This Is Cheshire - Stories for 19 August 2004

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Stories for 19 August 2004

Congleton News

Duo survive a crashlanding

AN Alsager pilot and his passenger are recovering from serious injuries after their microlight crash-landed at 70mph in a field. more...

Congleton Sport

Nightmare start

CONGLETON Town crashed to their second successive defeat with a 4-1 beating at Maine Road on Tuesday night. more...

Alsager prove a point

ALSAGER Town got off the mark with a point at Salford City on Tuesday night. more...

Opening win for Vics

STRIKER James Marrow secured Biddulph Victoria's first opening day victory in over 10 years with a last-gasp goal at Alvechurch. more...

Crewe Alex

Gradi looks to plug the leaks

CREWE boss Dario Gradi may move for defensive reinforcements ahead of another big test at home to West Ham, this Saturday. more...

Crewe Limelight

Limelight beckons for Solitarius

CREWE-based band Solitarius make their live debut at the Limelight tomorrow night. more...

Crewe News

Duo survived a microlight crash-landing

A PILOT and passenger are recovering from serious injuries after their microlight crash-landed at 70mph in a field near to Sandbach. more...

Residents rally to beat the bulldozers

PROTESTORS at Wells Green in Crewe are battling to rescue one of the area's most historic buildings from the bulldozers. more...

Drugs classes are working at school

A PIONEERING drugs project has been branded a success by pupils at a Crewe high school. more...

Fears over spread of cattle disease

FEARS of an epidemic of TB amongst cattle in South Cheshire have spurred county council chiefs into action. more...

Crewe Sport

Early draw hampers Beth's gymnastic bid for Olympic glory

LOCAL heroine Beth Tweddle's hopes of becoming the first-ever British woman to win an individual Olympic Gymnastic medal were dashed by misfortune. more...

Off to a winning start

CREWE FC kicked off their season in style with a solid 2-0 victory over Crosfields at the Cumberland Stadium. more...

Kings lose close encounter

CREWE 'SJ Adams' Kings fought all the way in a narrow 19-17 defeat to Middlesbrough 'Scot Bros' Bears. more...

Crewe CC

CREWE CC powered their way into the promotion race with back-to-back wins in their double header against Kidsgrove and Norton. more...

Elworth CC

ELWORTH retained their unbeaten record to stay in NSSC Division One's promotion hunt. more...

Nantwich News

Waters murder: two are guilty

GUILTY verdicts were last night returned by a jury on two men over the torture gang killing of Nantwich father-of-two Brian Waters. more...

Nantwich Sport

Town's spirited fightback just comes up short

NANTWICH Town came close to salvaging a point in their NWC Division One opener at Ramsbottom United, last Saturday. more...

Newton News

A BROKEN-hearted mum has spoken of her pride as she prepares to cremate her beloved son, who died sa

Peter Cannon, aged 28, originally from Newton, dived into a river in Kendal, Cumbria, when the child chased an inflatable toy into the water and got into difficulties. more...

l PLANNERS are applying to build a residential development on land between Bradlegh Road and Catherine Way, Newton. No details are available so far. The council's case officer is Scott Bracken on 01744 456162. more...

Want to swap?

A RETIRED British Airways captain wants to swap his apartment in Cambridge for a home in Newton. more...

Flat development

A DEVELOPER is applying to build three, four and five storey buildings in Newton. more...

Hopes for gates to improve security

COMMUNITY-minded Newton residents are lobbying the council for alley gates to improve security behind their homes. more...

Park and ride idea starts to take shape

PLANS for Newton's eagerly awaited park and ride scheme have been submitted to St Helens Council. more...

Newton Saints

Saints snare deadly Lyon

SAINTS coach Ian Millward has hailed the capture of Australian Test centre Jamie Lyon as the club's biggest signing since Mal Meninga. more...

Predictable Saints lose to lowly London

Saints 22 more...

Newton Sport

Das shows his class as Newton cricketers record a triple triumph

INDIAN Test match ace Shiv Sundar Das showed his class at the weekend as Newton Cricket Club recorded another trio of wins. more...

Sankey Brook flooded

NEWTON Anglers' Association's waters have all been fishing well with the exception of Sankey Brook. more...

Runcorn News

Man, 26, assaulted

A 26-year-old man was injured after an assault in Castlefields, Runcorn, on Wednesday. more...

Warrington Birchwood

Post office closure

will be temporary more...

All set for

10k road race more...

Rollerskating

trio's dash more...

Celebrations mark 100th

birthday more...

Warrington Business

Pestforce takes control

NEW Word Trade Organisation regulations are putting pressure on exporters to ensure their goods arrive at their destination free from pests and diseases - and a Warrington firm is offering help. more...

New head for learning council

A NEW figure will take charge of education and training in Warrington when Liz Davis takes over the reins of executive director at the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) for Cheshire and Warrington. more...

Hazel scoops cash reward for service

A SHOP assistant at Burtonwood motorway services has been awarded £250 for her outstanding customer services. more...

Prince award for John

JOHN Roberts, chief executive of Warrington-based United Utilities, has received the HRH The Prince of Wales' Ambassador Award from Business in the Community. more...

Deaf advice offered

BUSINESSES have only until September 10 to access free confidential advice on recruiting, employing and managing deaf and hard of hearing staff. more...

Warrington Callands

Calls to extend bus route to ease traffic

COUNCILLORS want a Callands bus route to extend further along Cromwell Avenue to ease traffic problems. more...

Stop these car marts

FURIOUS Winwick parish councillors want the borough council to stop car marts on a green field site. more...

Litter louts in village

RUBBISH is making Winwick village untidy, say parish councillors, after complaints from residents. more...

On course

ICT sessions in Winwick's Leisure Centre look set to go ahead after a big take-up during the summer fair. more...

Warrington Cinema

PAUL KEAVENY

I HAVE never really been a big fan of James Bond films and those big bucks Hollywood action pictures with all their futuristic gadgetry. more...

PETER MAGILL

CATWOMAN is one of cinema's undoubted masterpieces. more...

Warrington Dvd

Dogville (15)

STEVEN HALLMARK more...

Dogtanian in One For All and All For One (U)

ALISON KLABACHER more...

Warrington Features

Money matters are the biggest burden

PUPILS across Warrington will be celebrating their future with the publication of A-level results today, but three years in higher education may eventually leave them with crippling debts. more...

Pros and cons of student life

AS hundreds of students across Warrington receive their A-Level results today, a new survey by Natwest bank has revealed the financial costs of university. more...

Warrington Guru

Because I evolved from an age when gig-goers would sit and listen to bands, I have always fought war

Back then - in the fog of my teenage - it was, I admit, pretty absurd at times. It was one thing sitting in dutiful attendance while Deep Purple thumped through In Rock or Elton tinkled away to meek effect, but I also recall times when one was expected to remain frozen to the seat, while out and out dance acts gyrated away in a hip twisting frenzy...only to be greeted with a mild ripple of applause that would have been better suited to a poetry reading. more...

Warrington Letters

League is determined to carry on

I write in response to the letter from BM of Orford (Guardian, July 28) headed "Does voluntary work count for nothing these days?". more...

Beautiful garden is now sea of mud

I was dismayed on walking along Alexandra Road in Grappenhall to discover that the old Rockfield Hotel building has completely disappeared. more...

Take pride in my job

I AM a licensed private hire driver in Warrington and have been for a number of years and wish to complain about the public of my hometown Warrington. more...

Where to from here?

CAN somebody please tell me what I am meant to do? more...

Peaceful co-existence

WARRINGTON'S British Indians celebrate India's Independence Day - August 15 - at Penketh Community Centre, Honiton Way, on August 20, from 6pm to 8pm. more...

High and dry

THE UK has won its first two medals of the Athens Olympics and they are both in the pool. more...

Life lessons

I was taken by St James's school for weekly swimming lessons in the 1960s with other classmates. more...

Good old days

How refreshing to read Alison Klabacher's sparkling piece on the highly talented Ray and Livia Wright, (Warrington Guardian, August 5). more...

Wonderful entertainment

I was surprised that no letters were printed in the Warrington Guardian last week and no mention was made of the Proms at the Peninsular Barracks, the previous week. more...

One person voted in favour

Perhaps I could respond to Councillor Brian Maher's letter in this week's edition of the Warrington Guardian concerning the north constituency Labour Party not passing a resolution condemning the decision to go to war with Iraq. more...

Only an ungrateful few who say they are hard done by

As I opened my edition of the Guardian (August 5) I had to rub my eyes in disbelief as I saw a select few members of Wellfield Street photographed on the street. I was even more shocked to see what had actually been written regarding the matter. more...

Buildings are being destroyed to make way for houses

I read with interest the letters in the Guardian from Anne Power and Jack Cox regarding the closure of the Victoria swimming baths and the demolition of the old Sir Thomas Boteler Grammar School building. How right these people are. The powers that be seem hell-bent on the total obliteration of Warrington's heritage. more...

Now at peace

I read with sadness of the death of Wilf Ball, father of Johnathan Ball, who was killed in the IRA bombing in Bridge Street (Guardian, August 5). more...

In denial

With regard to the letter signed by Councillor Brian Maher in last week's Warrington Guardian. more...

Warrington Locallife

Anglers vent anger as freak flooding hits Stanner's Pool

A FISHING haven for anglers across Dallam has been hit by a large downpour, killing many fish. more...

Pupils get a lesson in leadership in Washington

TWO youngsters from Sir Thomas Boteler High School swapped Warrington town centre for the George Washington University this summer. more...

Come to the car boot sale

A CAR boot sale will take place at Whitecross Community Centre on Saturday, August 28, with a 9am start. more...

Police parking

A NEW police parking spot is to be introduced on Lovely Lane in Bewsey. more...

Warrington Lymm

Lack of volunteers means end of group

A GROUP of volunteers who have been helping to keep Lymm tidy for the past 15 years have called time on their work. more...

Barn visit

COUNCILLORS will visit East Barn, Carr House Farm, Broad Lane, Grappenhall, before deciding if a two-storey extension can be built. more...

Date with royalty for head teacher

THERE was a royal date for the head teacher of Grappenhall Heys Primary School following the success of the school. more...

Play club is praised for its good care

A THELWALL club that provides holiday and after-school care for school age children has been praised by Ofsted. more...

Warrington Musicreviews

FI 2004 (For Playstation 2)

JENNI CARROLL more...

Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Live in Hyde Park

JENNI CARROLL more...

Shyne Godfather Buried Alive

MICK MIDDLES more...

Warrington News

SHOCKED friends and colleagues of a long-serving Warrington Wolves steward who died suddenly, hours

Steve Brown, aged just 40, was due to steward Sunday's game against Leeds Rhinos but failed to turn up. His death has sent shockwaves through the club that he so loyally supported. more...

Steve wants Wolves to be 'listening club'

STEVEN Broomhead has added a new feather to his cap with his appointment as vice chairman at Warrington Wolves. more...

'More gibberish', but no town centre baths...

COUNCIL chiefs will not make a decision on whether Warrington town centre will get its own swimming baths until September 20. more...

Hunt for vicious robber

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a robbery that left a man needing hospital treatment for serious facial injuries. more...

Freight train derails in yard

A RAIL worker has criticised his bosses for failing to provide adequate support for workers who were involved in a train derailment in Warrington this week. more...

Mum dies in freak accident in Cuba

WINWICK mum-of-four Gillian Owens was killed in a freak accident on the last day of a family holiday to Cuba. more...

Rioting youths bring terror to estate

EXTRA police patrols were drafted in to a Longford street when a major disturbance erupted, leaving terrified residents looking on in horror. more...

Rape accused due in court

A MAN will appear at Warrington Crown Court tomorrow (Friday) charged with raping a 19-year-old woman in her own home. more...

Chorley remanded

THE man charged with the murder of Westy mum Nicola Briggs appeared at Warrington Crown Court on Monday. more...

Shahin makes one last bid for freedom

AN IRANIAN refugee who says he would face death by stoning if he returned to his homeland faces a fresh appeal over his deportation today, Thursday. more...

Police hunt mugger who was tackled by woman

POLICE are hunting a man who tried to mug an elderly woman outside her home in Winwick last week. more...

Lord Hoyle is granted 'freedom of Gibraltar'

HE has been an MP, he was made a lord and he is also the chairman of Warrington Wolves. more...

Chef attacked boss with cleaver

A BURGER bar chef from Warrington attacked his boss with a meat cleaver after a dispute over wages erupted into violence. more...

Post office campaigner dies, aged 80

A MAN who campaigned vehemently against the closure of his local post office has died, aged 80. more...

Paving stone thieves strike

PAVING stone thieves have struck in Howley. more...

It's time to stop these speeding wagons before there's a crash

MEASURES should be put in place to stop wagons zooming along a Westy road, say residents. more...

Indecent assault charges

A 25-YEAR-old man appeared in court this week charged with indecent assault. more...

Scott and Alison strike it lucky on Friday 13th

SUPERSTITION has stopped businessmen from signing contracts on Friday 13th but the date didn't stop Alison Jones and Scott Reed making the ultimate commitment last week as they tied the knot at Tatton Park. more...

Watchdog appeals to save Thorn Cross unit

A PRISON watchdog is appealing to the Government after plans to close the juvenile unit at Thorn Cross Young Offenders Institution (YOI) caused "shock and dismay". more...

Winwick man arrested in CD piracy inquiry

POLICE and Warrington Trading Standards officers raided a Winwick house last week, following an investigation into alleged CD and DVD counterfeiting. more...

Teenage girl indecently assaulted on her walk home

A 19-YEAR-OLD woman was indecently assaulted as she walked home in the early hours. more...

Fair play to St Rocco's Hospice for having fun

SUMMER fun, St Rocco's style, managed to pull in the crowds on Friday despite torrential rain and a shortage of shoppers. more...

Warrington Obituaries

MR JOHN

HAIGH more...

MR JOHN

HICKINBOTTOM more...

MR CHARLES O'NEILL

Mr Charles Patrick O'Neill, husband of the late Mary Ellen O'Neill, died of a heart attack on June 19. He was 71. more...

MR DAVID WILCOCK

Mr David Charles Wilcock, husband of Carol Anne Wilcock, died of cancer on July 30. He was 53. more...

MR GORDON DAVIES

Mr Gordon Picton Davies, husband of Winifred Davies, died of pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on August 7. He was 76. more...

MRS PATRICIA LEE

Mrs Patricia Lee, wife of the late Mr Jack Lee, died on July 15. She was 80. more...

MR ALEC

WOODWARD more...

MR ROBERT HUNTER

Mr Robert Hunter, husband of Mary Hunter, died of multiple myeloma on July 17. He was 67. more...

MR ALBERT HAMPTON

Mr Albert Roy Hampton, son of the late Harold Hampton and Eveline Bee, died on May 20. He was 65 more...

MR ALAN

BAILEY more...

MRS EDNA

LAKE more...

MR GEORGE DUTTON

Mr George Dutton, husband of Margaret Dutton, died of gastric carcinoma on June 17. He was 73. more...

MR GARY PILLING

Mr Gary Anthony Pilling, son of Mr K Pilling and Mrs A Dixon, died on July 15. He was 36. more...

Warrington Orford

Digging deep funds church improvements

WORK is under way to bring a Woolston church right up to date with new facilities for disabled people - thanks to funding from a most unusual source. more...

Holiday fun

CINNAMON Brow Farm Club will hold its annual bank holiday fun day on Monday, August 30, at 1pm. more...

Extension plan

A PROPOSAL for a two-storey side extension at 76, Oban Grove in Fearnhead has been deferred for councillors to make a site visit. more...

Turning the tables

CHILDREN from Woolston CE Primary School helped parents and family members to surf the web in the school's new computer room. more...

Warrington Penketh

£30,000 play area for our children

A PLAYGROUND built to give a boost to Great Sankey children is to be officially opened this weekend. more...

Carry on cruising!

A CARIBBEAN cruise can be enjoyed by the over-70s this summer - without ever leaving Penketh! more...

First step towards a bright future

IF all the world is a stage, two Great Sankey girls are looking towards a bright future. more...

Warrington Sport

Our shooter goes for glory in Olympics tomorrow

WARRINGTON'S Olympic Games hope Mike Babb goes into shooting action tomorrow, Friday. more...

Grappenhall's loose bowling punished by table toppers

LUKE McCoy showed on Saturday why he has been selected for the North of England youth cricket team. more...

Warrington lose cup semi-final

WARRINGTON Cricket Club's Malcolm Agar reached 750 runs for the season as his struggling team comfortably defeated Urmston. more...

Brilliant Ben sparks quality comeback

STRETTON continued their push for promotion from the Cheshire Building Society Cricket Alliance with a fine comeback win at Sandbach. more...

Glazebury win at Bunbury

GLAZEBURY Cricket Club put in a solid all round performance to gain maximum points from their Cheshire Alliance game at Bunbury. more...

Grange extend unbeaten run

GRANGE made it seven successive wins as they overcame Cheshire Cricket Alliance Division three leaders Eastham and Bromborough in a tense affair at Grange Avenue. more...

Coach calls for aggressive tactics

FRANK Lythgoe's call to the England women's team in their bid to retain their angling world title for a third year is 'Be aggressive'. more...

Rick and Tyler victorious

A 14lbs haul of silver fish and skimmers won the NatWest Young Angler match at Ackers Pit on Saturday. more...

More de-oxygenation

LYMM Angling Club's Belmont Pool has improved following a period of aeration operations. more...

Feeding frenzy at Pits

ADVERSE weather conditions have taken its toll on most of Warrington Anglers' Association's river venues. more...

Mid-Cheshire Soccer League opening week

Greenalls Padgate St Oswalds 1 more...

Sports digests

Green reaches the AAA 800m final more...

Warburton bags hat-trick

Manchester Knights 4 more...

Jessica's excellent debut

THERE were some excellent performances in Warrington Athletics Club's final open track and field meeting of the season at Victoria Park on Sunday. more...