuables safe. Both police and cemetery staff are advising people to make sure their property is secure when left in cars. Two handbags were stolen from unlocked vehicles parked
CONCERNS over Crewe Alexandra's proposed new facilities at Reaseheath will be taken into consideration. With their future as one of the country's top football academies in jeopardy, the First Division football club needs to construct an indoor arena by
Witton Albion 0 Leek Town 4 UniBond Division One THE absence of skipper Brian Pritchard stuck out like a sore thumb at Witton on Tuesday night, as their recent upturn in fortunes dive-bombed. Leek scored three in the first half as Albion's defence, missing
FAR-REACHING proposals by Brunner Mond to transform 90 acres of its Wallerscote and Winnington sites into a riverside urban village have reached a key phase with the submission of an outline planning application. Vale Royal Borough Council will now officially
FORMER Warrington man Mike Verrier has been appointed group treasurer with Wolseley, builders merchants, which has its corporate headquarters in Droitwich, Worcestershire. Mike was educated at St Mary's Primary School, Warrington and the former Boteler
A MAN accused of killing his friend after a late night incident has been sent for trial at Chester Crown Court. Thirty-year-old Steven Trevor Lynn appeared before South Cheshire Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of Daniel Bell, aged 23, from
DR Peter Brown has been appointed as chairman of the Merseyside and Warrington branch of the Institute of Logistics and Transport.Peter, 54, is a senior lecturer in the department of civic design at Liverpool University. He gained a civil engineering
WHEN a cookery teacher met a printer during Sunday school, neither was to know that 60 years on they would be celebrating the recipe for success. Ruth and Harold Fletcher, of Park Street, Castle, are set to celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary
PROTEST group Residents Against Mine Pollution is urging residents in Northwich and Winsford to raise their representations against waste dump plans in the impending public inquiry. Consortium company Minosus plans to use a worked out part of Winsford
ADVENTURE, fun and learning are all part of life as a Scout. But one youngster from Sandiway and Cuddington Scouts has taken things a step further. Ben Buxton, of Whitegate Road Winsford, has made history for the group after becoming the first Cuddington
IT was rather an unusual request when the BBC asked staff at a Northwich cake shop to bake a cake which was sunk in the middle. For the cake will take a starring role during an episode of a new 10-part BBC Television sitcom starring Lisa Tarbuck, which
THE Guardian Cup First Round provided a number of close games but no giant killing acts last Saturday. The holders Sidac Social were pushed all the way by plucky Division Three outfit Parklands FC at Widnes, but progressed by three goals to one. Premier
IN the Runcorn Sunday League Second Division, Old Rec & Sports continued their fine start to the season with an impressive 8-0 win over Weaver Wanderers with goals from Metcalf, Meadowcroft, Wilks and Cartwright (5). Another team to score eight was
TWO new magistrates have been appointed to serve on the Vale Royal Bench. The Lord Chancellor, Lord Irvine, has named Clare Farmer and Peter Flockhart as new Justices of the Peac Anyone interested in becoming a magistrate in Vale Royal is invited to apply
Mond Rangers Res 0 New Brighton Res 1 West Cheshire Sheild First Round A SOLITARY goal decided this cup-tie in New Brighton's favour in a wind swept game at Pavilions on Saturday. Founder members of the football league New Brighton, in their distinctive
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has apologised to customers after confusion that resulted from a leaflet issued by the company. Tesco had posted a leaflet to all its Clubcard holders to advertise new improvements to the Northwich store including an 8,000 square
A YOUNG woman has her dog to thank for scaring off a flasher while she was walking her pet in a lonely country lane in Antrobus. The woman, who is 18 years old, was walking her dog along Knutsford Road at around 1pm on Saturday, September 1, when a red
A WIN at Oakmere this week could see Lymm avoid relegation. Although Lymm only drew with Ashton-on-Mersey other results went their way. Jackson, 4-51 and K. Wright, 4-43, restricted Ashton to 168. But Lymm never looked like getting close to their target
METHODIST Churches in Northwich have been getting used to a new face this month following the appointment of Rev Richard Towle as the new Methodist minister for the area. Mr Towle has taken pastoral charge of Methodist churches in Sandiway, Cuddington
POLICE are appealing for help to catch a pair of conmen who burgled the house of an 87-year-old Hartford woman after tricking her into allowing them inside. The burglary took place between 3pm and 3.30pm on Wednesday, September 5 when the woman answered
THOSE with an interest in the area's salt and chemical industries will be delighted to hear about a plan for a valuable new resource. The 300-year history of Cheshire's network of canals, which played a vital role in the development of industry in Mid-Cheshire
A RUNCORN catering assistant proved he was no wet lettuce when he stepped into the wrestling ring for the first time at the weekend. Andrew Baker, aged 20, of Greylag Close, Beechwood, made his debut in a National Wrestling Association tag team match
PADGATE Gymnastics Club star Jodie Standish gave the performance of her life at the Scottish Age Groups Championship. Competing against 20 of the most talented young gymnasts in Scotland, the 10-year-old passed her grade with merit to claim second-place
LOCAL people's views and ideas have been taken into account in the preparation of the urban village proposals, according to Brunner Mond. The company has been involved in extensive public consultations during the 12 months leading to the submission of
MORE foot-and-mouth restictions have been lifted giving members a free reign over Lymm Angling Club waters. Our stretch of the River Dane at Manor Farm in Sproston is now open. However, it must only be accessed via the footpath which runs from the main
A FORMER Mid-Cheshire college student has died following a stabbing incident. Daniel Bell, aged 23, a landscape gardener from Wistaston, received a single stab wound shortly after midnight on the morning of Friday, September 7. He died at around 2am on
ENTERPRISING residents have teamed up to give their neighbourhood a facelift. They have become so successful, the High Sheriff of Cheshire, William Spielgelberg, visited their project. Tenants living on the Simms Cross estate feared they could become
WARRINGTON Anglers' Association's Trent and Mersey canal is producing some top class sport with good nets of roach and bream. Ian Tasker fished white maggot at Saltersford for 30lbs of bream and skimmers, while James Lowe used hemp and caster on the pole
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a domestic waste tip in Winnington have been scrapped by Brunner Mond. The chemical giant has axed its original intention to run a landfill site for all of Vale Royal's household rubbish, following a range of financial and engineering
AN INNOVATIVE project has created four new jobs - and paved the way for Runcorn's network of cycle paths. Four unemployed men are now busy working on a project to improve 12 miles of cycleways. Halton Council has teamed up with Jarvis Training to launch
WIDNES Fire Station was full of fun and laughter this weekend as children flocked to an Open Day. The event was hailed a huge success, raising a substantial sum of money for the firefighters' benevolent fund. Blue watch commander, sub officer Graham Kirby
HALTON is to receive more than quarter of a million pound facelift, it was announced this week. The £300,000 environmental improvements are being carried out by Halton Council as part of a housing capital programme. Security, parking, fencing and landscaping
Rylands...8 Orrell St. James...38 PREMIER Division Orrell visited Rylands and marched through to the next round of the BARLA Lancashire Cup. Rylands could not match the visitors in terms of ability. Their two tries were scored by brothers Mike and Ian
HOME delivery drivers are being trained in customer care - for pets! Vet Sarah Heath is providing Iceland drivers with practical tips about how to tackle aggressive dogs. Sarah, of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, said: "Understanding more
Folly Lane...9 Rylands...4 THREE games in nine days took its toll on Rylands' players' enthusiasm, fitness and commitment on Sunday. They lost to Folly Lane in the North West Counties League despite looking solid at the back. Wayne Farr bagged Rylands
ALL communities in Halton will have the opportunity to get around the table with the borough council on a regular basis by October. A full calendar of area panel meetings, building on the success of two pilot panels already serving the Riverside, Appleton
Latchford Albion...28 Langworthy...30 LATCHFORD suffered a narrow North West Counties defeat for the third week in a row, this time at the hands of Langworthy. They played some top-notch Rugby League throughout the game and they looked on course to record
OPPORTUNITIES to enjoy dance, drama, art and music are abound in Halton with a new community arts programme. The Autumn 2001 Community Arts Workshop Programme, compiled by Halton Council, is packed with a wide variety of arts workshops and classes for
Woolston Rovers...16 Walney Central...9 A MUCH improved performance from Rovers saw them defeat Walney Central and register their first National Conference League Premier Division victory of the season. In a hard fought encounter at Bennett's Rec, Rovers
FOOD giant Asda has created 120 new jobs as part of a major £4m pound re-vamp, it was announced this week. The workforce has grown to 450 staff at its Runcorn store, making it one of the town's biggest employers. The company was recently voted Britain's
Birkenhead Park...31 Lymm...15 LYMM RFC will take heart from their second half performance against Birkenhead Park as they prepare for Saturday's cup game against Tyldesley at Beechwood, kick-off 3pm. Newly promoted Birkenhead Park had too much forward
A 29-YEAR-OLD man was seriously injured in a knife attack last week. He was walking home towards Bechers, with a friend, on a footpath at the back of Upton medical centre, when he was suddenly assaulted. The attacker ran off towards the Sundowner pub.
DERRICK Cooper would not miss the Rayrigg Motors Lakes Autumn Classic at Windermere for anything, except the Ryder Cup! Two years ago the Birchwood-attached professional was summoned to Brookline to act as an adviser for Europe's captain Mark James. He
INCENSED parents withdrew their children from a nursery this week - in protest over a sudden rise in fees. Weekly charges at Highfield Day Nursery in Highfield Road, Widnes have gone up 35 per cent - in just 10 months. The £20 daily fee rose to £23 in
WARRINGTON Grange women's soccer team proceeded to the next round of the FA Cup on Saturday after beating Preston via the dreaded penalty shoot-outs. Grange will take a lot of positives out of the game. They played well throughout and they certainly did
A GRIEFSTRICKEN sister this week made an impassioned plea in a bid to find her brother's killer. Sandra Spruce broke down in tears as she appealed for help. Her brother, Wayne Shaw, 41, was brutally kicked and punched in an unprovoked attack. He died
THE Taylor brothers, Kris and Scott, were on target for Moore United in their clash with Blackbrook in Warrington Soccer League's Guardian Cup first round. Shaw and Bennion also found the net in the four-goal romp. League new boys Penny Ferry enjoyed
TOP bowler Les Smith has crowned her career by winning the coveted women's Waterloo title. The St. Oswalds Bowls Club star made it third time lucky at the weekend when she defeated Debbie Williams from the midlands 21-17 in the final of the country's
LEE Briers has swept the board with the Wolves supporters' player of the year awards. The Welsh international was named player of the year by the supporters' club, also by the supporters' club committee and the junior fans in the Wolf Pack. Stand off
This week ALAN HUNTE writes exclusively for us. OUR performance against Bradford was terrible. I was gutted for the fans because it had to be hard for them watching that. But they still gave us a great reception at the end of the game and I would like
Sat Sept 15 Alsager Civic Centre - NCH Action for Children coffee morning and stalls. 10am to noon. Further details 01270872597. Christ Church Hall, Alsager - Coffee morning. 9.30am to noon. Further details 01270 878019. Congleton Library - Friends of
Barnton....................................0 KNUTSFORD..........................0 AFTER last week's poor loss to Pilkington this game was going to be a tough test at the home of the Mid-Cheshire League's champions of the past four seasons. Knutsford responded
THE groundbreaking Daresbury Laboratory is losing some of the world's top scientific boffins, it was revealed this week. The brain drain' is being caused because of uncertainty over the lab's future, union leaders warn. Some 530 staff are currently employed
IT was not the first lesson of the day. But Georgia Mann obviously knew it was the most important. For the four-year-old made sure she was at the front of the queue for a trip to the loo as she arrived for her first day at school. With legs crossed, she
SEAN Woolley took six wickets for 29 runs on Saturday as Alsager beat Oxton at home. Paul Adams claimed three for eight as his side bowled out the visitors for just 76. Alsager opened with 134 all out, Adams top scoring with 48, and Carl Deaville hitting
ALSAGER earned just four points on Saturday after being comfortably beaten at Alvanley. Alsager were bowled out for 126, and the home team replied with a winning 130 for five in 38 overs. Richard Bason top scored for Alsager with 37, ahead of 24 from
KNYPERSLEY need just one point from Saturday's final league game to ensure they avoid the drop. They take on Checkley in their last match of the season following defeat at leaders Leek on Saturday. Knypersley were bowled out for 124 in 50 overs, and Leek
GOAL hero Michael Houghton scored a dramatic winner for Congleton Town on Tuesday night to earn the Bears their first victory of the season. Houghton struck with two minutes left of Congleton's thrilling 4-3 home win over Atherton LR. Congleton had been
LEAGUE leaders Congleton go into Saturday's final match of a memorable season knowing they must win to earn them long-awaited promotion. Congleton beat Sale on Saturday to maintain their slender lead at the top of the table over rivals Winnington Park
SCOTLAND Yard yesterday refused to confirm the investigation into an allegation of sexual assault against Neil and Christine Hamilton had cost the taxpayer £1million. Speaking to the Knutsford Guardian, a police spokesman said an internal review was continuing
THE people of Western Sahara lost everything in their struggle against Morocco - except their astonishing courage. Driven from their homeland nearly 25 years ago, those who survived have lived ever since in tents in the desert where soaring temperatures
A GRIEVING grandfather who complained about the state of the toilets at Tabley Cemetery was told this week: You're right. Macclesfield Borough Council, which pays to keep them clean, told the Knutsford Guardian that staff had now been told to do a better
A RARE breed of newt has posed another problem for road bosses who want to make a dangerous junction safer. The Highways Agency have set aside more than £500,000 for the project near the Smoker pub where a father died last week. One complaint has already
KNUTSFORD planners sent a blunt message to mobile phone companies last week: We don't want you near our town. Vodafone, BT Cellnet and Pinnacle Towers had all hoped to build huge masts to improve the coverage in the area for their customers. But councillors
AN 11-YEAR-OLD girl was fighting for her life last night (Tuesday) after being knocked down by a motorcycle as she walked to school. Katie Street's twin brother James, who was also injured in the accident at 8.10am on Monday, was recovering from an operation
A FATHER threatened to bring Manchester Airport to a standstill this week unless bosses listen to the complaints of people in Knutsford and Mobberley. Ray Hepner, taught by a war hero that anything is possible, plans to blockade the roundabouts leading
THE death of Nuala Campbell, after a four-year battle against serious illnesses, has devastated her family and friends - and everyone in Knutsford who knew her. Nuala, 46, died in Christie Hospital, Manchester, with her husband Colin and family at her
ROYAL Mail has launched an investigation after mail destined for Knutsford homes vanished last month. Worried residents contacted the sorting office on the Parkgate Industrial Estate after letters they were expecting failed to be delivered. "We received
A KNUTSFORD woman was last night waiting for news of a former school friend who may have been caught up in yesterday's terrorist attacks on America. Thousands of people are feared to have died when hijackers crashed two passenger jets into the World Trade
THE mother of convicted killer Geoffrey Foster shied away from the Knutsford Guardian on Thursday. After tracking down Sylvia Foster to a small two-bedroomed flat in Macclesfield, the mother of seven refused to talk about the latest developments which
REGARDING the article in your paper headed Community News/Lostock 22.08.01. My wife and I were deeply hurt by the remarks of Mr Shaun Wells of Lostock Green regarding my deceased mother and father-in-law's house, and the how and why it fell into disrepair
I HAVE been travelling round the world for about two years on and off. I'm sick and tired of defending the town when I say where I am from. I'm proud to be from Northwich, but the town has many mindless idiots who spoil the town's reputation. When I say
A 40TH anniversary reunion is being planned for North Salford Girls' School's class of 1961. We are still looking for a number of girls from our year who may be living in the Warrington area. Does anyone know Brenda Finneran, Edna Peterson, Helena Petluk
ON returning from holiday, I read an article in the Guardian which referred to Clr Brian Axcell being removed from the Warrington Borough Transport board. Prior to my retirement in September 1999 I served for 13 years as managing director of Warrington
I WAS born in St Helens but for the past 20 years I have lived in Warrington. I have always gone to Wilderspool when the Saints are in town, or if they are not playing I'll go and watch Warrington. I used to love the atmosphere there and more often than
PENSIONERS Lily Smart and Sarah Allen are celebrating reaching a birthday milestone this month. Mrs Smart, seated, is 90 years old on Friday, while Mrs Allen will be enjoying her 90th celebrations i10 days' later. The women are residents of Tall Oaks
MY grandparents had one of the first houses in Fletcher Street in 1904. I still live in Fletcher Street, as my husband and I bought a house across the street from my old family home. As a child I would go to the rugby matches at half-time, (or was it
BUSINESSMAN Chris Barton is in the final of the Franchisee of the Year awards. Mr Barton has combined his Bargain Booze off-licence in Mill Street, with the town's Post Office franchise. The mix has increased his staff to 25 and his customers and turnover
AFTER Sunday's debacle at Wilderspool, I feel I must take this opportunity to remind new Wolves boss Steve Anderson that the season did not end at Headingley and that the fanatical followers of Warrington RLFC will not put up with performances like this
COMMUNITY service workers are giving a footpath a facelift in time for a pilot walking project. The clear up of the public footpath from Bromley Road in Congleton to Tommy's Lane in Buglawton is part of a wider project aimed at refurbishing the route.
CONTROVERSIAL plans for an office, leisure and housing development are due to be thrashed out at a public inquiry. The development is earmarked for the shore of Astbury Mere by Gladman Developments. It sparked vociferous opposition from people living
CRICKET-MAD teenager Mark Bailey was bowled over this week when he met his sporting hero. Mark, aged 16, is studying sound technology at college, but harbours dreams of becoming a professional cricketer. Mark is a fast bowler, and his idol is England
BUSINESSMAN Patrick Doherty is looking to build on his company's success in transforming the fortunes of a struggling market. Mr Doherty is managing director of City Advice, a firm which has increased the number of stallholders Congleton Market by 50
OVERJOYED father David Jeffrey told this week of his overwhelming sense of relief at news his daughter had escaped the terrorist attack on America. Mr Jeffrey's daughter Philippa works in an office near the Pentagon in Washington, part of which was destroyed
THE value of a three-bedroomed terraced home in Knutsford has TREBLED in the past two years, according to figures released this week. A Macclesfield Borough Council report shows that in 1999 the average terrace could be bought for £39,995. But the latest
CHESHIRE Police were not being put on alert as a result of the terrorist attacks in America on Tuesday. A spokesman said the force was not taking any action in response to the events.
FIRST-hand accounts of the nightmare scenes facing people in New York were recounted to the Guardian just hours after the shocking events unfolded on Tuesday. Marie Parry - a close friend of Guardian reporter Jane Field - was in New York as part of a
HOLIDAYMAKERS planning trips to the States are uncertain as to whether they will be flying out as planned. Airports across the world were thrown into chaos in the aftermath of the terrorist attack as all planes destined for America were grounded. Some
WARRINGTON'S firefighters could be sent to New York to help scour the wreckage for survivors after Tuesday's horrific terrorist attack. Keith Roughley and Phil Blakemore, based at Warrington, and John Pugh, based at Stockton Heath, are in the international
THE people of Warrington are being urged to join together in silence at the Town Hall tomorrow, Friday, as a mark of respect for those suffering the terrorist attacks in America. The Mayor, Clr Jeff Richards, will join with community representatives,
YOU ASK if we would like to see something different in the Carnival. I would like to ask Mr Keith Pickton why are the dancing troops put behind floats so the youngsters inhale fumes from the vehicles. My heart goes out to them. When it is a hot Saturday
MID Cheshire band Orinoco Shores will be keeping their fingers crossed when they represent the area in a Battle of the Bands competition next week. Orinoco Shores are set to compete in the semi-final of the popular contest at the Limelight Club in Crewe
REGARDING the article in your paper headed Community News/Lostock 22.08.01. My wife and I were deeply hurt by the remarks of Mr Shaun Wells of Lostock Green regarding my deceased mother and father-in-law's house, and the how and why it fell into disrepair
YOUR correspondent who writes about changes in electoral boundaries may be a new reader. The review of Vale Royal Borough Council's electoral arrangements, (and the arrangements for all of Vale Royal's 45 town and parish councils), began in the summer
I AM currently conducting some detailed research into the shooting down of a German Heinkel He111 bomber over Widnes by Sgt Robin McNair on March 12 1941. As the aircraft came down it struck a balloon cable and slewed around to crash into the ICI recreation
YOU recently reported about a tenant on Grangemoor and the hardship and stress they had suffered due to the recent home improvements. I too am a tenant on Grangemoor, work full time and had to take leave from work for the recent work to be carried out
LOCAL talent will line up tomorrow, Friday, to raise funds for Crewe's Emmie Dixon Home. Musicians, singers, dancers and gymnasts will join forces at Crewe's Crosville Social Club in a bid to boost the funds of the centre and its residents who have cerebral
SONGS, fun and adventures galore are on offer for young and old alike with a special show at Crewe Lyceum. The Wheels On The Bus show, pictured above, is educational as well as fun and is here for two performances on Sunday, September 23. Featuring characters
RESIDENTS in Crewe and Nantwich will be able to get free tickets to a celebration of local talent being held at the Lyceum Theatre. The show is the highlight of the borough's celebrations of the 10th anniversary of its twinning with Bischofsheim in Germany
Leigh RMI 1 Winsford United 4 North West Youth Alliance Division One Sunday, September 9 AFTER the disappointment of being knocked out of the FA Youth Cup, Winsford United Under-18's started their league campaign with a tremendous win at Leigh. Winsford
WINSFORD United are hoping to boost profits both on and off the field when their FA Cup run continues on Saturday. The Blues go to Harrogate Railway, where £7,500 is up for grabs for gaining a place in the second qualifying round. And after four games
Bowls Warrington Women's Evening League results: Sec A: Grange A 238 St. Osw 293, Tetley B 300 Red Lion 220, Eagle 276 OWM A 253, Alford A 277 Grange B 241, Monks A 152 Brklands A 228, Alford A 258 St. Osw 266. Best winner: K. Hough, 21-3. Sec B: Woolst
ALMOST two thousand years have passed since the Romans left our shores and still there is an aura of mystery and intrigue about the time they spent in Britain. Recent excavations have revealed Middlewich as a central town in the Roman occupation with
MEMBERS of North Cheshire BPW will be finding out how to trace their ancestry when Joe Griffiths, a geneaologist from the Warrington Family History Society speaks at their next meeting on September 20 at the De Vere Daresbury Park Hotel, Warrington. All
BUDDING songbirds might be interested in joining the Dorinthian Singers, a women's choir which raises money for a range of local charities by giving concerts. The choir needs more singers to boost its numbers. It was re-formed five years ago after the
A FABULOUS new Classic collection of garments has been introduced at Marks and Spencer's Gemini store, Warrington. To mark the launch of the collection, the store is organising a competition with the Warrington Guardian for a reader to win £250 worth
ANYONE who has ever described a dog as a dumb animal has obviously never witnessed a guide dog at work. And even if you see them in action you still cannot appreciate the intelligence and dedication these amazing animals display. I hit the streets with
IT'S been said that deep inside every woman there's a Shirley Valentine desperately trying to get out. And that could certainly be true if Sue Curran's performance of the put upon mother and housewife was anything to go by at the Harlequin Theatre last
LOCAL artists gave shoppers a brief insight into their work when they set up tools at Weaver Square in Northwich town centre at the weekend. Painters and craftspeople were on hand to demonstrate various skills and techniques as part of the forthcoming
KEEPING fit runs in the family for the Davies' from Penketh, who are donning their trainers and striding out in this year's Great North Run. Jane Batty, aged 33, was so impressed with her brother, John Davies, aged 35, when he ran the half-marathon last
A UNIQUE initiative designed to offer young people in Longford and Orford an alternative to a life of crime has received the full backing of police. The 10-week programme called the Wheels Project will offer young people the opportunity to work on motorbikes
A CINNAMON Brow resident has voiced his dissatisfaction with plans to install traffic calming measures on Enfield Park Road. Despite the road being the scene of numerous accidents in the past including one recent incident where a schoolboy was seriously
CREWE and Nantwich RUFC crashed to a disappointing 16-6 defeat in the opener at Wallasey. With strong wind making play difficult, the home side got their tactics right and picked up two tries early-on. Crewe hit back through two Charles Turpin penalties
CREWE'S trip to Oakwell should prove an interesting yardstick, this Saturday. Last season must have been a big disappointment to Tykes fans when Crewe grew comparable to the club, at least on the pitch, eventually finishing two places above them. The
FORTY students who have trained on a programme started by Making Space - the organisation for schizophrenia sufferers - were rewarded for all their hard work on Friday. Around 100 friends and guests watched with pride as the students received awards from
NANTWICH Town have been kicked out of the FA Cup after fielding an ineligible player in their preliminary 3-2 victory at Leek CSOB on September 1. On Monday the FA confirmed that Danny McVey had not been registered in time for the clash and disqualified
VOLUNTEERS at Warrington Hospital's radio station, Radio General celebrated the opening of their new studio by holding a marathon broadcasting session. The 50-hour presentathon marked the first official broadcast from the prestigious new studio complex
LATCHFORD recycling company Alcan has contributed to two local causes through its staff charity committee. Warrington Youth Orchestra was nominated to receive a donation towards the transport and accommodation costs of its forthcoming tour of Hilden where
CREWE FC boss Ian O'Reilly blasted his players after a 3-0 reverse at Rylands. Despite a good start to the season, the Mid Cheshire Division One outfit crashed to a record 6-0 defeat at home to Cheadle, two weeks ago and with their latest display, O'Reilly
FORTRESS Alex might just be back in business after Crewe made it two out of two on Saturday. After the disappointment of losing to Sheffield Wednesday, back-to-back wins have rekindled some of that pre-season optimism. Victory over Walsall was well deserved
PUBLIC transport users are claiming victory after bus chiefs denounced plans to scrap their only service through Rixton, Woolston, Hollins Green and Bruche. Residents formed a massive alliance at a meeting organised by operators of the number 10 bus,
THE sun-kissed beaches of Ibiza were the perfect platform for Pete Ward's DJ dreams to come true. Pete, from Woolston, was invited to the party island by dance giants Ministry of Sound - and ended up being enlisted by fellow big names Judge Jules, Es
TODDLERS at Puddleducks nursery got messy with spaghetti at the weekend when they raised £900 for Warrington Hospital's special care baby unit. To celebrate their second birthday staff decided to donate the proceeds from this year's event to the unit.
WHEN students from Crewe and Sandbach schools joined in with a record breaking attempt this week, they were bound' to do well. The youngsters from Kings Grove School in Crewe and Sandbach High School joined in with 5,000 other schools to try and create
AN early morning collision on Tuesday caused nightmare tailbacks for motorists in Warrington as they struggled for hours to get to work. The situation was caused by a four-way smash at the Winwick Road end of Cromwell Avenue near Westbrook at around 8am
MYSTERY surrounds the disappearance of a cat from a boarding cattery in Grappenhall. Debbie Thornley, of Stockton Heath, took her cat, Narla, to the Dogs' Pad in Knutsford Road while she went away on a week's holiday. But on her return, the cattery staff
TO FIND out more about the area's canal ways, why not join the Trent and Mersey Canal Society? The Northern Section of the society holds regular meetings in Middlewich where a wide range of canal related topics are discussed from the history of narrow
DISNEY'S blockbuster film Toy Story is being brought to life in an £8m ice show at the Manchester Evening News Arena from October 4-7. The production will see all the gang of toys, including Woody and Buzz Lightyear live on the ice! It has been choreographed
FAMILIES got together last week at Warrington Hospital's Special Care Baby Unit Fun Day held at Sycamore Lane County Primary School in Great Sankey. Former patients and their families and the families of those currently staying on the unit gathered to
SCHOOLS at Byley and Cledford received good news this week after hearing that plans for proposed building work have been approved. Cledford Infant and Nursery School had applied for permission from Congleton Borough Council to construct a single storey
FELINE friends are getting together next week to celebrate national Cats Protection Week. The Warrington & St Helens Branch of Cats Protection is planning the official opening of its new 40 pen rescue shelter and everyone is welcome to go along to
WORKERS at the giant electronics firm Celestica are once again facing uncertainty over the long-term future of their jobs. Staff at the company's plant on Byley Industrial estate have been left unsure of their future after the company announced plans
PLAY facilities in the borough are set to improve thanks to a funding bid from the borough council. Congleton Borough Council is committed to improving play opportunities and facilities for the borough's children and is looking to bid for outside funding
A PROJECT aimed at tackling men's health issues has celebrated a very successful debut year. Tackling Health is a national nursing innovation award-winning scheme organised by Warrington Community Healthcare Trust and supported by the borough council
TO HAVE your say in the matters that affect Middlewich go to the next Area Committee Meeting at Twemlow. The meetings, organised by Congleton Borough Council provide all residents of the borough with the opportunity to make their voice heard on a range
THE new autumn season of events at the Citadel Arts Centre in St Helens is here! The new season, beginning on September 14 and running right up until Christmas is packed full of music and drama to keep you entertained through the Autumn months. We see
MIDDLEWICH is to benefit from a massive clean up operation which will see huge improvements to the town centre in the build up to the Roman Festival. Recently there has been particular concern surrounding the condition of the town's bus stops and borough
ONE of the most popular family musicals of all time is being staged by the prestigious Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust to celebrate their 75th anniversary. The Sound Of Music is being performed at the Liverpool Empire Theatre from Wednesday, September
A NEW charity designed to put an end to the isolation felt by many of the town's elderly population has been launched this week. Contact the Elderly organises small groups of volunteer drivers to pick up and take elderly guests to a host's home for tea
THE heroes of one of Britain's most historic wartime battles will be remembered in an annual service in Burtonwood this weekend. On Sunday, September 16, at 10.30am, the Burtonwood branch of the Royal Air Forces Association will hold its annual Service
HE may look like a lively 70-year-old but Bill Hazlehurst was born in Queen Victoria's reign, fought in the First World War and has just celebrated his 102nd birthday. Bill, of Orford, had a whale of a time at his surprise party at the Eagle Sports Club
OPPOSITION to the proposed gas plant at Cranage Airfield is strengthening with the news that the group Residents Against the Plant (RAP) is to hold another protest meeting. The group is inviting local MPs, councillors and residents to attend the meeting
AS the Guardian went to press last night borough council planners were expected to reject plans for homes at Lea Hall on the outskirts of Winsford and Middlewich. The applicants want to demolish modern farm buildings at Dairy House Farm, off Clive Green
PLANS are afoot to hold a monster night of rock in Warrington in aid of charity. The show would be part of a planned series of concerts around the region aimed at raising cash for worthwhile causes and featuring up-and-coming bands performing for free
A WINSFORD family is desperately searching for a much-loved family pet that went missing from home last Tuesday, September 4. Tyson the pit bull terrier has been missing for almost a week and Denise Tomlinson and her family, who live on Woodford Lane,
IT was a childhood dream of Nicky Orr's to get inside' the television and star in a soap - and that dream could become a reality as she appears on the small screen in Soapstars. The follow-up to the hugely successful Popstars, a panel of three are now
JUST three weeks after an operation to repair a detached retina, former Middlewich mayor, Tony Morris was back on the charity trail raising money for a good cause. After spending two weeks unable to move Tony pulled on his favourite walking boots and
YOUNGSTERS in Winsford will soon have a place to play and skate in safety after a site in Over was chosen for a skate park. As the Guardian went to press last night a plan to change the use of grassland at Mount Pleasant Drive to a recreation site was
SUPERMARKET bosses are turning a blind eye to a plague of shopping trolleys which is taking over Birchwood, according to council chiefs. The area's town council has picked up and returned thousands of trolleys to the Asda store - at taxpayers' expense
COMMUNITY activity is going from strength to strength in Westy as residents and councillors prepare a bid for government funding for home zone sites. Announced earlier this year, the home zone challenge fund of £30 million has been set aside for 100 locations
AN UPMARKET Sainsbury's Local' store could become part of the landscape of Stockton Heath. An architect for the developer who owns a London Road site has confirmed the Sainsbury's store is one of the options being looked at. But developers Robert Foden
THE sun shone and crowds flocked to Victoria Park last Sunday for the biggest event in the calendar of the RSPCA Warrington and District branch. Opened by president of the branch MEP Brian Simpson, the gala day which featured a fun dog show for pedigree
LITTLE Faith Fogg was born the same size as a can of beer and beat the odds when she survived 96 days in the special care baby unit after she was born with bleeding on her brain and a lung haemorrhage. An emergency caesarean had to be performed on mum
THIS week marked a major landmark in the development of the Ryfields Retirement Village as town dignitaries and future residents were invited to take a first glimpse at life inside the village when two show bungalows were opened to the public. Clr Mike
A GROUP of Warrington Wolves players were spotted at a boozy party just hours before their record defeat on Sunday by the Bradford Bulls. Fans say they saw some of the rugby stars at a barbecue at the home of departing captain, Tawera Nikau, in Knutsford
Weaverham Rangers 24 Leigh Miners 26 A SLOW start and ill discipline proved costly for Weaverham as they suffered their first defeat of the season at home to Leigh Miners on Saturday. Both sides converted early penalties before Leigh scored the first
LOUISE Whittaker has been selected to run in Europe's biggest athletics club competition. The Barnton student will represent Sale Harriers in the 1500 metres in Paris on Saturday, September 22. Sale won their place in the European Cup final by clinching
KRISTOFER Hinde is the latest Northwich rower on course for Olympic stardom. Since the 14-year-old first got into a boat as recently as April of this year, he hasn't looked back, winning a staggering eight gold medals. After another local lad Matthew
AFTER an exciting run chase, Oulton Park fell just four runs short of completing the double over Chester Boughton Hall on Saturday. Despite losing eight overs to rain, Chester were forced to bat 56 overs by the villagers' tight bowling, once again exemplified
WARRINGTON Wolves' 2002 squad has been beefed up with the signing of two prop forwards this week. Experienced former Great Britain front rower Dale Laughton has put pen to paper on a two-year deal. And so too has Nick Fozzard, a prop with England experience
OAKMERE 2nds preserved their unbeaten record on Saturday, to narrowly record their 16th win of the season. They are 100 points clear at he top, and are assured of the championship for a record fourth successive year. Skipper throughout this time has been
A TENSE finish to the season is in store for Winnington Park on Saturday, as the race for promotion to Murray Smith Cheshire County League Division One goes right down to the wire. Park moved back into second place in Division Two on Saturday, just one
Northwich Vics 3 Nuneaton Borough 0 Nationwide Conference Saturday, September 8 FOR all its pitfalls, football management can be a really simple process - pick yourself, score two goals and the team wins. Of course, not all player-managers who put their
CONGLETON 2nd X1 produced an excellent display on Saturday against Stockport Georgians. They bowled out Stockport for 104, and replied with 107 for two in just 24 overs. Malcolm Goff was the best bowler, taking four wickets, and Simon Tatters chipped
ALSAGER boss Greg Clowes is looking for his side to bounce back from two defeats in a row. Alsager went down 2-1 at home to Stand Athletic on Saturday, and lost by the same score at Darwen on Tuesday night. Stand took a two-goal lead in the first half
KNYPERSLEY Vics were denied victory on Saturday by a late equaliser they claimed should have been ruled out for hand ball. The Vics were leading 1-0 at Oadby Town until 13 minutes from time when the home side broke down the left. The ball was played inside
RISING talent Paul Noone is expected to be handed the captain's job when Warrington Wolves end their season at Castleford Tigers on Sunday, kick-off 3.30pm. The former Great Britain Academy skipper, who is 20 years old, will become who is believed to
A FUND-RAISING ball will be held at Cottons Hotel next month to raise money for CCTV in Knutsford. Knutsford Business Enterprise is celebrating its third anniversary by holding the formal black tie event on Friday October 5. Earlier this year Knutsford
A DEVELOPER battling to build more houses near the town centre has offered council bosses money, it emerged last week. It is not known how much Egerton Estates has offered Macclesfield Borough Council to help it build cheaper homes in Knutsford. But it
THE people of Knutsford and Mobberley were last night warned to brace themselves for the closure of Manchester's main runway next month. Residents, already tired of jet noise from the second runway during the day, were told to expect about 30 flights
YOUR correspondent who writes about changes in electoral boundaries may be a new reader. The review of Vale Royal Borough Council's electoral arrangements, (and the arrangements for all of Vale Royal's 45 town and parish councils), began in the summer
COULD I please air my views on the money being spent and - in my opinion, and that of a lot of other people as well - wasted on the millennium garden being built in Culcheth. If they had this money to spare, why didn't they spend it on something for the
I USED to think that the residents of Warrington were good, honest people, but last Friday that came to an end. When I went for a leisurely look around town, I parked my bike where I have left it for donkey's years. It is an old bike with baskets on,
CONGRATULATIONS to new Wire coach Steve Anderson for so quickly assembling a decent-looking squad for next year. Within a few weeks of taking over, Steve has brought in new signings and trialists aplenty. Despite Sunday's freak result against Bradford
HOW many of the Wolves players who took the field against Bradford Bulls are sick, like me, of the performances of themselves and the team as a whole? Too often we have seen such play from the team this season. One can also question the stupid reason
MOBILE closed circuit cameras are to be used to target rowdy youths and crime in villages across Congleton Borough. The initiative has been made possible thanks to a £37,000 grant from the government as part of its CCTV drive. "The money will be used
DETECTIVES are appealing for the public's help in tracking down a man who exposed himself to a young girl. The 10-year-old was very distressed, and the police are hoping someone may have witnessed what took place. The girl was riding her pony along the
GOVERNMENT inspectors are calling for a series of changes to council leisure centres to improve the way they are run. Congleton and Alsager Leisure Centres were among those looked at as part of an inspection which pinpointed various problems. The Best
KNUTSFORD is also an expensive town to rent, according to the council's statistics. To rent a two-bedroomed terrace in Knutsford would cost £595 per calendar month and it would cost £1,950 for a four-bedroomed detached house. A similar house in Mobberley
COUNCIL leader John Gartside has expressed the town's sympathies for those in America in a statement to the Guardian. He said: "It is difficult to comprehend the scale and effect this terrorist outrage is having on the American people. "Our thoughts go
A SPECIAL area has been set up at Cockhedge Shopping Park where the people of Warrington can offer their sympathies to those in America. A book of condolence has been placed in the mall for members of the public to record their messages and thoughts.
GLAZEBROOK-born chartered surveyor Edward Domville was standing at the top of the World Trade Center at 9am last Tuesday morning - exactly seven days before the terrorists struck. He took a holiday snap two days before, looking out from the top of the
SOLDIERS in Warrington have been put on security alert as the shockwaves from the horrific events in America take effect. All military establishments covering Warrington - including the Territorial Army barracks at O'Leary Street and the 5/8 Kings and
AS A regular visitor to North Wales, I generally find my journey starts from Platform 12 on Saturday afternoon. What an example of modern exuberance. No waiting room. No dining area for tea and refreshments and as cold as hell in the winter. Is this the
I write in reply to the letter What a Washout', which appeared in last week's Guardian, 6.9.2001. I thought the carnival was great and I walked in the carnival with the Elworth Royals Dance troupe and I would like to say the girls did amazingly well.
I write concerning the need for a pedestrian crossing to be sited in Haslington. There are several reasons why a crossing is urgently required. Traffic passes along Crewe Road and through the village at speeds well in excess of 30mph with no regard to
I FEEL very strongly that the proposed Academy Training Building at Reaseheath should proceed. There is a serious shortfall in the number of such facilities throughout the UK, and this is one of the most significant factors in determining the lack of
IT'S been said that deep inside every woman there's a Shirley Valentine desperately trying to get out. And that could certainly be true if Sue Curran's performance of the put upon mother and housewife was anything to go by at the Harlequin Theatre last
LOCAL artists gave shoppers a brief insight into their work when they set up tools at Weaver Square in Northwich town centre at the weekend. Painters and craftspeople were on hand to demonstrate various skills and techniques as part of the forthcoming
I HAVE been travelling round the world for about two years on and off. I'm sick and tired of defending the town when I say where I am from. I'm proud to be from Northwich, but the town has many mindless idiots who spoil the town's reputation. When I say
I MOVED to Widnes from Runcorn two years ago and, to be honest, I've not used the shops there since. However, I visited the Shopping City' and the old town at the weekend and couldn't believe how deserted they were. There was a time when both new town
I AM just writing to thank Widnes Vikings for the fantastic rugby course my son attended at last week. We have been Warrington supporters for many, many years, so have attended a few Wolf Pack events, the last two during the summer. On one course no rugby
I SHOULD be happy to explain to the readers of the World why Judy Pointon is travelling to Vietnam to take part in a charity cycle ride for Marie Curie Cancer Care. She's doing it because she's a fit young woman who wants to accept the exciting and physically
FRI, SEPT 14 St Peter's Church Hall, School Lane, Elworth. South East Cheshire Ornithological Society 7.30pm. Memorial Hall, Wistaston. Bingo 7.30pm for 8pm. 50p includes refreshments. In aid of Samaritans. Achtung Baby (U2 Tribute) The Limelight Club
THE Stoke on Trent Film Theatre is showing a range of past cinema releases this week. The theatre is screening Captain Corelli's Mandolin today, Thursday, September 13, and from Thursday, September 20 until Saturday, 22, viewers can see Bridget Jones'
THERE was a full house at Stoke's ODEON cinema for the first screening of the summer's hit film, Moulin Rouge. The film, which received a 9/10 in last week's Guardian film review, was launched with all the glitz and glamour of Paris's Moulin Rouge itself
EVEN THOUGH road movies' usually attract a mid-teenage audience, the target range of this tale of 1970's rock and roll, journalism, first loves and groupies, is in reality, a lot older. Almost everything in Almost Famous will strike a chord with any seventies
MIDDLEWICH Cricket Club 2nds stayed in contention for runners-up position in the Meller Braggins League with a four-wicket win over Lindow on Saturday. Birthday boy Chris Bennett got them off to a good start with figures of 2-18 in his seven overs, but
WINSFORD missed out on their third consecutive victory at Malpas, settling for a winning draw. They clocked up 192-7, with Ball top scoring on 79 and Evers (18), Crellin (18), Brandon (34 not out) and Lewis (18) all contributing. Malpas needed to win
Middlewich Town 1 Chorlton Town 2 Mid Cheshire LeagueDivision One Saturday, September 8 MIDDLEWICH boss Dave Twite singled out Steve Burgess, John Price and Garry Woodier as the only players to emerge with any credit from this disappointing performance
I READ with interest in the Guardian the other week about the Vision for Northwich future retail development and Clr Brian Clarke's usual optimistic hopes for Winsford. Brian's dedication to the town is foremost and I have known him for years, he stated
STUDENTS who attend English literature classes at the Museum Street Campus of Warrington Collegiate Institute, run by Barbara Buttrey, find there is a lot more involved than books. Charity, travel and even a business streak have been on the agenda recently
MID Cheshire band Orinoco Shores will be keeping their fingers crossed when they represent the area in a Battle of the Bands competition next week. Orinoco Shores are set to compete in the semi-final of the popular contest at the Limelight Club in Crewe
ONE of only two state of the art fire engines in Cheshire has come to Stockton Heath after firefighters at the village's main station used old and second-hand engines for a number of years. The new engine, which has automatic controls, modern lockers
ROWDY teenagers are making life a misery for people living near to the shops on Barley Road in Thelwall. Residents are appealing to the council to put a stop to the nuisance youths. Those living near to the park say they have been plagued with noise,
STAFF at Cheshire Dogs Home are hoping to help improve the quality of life of animals who have been cruelly treated and find them new homes by doubling the capacity of the centre. Brian Maltby, manager at Cheshire Dogs Home on Knutsford Road in Grappenhall
A NEW church will be extending the hand of friendship to residents in and around Croft this weekend. The Olive Branch Community Church will be holding its first family service in the Memorial Hall this Sunday, September 16, and the organisers say everyone
BATTLE plans are being drawn up by Winwick Parish Council following Railtrack's official planning application for the former Parkside Colliery site. Railtrack plans to develop an ambitious rail freight terminal at the site, which is a natural barrier
TALENTED chef Owen Ashby cooked up a storm this week in a national competition, claiming second place. Owen, who works at the Swan Tavern in Winwick, was competing in the area final of the Chef and Brewer National Chef of the Year competition. He joined
A NEW hotline has been set up to tackle benefit cheats who cost council taxpayers millions of pounds a year. Warrington Borough Council has teamed up with 12 other local authorities across the north west to run the free 24-hour hotline for the public
EFFORTS are being made to form a Warrington branch of the National British Transport Federation. A meeting has been called at 1pm on Tuesday, September 18, at the Railway Club at Central Station, for all Warrington and district railway staff who have
A REAL rollercoster match-up eventually unseated Crewe CC, last Saturday. Championship dark horses Betley picked up the victory they needed but only by one wicket. Crewe suffered through a disastrous start, losing two early wickets but Nick Lange (13)
SEX bomb pop star Tom Jones could visit Warrington if a hard-working charity champion gets his way. Mel Absolem, who has set up links between Warrington's St Rocco's Hospice and the Treorchy Male Voice Choir, which is based in Wales, is hoping to encourage
EMPLOYEES are uniting at a Birchwood company to raise cash for a very worthy cause. John Williams, customer relations co-ordinator at Vertex, in Kelvin Close, is taking to the streets for the BUPA Great North Run this Sunday, September 16, to collect
WELL, they keep doing it the hard way. But Crewe are into Round Three of the Worthington Cup after an action-packed extra-time and a disappointing 90 minutes at the Alexandra Stadium on Tuesday night. Shaun Smith sealed it with a spot-kick, five minutes
A 50-YEAR-OLD man whose body was dragged from the River Mersey on Saturday has still not been named. The body was discovered lying on mud flats next to the river at around 10.45am behind the Gateworth Tip on Forest Road in Great Sankey. It is believed
A LATCHFORD councillor has hit out at Town Hall chiefs over a nuisance neighbour who terrorised neighbours for 11 years. Liberal Democrat ward councillor Ted Finnegan has objected to comments from the borough council's housing committee chairman over
NO action is to be taken by police after a wagon on its way to drop a load off at Arpley Landfill overturned and spilled its load. The 41-tonne Mersey Waste HGV landed on its side at Doe Green Island on Warrington Road in Penketh in February this year
FOOTBALL fans are in for a major treat next week when the Homes of Football' exhibition kicks off at Warrington Museum with a little help from the Premiership League leaders. The major exhibition, which opens on Wednesday, September 19, contains a unique
THE amazing story of CJD victim Rachel Forber who made a remarkable recovery after receiving treatment in the Unites States is still attracting worldwide media attention. The story has spread across the Atlantic and this week American news network ABC
IT wasn't just the pupils who were suffering from first day nerves as the new school term at Sir Thomas Boteler began because John Sharples knew just how they felt as he began his first day as headteacher. John, from Liverpool, replaces former head John
THERE will be plenty to celebrate on Thursday, September 20, when the Warrington Guardian publishes a special edition to mark our 148th birthday. Thousands of pounds' worth of prizes can be won in a bumper edition. There's a birthday wrap-around featuring
IT'S been smiles all round this week for children throughout Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich. For new figures released by the National Health Service have shown that children within South Cheshire Health Authority, which includes Mid Cheshire, have
ADVENTURE, fun and learning are all part of life as a Scout. But one youngster from Sandiway and Cuddington Scouts has taken things a step further. Ben Buxton, of Whitegate Road Winsford, has made history for the group after becoming the first Cuddington
A FEAST of entertainment is being staged at Liverpool's Neptune Theatre this autumn. Comedy highlights include Mark Thomas, Laurence Olivier award winning comic Mark Little, magician Jerry Sadowitz and Johnny Vegas. Priorite a Gauche will be educating
A PUNK and New Wave music night is being staged in Halton this weekend. Local band The Gentle Scars and Voo from Liverpool will be performing at the ICI Recreation Club, Liverpool Road, Widnes. The concert, with a DJ, takes place on Saturday, September
A MEMBER of staff was pricked by a needle used by a patient carrying the HIV virus at an undisclosed Community Healthcare Trust site. The patient was confirmed as having the HIV virus but health chiefs cannot divulge the location of the incident due to
NOW is the time for the people of Middlewich to rally behind the call for a swimming pool in the town. At a meeting held this week Congleton Borough Council's community committee moved a step closer to deciding the pool's future when three sites suitable
THE Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester is going green this autumn. A special exhibition called The Forest and Me opens on October 12 and runs until the end of January. Children can explore natural habitats and experience the fascinating world
A PLUSH gold brochure launched the new autumn season at the Queens Hall this week. A top class line up of top musicians and entertainers promises something to suit all tastes. This popular Widnes venue was recently re-established for major pop and rock
A MAN implicated in the murder of Winsford care worker Wendy Sullivan will face justice next month. Today, September 12, is the first anniversary of the death of Wendy, 25, who was murdered while on holiday in the Greek island of Rhodes. Wendy, who lived
THERE'S no business like show business for Sir Thomas Boteler student Nicola Wright who is waiting to make her debut in a West End show. But first the 15 year-old from Latchford has to make her mark on the celebrity judges at her final audition at Manchester
NEWS of a cash boost has been music to the ears of organisers of Warrington's biggest feast of fresh talent at Parr Hall later this month. A £500 grant has been made by the borough council towards the cost of Warrington Music Collective's Livewire extravaganza
THOSE with an interest in the area's salt and chemical industries will be delighted to hear about a plan for a valuable new resource. The 300-year history of Cheshire's network of canals, which played a vital role in the development of industry in Mid-Cheshire
OLD Hall teenager Richard Stephenson rubbed shoulders with the stars when he was a VIP at Liverpool's Party at the Pier. The music-mad lad is a friend of popstar Louise, who befriended Richard's brother Jordan while he was a patient at Claire House Children's
BIRCHWOOD-BASED AEA Technology has sold part of its business for £69.8 million. The company's consulting business has been bought by Serco, which is based in Middlesex and has sites around the world. The deal was finalised on Monday. The sale is part
A WINSFORD woman fears her mother may die if she is not allowed to return home from the hospital where she is being treated. Annette McLaren's mother, Dorothy Swain, 79, is in the Countess of Chester Hospital recovering from an exploratory operation she
BOUNCERS in Warrington who claim to have been "tarred with the same brush" following a drugs operation have hit out at nightclub bosses who laid them off. The comments by ex-doormen and women of the World nightclub off Church Street come after six people
WENDY Parry has expressed her concerns about New York youngsters who stayed in the peace centre two weeks ago and said she feels for the families of those who are missing. The youngsters took part in a production of Animal Farm after rehearsing for three
Warrington Wolves...12 Bradford Bulls...84 BRADFORD gave Wolves the ultimate bull whipping to spoil what should have been a day of celebration at Wilderspool. Club captain Tawera Nikau and Danny Nutley were wearing the primrose and blue on home soil for
Every week we see teams making rafts, building bivouacs for shelter, canoeing, lighting and cooking over open fires. These activities have formed part of the Scout training programme for more than 90 years and I must say the efforts of the 11-15 year
Barnton 0 Knutsford 0 Mid Cheshire League Division One Saturday, September 8 A FOURTH clean sheet out of five was the best statistic Barnton could boast after Saturday's draw with Knutsford. Defences were on top throughout the afternoon, and there was
Vagabonds (Isle of Man) 12 Northwich 10 South Lancs/Cheshire One NORTHWICH began their league campaign with a defeat which, despite the result, points to a promising future. There were impressive debuts in the Isle Of Man for Rob Heath, who has joined
Aldwinians 21 Winnington Park 14 North Two West HAVING won the National Cup tie at Aldwinians the week before, Park returned to face a revenge mission on Saturday in the opening game of the league campaign. Aldwinians reversed last week's defeat with
KELSALL put their name on the Whitby Cup for the first time on Friday night. They beat Slow & Easy, who were going for a hat-trick of victories in the final, ending their 17-game winning run in the competition. It could hardly have been closer, as
WEAVERHAM demolished Bowdon Vale on Saturday to win promotion to the top division of the Meller Braggins Cheshire League. Alan Bell took 4-10 to cap his first year as skipper as Bowdon Vale collapsed to 46 all out. Jamie Allen took 3-14, Steve Robertson
NORTHWICH Vics' and Witton Albion's youth teams both suffered 3-2 defeats in their first Premier Division games of the season on Sunday. Vics were unfortunate to fall behind to an own goal and a penalty at AC Tornadoes, but clawed their way back into
THE Horticultural Society from Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars is to hold its 46th annual show this weekend. The event is at the Legends Social Club, opposite the Bentley factory on Sunnybank Road in Crewe. The show is on Saturday and staging is to
CONTROVERSIAL plans for three mobile phone antennas to be put up in Sandbach Town Centre have been thrown out. The plans would have seen three duel band, polar antennas erected at Town Mill Emporium on High Street. The BT Cellnet application would have
A NEW scheme aimed at getting people out and about and on the road to a healthier lifestyle has been unveiled. The Borough Forum's Walking Programme, Step by Step', was launched by Deputy Mayor, Cllr Mick Roberts. The scheme is part of the borough's Community
