Stories for 10 March 2005
Crewe Alex
Alex prepare to scrap for survival
ALEX boss Dario GradI vowed his side will fight all the way to retain their Championship status after plunging into the relegation battle. more...
The slide continues
Sheff U..4 Crewe..0 more...
Moss aims to make his mark
CREWE'S new right-back Darren Moss aims to keep on improving as he adjusts to life at Championship level. more...
Gradi says Crewe areadu in a relegation battle
ALEX boss Dario Gradi slammed his side's defending after admitting they were "outclassed" against Wolves. more...
This defeat could have been even heavier
Crewe..1 Wolves..4 more...
Crewe's slide continues.
The Alex suffered a third straight thrashing at Sheffield United on Tuesday night. more...
Crewe Limelight
Spicy night of boogie
A RED hot night is in store at the Limelight next Saturday. more...
It's getting dirty
AC/DC fans take over the Limelight as one of the UK's finest tributes return, tomorrow night. more...
Hear Hendrix greats
ENJOY those amazing sounds of the world's greatest guitarist in the Limelight, next Thursday. more...
Supergroup sounds
TOP tribute Bootleg ABBA promise a fun-filled Friday when they make their first Limelight appearance of 2005, next week. more...
Crewe News
Pulling out all the stops for music man Pete
A SELL-OUT crowd paid tribute to Audlem bass player Pete Hardy at a concert in aid of two worthy causes. more...
Building up the West End
PLANS to build a new community on the fringe of Crewe town centre moved a step closer on Tuesday after planning chiefs approved designs for 215 houses and apartments. more...
Toddler fights for life after collision
A CREWE toddler has been fighting for his life this week after he came into collision with a car. more...
VE Day celebrations are set up by firefighters
CREWE fire brigade is helping to mark the 60th anniversary of VE Day with a celebration on the town's Market Square. more...
Barricades go up to stop burglars
A STRING of back alleys in the West End of Crewe are being gated off in an effort to lock out the vandals and burglars. more...
Crewe Sport
Gamesley not game enough to stop Crewe FC's cup run
CREWE FC booked a President's Cup semi-final date with a convincing 2-0 victory over Gamesley. more...
On target for top five finish
SANDBACH RUFC's charge for a top five spot continued with a first-ever win at Wigan. more...
Keeping the dream alive
CREWE and Nantwich RUFC reclaimed second spot in SLC Division Two with a 17-5 victory at Wallasey. more...
Bridge fightback
THE surprise of the quarter finals of the Carlsberg Tetley Crewe Open League Winter Team Knockout was provided by Division One outfit Bridge A when they inflicted an 8-7 defeat on Premiership team and current cup holders Polish A. more...
Bolton power back after Vagrants lead
CREWE Vagrants suffered their third straight defeat with a 4-2 reverse at high-flying Bolton last Saturday. more...
Entertainment Cktv
FROM TOP CAT TO COPY CAT
HOW has it happened that the country that gave birth to The Beatles, Elton John and a host of other songwriting legends is now entering a copy cat version of a Ukrainian tune in The Eurovision Song Contest this year? more...
Knutsford News
4.4% rise sums up annual increase
COUNCIL tax bills in Knutsford are going up. more...
Olympic medallist says Games will offer UK a golden opportunity
AN OLYMPIC gold medallist, who attended a local school, believes staging the 2012 Games in Britain will produce more homegrown, world-beating athletes. more...
Council's full-fat fleet
COOKING oil is to be used to power council vehicles following a successful three-year trial at Tatton Park. more...
Middlewich News
Officers join forces for protection
OFFICERS dedicated to the protection of children, domestic violence and vulnerable people will form a new unit. more...
Nantwich News
The long road to traffic relief
VILLAGERS have finally won a four-year battle to bring some traffic relief to their Nantwich community. more...
Crowds flock to lambing weekend
HUNDREDS of families visited Reaseheath College at the weekend for two lambing open days. more...
In the market for a new beginning
NANTWICH residents will be key players in drawing up exciting blueprints for the town's future regeneration. more...
Nantwich Town
Surprise six-man midfield holds Dabbers to a draw
NANTWICH Town were forced to settle for a point at relegation-threatened Formby, last Saturday. more...
Newton News
SAVAGE
A DRUG abuser who bludgeoned a friend to death for a CD player has been jailed for life. more...
Murder case is a 'sombre warning about the cycle of drugs and crime', say police
THE chief police officer leading the investigation into the brutal murder of Graham Jackson has spoken out about the case. more...
Why smoking in public could be a thing of the past
NEWTON could be on the brink of stubbing out smoking in public places, after the government's refusal to create a national ban. more...
Business is booming, says a certain Mr Brown
THE Chancellor of the Exchequer arrived in Newton on Monday for the opening of a state-of-the-art business centre in the town. more...
Centre aims to give families a sure start
THE blueprint of a groundbreaking children's centre planned for Newton looks set to transform early years support for families in the future. more...
Colourful characters come to life
YOUNGSTERS in Lowton had 101 reasons to read on Thursday, as pupils were transformed into their favourite characters to celebrate World Book Day. more...
Children see how their pennies from heaven help
YOUNGSTERS in Newton were treated to tales from across the globe on Tuesday, to see how the pounds and pennies they fundraise are used to save lives. more...
Council support is a shot in the arm for Cottage Hospital
THE modernisation of Newton Hospital has received a healthy boost, as council bosses pledged to increase their support to the multi-million pound project. more...
Council tax rise 'is one
of lowest in Merseyside' more...
An icon is reborn with school's Evita production
THE spirit of Argentina landed in Newton this week as pupils put their best foot forward for a fresh adaptation of Evita. more...
Tune in for music night
FRESH musical talent will be performing at the Griffin Hotel, on Earle Street, on Sunday at 8pm. more...
More ideas to safeguard the future of town hall
MORE suggestions have been coming in for future uses of Earlestown Town Hall. more...
Search for relatives
CAN you help to piece together a family history in Newton? more...
St Aelred's celebrates technology status again
SKILLED based learning was given a boost this week after St Aelred's College was awarded Technology status again - along with £500,000 funding for the next four years. more...
Adam's field of dreams
A LOWTON schoolboy is one step closer to his dream of walking through the famous tunnel at Old Trafford - as a professional referee. more...
Get involved for your community
ASDA Golborne is inviting customers to have their say on a new project to boost the town's environment. more...
Northwich News
Officers join forces for protection
OFFICERS dedicated to the protection of children, domestic violence and vulnerable people will form a new unit. more...
Runcorn & Widnes Junior Sport
West Bank Bears Blacks U9s
Leyland U9s 20 more...
Halton Farnworth Hornets U11s 30 Waterhead U11s 12
THE Hornets put on a fine show with some brilliant rugby to overcome a strong Waterhead side. more...
Beechwood Roma U12s 1
Crosby Stuart U12s 3 more...
Halton Farnworth Hornets U13s 30
West Bank U13s 12 more...
Widnes U15s 37 West Park U15s 8
WIDNES progressed to the semi final of the Lancashire Plate with tries from Semple, Wilcox and two from Fleming, Morgan added one conversion. more...
Widnes Moorfield U10s 40
Eccles U10s 24 more...
Widnes RUFC U8s 35
Chester RUFC U8s 30 more...
Runcorn Boys 3 Castrol Colts 0
LEWIS Mogg made an immediate impact scoring in the first five minutes following his team's bright start. more...
Cronton Villa Reserves 2
Fearnhead Reserves 1 more...
Spotland Rangers U13s 20
Widnes Moorfield U13s 40 more...
Halton Hornets U13s 44
Wigan St Patrick's U13s 4 more...
Widnes RUFC U10s 10 Winnington Park RUFC U10s 0
AGAINST an unbeaten Winnington Park team the Wids had to raise their game in order to become victorious. more...
Moorfield U12s 0
Oldham St Anne's U12s 30 more...
West Houghton U10s 6
Halton Farnworth Hornets U10s 32 more...
Widnes U13s 17
Vale of Lune U13s 0 more...
Runcorn & Widnes Other Sport
Village Premier Domino League
Results for March 3: Halton Stadium 3 Blundell 2; Smithy Manor No2 3 Commercial No2; Great Lakes 2 Doctors 3; Ball 4 Our Lady's 1; Moorfield SC 2 Lowerhouse 3; Yew Tree 3 Simms Cross 2; Cricketers 1 Smithy Manor No1 4; Commercial No1 3 Millfield 2; Prince of Wales 3 USC 2. more...
Halton Stadium Widnes and District Domino League
Results: Section A: Sundowner 3 HGSC B 2; Village SC A 3 Parklands 2; Appleton Arms 2 Black Horse 3; Millfield 3 Mill Brow SC B 2; RO Bells 2 HGSC C 3; Holy Family 1 Majors 4; Horse & Jockey B 3 USC 2. more...
North West Counties Amateur Rugby League
Mark Norris Building Services more...
Runcorn Sunday League
Results for March 6: Premier Division: Bunner 1 Bridge Timber 2; Union Tavern 3 Redmonds 1; Travellers 3 Dray 1; Q's Tavern 1 Roosters 6. more...
Widnes Pool League
SANDRA Tickle helped the Derwent A to a remarkable victory over the Griffin A. more...
General Chemicals FC 3
Aintree Villa 0 more...
Warrington & District football league
THE destination of this season's Frontrunner premier division title took a decisive turn with Saturday's top of the table clash between the top two sides. more...
Widnes RUFC 1st XV 3
Sedgley Park RUFC 1st XV 64 more...
Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League
DEV Superstars are the new section three champions. more...
Runcorn & Widnes Vikings
Castleford Tigers U21s 18
Widnes Vikings U21s 26 more...
Warrington Birchwood
Parking petition puts problems in the spotlight
FED up residents have handed in a petition to councillors at Birchwood Town Council. more...
David is flying high with the RAF in Iraq
A CULCHETH man is getting a taste of the high-life supporting the coalition effort in Iraq. more...
MP says clampers are seen as 'unfair'
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones says the work of a clamping company operating in Lodge Drive is seen as 'unfair'. more...
Early Birds gets the praise from inspector
OFSTED inspectors have praised Early Birds private pre-school at Culcheth High School as a high quality provider of nursery education. more...
Residents opposed to mast plans
BIRCHWOOD Town Council is opposing an application by O2 to site a 17.5m telecommunications mast near homes in Birchwood. more...
Make a date to go potty
GO wheely potty and get messy and go home with a masterpiece made of clay at Risley Moss Nature Reserve. more...
Egg yourself on at fun day
JOIN in the traditional eggstravaganza at Birchwood Forest Park on Sunday, March 26. more...
Funding for Africa week
BIRCHWOOD Town Council has pledged £500 to be put towards a South Africa week at Birchwood High School, which will be held later this year. more...
Warrington Bowls
Sweep joy
THE man who runs the Richmonds winter sweep struck success himself at the weekend. more...
Irish main
AN opening main will be held on March 19, at Irish Club from 1.30pm. more...
Warrington Callands
Death waiting to happen
MOTORISTS confused about lane markings could cause a fatal accident, fears a Burtonwood councillor, who wants clear signs fitted. more...
Out of Africa and into Burtonwood
PUPILS at Burtonwood Primary School got into the rhythm of African dance during a special workshop last week. Hodohozo - a dance group - taught eight and nine year olds some new moves. more...
Everything is coming up roses
FALLING interest in Winwick's best kept garden competition has prompted councillors to appeal for new ideas. more...
Good practice to adopt rules
NEW rules on how parish meetings should be run have been adopted by Winwick Parish Council. more...
Bring in the professionals
MARKETING is a competitive field but pupils at St Gregory's are getting a head start by helping to promote Warrington's first film festival. more...
£720 to add spring colour
A SPLASH of colour should liven up Winwick this spring after the parish council approved funding for hanging baskets and troughs. more...
Meet a councillor
A COUNCILLORS' surgery for people in Westbrook and Whittle Hall will run on March 12. more...
Everyone invited
BURTONWOOD and Westbrook residents wanting to air their views can do so at the next parish council meeting. more...
Website renewed
WINWICK Parish Council has approved a £94 payment to renew its website. more...
Warrington Latchford
There's anarchy in out village
ANARCHY rules when it comes to parking in Latchford village, disgruntled motorists claimed this week. more...
Volunteers lay the foundations for lasting reminder of national school
THE foundation stone at the former Parochial Infants School has been saved from demolition. more...
Sign up now
GAS and electricity watchdog Energywatch has launched a campaign to make people aware of the services available. more...
Have your say
FAIRFIELD residents' meetings will be taking place on Wednesdays, March 16 and April 20 at the Community House, Manchester Road. St Katherine's Way area meetings will be held on Mondays, March 14 and April 11 at the St Elphin's Community Centre. Residents can go along to voice any issues or concerns. Half an hour before each meeting, the ward councillors will be holding a surgery. more...
Safety first
LATCHFORD West Community Forum is planning to offer free courses in first aid, safety in the home and fire safety. more...
Pennies from heaven
BROWNIES and Rainbows at the Warrington Parish Church of St Elphin's are hoping to lay a chain of coins around the church in aid of Comic Relief. more...
Warrington Lymm
St Wilfrid's plans for a very special history lesson
ONE hundred and sixty years of history at a Grappenhall school is being brought together - and your help is needed. more...
Pupils get a taste of Africa
CHILDREN at a Lymm primary school enjoyed a taste of Africa this week. more...
THERE will be more art on display in Lymm this summer for the annual festival.
Following the success of the sculpture garden at Leckonby Cottage during the 2004 Lymm Festival, the same garden will be the base for a variety of work from national artists and those closer to home. more...
Boogie nights return in aid of Scouts
A NIGHT of 70s music takes place in Grappenhall later this month to help Warrington Scouts looking to attend Eurojam. more...
Coffee boosts church funds
A SHROVE Tuesday coffee morning has raised £108 for the building fund at St Mary's Church in Lymm. more...
Dog and Dart decision due
BOROUGH councillors were due to decide as the Warrington Guardian went to press on plans to demolish the Dog and Dart in Grappenhall. more...
Deans Lane homes
A DEVELOPMENT in Thelwall can go ahead after a Government inspector gave the go ahead. more...
Warrington National Rl
Doping Control hearing verdicts
Following Wednesday's meeting of the Rugby Football League Advisory Panel at Addleshaw Goddard and Co, Leeds, the following verdicts can be confirmed... more...
RFL EXTENDS DOPING CONTROL TESTS
In order to further protect its image as a 'clean sport' that will not tolerate any form of drug abuse, the Rugby Football League (RFL) is to increase the number of tests conducted on individual players by more than a third over the next year. more...
LEEDS RECORD RUN CONTINUES
LEEDS RHINOS extended their club record run of unbeaten Super League matches to 17 rounds with the 54-10 win at Huddersfield Giants (Not including play-offs). more...
Stan Townsend previews this weekend's Northern Rail Cup Group Six games...
SATURDAY: HEMEL HEMPSTEAD STAGS v BRADFORD DUDLEY HILL - STAGS boss Ken Roberts looks set to ring the changes ahead of their Northern Rail Cup clash with Group Six leaders Dudley Hill. more...
LEADING SCORERS
Engage Super League - MARK CALDERWOOD of Leeds Rhinos is the early season engage Super League leading try scorer with seven. The winger also scored one try in the World Club Challenge match. In second place with five Super League tries are: Darren Albert (St. Helens), Luke Dorn (London Broncos) and Gareth Raynor (Hull FC). more...
SAINTS' NEW SIGNING TO DEBUT THIS WEEKEND
SAINTS' shock new signing Vinnie Anderson is set to make his debut in Friday night's Super League clash with Salford at Knowsley Road. more...
POINT SCORING SEQUENCE
BARRY EATON of Batley Bulldogs has scored in every match for the club since joining them from Widnes Vikings for the start of the 2003 season. more...
MILESTONES
TOA KOHE-LOVE, of Warrington Wolves, needs four tries for a career century of touchdowns in British club rugby league. more...
CALDERWOOD TARGETS TRY CENTURY
MARK CALDERWOOD of Leeds Rhinos needs four tries for a club and representative career total of 100 touchdowns. The winger has scored 79 for Leeds and 17 in representative matches. His 96 tries have come in only 126 matches. more...
Warrington News
Main road closed over weekend
A MAIN road is to be closed over the weekend while resurfacing works take place. more...
GET READY...
THE biggest transformation of the town centre for more than 30 years is about to get under way. more...
Man boasted about stabbing, murder trial hears
A MAN who has pleaded guilty to murder boasted about stabbing his victim, a court heard. more...
12 Bruche officers will be disciplined after TV show
TWELVE police officers will be disciplined as a result of the investigation sparked by The Secret Policeman documentary, which exposed racist behaviour at Bruche training centre. more...
Tributes paid to a truly great man and bishop
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Bishop of Liverpool David Sheppard who died at the weekend. more...
Tessa Jowell to open Ball Hall
THE Rt Hon Tessa Jowell will be officially opening the Ball Hall community sports centre at Sir Thomas Boteler next Monday. more...
Health chief allays fears over bird flu panic
AS panic continues to grow about the threat of a possible bird flu pandemic, one of Warrington's most prominent health chiefs this week reassured the public that the matter was in hand. more...
Blueprint unveiled for future services
A COMMUNITY blueprint was unveiled at the Town Hall on Tuesday that will shape the future of Warrington and its services over the next 10 to 15 years. more...
Warrington Orford
Pupils win awards for their stories
TEACHERS and pupils at Green Lane Community Special School are shouting their latest success from the rooftops. more...
A new era for OORA
AFTER 10 years providing an invaluable service to the Orford community, Old Orford Residents' Association (OORA) is moving into a new era and relaunching its services. more...
Musical madness in Padgate
PADGATE community centre will play host to an evening of musical madness with a selection of folk, music hall, 60s hits and beyond on Friday, March 18, at 8pm in aid of the Christ Church restoration fund. more...
A chance to meet your councillors
BOROUGH Councillors Albert Clemow and Mick Curran will hold surgeries this Saturday, March 12 from 10am until 11.30am at Padgate Library. more...
Get a buzz!
JOIN Orford Park rangers on Sunday, March 13, from 1.30pm until 3.30pm, to learn more about bumblebees. You will see how to make a bee nest box and also make a stained bee window or bee mobile for yourself. more...
Quiz night
ST OSWALD'S Club on Padgate Lane will be the venue for a quiz night on Friday, March 18, at 7.30pm to raise money for cancer research. Admission is £2 for teams of up to six or less. Pay on the door. more...
Please help
MORE helpers are urgently needed to staff the new Christ Church Fairtrade coffee shop. more...
Warrington Other Sport
Daley holds nerve
GTL fought to the end but it was not quite enough against Grappenhall Darts League leaders Bulls Head. more...
Glance guide to Warrington sport
Bowls more...
Warrington Penketh
Works will put safety first on busy Widnes Road
A BUSY main road is being revamped to boost safety. more...
Green youngsters go yellow
CHILDREN at Park Road Primary School have caught the recycling bug. more...
Music night ends on high note for fund
A NIGHT of music has raised £600 for a church restoration fund. more...
Access issues to be discussed
A MEETING will discuss access issues for people with disabilities in Penketh and Cuerdley. more...
Musical duo perform at Legion club
A MUSICAL duo that plays 20 different instruments will be performing at Penketh and Sankey Royal British Legion on Saturday, March 12. more...
House extension bid dropped
PLANS to extend a Great Sankey house have been withdrawn. more...
Sisterhood meeting
THE annual general meeting of the Workingmen's Mission's sisterhood class takes place at the church in Thewlis Street, Sankey Bridges today, Thursday, at 2.30pm. more...
Shutters up
NEW shutters will be put up at Penketh South Primary School on Finlay Avenue. more...
Warrington Stockton Heath
Battle lines drawn
BATTLE lines have been drawn in Stockton Heath as councillors unite in the fight to save Thorn Marine. more...
Variety is the spice of life for students at Bridgewater High
APPLETON was alive with the sound of music last week, as aspiring actors staged a variety show. more...
Mast plan put on hold by church leaders
CHURCH leaders in Stockton Heath have quashed plans for a mobile phone mast in the village. more...
A special Mother's Day gift
MUM'S the word for loving youngsters in Stockton Heath, who put pen to paper for the perfect Mother's Day gift. more...
Parking problem to be solved
AFTER persistent problems with cars illegally parked outside Sainsbury's Local, on London Road, Stockton Heath, sections of pavement will be replaced. more...
Widnes Vikings
Castleford Tigers U21s 18 Widnes Vikings U21s 26
TRY-POACHER extraordinaire Adam Hughes was on the mark with a hat trick at The Jungle, ensuring the Vikings staved off the challenge of Castleford. more...
Winsford News
Officers join forces for protection
OFFICERS dedicated to the protection of children, domestic violence and vulnerable people will form a new unit. more...
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