This Is Cheshire

Stories for 25 November 2004

Congleton News

Death knell for traders

THE CLOSURE of Manchester Metropolitan University's Alsager campus could "kill off" town centre businesses, shopkeepers have warned this week.   more...

Congleton Sport

Langley quits after 5-0 rout

CONGLETON Town are on the lookout for a new manager after Kevin Langley resigned following a 5-0 FA Vase exit at Colne.  more...

Alsager fight back from one of fastest ever opening goals

ALSAGER Town bounced back from instant disaster to draw 1-1 at home to high-flying Maine Road.  more...

Vics fall to Cradley blitz

BIDDULPH Victoria crashed to a 4-2 defeat at lowly Cradley Town, last Saturday.  more...

Triton get frozen out

TRITON Hockey Club's 1st XI were frozen out of top spot in NWHL Division Five South, on Saturday.  more...

Congleton Whatson

Moor the merrier for festive show

FESTIVE revellers from Biddulph Moor can look forward to their own Christmas celebrations this year.  more...

Weaver back

THE Houghton Weavers Christmas Show returns to Congleton tomorrow as part of their annual Christmas tour.  more...

Crewe Alex

Back for John O

CREWE will have Jon Otsemobor in the side to face Coventry after extending his loan spell into a third month.  more...

Captain Kenny looks like leaving in the summer

CREWE captain Kenny Lunt could be on his way out of the club at the end of the season.  more...

'We started abysmally' - Gradi

ALEX boss Dario Gradi felt his side's 4-1 victory over Gillingham was a "job well done".  more...

Alex shoot down the Gills in vital six pointer

Crewe..4 Gillingham..1  more...

Crewe Letters

Councillors got it right over war memorial move

I am writing to you regarding the issue of the replacing of the cenotaph.  more...

We have a right and a duty to respect those who were lost

I AM furious at Counillor Peter Kent's accusation about protesters against the removal of the memorial jumping on the bandwagon.  more...

Our memorial belongs to the public, not just the council

IN the Guardian edition November 11 we had due notice that Cllr Peter Kent was rather perturbed, re people jumping on a band wagon and I thought that if he could make the conditions of who protested, re the moving of 'OUR MEMORIAL', he would surely, or he may, stand a better chance of winning.  more...

Rail safety should be all important on our network

IN THE opening scene of that great movie 'Oh, Mr Porter' starring comedian Will Hay, he is shown as a 'Wheeltapper', a man whose job it was on the railway to tap the wheels of the train to see if they were sound.   more...

Crewe Limelight

It's party time

THE LIMELIGHT Club celebrates its 10th anniversary this Saturday.  more...

Moob melodies will help Jamie

GET 'Rocking with Laughter' in the Limelight on Wednesday.  more...

Value of money for Genesis fans

FANS of Phil Collins and Genesis better make next Friday at the Limelight as Face Value return.  more...

First and last time to see the SAHB

SAY goodbye to the Sensational Alex Harvey Band when they drop by the Limelight on Tuesday.  more...

Crewe News

Guard attacked in raid

DETECTIVES are hunting three men who robbed a cash delivery to a Tesco store in Crewe on Monday afternoon.  more...

Crewe Sport

Second half collapse is costly

CREWE FC's disappointing season continued, crashing out of the League Cup with a 6-4 defeat at Bollington after extra time.  more...

Sparkling display brings 7th win

LEAGUE leaders Crewe Vagrants wrapped up another impressive three points with a 3-0 victory at City of Manchester.  more...

Crewe on course

CREWE and Nantwich RUFC notched their eighth successive victory with a 19-5 result at home to Dukinfield.  more...

Flu bug takes toll onSandbach

INJURY-hit Sandbach RUFC went down 32-9 at home to Leigh, last Saturday.  more...

A trio of Premier title contenders

THE PREMIER Darts Division in the Carlsberg Tetley Open League is shaping up to be a three team contest between Pioneers Club, Commercial and Amalgamated B.  more...

Entertainment Arts

what's on in Knutsford

THURSDAY - 2pm-4pm: Tea dance at Leycester Warren Hall in Bexton Lane. Admission £2 including refreshments  more...

Men in love on city stage

THE Studio at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre presents Laurence & Gus - Men In Love from Thursday December 9 to Saturday December 11.  more...

The arts in Warrington

Japanese action cinema - Pyramid continues its monthly art house cinema season tonight, Thursday, with Zatoichi, the tale of a blind wanderer who makes a living by gambling and giving massages. Behind his humble façade he's really a master swordsman with a lightening-fast draw and strokes of breathtaking precision. Next month's film will be Tokyo Story on December 9. Films start at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £4.50.  more...

Entertainment Cinema

The Manchurian Candidate, cert 15,

Paul Keaveny  more...

Coffee and cigarettes

... the perfect aperetif  more...

Entertainment Cktv

I'M A CELEBRITY: HUMILIATE ME!

VIEWERS with a sadistic streak will have had a fun time last weekend with so-called celebrities queuing up to be humiliated in 'Children In Need' (BBC1, Friday) and the launch of 'I'm A Celebrity: Get Me Out Of Here' (ITV1).  more...

Entertainment Dvd

Alison Klabacher

Live Aid  more...

Shrek 2, (u)

Steve Hallmark  more...

The Office Christmas

Specials 2003  more...

Entertainment Guru

Mick Middles

A weekend enhanced by Marshmallow.  more...

Entertainment Musicgigs

Michelle Corbett

Rocking Manchester's Roadhouse last week were Warrington's own Deadlines.   more...

Entertainment Musicnews

A host of gigs and indie nights lined up at the WA1 Bar

A CATALOGUE of cracking gigs and indie nights are on the cards for music lovers in Warrington over the next two weeks.  more...

Entertainment Musicreviews

Greatest Hits, The Cure

Christian Ewen  more...

Peachtree Road, Elton John

Mick Middles  more...

Greatest Hits My Prerogative, Britney Spears

OOH she's a one that Britney! With her greasy topknot and whirlwind marriages, it's getting harder by the day to equate her with the perky princess of pop who burst on to the scene in February 1999 with Baby One More Time.   more...

Knutsford Arts

what's on

WEDNESDAY  more...

Men in love on city stage

THE Studio at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre presents Laurence & Gus - Men In Love from Thursday December 9 to Saturday December 11.  more...

Knutsford Farming

'Blair fishing for a ban'

ANGLERS fear their sport could be the next to be outlawed after MPs banned foxhunting.  more...

Knutsford Focus

Meet the railway children ..

THE MAJORITY of children on the train were well behaved. But a small bunch on the Chester to Manchester line made the journey unbearable for older passengers and other school pupils.This week the Knutsford Guardian experienced a journey with youngsters who seemed to show little respect either for others or each other  more...

Knutsford Letters

Theatre has not done a bad job

IT IS some time since I have had occasion to write, and in any case I have only recently returned from South Africa doing missionary work amongst the Zulus.  more...

Knutsford News

Shocked to the core ..

KNUTSFORD could not believe its eyes when it awoke to find workmen had repositioned a bollard in the middle of a busy shopping street.  more...

Knutsford Schools

Dinner ladies at pupils' service

DINNER ladies are helping children to get fit during their lunch hour.  more...

Glory be to pupils on a high

PRIMARY school pupils from Knutsford lit up the Royal Albert Hall with a rousing performance of Elgar's Land of Hope and Glory.  more...

Knutsford Sport

Dominic ends season on a high

DOMINIC Fenton, of Rostherne, ended his season on a high in the Steel Frames 600 Championship.   more...

Middlewich News

Drivers get winter warning

A TOP traffic cop is warning motorists they are putting their lives at risk by giving winter driving conditions the cold shoulder.  more...

Middlewich Planning

Week ending November 19

Three-storey building at Spanset Ltd, Telford Way for Spanset Ltd.  more...

Middlewich Town

Town Reserves fight to finish

MIDDLEWICH Town Reserves kept a three point gap at the top of the Mid Cheshire Reserve Division with a hard fought 4-3 win against Rylands.  more...

Nantwich News

Supergrass is a marked man

A SUPERGRASS who helped detectives solve the horrific murder of Nantwich market trader Brian Waters will spend the rest of his life under a death threat, a court heard.  more...

Nantwich Sport

Spot kicks shatter Vase hopes

NANTWICH Town's FA Vase hopes were ended with a 3-0 defeat at Gelding Town.  more...

Spot kicks shatter Vase hopes

NANTWICH Town's FA Vase hopes were ended with a 3-0 defeat at Gelding Town.  more...

Nantwich Town

Spot kicks shatter Vase hopes

NANTWICH Town's FA Vase hopes were ended with a 3-0 defeat at Gelding Town.  more...

Newton News

Let there be lights

FESTIVE spirit illuminated Earlestown on Friday as the community found just enough cash to launch the yuletide season - whereas St Helens town centre enjoyed a glitzy switch on, costing £30,000.  more...

Ayesha's brought the life back into Mark and Jayne's world

A BABY'S first birthday is always special, but for one Newton couple, blowing out the candle on their daughter's cake brought joy back to their shattered world.  more...

Mystery surrounds identity of body

MYSTERY surrounds the identity of a decomposed body that was found on the outskirts of Newton this week - but police have ruled out foul play.  more...

Illuminating Golborne for Christmas

GOLBORNE will hold its Christmas lights 'switch on' event in Peter Kane Square on Wednesday, December 1, at 6pm.  more...

Will developers try to take every last patch of land?

CONCERN is growing about the over-development of Newton after the latest application for high-rise flats was given the green light by St Helens Council last Tuesday.  more...

Celebrate the seasonal spirit at fair

BUDDING brass players in Lowton have been blowing their own trumpets during a musical master-class last week.  more...

Disco comes with a

message for child safety  more...

Funding crisis could cut officer numbers

NEWTON could see police cuts on the streets because of a £13 million funding shortage across Merseyside.  more...

A fun-filled way to raise charity cash

ENTERPRISING youngsters in Newton put their money-making brains into overdrive for a fun-filled Children In Need event on Friday.  more...

St Mary's makes an extra effort

ST Mary's Church in Lowton is taking the lead in a new initiative to re-open churches to parishes outside service hours.  more...

Parents and tots group launched

A NEW parents and tots group has been launched at Newton Community Centre, Park Road South, which meets every Tuesday and Friday between 1pm and 3pm.  more...

Newton Sport

A win for survival instincts

Newton 13  more...

Engine stall despite brilliant break

SCOTT Wall smashed a break of 44 in the Newton Social 'derby' match which took place in the Earlestown Town Furnishing Snooker League.  more...

Heartbreak in final few seconds

Oswestry 2  more...

Top three maintain their darts title challenges

THE top three in Division One all won to maintain their Earlestown Darts League championship challenges.  more...

Anglers turn their focus to juniors

ANGLERS needed every ounce of their skill to stand a chance of winning the Newton Anglers' Association Sunday Open Sweepstake.  more...

Northwich News

Drivers get winter warning

A TOP traffic cop is warning motorists they are putting their lives at risk by giving winter driving conditions the cold shoulder.  more...

Northwich Other Sport

Lambs are bleating after Kimber strikes

VETERAN Jim Kimber rolled back the years to ensure Lostock Gralam came away with all three points against Nantwich Town.  more...

Hartford set the standard

HUNDREDS of gymnasts descended on Weaverham High School last week for one of Northwich's premier competitions.  more...

Northwich Planning

November 5 - 12

ALLOSTOCK - Two-storey extension at Rudheath Cottage, Wash Lane for M Bostock.  more...

Northwich Rugby

Wolves show class to beat Sandstorms

WEAVERHAM Wolves Rangers ARLFC produced a Jeckyll and Hyde performance against basement club Southport, but still managed to run out 32-12 winners.  more...

Northwich Vics

Northwich seal win as Hughes sees red

NORTHWICH Victoria are back on track to defy the odds and avoid relegation.  more...

Northwich Witton

Finley is what the doctor ordered

WITTON Albion have appointed former Total Network Solutions player Gary Finley as the man to replace axed manager John Davison.  more...

Warrington Amateur Rl

Warrington Wizards' national outlook

WARRINGTON Wizards say they are a part of the perfect example of how Rugby League has now developed into a national sport.  more...

Bulls' Lancashire Cup final date

BANK Quay Bulls' first appearance in the Tetley's Lancashire Cup final against Orrell St James will take place at Liverpool St Helens' Rugby Union Ground on Bank Holiday December 28, kick-off 1pm.  more...

Fastest try of year as Soap slip up

Ince Rose Bridge 36  more...

Rylands make a fight of it against the leaders

Rylands 14  more...

Anthony Poole's length of the field special sinks Bank Quay

Bank Quay Bulls A 8  more...

Dean delight

Ulverston 18  more...

Ace Smythe

Woolston Rovers u18 16  more...

Junior Rugby League reports

Latchford u8 8  more...

Warrington Angling

Bend it like Bibby

WARRINGTON Anglers' Association's Mersey match on Sunday was a struggle.  more...

Moat ghost show

HEAVY rain and frosts knocked sport for six on most Lymm Angling Club waters and only the most dedicated of anglers were prepared to give them a go.  more...

Warrington Arts

The arts

Japanese action cinema  more...

Warrington Birchwood

Teachers' African adventure trip

FOUR teachers from Birchwood Community High School spent their half-term holiday enjoying the career experience of a lifetime.   more...

Enterprising students enjoy workshops

STAFF and pupils at Birchwood High School made sure the UK's first national enterprise week went with a swing.  more...

Blooming winners

THE winners of Birchwood in Bloom will be honoured at a presentation evening on Friday, November 26.  more...

Village lights

CULCHETH will be lit up on Saturday, November 27 when Father Christmas switches on the village Christmas lights.  more...

Deutch abend

CULCHETH residents can enjoy a German evening at Daten Sports Club on Saturday, November 27.  more...

Art show at centre

PENSIONERS with a passion for painting will be showing off their works at Culcheth Day Centre.  more...

Panto time

THE Birchwood Community Pantomime is on at Birchwood leisure and tennis centre on Saturday, November 27.  more...

Warrington Business

Firm held in high esteem as they pick up two top awards

ESTEEM Systems, an IT service provider, stole the show at Citrix's annual Channel UK Awards by securing two of the six awards on offer and being recognised as a short-listed finalist in a third.  more...

Perk of the job for Nicki

ONE Warrington employee is jetting off to New York after finding out that hard work does pay.   more...

Cup of cheer

A COFFEE group has opened its new base in Winwick.  more...

No fuss for GUS

A SCOTTISH company has acquired an Appleton-based sewage company.  more...

Warrington Callands

Learning centre on course for success

PEOPLE wanting to try out Winwick's new learning centre are invited to its official opening on Tuesday, November 30.  more...

Guide Lydia sets her sights on Mexico

A TALENTED teenager will visit Mexico after being picked to represent UK Guides.  more...

Missing cat

A REWARD is being offered for a black cat that has gone missing in the Tourney Green area of Kingswood.  more...

Carol concert

A CHRISTMAS carol concert will be held in Burtonwood village on December 10.  more...

£50 donation

ELDERLY people at Callands' Woodleigh home will have a little bit of extra cheer this Christmas after receiving a £50 grant from the parish council. Burtonwood and Westbrook councillors agreed to make the donation towards the Christmas celebrations.  more...

Light fixed

AFTER months of campaigning by parish councillors, the broken light on St David's Drive has been fixed. Clr Garry Cross thanked council clerk Julie Pickles for her persistence.  more...

Singing voices

CAROL services at St Paul of the Cross Church, Burtonwood, will be at 7pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 14 and 15.  more...

Children play Santa to the less fortunate

CHRISTMAS gifts for needy children will be collected in St Paul's Church, Burtonwood, on Friday, December 10.  more...

Put on your dancing shoes

TICKETS are now on sale for the Christmas dance on Saturday, December 11, at Burtonwood Catholic Club.   more...

Warrington Church News

Dickens homeless

It's WAH - Warrington Action for Homeless - which benefits from the Dickensian Day at Lymm Methodist Church, Eagle Brow, on December 11. Apart from a few stalls, including a Fair Trade one, there will be drinks and cakes available from 10am until 4pm.  more...

Warrington Clublife

By F HANCOCK

THERE was a good attendance for the annual general meeting this month. The president, Ann Davies, introduced Jill Holden to oversee the election for next year's committee. Members for 2005 were duly appointed and Brenda Daniels was chosen to be the next president.   more...

By DOROTHY COPE

THE November meeting was the AGM of Dutton WI.  more...

QUIZ LEAGUE

RESULTS from week commencing November 8:  more...

HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS

LOTTERY draw, week 18: Winning numbers: 3, 4, 6, 15. Jackpot: £200 no winner. Consolation prize £25: Mr Hughes. New jackpot: £350  more...

ST ROCCO'S

LOTTERY  more...

By DES APPLETON

DR Liza Bortolotti, an Italian philosopher, examined how philosophy helps to underpin the ethics of scientific research involving humans and animals.   more...

By ANNE ONGLEY

OUR new chairman, Irene, welcomed 25 members and one visitor from New Zealand to our November meeting.  more...

By PETER HATHAWAY

MEMBERS travelled to Arnside in Cumbria. Although outside the Lake District National Park, Arnside has been designated an area of outstanding natural beauty, situated at the mouth of the River Kent with stunning views over Morecambe Bay. It is easy to see why.   more...

By MARIANNA HEATON

Our November meeting was different from usual because, instead of a NAFAS demonstrator, we were very pleased to welcome Anthony Williams, a florist from Irlam who travels all over the world giving demonstrations and workshops.  more...

By GERALD HUDD

THE U3A was born in Warrington in 1994 and recently celebrated its 10th birthday. It caters for all retired or semi-retired people in the area who, perhaps, have not had time to pursue their interests outside the working environment.  more...

By T MACDONALD

OUR president, Sylvia Brown, welcomed everyone to the meeting on November 10 and thanked Joan Perkins for a beautiful autumn bouquet on the president's table.  more...

Warrington Community

A sporting chance

Activities are open to all youngsters some of whom may otherwise lack the opportunity to take part in organised sport.  more...

Warrington Football

Holders march on in Denis Scholes Trophy

HOLDERS Cheshire Hawthorne are through to the fourth round of Warrington Sunday Soccer League's Denis Scholes Trophy.  more...

Mid-Cheshire mixed fortunes

Crosfields...0 Middlewich Town...3  more...

Warrington In Brief

Charity gig in aid of scout group

A CHARITY gig takes place on Saturday at the Smithy's Club, Harpers Road, Penketh, for the 1st/14th Scout Group. Band Funky Monkey start at 7.30pm, playing a selection of songs from the 60s onwards.  more...

Doddy's back

KEN Dodd is returning to Warrington to tickle audiences with his famous tickling stick. Ken will be performing at the Parr Hall on Thursday, December 23. Back by popular demand, Ken, 77, is still going strong, with his performances regularly going on past midnight.   more...

Stereo stolen

POLICE are examining forensic evidence left in a car that was broken into on Amelia Street, Orford. The incident happened overnight on Friday, when the door of a Peugeot 206 car was forced open. The thieves then stole the car stereo and other items from inside the car. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.  more...

Mercury rising

WARRINGTON dentists will continue to use mercury in fillings after EU officials refused to ban it. Warrington MEP Chris Davies said: "The majority of scientific opinion suggests that mercury fillings are safe, but it does seem strange that we should be banning mercury from electrical goods while still allowing it to be put into people's mouths."  more...

Festive fun

TRY your hand at making your own Christmas decorations at Birchwood Forest Park on Sunday.  more...

On the road to success

GREEN Lane Community Special School is on the move, thanks to the donation of a new set of wheels. The school has been given a new minibus by Vodafone and Variety Club's Sunshine Coaches scheme. Ex-Liverpool footballer Ian St John will present the keys to the school on Friday.  more...

Council policy

A MEETING of the borough council's community policy committee meets this Tuesday at 6.30pm in the Town Hall. Members of the public are welcome.  more...

Aid pledge

ASDA Birchwood has pledged to donate its profits from the sale of the Band Aid 20 single to the Band Aid charity.  more...

Partnership AGM date

THE annual general meeting of the Warrington Disability Partnership will take place in Room 1 of Bewsey Old School on Friday, December 3, at 7.30pm. The meeting coincides with the International Day of Disabled People. Following the meeting, there will be the Annual Appreciation of Efforts Awards and the presentation of cheques for the 'Pulse' sponsored walk.  more...

Live Aid support

WARRINGTON South MP Helen Southworth has backed the Government's decision to refund VAT on purchases of the Live Aid DVD.With sales of more than 500,000 copies of the DVD so far, the move by chancellor Gordon Brown will give an extra, forecasted, £5 million to Africa's poor.  more...

Walton Lea workshops

THE Walton Lea Project is running a series of demonstrations and workshops over Christmas.The first takes place tomorrow, Friday, with a flower demonstration from 7.30pm until 9.30pm.The charity donates all money raised to supporting adults with learning difficulties.  more...

Housing

WARRINGTON Borough Council's housing watchdog committee meets on Tuesday in the Town Hall. The meeting starts at 6.30pm and is open to the public.  more...

Coffee fundraiser

BARCLAYS bank in Warrington raised more than £300 by taking part in the world's biggest coffee morning.Staff and customers at the Warrington branch joined 1.5 million people across the UK who stopped to have a cup of coffee, all in the name of Macmillan's cancer relief.  more...

Warrington Latchford

Therapist struggles for peace as work causes noise woes

A LATCHFORD healer and stress consultant found it very difficult to relax her clients when a building company disturbed her peace and quiet.   more...

Pensioners

celebrate as club cashes in  more...

Wolves stars' healthy help

WARRINGTON Wolves stars joined health-conscious youngsters from a primary school in Bewsey last week to back a new fitness campaign.  more...

Roads closed

A PHASED closure of certain roads in Whitecross began last week for resurfacing and the installation of traffic calming humps.  more...

More plans

MORE plans to build residential developments in Howley have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council.  more...

Festive cheer

A CHRISTMAS fair is being held at St Margaret's Community Centre, on Lindley Avenue, for residents in Westy that are looking for some festive cheer.  more...

Warrington Letters

Readers reassured over clinical care decisions

I WAS extremely saddened to read the letter in your paper recently regarding the care of a patient at Warrington Hospital.  more...

Action needed on road before someone is killed

Thursday, November 18, and yet another road accident! How many more is it going to take before the highways people realise that something isn't right with the A49 Winwick Road.  more...

Gripe over taxpayers' money is not with parish

MR T Lyons of Appleton claims that Culcheth Parish Council is wasting taxpayers' money by agreeing paid-for articles in a local publication.  more...

Help to trace photographs

COULD any of your readers help me to locate photographs of my grandfather William Blackledge?  more...

Good riddance to the baths, don't build another one

THE recent debate by the Lib Dems over the old baths is typical of the party. They spend money because it's not their cash. Why waste money on a baths? The council is right, there is no need to build one.  more...

This is an effective way of targeting offenders who commit serious crimes

CHESHIRE Police would like to respond to a letter, published in the Guardian on Thursday November 18, 2004, entitled "We are such easy targets".  more...

The good old days

YEARS ago, two buildings out of many stood out. One was the Parr Hall and the other the baths. We had a dozen cinemas where one could do a spot of courting. Now it is all pubs, clubs and possibly a casino.  more...

Honest deed

I would like to say a big thank you to the person who found my bank visa card outside the Woolston Late Shop on the evening of November 8.  more...

Search for a hero

I AM researching of one of Warrington's forgotten heroes. The story is as follows.  more...

A big thank you to YOU!

I'd like to thank Guardian readers for the interest they've shown in the work of their local adoption agency, Adoption Matters, during this year's National Adoption Week (November 1-7).  more...

Switch off!

TONIGHT, Sunday, I took my children to see the Christmas lights switched on, as I do every year, but I will not be doing it any more as again we could see nothing.  more...

Trivial facts

IN attempting to encourage local debate about the future of Warrington, Jenni Carroll's feature (Guardian, November 11), was quite laudable. However, the 'benefits' listed were quite laughable.  more...

Kind help

ON Saturday November 6 we were visiting Warrington town centre. My friend had gone into the Ethel Austin store, while I stood by the doorway.  more...

Warrington Lymm

Equestrian group saddles up for a new campaign

A NEW campaign has been set up across the villages of south Warrington to protect the rights of horse riders.  more...

Colourful characters come to life at Cherry Tree Primary

CHILDREN and staff at Lymm's Cherry Tree Primary School dressed to impress as part of the school's book week.  more...

School dinners won't be the same without Anne

A MIDDAY assistant at Thelwall Infant School has retired following 18 years service at the school.  more...

Planners refuse phone mast bid

GRAPPENHALL and Thelwall Residents' Association is celebrating after borough council planners blocked an application to build a phone mast in Grappenhall.  more...

Fundraising music night

A MUSICAL evening to raise funds for the Lymm Cancer Research UK takes place on Wednesday, December 8.  more...

Pet food donations

A LYMM company is looking for donations of dog food and cat food before Christmas.  more...

A walk in the countryside

A WALK around the countryside of Lymm takes place early next month.  more...

Funding

LYMM Parish Council has given £100 to the North West Air Ambulance to help fund their new helicopter appeal.  more...

Warrington Musicnews

A host of gigs and indie nights lined up at the WA1 Bar

Paul Keaveny  more...

Warrington Musicreviews

Greatest Hits My Prerogative, Britney Spears

Michelle Corbett  more...

Warrington News

Teen sparks rescue bid in Mersey

A TEENAGER who sparked a police and fire service search after being spotted in the River Mersey was later found - playing on his computer at home.  more...

BRIDGE OF SIGHS

MOTORISTS are still waiting to find out why it took Manchester Ship Canal bosses more than 12 hours to fix a swing bridge problem, causing rush hour chaos.  more...

Kerry gets by with a little help from her friends

WARRINGTON hit prime time TV on Saturday as Kerry Katona was reunited with her schoolmates to take on a major challenge at Alder Hey Hospital.  more...

Police officer suspended

A POLICE firearms specialist, convicted of criminal damage, has been suspended from duty.  more...

Schoolboy Scott's a real hero helping Elizabeth, 92

A QUICK-thinking schoolboy saved a 92-year old woman after finding her collapsed outside in her nightclothes.  more...

Is decomposed body missing person?

MYSTERY surrounds the identity of a decomposed body that was found in Winwick this week - but police have ruled out foul play.  more...

Man, 59, left with serious head injuries as collision causes major delays

A WOMAN is to be questioned by police in connection with a collision that happened in Great Sankey this week and left a cyclist with serious head injuries.  more...

Flat damaged as lit paper is put through letterbox

ARSONISTS threw lit newspapers through the window of a Latchford flat at the weekend.  more...

Cyclist dies after crash at bus stop

A MOTORCYCLIST from Warrington has died after his bike crashed into a bus stop on Saturday.  more...

Big Issue seller tried to sell heroin

A BIG Issue seller has escaped jail after selling heroin to an undercover police officer.  more...

Chris returns

WARRINGTON'S Chris Evans will return to the small screen in the new year to present the Brit Awards. He has not presented a TV show since TFI Friday finished in December 2000, and will present the music award show.  more...

Pervert had 'haunting' pictures of children as young as two

A PAEDOPHILE from Great Sankey, who downloaded thousands of images of children as young as two being sexually abused, has been jailed for 12 months.  more...

Halliwell Jones stadium will host Euro 2005

WARRINGTON Wolves' Halliwell Jones Stadium has been confirmed as a venue for the 2005 UEFA European Women's Championships.  more...

Man in court over indecent pictures at Wolves game

A 63-YEAR-OLD man from Stockport has been charged with taking indecent pictures at a game between Salford and Warrington earlier this year.  more...

Orford man found not guilty

AN Orford man, accused of committing indecent assault on two children, has been found not guilty.  more...

Contest hopeful lights up town

FOR X-Factor star Rowetta, attending Warrington's Christmas lights switch-on was an X-tra special event.  more...

When little Abigail met Barney

A GIRL recovering from an operation on her spine helped TV favourite Barney the Dinosaur switch on the town's Christmas lights on Sunday - thanks to the Warrington Guardian.   more...

Cats need new homes to escape deadly virus

DOZENS of cats and kittens desperately need to be homed as a deadly virus sweeps through the Cat Homing and Rescue centre in High Legh.  more...

Grand final of talent competition

BUDDING stars are preparing themselves for the grand final of the Want Me 2004 talent competition.  more...

Candlelight memorial

A CANDLELIGHT service is being held on Monday, December 6, from 7.30pm at Warrington Parish Church for bereaved parents and friends.  more...

Council fares well in transport awards

TRANSPORT chiefs are celebrating after picking up two major awards praising bus facilities for people with disabilities.  more...

Warning over 'fake' leather sofa sales

FAKE leather sofas that pose a serious fire risk are being sold in Warrington, according to Trading Standards officers.  more...

Culcheth Victorian Day fun

CULCHETH turns all Dickensian on Saturday as part of its annual Victorian Day.  more...

Cash box stolen in robbery

POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a man who robbed a security guard who was delivering a cash box, in Birchwood this week.  more...

Free festive bus service

A FREE bus service will be taking people with mobility problems to the supermarket over the festive period.  more...

Row rumbles on after hunt ban

IT may now be outlawed but controversy abounds following the Government's decision to ban hunting with hounds.  more...

Lords may now 'face speedier reform'

THE debate in the House of Lords surrounding hunting could see reform of the institution implemented quicker than expected, according to a Labour peer.  more...

'Go live on a desert island and eat vegetables'

ONE of the closest hunts to Warrington takes place near Arley Hall on the outskirts of Appleton Thorn.  more...

'Talented' young inmate could be racing again soon

A "TALENTED" young jockey, who is serving a sentence for killing an eminent scientist in a hit and run accident, could be racing again soon.  more...

Pensioner has her handbag snatched by thief on bicycle

AN 89-YEAR-OLD woman was injured in Howley last week, when a robber riding a bicycle snatched her handbag.  more...

Police investigate as burglars target Appleton beauty salon

BURGLARS broke into an Appleton beauty salon and sun bed centre this week, stealing cash and beauty products.  more...

Donations end Scope's 50-year link with town

A GROUP that is closing down because of a volunteer shortage is donating thousands of pounds to Warrington charities.  more...

Wild and wacky sights as Children in Need appeal comes to town

CHILDREN in Need celebrated 25 years of fundraising with a bumper effort, helped by generous Warrington people.  more...

Swinhoe House plan gets green light

BUILDING can begin on land off Wigshaw Lane in Culcheth - including a controversial three-floor apartment block - after an inspector gave the go-ahead for 36 new homes.  more...

Limited Edition has it all!

BUY a copy of Limited Edition this month and find out why top Radio Two DJ Mark Radcliffe has chosen to enjoy family life in Lower Whitley rather than a glitzy lifestyle in London.  more...

Mike's sitting pretty after his big win

ONE lucky reader will be having a comfortable Christmas after winning a stylish leather suite in a Warrington Guardian competition.  more...

Race starts to save Mary Rose after a discovery at Daresbury

SCIENTISTS are in a race against time to save the remains of the ancient warship Mary Rose before they are destroyed by acid.  more...

Business praised for efficiency

STAFF at United Utilities are celebrating after scooping an award for efficiency and reliability.  more...

Advice cards 'to beat bullying'

CHILDREN in Warrington will be given pocket-size advice on how to beat bullying.  more...

Guide book for a better world launch

A GUIDE about world poverty and how to combat it has been given the thumbs up from a Warrington MP.  more...

Disabled sports club marks 30th year

WARRINGTON Sports and Recreation Club for the Disabled is celebrating its 30th birthday this week.  more...

Warrington Orford

Please sir, can we have some more?

A WOOLSTON man is kick-starting his stage career by appearing in a double bill of theatre productions after wowing directors with his natural acting ability.  more...

Leaf-busters to clear streets

PADGATE residents will soon be enjoying clean and tidy streets again after council services pledged to remove leaves that are piling up in the streets.  more...

Degree joy

for Gary  more...

Wolfie's on

his way  more...

Santa is

star guest  more...

On the right path

PARISH councillor Geoff Settle has been appointed as a path warden by the council.  more...

Footpath closed

URGENT sewer maintenance will cause the footpath on the A49 Winwick Road east side, south of its junction with the A50 Long Lane to Longford Bridge, to be temporarily closed.  more...

Roadworks

ROAD resurfacing works will result in the temporary closure of Crab Lane from its junction with Birchwood Way, in a northerly direction, for a distance of 100 metres and on Fearnhead Lane from its junction with Crab Lane to its junction with Longbarn Lane.  more...

Join our club

CINNAMON Brow youth club meets every Monday and Wednesday from 7pm until 9.30pm at the community farm.  more...

Get potting

CELEBRATE national tree week by helping Orford Park rangers design plant pots and grow trees on Sunday, November 28, from 2pm until 3.30pm.  more...

Coffee break

ELMWOOD Avenue United Reform Church is holding a coffee morning on Tuesday, December 7, from 10am until noon.  more...

Young fundraisers

CHILDREN at St Benedict's RC Primary School in Orford have raised £945 for St Rocco's Hospice and an orphanage in India.  more...

Meet councillors

BOROUGH councillors Mick Curran and Albert Clemow will hold surgeries at Padgate Library on Saturday, December 4, from 10.30am until 11.30am.  more...

Festive trees

POULTON with Fearnhead Parish Council has announced that Christmas trees will be situated at the junction of Old Manchester Road and opposite Fearnhead Cross Centre.  more...

Warrington Other Sport

Hey bows out in first round

KARATE queen Michelle Hey returned to Warrington this week from a disappointing world championships bid.  more...

International Thai boxing in town

WARRINGTON'S 'diamond geezer' Mark Matthews will be captain of England in an international battle at the Parr Hall on Sunday.  more...

Oarsome display at British Indoor Rowing Championships

WARRINGTON Rowing Club and Lymm High School are celebrating their best achievements to date in the British Indoor Rowing Championships.  more...

Swimmers keep up the pace in Mersey and District League

WARRIORS of Warrington made it three out of three as they scored another win in the third round of the Mersey and District Swimming League.  more...

Sports digest

Schoolboys' run ends at St Helens  more...

Adele's double cause for celebration

CHESHIRE Martial Arts Centre's squad were in stirring form in the Mushindo Wado Kai National Open Karate Championships in Wolverhampton.  more...

Midlands marauders

STEVE Scott's North West Karate Academy's students are midlands marauders.  more...

Sam Gifford's a knockout in Bridge Foot's fight of the night

BRIDGE Foot Amateur Boxing Club put on a spectacular show at Woolston Leisure Centre on Saturday.  more...

Darts league leaders ESMA lose on their own patch

GRAPPENHALL Darts League leaders ESMA lost at home to Stockton Heath Legion after bad finishing let them down.  more...

Glance guide to Warrington sport

Angling  more...

Warrington Papercuts

That's my cup of tea

I like my tea strong, with very little milk. That's just the way it is.   more...

That's my cup of tea

I like my tea strong, with very little milk. That's just the way it is.   more...

Warrington Penketh

Can you help Rachel in her trip of a lifetime?

A TRIP of a lifetime carrying out research in Africa is on offer to a Great Sankey student - but she still needs nearly £1,000 to get there.  more...

Sophie's choice to save environment

RECYCLING is at the top of the agenda at Penketh Primary School - thanks to a 10-year-old pupil.  more...

Seasonal spirit

A CHRISTMAS fair at Penketh High School will be getting people in the festive spirit on Sunday, December 5, from 1pm until 3pm.  more...

Festive event

CAROLS will be performed at Sycamore Lane Primary School's Christmas fair this weekend.  more...

Scrooge cheers

MEMBERS of Penketh and Sankey Gardening Society will be taking a humorous look at Christmas past and present at their next meeting.  more...

Reunion time

A REUNION for Evelyn Street Secondary School's class of 1962 is at Woolston British Legion on Friday, February 18. For details call Lynn Middleton on 816430 or Ruth Harding on 810519.  more...

Charity disco

A DISCO at Penketh and Sankey Royal British Legion will raise money for St Rocco's Hospice on Friday, November 26 from 7.30pm.  more...

Plans to extend homes refused

PLANS for a single storey extension at the back of Rose Tree Farm in Widnes Road, Cuerdley, have been refused by planning chiefs.  more...

Club for children

A CHILDREN'S club meets at Penketh Methodist Church on Saturday, November 27, from 10am until noon.   more...

School craft fair

GAMES and crafts will be on offer at Penketh South Primary School's Christmas fair at the school in Finlay Avenue on Friday, November 26, from 6.30pm.  more...

Prayer meeting

A CHURCH prayer meeting takes place at the Workingmen's Mission in Thewlis Street, Sankey Bridges, on Friday at 7.45pm.  more...

Warrington Rugby Union

Lymm's climbing boost

Aspull 13  more...

Shaw scores best try but for the losing side

Wilmslow 35  more...

Out of sorts

Marple...34 Moore...17  more...

Warrington Stockton Heath

Let there be light

STOCKTON Heath's Christmas lights switch on will take place on Friday, December 3, in Victoria Square at 6pm.   more...

Open morning

COBBS Infant School and Nursery is hosting an open morning, for parents of children aged two to five, on December 1 from 9.30 to 11am.  more...

Autumnal fair

AN autumn fair will take place at St Thomas' Church hall, Ellesmere Road, Stockton Heath, on November 27.  more...

CONTACT Stockton Heath, Appleton and villages reporter Rebecca Kelly with all your news, events and

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What the butler saw

HIS past employers read like a copy of Hello! but in his first book, a Moore butler reveals what goes on below stairs in some of the world's finest households.  more...

Sea cadets find their land legs

NAUTICAL youngsters took time out from their usual tasks for an animal-tastic day at Walton Hall Gardens.  more...

Ho Ho Ho! Fair fun for Santa

SLEIGH bells will be heard in Stockton Heath on Saturday, November 27, when Santa pays a visit to the Methodist Church's Christmas fair in the church hall, Walton Road. Gifts, including hand-crafted cards and cakes, and festival fun will help ease young and old into the seasonal spirit.  more...

Join village walkabout

TO HELP keep Appleton looking its best, join Cobbs Residents' Association, borough councillors and representatives of Golden Gates Housing for a walkabout tomorrow, Friday, at 10am. Villagers are invited to point out areas needing improvement, such as incidents of vandalism, broken street signs and places needing a clean up. Meet outside Broomfields Housing Shelter, Bridge Lane.  more...

Street star's date

AN exclusive designer men's wear store will open its doors in Stockton Heath this Saturday.  more...

40mph

limit  more...

Warrington Warrington Town

Jekyll and Hyde

Clitheroe 0  more...

Jekyll and Hyde

Clitheroe 0 Warrington Town 1  more...

Warrington Wolves

Oh, what Glee!

'WE know we are on the verge of something special and we don't want to let this opportunity slip us by.'  more...

Nooney on the loose?

WARRINGTON Wolves have revealed this week that every opportunity will be given to Paul Noone to put a marker on the loose forward's role in 2005.  more...

Winsford Blues

TWITE'S BLUES HOPE FOR HOPLEY

WINSFORD United manager Dave Twite faces a nervous wait after announcing he plans to lure Middlewich Town hotshot Rob Hopley to Barton Stadium and has served a seven day notice on the player.  more...

Winsford News

Drivers get winter warning

A TOP traffic cop is warning motorists they are putting their lives at risk by giving winter driving conditions the cold shoulder.  more...

  
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