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Cheshire | Archive | 2001 | October

Stories for 3 October 2001

Crewe & Nantwich News

ALL OUT ACTION

WELL over 200 workers at Government offices in Crewe went on strike again this week in protest over pay. more...

PETER WAS PART OF ACE CODE BREAKING TEAM

FAMILY life and stamp dealing have filled the decades between Peter Godwin's teenage years and retirement. more...

GETTING A GRIP ON SUCCESS

THREE youngsters from Crewe are on the verge of great things after stunning performances in a North West judo competition. more...

MARJORIE CLOSER TO CROSSING VICTORY

BATTLING Haslington pensioner Majorie Nuttall is one step closer to success in her campaign to get a pedestrian crossing after receiving tremendous support from Crewe Guardian readers. more...

TODAY'S CROWD IS A RECORD

THIS year's Sandbach Today event attracted a record crowd of more than 500 people on Saturday . more...

CRACKDOWN ON FIREBUGS

CHESHIRE'S Police and Fire services have launched a new partnership to help crack down on arsonists in the county. more...

BALL FOR LITTLE MEGAN

A CHARITY funding a bid to cure a rare bone disease will get a boost from dancers at Haslington's Yoxall Hall on Saturday October 13. more...

OVER 50S FUN

A FESTIVAL for the over-50s is being held to help promote activities and opportunities throughout the borough. more...

YOUNGSTERS TO HAVE THEIR SAY

TEENAGERS from Crewe and Nantwich schools are to take part in a council debate on youth issues in the borough. more...

ACTION NEEDED OVER ROAD SCANDAL

YOUR invitation for letters on the traffic problems of Haslington has certainly stirred your readers into action. more...

STOP THE BARBARIC KILLING

ALL ACROSS the world, wild animals are being driven to the point of extinction by humans. more...

TRAFFIC LIGHT FURY

CAN someone tell me why, after all the time it took to complete, the traffic lights at the junction of Edleston Road and Wistaston Road keep breaking down? more...

FUNRUN THANK YOU

I would like to use your columns to say thank you to everyone who sponsored Johanne and Ellen in the recent Guardian fun run on Crewe Carnival day. more...

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OF SANDBACH PARK

DISCUSSIONS are under way as to how £100,000 worth of funding is to be spent at Sandbach's Park. more...

CORRZ BLIMEY

CORRS tribute band The Corrz are heading for Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday, October 19. more...

WEAVING THEIR MAGIC

THE Houghton Weavers are back by popular demand at Crewe's Lyceum Theatre. more...

FORBIDDEN ROCK

THIS weekend sees the culmination of the rock and roll extravaganza ëReturn To The Forbidden Planet' at Stoke's Regent Theatre. more...

PIRATES HIJACK REGENT

GILBERT and Sullivan's smash hit ëmusical', The Pirates of Penzance, has taken the West End and New York by storm. more...

TOP ACTS AT LIMELIGHT

SOME top acts can be enjoyed at Crewe's Limelight Club during October. more...

SEVENTH HEAVEN AT REGENT

A ROOTIN' tootin' revival of Howard Keele's classic beefcake musical ëSeven Brides for Seven Brothers' is heading for Hanley's Regent Theatre on Monday October 8-Saturday 13. more...

ERROL LIGHTS UP VICTORIA HALL

ERROL Brown, the face and voice of massive seventies and eighties hit makers Hot Chocolate will be at the Victoria Hall, Hanley on Friday, October 12. more...

FUREYS AT NEW VIC

TOP Irish folk band, The Fureys, visit the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme on Wednesday, October 31. more...

DO I NOT LIKE THAT - I DO ACTUALLY

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WIN TICKETS TO ODEON IN HANLEY

WE have another family ticket for the film of your choice at the Odeon in Festival Park, Hanley. more...

POLICE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR NEW RECRUITS

CHESHIRE police this week stepped up the campaign to find new Police Constables. more...

UNION STREET DAY WELL ATTENDED

MORE than 70 people poured into a bustling Union Street Community Centre for a special open day last week. more...

MARKET STALWART RETIRES

FIFTEEN years of dedication has been commended after the recent retirement of Crewe Market Hall's manager. more...

TWINNING FESTIVITIES PROVE A HIT

THIS week's events in Crewe and Nantwich to celebrate the twinning with Bischofsheim in Germany went off with considerable success. more...

Crewe & Nantwich Sport

A PAIR OF ACES

CREWE Alex supremo Dario Gradi has sung the praises of two of his hardworking players. more...

CREWE ALEX 0 BRIMINGHAM 0

A solid defensive performance from Crewe proved enough against a tough Birmingham side who were looking to see a resurgence of their own form. more...

DABBERS LOSE CONCENTRATION

NANTWICH Town ended up with just one point from six after losing the lead twice in two games. more...

MORE CUP AGONY FOR CREWE

FOR THE second time in a week Crewe FC crashed out of a cup competition to neighbours Middlewich. more...

EMPHATIC WIN BUOYS CREWE AND NANTWICH

AN impressive outing saw Crewe & Nantwich RUFC defeat St Mary's 39-10 by 3 goals, 3 tries and a penalty goal to a goal and penalty goal. more...

Northwich News

BEER FESTIVAL WAS A GREAT SUCCESS

THE eighth Northwich Charity Beer Festival was another great success. It was attended by 1,300 people over the two days and will raise almost £10,000 for local charities. more...

LANGUAGE SHOULD BE UNDERSTOOD BE UNDERSTOOD BY ALL - NOT JUST A SELECTIVE GROUP

After reading last week's Guardian I have to say I've developed something of an inferiority complex, after all I've lived within these shores for 40 odd years and always considered I had a reasonably good command of our native language ...not any more! more...

WELL DONE TO BEN - BUT HE WAS NOT THE FIRST TO GO

I REFER to an article in your edition dated 12 September 2001 headed "Ben has a jamboree at American camp." more...

COUNCIL GETS TOUGH ON ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

NEIGHBOURS from hell strike fear into those who just want the right to a peaceful, quiet existence in their own homes. more...

WIFE KILLER FOUND DEAD

A NORTHWICH husband who brutally killed his wife with a cricket bat nearly four years ago has been found drowned. more...

VALE ROYAL SCOOPS CIVIC PRIDE AWARDS

TOWNS and villages in Vale Royal have scooped several awards for their general appearance and civic pride. more...

RESIDENTS ANGRY OVER NOISE POLLUTION

ANGRY residents of a Wincham retirement village are appealing for help from the borough council following claims of noise pollution from a nearby paving slab manufacturer. more...

ALL SET FOR GHOSTLY RETURN

A GROUP of Northwich youngsters are planning a frightening comeback after refusing to be beaten by a number of setbacks. more...

URBAN VILLAGE COULD HAVE GO-AHEAD BY THE NEW YEAR

BRUNNER Mond's outline plans for an urban village in Winnington could be decided on as early as December, it has been revealed. more...

PLANT DRIVER DIED AFTER TRAGIC WORK ACCIDENT

A HEALTH and safety investigation has been launched after a 32-year-old man was tragically killed in a crane accident at work. more...

PLEDGE TO PUT A STOP TO DELIBERATE CAR FIRES

THE police and fire brigade are aiming to put a stop to nuisance fires in the Northwich area. more...

CRIME WITH A FATAL END

A YOUNG man has been jailed and a boy detained over a crime which had fatal consequences for a Barnton man. more...

GUARDIAN IS THE EYES AND EARS OF COMMUNITY

A KINGSMEAD man, who left a wrong contact number after hitting and damaging a Suzuki Wagon in Crumhill car park, was finally traced - thanks to the Guardian. more...

CHURCH'S FLORAL DELIGHTS

A RAINBOW of colour filled St John the Evangelist Parish Church in Kingsley last week. more...

MILLION-POUND PLAN TO MAKE M6 SAFER

A £1.3 MILLION project to make the M6 safer in Cheshire by making signs easier for motorists to read has been announced by The Highways Agency. more...

MAKE A WILL FOR AWARENESS WEEK

SEVEN out of 10 people have never got around to making a will, and half of us never will. more...

CHURCH CELEBRATIONS

A DOUBLE celebration will be the order of the day this Sunday, October 7 at St John's Church in Sandiway. more...

Northwich Sport

LATE RALLY CAN'T ROCK ROVERS

Northwich Vics 2 Doncaster Rovers 3 more...

WITTON'S WONDERFUL COMEBACK

Belper Town 2 Witton Albion 3 more...

SHARE STILL ON THE CARDS

NATIONWIDE Conference officials have confirmed that Northwich Victoria and Witton Albion would be eligible to team up for a ground share. more...

FIGURES OUT

WITTON Albion have produced the figures major shareholder Terry Warrender called for at last month's extraordinary general meeting. more...

MEAKER'S CROSS PURPOSE

Northwich Vics 2 Forest Green Rovers 2 more...

SWEET FA FOR ALBION

Witton Albion 4 Whitley Bay 2 more...

WINNINGTON PARK LEGEND DIES

VINCE Murphy, one of Winnington Park Rugby Club's best-loved characters, died on Friday at the age of 52. more...

FOY ON HAND TO TAKE BARNTON THROUGH

West Kirby 0 Barnton 2 more...

PARK OUT OF TOUCH

Caldy 14 Winnington Park 10 more...

HOME COMFORT AT LAST

Northwich 25 Ormskirk 17 more...

ANOTHER CLASSIC PERFORMANCE

GLYNN Cookson ended a season more glorious than Saturday's sunshine by winning Mid Cheshire's biggest prize. more...

POOLING RESOURCES

TWO under-strength teams from Northwich and Winsford produced some spectacular swims at Saturday evening's Deva League Gala in Birkenhead. more...

GRAY QUICK ON THE DRAW

Blackpool Stanley 24 Weaverham Rangers 24 more...

DAN IN DRIVING SEAT

DANNY Buxton is just days away from fulfilling the dream of getting his touring car career into first gear. more...

Northwich What'S On

COME AND MEET THOSE DANCING FEET

MID Cheshire Amateur Operatic Society was given some expert advice in preparation for its latest production of 42nd Street. more...

VALE ROYAL READY TO DO THE LAMBETH WALK

VALE Royal Amateur Operatic Society will face its biggest challenge to date when it performs Me and My Girl next month. more...

MOBY DICK TAKES THE PLUNGE IN BARNTON

BRITAIN'S only touring theatre ship is visiting Northwich next Saturday, October 13, with the thrilling tale of the crazed Captain Ahab's pursuit of one particular whale. more...

PASSION POSTPONED AS PLAYERS BREAK A LEG

DAVENHAM and Sandiway Players have been forced to postpone their latest production after the leading lady suffered a broken foot. more...

SCHOOL OPEN DAY

COMBERBACH County Primary School is holding an open afternoon next Monday, October 8. more...

Widnes & Runcorn News

CHOIR ON SONG FOR CHURCH PERFORMANCE

TWO major choral works are being performed by Halton Orpheus Choir this weekend. more...

CHARLIE'S A REAL CHUCKLE

FUNNYMAN Charlie Chuck kicks off the new season of Halton's successful comedy zone next week. more...

TEENAGE PRODUCTION HITS THE QUEENS HALL

A NEW musical play about a ëteenage wannabe' is being staged at the Queens Hall this month. more...

SPOOKY TOUR IS A TOTAL MYSTERY

PLUCK up the courage and take yourself along to the Boat Museum in Ellesmere Port for a spooky ghost tour! more...

GATEWAY PROMISES A WILDE NIGHT

COMEDY duo Lip Service present a unique production of an Oscar Wilde classic at Chester Gateway Theatre this week. more...

MARTIN ROCKS ON

GIFTED singer and songwriter Martin Stephenson is coming to Halton this week. more...

GREEN EXHIBITION

AN inspiring exhibition is being staged at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester this Autumn. more...

PARR HALL TEA DANCE

TEA dances are being held in Warrington's Parr Hall from next week. more...

JOBS ON THE WAY WITH EURO CASH BOOST

A GIANT £11m cash boost is set to create thousands of jobs and exciting new initiatives in Halton. more...

BOROUGH'S HOSPITALS GET TWO-STAR RATING

HALTON and Warrington Hospitals received a two star rating in the Government's new performance tables, it was announced this week. more...

AMERICA THANKS HALTON FOR ITS SUPPORT

A PERSONAL message of thanks was sent to the citizens of Halton this week from the American ambassador William Farish. more...

FIREFIGHTERS LAUNCH APPEAL FOR NEW YORK HEROES' FAMILIES

GIVE a little to those who gave everything. more...

ON THE CREST OF A WAVE!

SIX intrepid students helped to man the yards on one of Britain's largest sailing ships on the adventure of a lifetime this week. more...

MICHELLE SCOOPS POP STAR AWARD

A DREAM has come true for talented singer Michelle Lawson. more...

POILICE ISSUE WHEELIE GOOD ADVICE

POLICE in Runcorn are urging car owners whose vehicles have Alloy wheels fitted to be on their guard after a spate of thefts in recent weeks. more...

VICTORIA SQUARE REVAMP SCHEME IS UNVEILED

EXCITING plans to give historic Victoria Square a £1.4m facelift were unveiled this week. more...

EMMA HITS THE HIGH SEAS

A WIDNES girl is on the crest of a wave after being chosen by the British Army to take part in its Antarctic Expedition. more...

FULL STEAM AHEAD!

A FASCINATING collection of vintage fair organs, steam engines and vehicles attracted more than 20,000 visitors to Widnes at the weekend. more...

STORE PLAN MARKS THE END ON AN ERA

CENTURIES of tradition are being bulldozed to make way for a state-of-the-art £21m Asda foodstore. more...

WESTON HOUSE SALE IS HAILED A SUCCESS

A BID to sell homes evacuated in last year's toxic gas scare at Weston Village was hailed a huge success this week. more...

ON THE RIGHT TRACK

A NEW 22-mile walking route taking in some of Runcorn's most stunning views officially opened on Tuesday, September 25. more...

RESIDENTS STUNG BY PEST CONTROL CHARGES

PEST control experts from Halton Council are introducing a new charge of £18 plus VAT to tackle wasps' nests, it was announced this week. more...

NEW YORK SPONSORED WALK

HALTON'S ladies only gym Club Figure Fitness, in Runcorn, is staging a sponsored walk to raise funds for the families of victims killed in the New York disaster. more...

HIGH-TECH MOTORWAY SCHEME IS ALL GO

A £7m hi-tech project to help motorists beat congestion on Cheshire's motorway network was switched on this week. more...

ROSE IS REMEMBERED

A MEMORIAL service was held this week for former Halton councillor Stan Rose. more...

POINTS OF VIE WEBSITE LAUNCH

AN INNOVATIVE new website has been launched allowing people who live or work in Halton to have their say. more...

PROUD RESIDENTS BEGIN FACELIFT PLANS

ENTHUSIASTIC residents have taken a leaf out of Charley Dimmock's book! more...

TV CAMPAIGN SPURS ON HALTON'S ADULT LEARNERS

BRITAIN'S first ever TV literacy campaign featuring ëgremlins' is encouraging people in Halton to brush up their reading and writing skills. more...

CENTRE RECEIVES MEDICASH BOOST

NORTH West health cash plan provider, Medicash, has provided a cash boost to Woodview Child Development Centre in Widnes by donating £5,000 to buy sensory equipment. more...

Widnes & Runcorn Sport

EATON SIGNS UP WITH THE VIKINGS

VIKINGS coach Neil Kelly made his fifth successful swoop into the Dewsbury Rams' locker room since his appointment as Widnes' number one when he secured the signature of Welsh International Barry Eaton last week, writes Jim Richardson. more...

LUNT HAT-TRICK SEALS FA CUP VICTORY FOR LINNETS

A MAGNIFICENT performance by Runcorn FC Halton produced a temendous victory in an action-packed game, which kept the crowd enthralled to the final whistle. more...

REID PREPARES FOR THIRD TITLE DEFENCE

HALTON'S Reaperman Robin Reid is set to make the third defence of his WBF Super-middleweight championship title later this month against a yet-to-be-named South African challenger, writes Jim Richardson. more...

BIRCHFIELD CONTINUE WINNING RUN

Birchfield 18 Wigan 16 more...

MELLOR SHINES FOR HALTON

Halton RUFC 1st XV 18 Manchester Wanderers 13 more...

MARIES TAME THE PORTICO PANTHERS

Portico Panthers 28 Widnes St Maries 36 more...

ALBERT OVERPOWERED BY BANK QUAY BULLS

THE SCORELINE of 42-18 does not reflect the closeness of this game and the outcome could have been very different. more...

BEARS GET THEIR PAWS ON THE POINTS

Leigh Harriers 32 West Bank 36 more...

A BRIDGE TOO FAR FOR MARIES 'A' TEAM

Widnes St Maries A 11 Ince Rose Bridge 16 more...

HELSBY'S HIGH FIVE

Helsby FC 5 Tintwistle Villa 0 (Cheshire Amateur Cup First Round) more...

PAVILIONS COAST TO VICTORY IN AMATEUR CUP

PAVILIONS eased through to the next round of this prestigious competition with a powerful second half display after a few lapses gave mid-Cheshire rivals Malpas a glimmer of hope. more...

MOND CRASH OUT OF SATURDAY CUP

CARLSBERG West Cheshire 2nd Division leaders Mallaby eventually won the 1st round cup tie as easy as the scoreline suggests to bag an away tie with 1st division pace setters Cammell Lairds in the second round. more...

RUNCORN RJM DARTS ROUND-UP

SECTION Two team Weaver Lads have started the 2001/2002 winter season in fine style for they followed up their 8/1 victory on the opening day of the new season with a 6/3 win against Fiddlers III last Thursday night. more...

RUNCORN SUNDAY LEAGUE

LABOUR Whiston came away from Waterloo with a 4-1 win thanks to goals from Laird, Ellis, McKeown and J Highton. more...

WARRINGTON & DISTRICT LEAGUE

LEE NEWBOLD struck twice to set up Irlam's splendid victory at Moorfield in the Premier Division. more...

HALTON & DISTRICT JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE RESULTS AND FIXTURES

Results: Best Sport League: U8s: Aventis 5 Hale 1; Beechwood Jnr 5 HRBL 1; Brookvale Jnr 1 Ditton Youth 8; Heath Park 1 Weston Point 6; Pex Hill 0 Widnes Wolves 12. more...

JUNIOR SOCCER MATCH REPORTS

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JUNIOR RUGBY MATCH REPORTS

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BULLS BACK ON TRACK

Albion Bulls A 15 Adlington A 20 more...

Winsford & Middlewich News

BEER FESTIVAL WAS A GREAT SUCCESS

THE eighth Northwich Charity Beer Festival was another great success. It was attended by 1,300 people over the two days and will raise almost £10,000 for local charities. more...

LANGUAGE SHOULD BE UNDERSTOOD BE UNDERSTOOD BY ALL - NOT JUST A SELECTIVE GROUP

WELL DONE TO BEN - BUT HE WAS NOT THE FIRST TO GO

I REFER to an article in your edition dated 12 September 2001 headed "Ben has a jamboree at American camp." more...

COUNCIL GETS TOUGH ON ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

NEIGHBOURS from hell strike fear into those who just want the right to a peaceful, quiet existence in their own homes. more...

COME AND MEET THOSE DANCING FEET

MID Cheshire Amateur Operatic Society was given some expert advice in preparation for its latest production of 42nd Street. more...

VALE ROYAL READY TO DO THE LAMBETH WALK

VALE Royal Amateur Operatic Society will face its biggest challenge to date when it performs Me and My Girl next month. more...

MOBY DICK TAKES THE PLUNGE IN BARNTON

BRITAIN'S only touring theatre ship is visiting Northwich next Saturday, October 13, with the thrilling tale of the crazed Captain Ahab's pursuit of one particular whale. more...

PASSION POSTPONED AS PLAYERS BREAK A LEG

DAVENHAM and Sandiway Players have been forced to postpone their latest production after the leading lady suffered a broken foot. more...

NAVY WIFE'S WAR FEARS

A WINSFORD woman, now living in America and married to a US Navy Officer, has spoken of her fears for the future as the world heads for an international conflict. more...

VALE ROYAL SCOOPS CIVIC PRIDE AWARDS

TOWNS and villages in Vale Royal have scooped several awards for their general appearance and civic pride. more...

JAMES HOPES TO SCOOP TOP PICTURE PRIZE

A PHOTOGRAPHY student who was diagnosed with ME seven years ago, has reached the last 12 of a prestigious BBC competition. more...

DAUGHTER WAITS TO HEAR IF MUM WILL BE ALLOWED TO GO HOME

A WINSFORD woman concerned about her mother's hospital treatment will find out today, Wednesday, if she will be allowed home. more...

HENKEL GET STUCK IN AT THE LAURELS

RESIDENTS at The Laurels Nursing Home have been bowled over by the generosity of a Winsford company. more...

YOUNGSTERS GO ALL OUT FOR CHARITY

CHILDREN at Leighton Hospital are sure to be bowled over by the charity work of a group of Winsford youngsters. more...

AUTHOR DEDICATES BOOK TO INFANT SCHOOL

WINSFORD children's author John Malam has dedicated his latest book to the staff and children at Leaf Lane Infant School. more...

BETH STICKS WITH CREEPY CRAWLIES

A VERDIN High School pupil has been awarded runner-up prize in a prestigious national competition. more...

PLEDGE TO PUT A STOP TO DELIBERATE CAR FIRES

THE police and fire brigade are aiming to put a stop to a worrying trend of youths deliberately starting car fires in Winsford. more...

PUPILS REWARDED FOR SUCCESS

MIDDLEWICH High School honoured its star pupils at this year's annual prize giving ceremony last week. more...

BIKE CLUB PREPARES TO ROCK FOR ITS BIRTHDAY

GET ready to rock the night away this Saturday, October 6, at an evening with the Kings MCC. more...

NEW CAB SERVICE TO BE SET UP FOR TOWN

MIDDLEWICH will soon have an improved Citizens' Advice service after the Congleton borough is finally going to have its own Bureau. more...

ROCK ON TOMMY AS DUO CANNON AND BALL COME TO TOWN

POPULAR comics Cannon and Ball will be coming to Middlewich soon for an evening of laughter at Middlewich Civic Hall. more...

CHILDREN TAKE UP READING CHALLENGE

SCHOOL children from across Middlewich were congratulated this week for their response to a nationwide reading campaign. more...

ROAD VISIT PLANNED

A MIDDLEWICH road, which pedestrians have claimed is dangerous, will be visited by the county walking officer later this month. more...

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