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Stories for 6 March 2002
Cheshire Guide
What's On Guide
12/3/02-28/3/02 more...
Congleton News
Bernard becomes a published poet
BUDDING poet Bernard Gilhooly has his verse featured in a new anthology. more...
Crewe Alex
On the rise
Crewe..2 Barnsley..0 more...
SIX points in four days - who would have believed it!
Victories against Watford and Barnsley have put Dario Gradi's target in sight. more...
Crewe Features
How the caring legacy of William Webb lives on
THE NAME of Francis William Webb is one of special historical significance in Crewe. more...
Crewe News
MP gets acid in a package
AN aromatherapy bottle laced with acid has been posted to Crewe and Nantwich MP Gwyneth Dunwoody in a terrorist-style attack. more...
Building set to start at Leighton
THE redevelopment of the much-maligned Leighton Estate in Crewe's West End has finally been given the green light. more...
Higher death rates prompt hospital review
LEIGHTON Hospital chiefs are to study death rates at the complex after national NHS performance tables revealed it has one of the worst records in Britain for saving the lives of people who have had emergency surgery. more...
Workers are hit by ERF decision to move truck production
LOCAL workers at truck manufacturer ERF have been coming to terms with last week's announcement that 200 jobs will go, this summer more...
Knitters thanked by the Chancellor
KIND-hearted knitters who sent Chancellor Gordon Brown and his wife Sarah a set of clothes for their tiny baby Jennifer have received a handwritten note of thanks. more...
Get ready to enjoy a science spectacle
IT'S National Science Week, this month. more...
Lucky escape
A WHEELOCK man was lucky to escape unhurt when a butane gas stove exploded in a fire, blowing off his lounge door. more...
A stitch in time helps a church
ALL Saints Church's fund-raising bid to provide car parking and access for disabled people has hit a stitch! more...
Crewe Sport
Power-packed entertainment
NANTWICH'S big night of boxing proved a real knockout, last Thursday. more...
Crewe FC giant-killers
A DOUBLE from John Griffiths secured Crewe FC a solid 3-2 victory at Trafford, and not even a giant could stop them. more...
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No - it's Cooperman
STATUS quo in Premier Darts as Commercial maintained a ten-point gap at the summit thanks to a 7-1 whooping of ASLEF Oddies. more...
Sandbach finding it hard to score
SANDBACH RUFC slumped to a fifth consecutive league defeat, last Saturday as more...
Relegation fears eased by victory
CREWE and Nantwich RUFC picked up a crucial 19-11 victory at rock-bottom St Mary's Old Boys, last Saturday. more...
Crewe Whatson
Seriously funny
Gig guide at a gkance
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 more...
Drumming up a new member
SOUTH Cheshire acoustic outfit Krowfoot have added to their numbers. more...
Soloists to master Mozart at Lyceum
MANCHESTER Camerata's own talented brass and woodwind players will be the soloists for the chamber orchestra's next concert at the Lyceum, Crewe, on Friday, March 15. more...
It's something for Russell to Crowe about
A Beautiful Mind (12) more...
Knutsford Entertainment
Dream start to new season
The Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester opens its season of international comedy in style this month with William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. more...
One to harp on about
Knutsford Studio Cinema's contemporary film season continues on Monday night with Gabriel and Me, a heart-warming emotional drama set in the North East. more...
Knutsford News
Court shut as ceiling crumbles
ONE of Cheshire's oldest courtrooms has been temporarily closed after a piece of its historic plaster ceiling fell into the dock. more...
Town's on to a winner
Knutsford has seen the second highest house price increase in the North West over the past 10 years. more...
Developers queue up to find solution
FOUR developers have been asked to find a solution to traffic problems on one of Knutsford's busiest industrial estates. more...
Chaos on a556 as lorry sheds load
An overturned lorry caused chaos for drivers on the A556 on Monday after it shed 22 tons of pork. more...
Court awaits final verdict
THE future of Knutsford Crown Court is still uncertain. more...
Town gets skates on to save rink
THEY may have vowed to support the campaign to save Altrincham Ice Rink. more...
Square is the place for cars
KNUTSFORD traders said this week that converting Canute Square into a car park could save their businesses. more...
SEARCH FOR VOLUNTEERS
Organisers of this year's Commonwealth Games are still looking volunteers from Knutsford. more...
Knutsford Sport
Tulley on cue as crowd turn out for finals
A GOOD crowd turned out to watch the first two finals of the Knutsford snooker at Mobberley Victory Hall last week. more...
Battle royal as teams draw again
Wythenshawe Amateurs...1 more...
Town class too hot for Styal
KNUTSFORD FC...2 more...
Middlewich News
Accident brings town traffic to a standstill
MIDDLEWICH was again brought to a standstill this week after an accident on the M6 caused traffic to be diverted through the town. more...
ERF WORKERS FACE MASSIVE JOB CUTS
ENGINEERING workers in Middlewich have been dealt a killer blow with the news that 200 jobs are to be lost at the troubled ERF plant. more...
Nantwich Features
Catty come home
THE RSPCA Cattery at Stapeley Grange outside Nantwich has been slightly more busy than usual after a successful re-homing appeal in the Guardian. more...
Nantwich News
Horseplay stabber jailed
THE 'harmless horseplay' of a 23-year-old led to him receiving a fatal stab wound. more...
Dreaded newts pose legal problem
THE Borough Council has been threatened with legal action if they proceed with a proposed development in Nantwich. more...
Signs and lines in a bid to cut speeds
A SERIES of simple measures are to be put into action on a busy Nantwich road in a bid to stop speeding motorists. more...
Malbank hosts mini Commonweath Games
IT'S busy, busy, busy for Malbank's year 11 pupils as they prepare to get a mini Commonwealth Games up and running. more...
On the fiddle for a day
FIDDLERS will be out in force in Nantwich for a special one-day event next week. more...
Judy may win Woman of the Year honour
DEDICATED Nantwich volunteer Judy Townsend has been nominated for the prestigious Cheshire Woman of the Year award. more...
Nantwich Sport
Dabbers strike it lucky with management aid
THE Management helped Nantwich Town back to winning ways with a 3-2 result at Abbey Hay, last Saturday. more...
Northwich Features
Council Tax goes up but services are safe
RESIDENTS in mid Cheshire are set to face a large increase in the amount of Council Tax they will have to pay from next month. more...
Northwich Letters
ATTENTION - all you drivers who are totally fed up with driving on our diabolical local roads.
If you've had enough of having your arms juddered and your car ruined navigating the endless ruts and potholes that make up the road system afforded to the residents of Vale Royal, don't despair, there is hope after all. more...
AS a Vale Royal Borough Council taxpayer, I am becoming increasingly concerned about several items r
To read that the staff have been subjected to this review and consequent uncertainty since the year 2000 is incredible. more...
I WRITE in response to the letter from RW Woodhead in your February 20 edition - headed 'Widen the M
This correspondent argues that the M6 must be widened because public transport does not offer a feasible alternative; that we should build motorways and other roads to meet projected demand (ie predict and provide); claims that the Council for the Protection of Rural England has an unrealistic view of national transport needs; rails against the concept of tolls and claims that 'fast moving traffic is better for the environment'. more...
Northwich News
MURDER - TWO MEN CHARGED
TWO men have appeared in court charged with murdering a 29-year-old Weaverham man. more...
Driver vows to clear her name
A NORTHWICH taxi driver who was jailed for assault has this week vowed to clear her name. more...
Family reunion leads to joy - and sadness
WENDY Furness knew that meeting the son she had given up for adoption 37 years ago would be emotional - but their reunion has been tinged with sadness. more...
A new look for on the buses
TRANSPORT officers in Northwich are seeking public approval for a major project aimed at easing traffic congestion in the town centre. more...
THE press secretary at the centre of the Stephen Byers political row has been seeking refuge at his
Martin Sixsmith, director of communications at the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, travelled to the north west after he resigned from his parliamentary post last month. more...
Northwich Sport
Nerves of Steele as top seeds are knocked out
IT was shocks galore in the first round of the Hyundai Mid Cheshire Snooker League Champions Trophy. more...
Sound Booth makes a splash NORTHWICH ASC made a steady start to the Cheshire Championships at Stockp
They sped to an outstanding total of 16 finalist paces, Nichola Booth leading the way with a bronze medal swimmingnal best time in the 50m breaststroke. more...
Juniors' joy
WINNINGTON Park Colts entertained Kendal at home, and lost a sporting encounter 18-12. Highlights for Park were a try from winger Rick Hutchinson and a touchline conversion by Matt Thurlwell. more...
RUDHEATH DOM-INANT
UDHEATH A wrapped up the 2002 Northwich and District Clubs and Pubs Dominoes League. more...
Breen's lucky 13 secures semis
POOL ROUND-UP
RUDHEATH hit back to extend their lead at the top of the Northwich and District Pool League. more...
Caffery takes smooth flow
PAUL Caffery emerged as the winner of Barnton and Frodsham Angling Club's Amanda Lester Cup series on Sunday after the sixth and final match on the Trent and Mersey Canal at Chapel Lane, Wincham. more...
Percival is top of the table
MID Cheshire players dominated the Cheshire Table Tennis Championships at the weekend, with players involved in almost every final. more...
Northwich Vics
VICTORIA BECKONS
VICTORIA Stadium has been revealed as the name of Northwich Vics' new home. more...
Mark bucks the trend
Telford United 1 more...
Northwich Witton
Ross raises roof with late winner
Witton Albion 2 Lincoln United 1 more...
Runcorn News
We've had enough of these yobs
A TERRORISED community is pleading with police to help rid their estate of destructive teenage yobs. more...
Girl praised after escaping attacker
A COURAGEOUS schoolgirl was praised by detectives after escaping from a masked attacker - by biting his hand. more...
Villagers lose housing battle
CONCERNED residents fear the heritage of historic Halton Village will be damaged by a new housing development. more...
Raiders foiled by anti theft dye
TWO armed raiders' attempt to rob a newsagents was foiled when the bag of cash they stole was destroyed by anti-theft red dye. more...
Runcorn Sport
BACK FROM THE BRINK
PLAYER/MANAGER Liam Watson climbed off the bench to grab a point with a well-taken goal 10 minutes from time and round off a magnificent comeback from the Linnets who produced a superb second half display, writes Debbie Quaile. more...
BATTLING BAKER BOWS OUT OF ROYAL RUMBLE
RUNCORN'S one and only American wrestler Andy 'Rage' Baker was back in action in Sheffield on Saturday. more...
TAVERNERS TAKE REVENGE WITH DEFEAT OVER ALBION
Runcorn RJM Darts League more...
COADY STRIKE SINKS HIGH-FLYERS MERSEY ROYAL
Helsby FC 3 Mersey Royal 2 more...
PAVILIONS WASTE HARD WORK
Blacon YC 3 Pavilions 1 more...
MOND LACK CUTTING EDGE AS POULTON TAKE THE POINTS
Mond Rangers 1 Poulton Vics 4 more...
WARRINGTON & DISTRICT SATURDAY LEAGUE
IN the Premier Division, Eagle Sports continued their recent good form accounting for Halebank by four goals to nil and Moorfield hit back to defeat struggling Halton Borough by the odd goal in five. more...
RUNCORN SUNDAY LEAGUE ROUND-UP
IN the Runcorn Sunday League Premier Division, Codey, Smith and Thomas scored for Old Transporter as they defeated leaders Bridge Timber 3-1 with Wilcox netting a consolation for the visitors. more...
CHESTER RACES' COUNTDOWN
THERE are just nine weeks to the May Festival at Chester Races. more...
Warrington News
Overnight closure on Winwick Link Road
DRIVERS are being warned of an overnight closure of the A49 Winwick Link Road, Warrington, while vital structural maintenance work is carried out on Myddleton Lane Bridge. more...
Widnes Letters
We want a fare deal
THERE have been a lot of complaints from the public about the response times of the police and I think it's about time we complained about the response times of taxis. more...
Dusgusted at bird shooting
I AM writing in response to the article published in the Widnes World on Wednesday, February 27 over the killing of cock robin and friend. more...
No excuse for killing birds
WITH regard to the Widnes World front page story, "Who shot cock robin", February 27. more...
Let's put a stop to bridge chaos
ONCE again our two towns have found themselves grid locked three times in the space of seven days due to the breakdown of a heavy goods vehicle on our infamous Bridge. more...
Paws for thought
MS WILLIAMS of Murdishaw poses the question: 'Where else can her dog go to do its business'? The simple answer is on her own property! Perhaps owners of dogs in Clincton View, Ash Lane, Ditchfield Road, Royal Avenue, Oakfield Drive, Coronet Way and Coronation Drive, of similar views to Ms Williams, could also note my answer. more...
Widnes News
Survey starts on new crossing
AMBITIOUS plans to build a second crossing over the Mersey will take another step forward this week with the start of ground investigations at key sites. more...
Family's appeal for missing Karen
POLICE are appealing for information about a woman who has been missing for more than a week. more...
£1m inferno
POLICE have launched an arson probe after a blaze ripped through a factory at the weekend causing almost £1 million worth of damage. more...
Rugby stars are on the ball
MEMBERS of the elite Widnes Vikings Scholarship Scheme taking part in intensive training sessions aimed at turning them into future stars. more...
Widnes Sport
WE'RE NO PUSHOVERS!
THE Vikings produced a heroic effort to take mighty St Helens to the wire in a dramatic first ever Super League game at Halton Stadium, writes Mark Farmer. more...
'WE DESERVED TO TAKE SOMETHING'
THE Vikings may have suffered heartbreak on Saturday after defeat at the hands of St Helens but a spirited performance full of commitment and determination will have earned the respect of pundits nationwide, writes Jim Richardson. more...
LIGHTWEIGHT KAVANAGH'S A REAL 'COOL HAND'
WIDNES lightweight amateur boxer Liam 'Cool Hand' Kavanagh was on cloud nine last week after continuing his recent run of fabulous form in the ring, writes Jim Richardson. more...
RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE
WIDNES will continue their attempts to secure their first Super League points when they travel to Castleford on Sunday, March 10, to take on the Tigers, kick off 3pm. more...
WESTWOOD'S MATCH BAN
WAKEFIELD'S Ben Westwood has been served a three-match ban for high-tackling Vikings' Paul Atcheson during the teams' Challenge Cup tie at Halton Stadium. more...
MARIES WELCOME HULME AS CONFERENCE OFFICIALS VISIT
WIDNES St Maries enjoyed one of their biggest days of their season on Saturday. more...
SIMMIES PROVE TOO POWERFUL FOR MARIES
Widnes St Maries 13 Halton Simms Cross 26 more...
BULLS ON THE RAMPAGE WITH SEASON'S THIRD DOUBLE
Widnes Albion Bulls A 30 UGB 0 more...
ALBERT HIT BY SUCKER PUNCH
Blackpool Stanley 24 Albert Park 22 more...
FARNWORTH'S DERBY DOUBLE
Widnes St Maries A 12 Farnworth A 16 more...
BEARS CELEBRATE DOUBLE WIN
Ince Rose U11s 12 West Bank Bears U11s 14 more...
WIDS SEE OFF SEDGLEY
Widnes U10s 80 more...
HALTON HORNETS ROUND-UP
Wigan St Judes U10s 12 Halton Hornets U10s 24 more...
WIDNES MINI LEAGUE SOCCER
IN Group One, Robins won twice 2-0 and 1-0, but the other teams are now playing better. more...
CADETS AID COUNTY VICTORY
WIDNES Army Cadets recently represented Cheshire in the Regional ACF sports meeting at Altcar, Southport. more...
Widnes Whatson
IT'S MY KIND OF TOWN...
CHICAGO, the international smash hit, is coming to the Liverpool Empire Theatre for two weeks only - from Tuesday, March 19 to Saturday, March 30. more...
BEDROOM HUMOUR
AN EVOCATIVE West End play promises to create plenty of laughter at the Queens Hall. more...
EX-SPECTRE GOOD NIGHT
GHOSTS by Henrik Ibsen is being staged at Chester Gateway Theatre, until Saturday, March 9. more...
DAWES EXHIBITION
ARTIST Susan Dawes has many strings to her bow. more...
ST PAT'S DAY CHURCH GIG
TALENTED young musicians destined to become international stars are performing in Halton on St Patrick's Day. more...
BALLET HAS RUSSIAN FLAIR
THE MAGIC of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite comes to life at the Queens Hall on Friday, March 22. more...
Winsford News
ERF WORKERS FACE MASSIVE JOB CUTS
ENGINEERING workers in Middlewich have been dealt a killer blow with the news that 200 jobs are to be lost at the troubled ERF plant. more...
Kind-hearted Asda staff help little Jodi
KIND-hearted staff at Winsford's Asda supermarket have made a valuable gift to the children's ward at Leighton Hospital thanks to inspiration from one baby girl. more...
Terrifying ordeal for off-licence staff
STAFF at an off-licence were subjected to a terrifying ordeal l when Cledford was targeted by robbers for the second time in a week. more...
WINSFORD residents will soon have somewhere to surf the Internet and check e-mails after doing the w
Vale Royal Borough Council wants to change the use of a unit in Queens Parade, in Winsford Cross Shopping Centre, to offer a cybercafe facility and a youth information point. more...
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