A CHARITY tea dance has been hailed a huge success after raising £500 towards a hearing dog. They alert profoundly deaf people to sounds we take for granted, like the phone or a smoke alarm. "One even saved someone from the horrific bombing in London,
TEARS streamed down from everyone's eyes as a courageous stroke victim stepped out of her wheelchair - for the first time. Cathy Marshall, 45, inspired regulars at The Vic pub in Ann Street, Widnes, to raise £1,470 to thank Walton Hospital staff for saving
MURDER rumours spread through the town after a man's partially-decomposed body was found in an upstairs flat. Crime scene investigators swarmed around the Albert Road flat on Monday morning, sparking talk of a violent death. But senior officers have quashed
And the five youngsters came back to mid Cheshire with an excellent set of results. Abbie Henderson swam the open 400m freestyle and finished ninth in a time that saw her qualify for the National Age Group Championships. She also swam in the U15s 200m
MIDDLEWICH Cricket Club celebrated retaining their county league status with the annual presentation evening at the Masonic Hall on Saturday. Stephen Parry was the star of the show, picking up up the 1sts batsman of the year award and the player of the
THE head of Weaverham High School has praised the efforts of his former GCSE pupils at the school's presentation night, which took place on Thursday. David Charlton was speaking to an audience of students and parents at the event, which had Cheshire's
MIDDLEWICH transport concerns are still being ignored by Cheshire County Council despite hard work to develop railway links for the town, according to councillors. At their monthly meeting, members of Middlewich Town Council decided to write to the county
PUBLIC reassurance is high on the agenda for a Middlewich residents' group and police as the opening of a controversial custody suite looms. The multi-million-pound custody suite, on Pochin Way, is set to open in November when it will provide a facility
help to brighten up lives TWO Northwich women have been busy raising money to light up the lives of young cancer sufferers, with more than £1,000 pledged so far. Candle shows arranged by friends Caroline Ouseley and Anne-Marie Lonsdale have proved anything
THE chance to make a difference to Middlewich awaits residents who are urged to join in with a national campaign by the town's newest volunteer. Town councillor and outgoing borough councillor Alison Roylance-White has been announced as the new chief
THE number of disputes between warring neighbours is on the increase, according to a Northwich firm of structural engineers. Brewster Associates, based at Whitehall Business Centre in Hartford, has conducted a survey which revealed the number of neighbour
FEARS have been raised that a Middlewich site could be earmarked as the location for a waste treatment plant. Land south of Cledford Lane has been pinpointed as a possible site for a thermal or mechanical biological treatment plant in Cheshire's re-deposit
NEW arrivals at Wharton Primary School have been given a helping hand to settle in to school life. The school has introduced a 'buddy' system where a younger child is taken under the wing of an older pupil in the hope it will encourage them to take part
PUPILS at Leaf Lane Community Primary School enjoyed a range of activities during a day focusing on the importance of looking after our planet. Children took part in various projects dealing with issues of recycling and protecting the environment by creating
AN ELDERLY couple had to be rescued by firefighters after the car they were travelling in left the road and landed on its side just yards from the entrance to a pub. The incident took place on the A49 at Cotebrook at 2.15pm last Wednesday when the male
A MUCH needed dental care centre has opened in Winsford that will provide services for thousands of people. The £500,000 centre, at Winsford Cross Shopping Centre, opened its doors to patients on Thursday and will double the amount of dental care available
A TAXI driver who is fed up with being a victim of crime is appealing for help to catch the people responsible for breaking into his rank. Allan White, 67, owner of Allan's Taxis, is offering a substantial reward for information leading to the conviction
A WOMAN who has been 'tortured' by vigilantes who have assaulted her and thrown petrol bombs at her home is calling for police to put a stop to the violence. Claire Baker, 31, of Alexandra Square, says she has been the target of vigilante action since
DEVELOPERS have reacted angrily to complaints about plans for a marina being built at a Cheshire beauty spot. Last week the Guardian told how a petition, organised by the local branch of the Inland Waterways Association, had already collected more than
A FORMER town and borough mayor has resigned from her position as councillor for Leftwich and Kingsmead Ward and is retiring to live in Spain. Labour councillor Mary Bowhay-Merritt served on Vale Royal Borough Council for 16 years, from May 1985 until
CONTINGENCY plans have been put in place by the emergency services to avoid traffic problems as repair works are carried out on Acton Swing Bridge. There had been concerns that people and patients were being put at risk after a fire appliance from Winsford
A MUM-of-five has been jailed for a month for breaching her ASBO just six days after it was imposed. Tracy Ireland, 33, had already been sentenced to three months in prison last week after being found guilty of affray at Warrington Crown Court. Ireland
A LEFTWICH man was ordered to pay £325 compensation to a teenager after stealing her handbag containing cash and a mobile phone. Nathan Anthony Walker, 22, of Granville Road, admitted stealing the bag and its contents when he appeared at Northwich Magistrates
RELIEVED residents say their community can return to normal after travellers camping on a popular village green were evicted on Friday. The 70-strong band was moved on by landowners English Partnerships. "The community basically went into lock-down when
A NORTHWICH HGV driver who fell from the roof of a tanker after releasing the safety rail died in 'tragically simple circumstances', an inquest has heard. The jury at Warrington Town Hall on Thursday Weaverham-born John Anthony Gibbs, 58, of Huntersfield
A BENEFITS cheat has escaped jail after admitting falsely claiming £5,500.. Retired ICI worker, Norman Eaton, 59, pleaded guilty to four counts of making false statements to obtain housing benefit between June 2001 and October 2003. Eaton, of Halton Brook
DANCING drew diamond wedding anniversary duo William and Joyce Singleton together in 1945 but their romance got off to a stumbling start. For Joyce, 79, kept William waiting to share that all important first step. William, 84, who grew up in Hartford
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a Weaverham supermarket was targeted in a late night burglary. A white man was captured on film by CCTV cameras as he entered the staff area at the rear of the Tesco Express store, in Northwich
A NORTHWICH school is setting a shining example to institutions across Britain with its energy saving ideas. Kingsmead Primary School, on Dukes Way, has used biomass - fuel from forestry, crops and waste - to generate heat since it opened in 2004 and
MIDDLEWICH Cricket Club celebrated retaining their county league status with the annual presentation evening at the Masonic Hall on Saturday. Stephen Parry was the star of the show, picking up up the 1sts batsman of the year award and the player of the
A WINSFORD teenager has been accused of breaching his anti-social behaviour order twice. Scott Ian McGlynn, 19, of Arkwright Close, also faced a range of motoring offences and two failing to surrender charges when he appeared at Northwich Magistrates'
CRAIG Jones must surely be pinching himself after being hand picked by racing legend Carl Fogarty to join his Foggy Petronas team for the 2006 season. Jones was runner up in the British Supersport championship this year and impressed during brief appearances
A JEWELLER has decided to keep his shop doors locked after masked robbers raided his Knutsford store. Full story in this week's Knutsford Guardian.
A 12-YEAR-OLD girl from Knutsford High has died. Laurel Brown had severe epilepsy. Full story in this week's Knutsford Guardian.
A 'LUDICROUS' council tax decision has attracted the anger of Warrington's Liberal Democrats. The party wants a £200 refund for women aged over 65 to include women aged 60 to 64. The one-off repayment was announced by chancellor Gordon Brown during the
DAVID Cameron - the man widely tipped to be next leader of the Conservative Party - is expected to visit Knutsford to drum up support from grassroots supporters. Full story in this week's Knutsford Guardian. * Click here to have your say on who should
A WARRINGTON business has been backing the aid effort following the South Asian earthquake by providing some much needed tents. Staff at Outdoor World on Winwick Road have been collecting tents to send across to victims of the earthquake, but it is not
A GRIEVING husband has been left 'baffled' after an inquest into the death of his wife who died following a hip operation at Warrington Hospital. A coroner ruled that retired dog warden Marnie MacBryde died from a fatal blood clot after the successful
JOEY Roberts scored a sensational three and a half minute hat trick to turn this game into a formality for Middlewich Town on Saturday. With Town dominating the match, but unable to break the deadlock, the game turned in the 39th minute when good close
KNUTSFORD FC beat Linotype 4-2 for their third victory against top three teams. Full story in this week's Knutsford Guardian.
MARTYN Simcock scored a dramatic winning goal for Knutsford FC A after they let a 3-0 lead slip. Full story in this week's Knutsford Guardian.
KNUTSFORD 2 Urmston 0 KNUTSFORD Hockey Club Men's 1st XI beat Urmston on Saturday despite being without three regular players. Martin White, Dave Hough and Tom Lite came into the side and helped claim a well-deserved victory. The home side started well
THE FALCONS missed a penalty and then scored three goals in the second half to beat Vales Magpies. They dominated the early stages of the game across all parts of the field. Aaron Stannard, Jacob Marsh and Michael Dickinson all had attempts at goal during
MARTYN Simcock scored a dramatic winning goal for Knutsford after they let a 3-0 lead slip. The Reds started well at Manchester Road on Saturday when Simcock blasted home from 20 yards in the 15th minute. They dominated the opening half and the visitors
PUPILS at Leaf Lane Community Primary School enjoyed a range of activities during a day focusing on the importance of looking after our planet. Children took part in various projects dealing with issues of recycling and protecting the environment by creating
Halton Stadium Widnes and District League Results: Section A: Black Horse 2 Ro Bells 3; Village SC A 3 Parklands 2; Millbrow SC B 1 Millfield 4; HGSC B 3 Holy Family 2; Sundowner 1 APPN Arms 4; Wid Rec 4 Sport Ford 1; Main Top 1 HGSCA 4; Oddfellows 1
North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Results for October 22: Tetleys Lancashire Cup qtr-finals: Blackbrook 42 Wigan St Judes 6; Rylands 0 Bank Quay Bulls 29; Widnes Ball Bulldogs 8 Halton Simms Cross 40; Goldborne Parkside 26 Wigan St Patricks 4.
Warrington and District Football League Results for Saturday, October 22 Frontrunner Premier Division: Blackbrook 3 Moorfield 1; Downall Green Utd 2 Vulcan 1; Moore Utd 3 Haydock 1. Grange Valley Amusements Division One: Beechwood 0 Runcorn Albion 0;
ANDY 'The Rage' Baker's wrestling classes are being held at the Grangeway community centre in Halton Lodge, Runcorn, not as stated in last week's World, Brookvale recreation centre. Andy holds the classes every Saturday between 11.30am and 1pm for juniors
Widnes Moorfield 38 Roose Pioneers 22 MOORFIELD'S first home game of the season coincided with their first win to kick-start their league campaign with their best display of the season. Going 12-0 up inside the first 15 minutes, thanks to tries by Paul
Widnes 5 a side Leisure League Looprevil were in great form again as they beat Random Allstars 5-2 to remain four points clear of the chasing pack. Steve Darby was excellent for the leaders. Zante won their third game in a row to lie second- an 11-6 thumping
Warrington and District Football League MOORE Utd take over top spot following a 3-1 victory against Haydock while Downall Green gained three valuable points with a 2-1 win against Vulcan. Moorfield's poor start to the season continues with a 3-1 defeat
WATCHING wild animals having fun is more popular than ever. A record half a million visitors have driven through Knowsley Safari Park in the last year, many attracted by the mixed weather. "When it's really hot people don't want to be cooped up in a car
CONCERNED police have vowed to crack down on teenagers planning a week-long campaign of mischief between Hallowe'en and Bonfire Night. Patrols will be stepped up in traditional hot-spots to deter trouble-makers from throwing eggs and fireworks at cars
FREE computer classes for 'silver surfers' and adults seeking a career change are being axed at Christmas. Shocked students have blasted the cost cutting move, claiming it will hit people desperate for new IT skills. "I was terrified of computers until
A TINY newborn baby has been named in memory of the sensitive, loving uncle she will never see. Leah Rathbone is only one week old but she's already brought joy to the bereaved family of Len Dwyer, 24, killed in a harrowing motorway accident last month
The glow of the early season is beginning to fade, the weather takes a turn for the worse and the new signings who looked good in pre-season suddenly look like they've never seen a football. But for Winsford United this couldn't be further from the truth
A LUCKY gran who scooped £20,000 at bingo is now hoping to emigrate to Australia to join her family. The 61-year-old Widnes mother of five, who does not want to be named, plans to follow her four daughters to Brisbane. Her 30-year-old son, who is due
STUDENTS at the County High School Leftwich have been congratulated on their achievements - academic, cultural and in service to the community. The remarks were made by chairman of governors Alison Massey at the annual prizegiving ceremony. The school
ONE of the UK's smallest creatures has had a massive impact on future scientists at Sir John Deane's College. Students got up close and personal with tiny harvest mice when Penny Rudd, a Chester Zoo expert, brought some in to explain about important conservation
CHANGING St Michael's Way from a dual carriageway into a single carriageway could be one way to solve Middlewich's parking problems, according to a town and borough councillor. Clr Mike Parsons said that using the inside lane of the carriageway for parking
to stop the dump CAMPAIGNERS say the fight to stop a rubbish dump coming to Middlewich is going well but they still need support. Members of CW10residents and Middlewich Town Council have been delivering sample objection letters, petitions and information
POLICE are appealing for information after a Middlewich supermarket was burgled twice within 24 hours. A £2,300 haul of cigarettes and fireworks was stolen from Tesco Express, in Warmingham Lane, at 3.30am on Wednesday - less than a full day after the
FRUITY wines, ciders, lagers and beers will all be available to wet whistles at the third annual Middlewich Beer Festival this weekend. The fun will start at 7pm on Friday night when the first of three scrumptious sessions will be held at Middlewich Royal
THE Middlewich Food and Drink Festival got off to a good start at the weekend with a tempting array of produce on offer from across the county. The amphitheatre was transformed into a bustling farmers' market featuring stalls selling seasonal produce,
A DREAM honeymoon destination turned into a nightmare for one Middlewich couple stranded in hurricane battered Mexico. After spending their first week together in a luxury hotel in Cancun, newlyweds Lance and Deborah Brandon-Sweeney, 34 and 31 years old
A MIDDLEWICH woman died after suffering a rare reaction to a common drug given to people with diabetes. An inquest into the death of Joyce Fletcher, who died on August 9, 2004, aged 66, revealed that she died of liver failure after taking a statin drug
RESIDENTS living near to two recreation grounds in Winsford are celebrating after proposals to issue designated public place orders (DPPO) were given the go ahead. The orders will be issued on Wharton and Over recreation grounds which have been hotspots
POLICE are urging people in Winsford to be vigilant against crimes such as theft and burglary in the months leading up to Christmas. In recent years incidents of burglary have risen in the run up to the Christmas period but police are offering advice
DON'T start illegal bonfires in the run up to November 5. That's the message from fire and police officers who are urging people to stay safe in the run up to Guy Fawkes' Night. Fire crews have been called to a number of bonfires in Winsford in the past
POLICE are appealing for information after vandals caused thousands of pounds worth of damage at Knights Grange Sports Complex. A forklift truck was stolen from a landfill site on New Road during the night last Tuesday, October 18, and was then driven
PEOPLE living in the Crook Lane area are hoping to improve life by setting up their own residents' association. More than 70 people turned up for a meeting to discuss issues on the estate two weeks ago and it is now hoped there is enough interest to set
A WINSFORD firefighter died almost five years after a motorcycle crash which left him severely brain damaged, an inquest has heard. Peter Edward Wilding, 52, of Thornycroft, died on May 22 this year as a result of injuries he suffered when his motorcycle
SCHOOLS in Winsford are facing the threat of closure as part of an education reshuffle that could see hundreds of places for pupils cut. Cheshire County Council is currently assessing the number of surplus places in both primary and secondary schools
A WEAVERHAM graduate who is embarking on a three-month conservation trip to hurricane-ravaged Belize is hoping Northwich businesses will step forward to support his mission. Tom Parkinson, of West Road, completed a Durham University maths degree earlier
Runcorn MP Mike Hall is celebrating five years of the Warm Front scheme in Weaver Vale. The scheme combats fuel poverty by installing heating and insulation measures into the homes of vulnerable people, and so far has helped 1,683 households in Weaver
TRUANCY patrols in Northwich and Winsford will be out on the streets in the near future. Officers from Community Action Teams and Cheshire County Council's education welfare service will be on patrol over the next few months identifying students who should
ENTRIES have continued to arrive at the Guardian office nominating projects that could benefit from a cash prize from the Barclays-Guardian award scheme. Northwich couple David and Lynda Hill, of Redgate, The Pippins, Hartford, are in the process of setting
YOUNG people could soon have their own skate park in Northwich. Residents, parents and youngsters are being invited to comment via an online consultation about the location and design of a new facility. The views of skaters, non-skaters and BMX riders
A KINGSMEAD man has realised his dreams of making the impossible a reality - with the launch of a family-friendly music trivia game. And Ben Last, technical director with innovations company Sleepy Dog, said he is still only just getting used to his Playstation
DAVID Cameron - the man widely tipped to be next leader of the Conservative Party - is expected to visit the Tatton constituency to drum up support from grassroot supporters. Tatton MP George Osborne is organising Mr Cameron's campaign after the leadership
RESIDENTS are vowing to fight plans that would see a cottage industry-style craft village replace Hobsons Nursery in Castle on the former Yarwoods site. The Kids Academy Group, which runs the Navigation Road day nursery, wants to create the dual purpose
A JOGGER had his wallet stolen after being mugged while out on an evening run. The 24-year-old man was jogging along Spur Road, Runcorn, at around 6.30pm on Tuesday, October 11, when a man approached him and asked him for money. When the jogger refused
RUDHEATH residents and parish councillors are celebrating after the Home Secretary backed their objections to a proposed 350-property development. NPL Estates applied to Vale Royal Borough Council in 2004 to build three-bedroom homes on the former Wade
MYSTERY still surrounds the death of a pensioner who died at the same house where her son's gay lover was killed. Gran Margaret Dunbavand, 68, was found dead by police at her home in Cherry Tree Avenue, Runcorn - just days before her son's murder trial
LOSTOCK Gralam may not become home to a rubbish incinerator after plans were unveiled for a bigger alternative near Helsby. Peel Environmental Ltd - the company that owns the Trafford Centre - wants to develop a comprehensive eco-park at Ince Marshes,
PATIENTS have inundated a doctors' surgery requesting to have the flu vaccine in wake of a possible bird flu outbreak. Mandy Wright, practice manager at Watling Street Surgery in Northwich, blamed television for causing panic. She said: "Everybody is
INVESTIGATORS drilling on land in Leftwich following the deaths of two children from a rare form of leukaemia have found the chemical benzene - which could be linked to the disease. One of the soil samples taken by environmental consultants RSK ENSR shows
And the five youngsters came back to mid Cheshire with an excellent set of results. Abbie Henderson swam the open 400m freestyle and finished ninth in a time that saw her qualify for the National Age Group Championships. She also swam in the U15s 200m
EIGHTEEN students at Knutsford High School who complained about their poor GCSE grades have been awarded higher marks. Full story in this week's Knutsford Guardian.
CELEBRITY chef Paul Heathcote wants to breathe life back into the Royal George Hotel. He said he wanted his new restaurant - due to open next year - to reflect the character of the once historic hotel. Full story in this week's Knutsford Guardian * Click
AN alleged car thief could not come to court because he claims he has a phobia of public transport. Neil De La Cruz telephoned Warrington Crown Court on Monday to say that was why he could not attend. The 19-year-old from, Church Field Road, in Liverpool
Town are now five points clear of nearest rivals Crosfields who lost 2-1 at home to Rylands on Saturday. Town's match against Broadheath kicks off at 3pm at Seddon Street. Town up for cup
KNUTSFORD Rugby Club ran out comfortable winners against Chester. Full story in this week's Knutsford Guardian.
EGERTON U17 6 Frodsham U17 1 EGERTON were confident of extending their 100% record and passed well from the first whistle. They created numerous chances and should have scored, but the chances were missed. Debutant James Painter slotted in well at right
HOLMES CHAPEL KESTRELS U10s 9 Vale Magpies U10s 0 KESTRELS looked sharp and focused on taking control and winning this game. Kieran Radcliffe scored closely followed by a stunning shot from Marcus Dowler, both within the opening five minutes of the game
Davenham Dynamoes U11 4 TATTON U11 13 Tatton made a flying start as Dan Higginson went past two players and found George Nairn who skilfully dribbled clear and sent Cameron Gow away for the opener. Ben Davies played some perceptive passes, one of which
NEW arrivals at Wharton Primary School have been given a helping hand to settle in to school life. The school has introduced a 'buddy' system where a younger child is taken under the wing of an older pupil in the hope it will encourage them to take part
Runcorn APEC Taxis Darts League Section One: Albion 5 Likely Lads 4; Dreadnaughts 3 Tranny Lads 6; Clarry B 1 Navvy 8; Halfway A 8 Roundhouse 1; Lion Doo Waps 5 Tricorn 4. Section Two: Outcasts 3 Halton Marauders 6; Navvy Lads 7 Raven 2; Weston Point
Sunday League First Division Tricorn 2 Bridgeboys 1 Carl MeHarry broke the deadlock chesting down an Anthony Bond 40 yard pass and side footing it home before Brian Moores curled one in from 20 yards for a deserved equaliser. Tricorn dominated the second
West Bank (Open Age) Report Last Saturday proved to a historic day as the club fielded two open age sides for the first time for six years. While the first team completed a regulation demolition of Crosfields 'A', the seconds travelled to Langworthy '
North Lancashire 2 Birchfield 8 Garstang 0 A top of the table clash that saw Birchfield deservedly taking the honors in a hard fought contest. Garstang had done their homework and restricted Birchfield's football players. Straight from kick off Birchfield's
Fleetwood 50 Widnes 5 Widnes remain rooted firmly at the bottom of the Powergen North Two West after another disappointing performance on their travels at Fleetwood. This was their sixth successive defeat in the league and that first elusive win seems
Halfway Mixed, recently promoted to section three, are the early leaders in that section, being the only team to have won their first three matches. Last Thursday night they protected their unbeaten record with a 6/3 win against Lion Stonecutters, with
THE successful wildlife project 'Wild About Halton' is to continue its good work after gaining two new sponsors. Waste Recycling Environmental Limited (WREN) and the Heritage Lottery Fund have pledged to support the project alongside Halton Council until
UNSUNG women who have shown personal courage, outstanding achievement or serve their community deserve special recognitioWe're just wild about Halton! THE successful wildlife project 'Wild About Halton' is to continue its good work after gaining two new
DUE to essential planning and resurfacing work, both northbound and southbound traffic on Kingsway, on the approach up to Leigh Avenue, Widnes will be restricted. Work will last for five days from Monday this week (October 24) and alternative routes are
ON Saturday, Knutsford Rugby Football Club U16 Colts travelled to Bowdon for their first competitive encounter of the season. Although the boys have been training hard, there was a level of anxiety and tension in the Knutsford camp due to their relative
ABSEILING technicians are scaling 500ft up Halton's colossal bridge. They are fitting pioneering wrapping material to protect exposed cables connecting the road to the suspended span. It is the first time this trailblazing technique has ever been tried
THE 'Laughterhouse' returns to Widnes next week with another night of comedy fun. Phoenix Nights star Archie Kelly tops a terrific bill at the Bridge Suite, Halton Stadium, which also includes Liverpool Comedian of the Year Chris Cairns and former North
TRAFFIC cops are launching a Christmas 'Crack Down' targeting speeding motorists, drink drivers, seat-belt shirkers and mobile users on the move. A specialist team of four motorcyclists and two patrol cars will be scouring the streets of Runcorn and Widnes
TWO heroic taxi drivers were rewarded for their bravery at a special civic reception at Runcorn Town Hall last Thursday evening. Widnes cabbies Jimmy Hughes and Hughie Naughton hit the headlines in August when they helped an elderly woman and her wheelchair-bound
PANIC is setting in as ambitious Karen Gilmour has just five days left to finish her Italian restaurant. She still has no plaster on the walls, no bar, no tables or even a second chef - and the electricity is about to be cut off as Manweb dig up the path
HAZARDOUS bonfires will be dismantled if they threaten lives or property, thanks to a pioneering partnership. Firefighters have joined forces with Halton Community Safety Team (HCST) and landlords to identify potential dangers. "We're not being killjoys
