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  • Yorkshire Bank is not closing Widnes branch

    YORKSHIRE Bank in Albert Road, Widnes, will not be closing as part of the banking giant's final round of branch network cuts. This is contrary to a report in last week's World that stated the Widnes branch was one of those closing. We accept that our

  • Man beat up policeman after drinking 20 pints of lager

    A MAN was spared jailed after admitting beating up a policeman in a drunken rage. John Evans, of Barnes Road, Widnes punched an officer investigating a domestic disturbance, Warrington Crown Court heard. Evans, 25, pleaded guilty to charges of affray

  • Schoolboy, 14, on bail after stabbing

    A TEENAGER was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed. The 13-year-old boy suffered wounds to his torso in the attack, which happened in Abbey Road, Ditton, shortly before 6pm on Saturday night. He was taken to Whiston Hospital by

  • Face of evil

    THIS is evil Mohammed Kemp, the jealous husband who brutally murdered his estranged wife following years of domestic abuse. Kemp, 42, has been jailed for life after admitting he stabbed 39-year-old Rachel Linder in a Widnes street in July. Chester Crown

  • Sometimes I want to tell them that it's okay to be sad

    A DAD-OF-THREE has won an award for his efforts to help his sons come to terms with losing their mum to serious illness. Peter Blease was presented with a Father of the Year award in recognition of his strength of character during a traumatic 12 months

  • Guided to TV fame

    A GROUP of Girl Guides had their chance to shine alongside an array of sparkling stars on television while working for one of their badges. Last month the 5th Middlewich Brownies headed to the NEC in Birmingham to watch The Big Gig as the final part of

  • GOOD COOKING

    Over Hall Primary School chef Clare Howard, left, shows off an award in recognition of the high quality of the meals served to pupils. Staff at the school are delighted that Clare has won the award and hope it reassures parents that their children receive

  • Back in the classroom

    PARENTS of pupils at two Winsford schools will be able to play a much greater role in their child's education and gain qualifications as part of a pioneering scheme. St Chad's Primary School and Leaf Lane Infant and Nursery School are running ICT courses

  • BLOWING THEIR OWN TRUMPET

    Children at Barnton Community Primary School were trumpeting with delight when they experienced a day of live music. The Cheshire Brass Bandwagon rolled into the school on Wednesday to give pupils the chance to see and hear a brass band and then join

  • Kitten to light up Winsford

    WINSFORD will welcome former Atomic Kitten star Liz McClarnon to the town to switch on the Christmas lights. Liz, who has enjoyed chart topping success with the band, will be arriving on November 25 to illuminate the town during a fun packed event. Carol

  • Light at end of tunnel for Eclipse House?

    RESIDENTS are hopeful that work will be carried out on a building which is seen as an eyesore in the middle of an area identified for redevelopment. Eclipse House, on School Road in Wharton, has been concerning residents for a number of months but their

  • We will remember them...

    A HEARTFELT homage to men and women who fought and died for their country was played out in towns and villages throughout Winsford and Middlewich on Sunday. Notes from the Last Post filled the air and a two-minute silence was observed at Remembrance Day

  • Have your say before it's too late

    PROTESTERS campaigning against a controversial waste disposal site near to schools and a medical centre are urging residents to lodge their objections before it is too late. Residents have just two weeks to object to the waste facility near to the Neuromuscular

  • Krizty gears up for a top TV appearance

    A TEENAGE girl is set to appear on television after she was given the opportunity to race full sized remote control cars. Krizty Rosenberg, 13, of Hawthorne Close, Winsford, was challenged to appear on BBC's Top Gear and race against the programme's presenters

  • POLICE APPALLED BY VIOLENT ATTACK

    A WINSFORD man needed surgery after being viciously attacked by two men. The 34-year-old victim was left with a broken leg and severe lacerations to his face following the assault in Cheviot Square at around 11pm on Thursday. He was taken to Leighton

  • Property bond can give you a holiday for life

    A MID Cheshire financial consultant is raising awareness of a scheme that could offer people a holiday for life. The annual holiday is a regular expense for many people who, each year, scour holiday brochures but Peter Hellam, from CRS Consultants, believes

  • KFC boss escapes jail

    A FAST food restaurant boss showed his fingers were nickin' good after stealing thousands of pounds from his employer KFC. Jason Lee Redshaw, general manager at the Runcorn branch, got staff to forge cash sheets to cover the £4,000 he stole. Warrington

  • Tributes paid to man killed on M56

    'HE was just the best friend you could have that I've lost.' The words of Terry Shanahan, who paid tribute to Runcorn man Michael Arnold, a friend and workmate of 18 years, who died in a horrific car crash on Saturday night. Mr Arnold, 37, suffered serious

  • Village's war history tribute to the fallen

    A REMARKABLE photographic tribute to a group of Moulton men killed in action during the First World War was unveiled in the village on Sunday. Brothers Brian, David and Paul White have helped put together the exhibition following a three-day trip touring

  • Police crack down on festive drink-drivers

    CHESHIRE police have launched their Christmas drink-drive crackdown, with officers emphasising their message that drinking any alcohol and then getting behind the wheel is unacceptable. In Cheshire 5,700 breathalyser tests were carried out during last

  • Tucking in helps African hospitals

    BAGELS, waffles and jelly and peanut butter sandwiches were among the delights on a fundraising breakfast menu for students at a Northwich college. The tempting American-style brunch was arranged by members of Sir John Deane's College's student charity

  • We will remember them...

    A HEARTFELT homage to men and women who fought and died for their country was played out in towns and villages throughout Vale Royal on Sunday. Notes from the Last Post filled the air and a two-minute silence observed in Remembrance Day services held

  • INTRUDER SCARE

    A VIOLENT woman who walked into a classroom and hurled computers around in front of terrified children is still being hunted. The female intruder, described as 'agitated' and 'unpredictable', gained entry through a fire door, opened by a teacher to get

  • Have your say

    VALE Royal Borough Council is urging members of the public to put forward ideas on how it should spend its budget. Residents can make their views known by filling in the slip at the back of the budget consultation 2006/07 booklet, available by calling

  • Attack victim was left with 'horrific' injuries

    A NORTHWICH man who scarred his victim for life in an unprovoked glass attack in a town centre street has been found guilty of grievous bodily harm. Karl Wallace, of Danefield Road, admitted being outside the Green Dragon pub in Witton Street at the time

  • Army plans festive help

    AN operation to help underprivileged children around the world has been launched by The Salvation Army. The charity is asking for donations of shoeboxes full of presents to be dropped at Tabley Street Hall, Northwich by Sunday, November 20. Northwich

  • Grandstand plans for biking event

    PREPARATIONS for a bigger, better and even more fun-fuelled Thundersprint are revving up nicely, with every race place reserved already. More than 100,000 spectators turned out for this year's extravaganza, a number organiser Frank Melling is vowing to

  • Stop car raiders

    MOTORISTS are being reminded to put their foot down against thieves and lock up before it's too late. Officers are urging drivers to think security first every time they leave their car unattended. Det Sgt Philip Gill, from the Intelligence Unit, said

  • Dad wins award for easing sons' heartache

    A Northwich dad has won an award for his efforts to help his sons come to terms with losing their mum to serious illness. Peter Blease received a Father of the Year award in recognition of his strength of character during a traumatic 12 months. Peter,

  • Duke gives royal seal of approval to centre

    THE Duke of York made a flying visit to Leighton Hospital's pioneering new treatment centre on Thursday. Nurses, NHS bosses and local dignitaries greeted the royal guest as he entered the innovative £12.5m Mid Cheshire NHS Treatment Centre, which was

  • Raid nets drugs and equipment

    POLICE in Northwich seized more than £300 of cannabis resin following a raid on a home in Weaverham on Saturday. Officers also discovered a large amount of cash and drug paraphernalia at the address in The Crescent. PC Len Carr said: "We take drug issues

  • Man faces prison for child porn offences

    A NORTHWICH man is facing a possible prison sentence after pleading guilty to nine child pornography offences, including two of distributing indecent images. Robert Stephen Islam, 40, of Victoria Road, admitted each of the charges put to him when he appeared

  • BOY,17, DIES IN CRASH

    A SPORTS-MAD teenager died after being involved in a fatal collision in Northwich Road, Weaverham, on Sunday. Karl Bebbington, of Farm Road, Weaverham, was driving a Fiat Punto near the Forsters Avenue junction at 1.11am on Sunday when it collided with

  • Panto is

    a beauty A MAGICAL love story which highlights the fact that beauty is only skin deep unfolds at Northwich Memorial Hall. The Panto Company present their take on the timeless fairytale Beauty and the Beast this week, chronicling the story of the beautiful

  • Holbrook's back

    THE UK's hardest working and 'most accurate' medium returns to Northwich later this month. Steven Holbrook has been hailed for the remarkable accuracy of his observations, citing precise evidence to embellish his demonstrations of clairvoyance and defines

  • Gibson is Old Crown pool star

    JIMMY Gibson made an eight-ball break as Old Crown continued their climb off the bottom of the Northwich and District Pool League Division One table. Owley Wood B and Barn Owl A are also on their way up as both recorded wins, while Blue Barrel won the

  • Arson attack 'risked lives'

    ARSONISTS tried to destroy a speed camera on the A556 last week. They set fire to the camera near the cuckoo clock museum, but failed to stop it clocking speeding drivers. It is believed the arsonists pulled up alongside the camera in the early hours

  • Emotional journey to battle site in France

    GEORGE Osborne made an emotional journey to the place where his grandfather fought in the war. The Tatton MP and Shadow Chancellor stood in Avuley Wood, which still bears the scars of the Second World War. The father-of-two saw remnants of trenches, artillery

  • Why we must never forget

    GEOFF Gough paused in the sunshine on his way to church on Sunday. The former sergeant who took part in the Normandy landings 61 years ago will never forget the sight of hundreds of dead American soldiers floating in the sea. It was, though, the first

  • Swimmers make a splash

    WINSFORD swimmers put in another outstanding performance in the latest round of the Speedo League on Saturday, winning their gala with 222 points. Club Captain Terry Cowburn led the way winning both his individual swims in the Open 100m backstroke and

  • Girls excel at relays

    VALE Royal Athletics Club exceeded all expectations at the AAAs Cross Country Relays at Mansfield on Saturday, with the U17s girls taking fourth overall. A remarkable achievement considering more than 950 teams from across the UK entered the event. Coach

  • Parent support

    A NEW group, which offers support to parents coping with the pain of suffering a miscarriage, stillbirth or neo natal death, has been launched in Warrington. The Forget-me-Not Support Group has been set up by volunteers from the Women's Health and Child

  • Denise bares all for a good cause

    A LEARNING coach at Warrington Collegiate Institute has dared to bare to raise money for cancer research. Denise Cunliffe, from Birchwood, staged an impromptu strip to raise awareness of the fundraising efforts of her students. She said: "It was a bit

  • Promotion in sight for Chapel: Holmes Chapel 28 Helsby RUFC 15

    HOLMES Chapel moved closer to a promotion spot with a victory against Helsby RUFC. The team have now won three matches in a row and moved up the league table. Chapel started well. Mark Hatton was solid in the scrums, Alan Goodwin enjoyed himself in the

  • Town set to bounce back

    MIDDLEWICH Town are bidding to bounce straight back following their defeat at the hands of Trafford Reserves on Saturday. Town lost 2-1 at mid-table Trafford and manager Terry Murphy is determined to get things back on track in two crucial ties this week

  • Crosfields feel bite of Wolves

    WEAVERHAM Wolves ARLFC celebrated their first win of the season with a resounding 36-8 victory at home to Crosfields. Wolves started the game well and were soon ahead thanks to the safe hands of Chris Sheppard who rounded off a terrific move to charge

  • Park feel the pain of a first league defeat

    WINNINGTON Park suffered their first league defeat of the season against Rochdale on Saturday and were disappointed to have two tries disallowed by referee Ged Glynn. Park started sluggishly and found themselves two penalties and a try down after 20 minutes

  • HITS heads for 25th birthday

    A YOUNG people's charity is getting ready to celebrate its 25th anniversary next year. HITS, based in Runcorn, provides a range of services for vulnerable youngsters and their families. Staff would like to hear from past users who have benefited from

  • Parents will lobby against centre closure

    DISTRAUGHT elderly parents fear their grown up children with special needs may have to go into care - if Astmoor Day Centre closes. Carers plan to lobby councillors as they re-design day services for adults with learning disabilities tomorrow (Thursday

  • 'There is still time to help'

    BIG-HEARTED World readers are helping to save survivors of the Asian earthquake, says a Runcorn businessman. His urgent appeal for blankets, sleeping bags and tents as snow threatens to cut off homeless refugees trapped in the mountains, has been a huge

  • Lest we forget

    POIGNANT prayers were offered for Halton's war heroes at moving Remembrance Day ceremonies. Families whose loved ones are currently serving in Iraq and other conflicts were also remembered in a new order of service. War veterans, laden with medals, joined

  • Hospitals' £2m debts

    A DEBT of £2m is facing Halton and Warrington Hospitals - despite savings of £2m during the past year, say health chiefs. Managers say they will be looking at ways to save money in the coming months without affecting patients. John Doyle, finance director

  • Darts results and fixtures

    Results for November 10: Section One: Roundhouse 4 Albion 5; Halfway A 8 Dreadnaughts 1; Clarry B 5 Lion Doo Waps 4; Navvy 6 Tricorn 3; Tranny Lads 6 Likely Lads 3. Section Two: Red Admiral 4 Outcasts 5; RAOB Buffs 5 Navvy Lads 4; Wanderers 2 Halfway

  • Dominoes results and fixtures

    Halton Stadium Widnes and District Domino League Results: Section A: RO Bells 2 Millfield 3; St Maries 2 Mill Brow SC B 3; Appleton Arms 3 Black Horse 2; Sundowner 3 Horse & Jockey B 2; Parklands 2 HGSC B 3; Holy Family 0 HGSC C 5. Section B: Horse

  • Football results and fixtures

    Halton and District Mini Soccer League Results for November 12 and 13: U8s Best Sports: Pex Hill Vikings 7 Pavilions Aztecs 1; Brookvale Dynamos 2 Widnes Bayer 1. U8s Rocksavage Power: Brookvale Strikers 7 Beechwood 1; Hurricanes 1 Heath Rangers 7; Pex

  • Beechwood draw

    Culcheth 2 Beechwood 2 DRAW specialists Beechwood were at it again on Saturday. In perfect conditions, Beechwood started brightly and dominated proceedings for the first 45 minutes, missing a string of good chances with Culcheth reduced to just one attempt

  • Halton Borough through to round three of cup

    Warrington and District Football League HALTON Borough took the honours in their delayed Guardian cup second round tie with Runcorn Athletic, winning 4-2 to take their place in round three. Just one game was scheduled in the top flight and Moorfield claimed

  • Tigers challenge team at the top of the table

    Glazebury 44 Widnes Tigers 22 North West Counties Division Five Mark Norris Building Services THE Tigers travelled to top of the table Glazebury determined to halt the home side's unbeaten run, but were soon 2-0 behind. John Connor at hooker was ever

  • Discipline praised

    Old Salians RUFC 5 Halton RUFC 38 SOME fine handling put Leadbetter in for a try converted by Mellor and the first half was all Halton. Kelly scored followed by captain Parker, taking the score to 17-0. From a penalty, Halton kept it in the forwards with

  • Swan beat Rhinos

    West Bank Swan 46 Cadishead Rhinos 6 THE Swan eventually broke through after some smart dummy half play from Nobby Ogilvie, allowing flyer Andy Eastup to crash over in the corner. This brought daylight between the sides and further tries were added by

  • Reserves in first defeat this season

    Runcorn Town Reserves 0 Poulton Vics Reserves 3 West Cheshire League Division Two RUNCORN Town Reserves suffered their first defeat since September. Vics took advantage of not having a first team game by fielding six senior players, with Runcorn doing

  • Blues taste cup defeat at hands of Laird

    WINSFORD United proved once more they are capable of coping with the very best teams at this level, but unless they can find a goal-scoring touch they will not beat teams of Cammell Laird's class. Winsford created enough chances to have taken something

  • Teenage girl denies robbery

    A TEENAGE girl has pleaded not guilty to robbery. Stephanie Connor from Lowerhouse Lane in Widnes is accused of committing the offence on June 15 this year. She allegedly took a handbag, mobile phone, MP3 player and four pounds from a girl called Emma

  • WE MUST FOLLOW LAIRDS

    WINSFORD United manager Dave Twite believes his side need to learn from the example set by last season's North West Counties Division Two champions Cammell Laird. United lined up against Lairds on Saturday in the League Challenge Cup and, after the 2-

  • Festival warm up

    THE director of the Middlewich Folk and Boat Festival has a warm feeling inside after getting plans for next year's event off the ground. The Winter Warmer Weekend took place at the Boar's Head Hotel and has already raised enough money to arrange at least

  • Cash boost for the team

    WHILE residents enjoyed a relaxing Sunday following bonfire night celebrations, Middlewich Clean Team was kept busy tidying up after the event. And Middlewich Cricket Club, where the event was hosted on Saturday, November 5, was so thankful for the team's

  • Parking situation is verging on ridiculous

    A FRUSTRATED Middlewich resident says nothing has been done about vehicles parking dangerously on a grass verge despite highlighting the issue months ago. Gary Clare, of Booth Lane, wrote to Middlewich Town Council to express concerns about people parking

  • Campaigners line up to get your support

    MIDDLEWICH residents are being asked for their support in getting a town train service back on track. As reported in last week's Guardian, a steering committee of town, borough and county officials as well as members of the rail industry has been formed

  • We will remember them...

    A HEARTFELT homage to men and women who fought and died for their country was played out in towns and villages throughout Winsford and Middlewich on Sunday. Notes from the Last Post filled the air and a two-minute silence was observed at Remembrance Day

  • Duke sticks to his word with royal visit

    MID Cheshire received a visit from His Royal Highness The Duke of York on Thursday who was shown around one of the area's major employers. Prince Andrew arrived at Henkel Consumer Adhesives, on Winsford Industrial Estate, as part of a visit to the area

  • Police to call time on binge drinkers

    POLICE are keeping a close eye on Middlewich pubs in an operation designed to crack down on binge drinkers. Teams of police, fire and environmental health officers are making surprise calls on the licensed premises during peak times to ensure all licensing

  • REPORT MAY SAVE TOWN FROM DUMP

    AN IMPASSIONED rallying cry has been made after campaigners revealed their latest weapon in the fight against a proposed rubbish dump in Middlewich. At a public meeting held in Middlewich Community Centre on Monday night, objectors to plans for clay extraction

  • CHOPPER SQUAD

    CHILDREN at Cledford Junior School have been inspired to produce some exceptional pieces of work following a visit by a Royal Navy helicopter. The Squirrel helicopter visited the school last week and children were given a talk on its uses by the Royal

  • THE PLACE TO BE SEEN

    Road safety tips were given to children at Rudheath Primary School when the village bobby dropped in for a visit. PC Rob Astbury, the area constable for Rudheath, taught the children to wear bright clothes to make sure they are seen by motorists. PC Astbury

  • Police set to crack down on festive drink-drivers

    CHESHIRE police have launched their Christmas drink-drive crackdown, with officers emphasising their message that drinking any alcohol and then getting behind the wheel is unacceptable. In Cheshire 5,700 breathalyser tests were carried out during last

  • Inspectors damn force for response to the public

    THE way in which Cheshire Police handles calls from the public, including those who dial 999, has worsened in the last 12 months. That's the conclusion of a damning assessment delivered in a report released last week by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary

  • Headteacher says thank you as pool is unveiled

    A WINSFORD school is celebrating the unveiling of an upgraded hydrotherapy pool which was made possible by an 'extraordinary' fundraising effort. Hebden Green Community School has received more than £80,000 in improvements to its hydrotherapy pool and

  • Modus are going, going, gone in £50million deal

    WINSFORD Cross Shopping Centre has been sold off in a £50million deal which has brought months of speculation to an end. Modus Properties has sold the centre to MAR Properties Ltd and it is hoped the owners will bring a new lease of life for the town

  • Duke sticks to his word with royal visit

    MID Cheshire received a visit from His Royal Highness The Duke of York on Thursday who was shown around one of the area's major employers. Prince Andrew arrived at Henkel Consumer Adhesives, on Winsford Industrial Estate, as part of a visit to the area

  • Were police to blame for 'riot' at The Denbigh?

    THE landlord of a Winsford pub has slammed the actions of police officers after a routine inspection resulted in a 'riot'. The incident took place at The Denbigh, in Cheviot Square, on November 4 when police officers entered the pub at around 10.30pm.

  • Go-slows are good news for firm

    THE signs are looking good for a Winsford company which is helping to slow down speeding motorists on mid Cheshire's roads. TWM Traffic Control, based on Road Five, produces state-of-the-art road signs urging motorists to slow down. The company was set

  • Left in the dark

    A WOMAN says was left in the dark by a housing association who for weeks failed to switch on outdoor security lights at her Runcorn home. Teri Watkinson's 19th birthday party was ruined when her mum Margaret, 52, tumbled down a darkened stairwell suffering

  • Man attacked his pal with a potato peeler

    A MAN has been jailed for drunkenly assaulting his best friend with a potato peeler. Adam Kearns pleaded guilty to unlawfully wounding his best friend after discovering he and his ex-girlfriend were having a relationship. Warrington Crown Court heard

  • Get in the picture and win cash prize

    PRIZES worth £400 are up for grabs as the Guardian teams up with Northwich Heritage Society in a photographic competition to encourage the recording of and care for local features. There is a wealth of small-scale structures and artefacts of historic

  • Nurse fails to overturn 'attempt to kill' verdicts

    A SENIOR nurse who tried to kill two terminally ill patients to 'free up' beds has lost an appeal against her two attempted murder convictions. Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips dismissed 48-year-old Barbara Salisbury's appeal after a day's legal argument

  • Inspectors damn force for response to the public

    THE way in which Cheshire Police handles calls from the public, including those who dial 999, has worsened in the last 12 months. That's the conclusion of a damning assessment delivered in a report released last week by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary

  • Fall out with father lands man in the dock

    A WEAVERHAM man whose love/hate relationship with his father led to him being charged with affray has been sentenced at Northwich Magistrates Court. Leigh Paul Black, of Briar Lane, pleaded guilty to using threatening or unlawful violence at his father's

  • It's ready, teddy, go for the big night

    MAYHEM and madness is the name of the game this Friday as people raise money for the Children in Need appeal. Young and old in Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich are getting into the spirit with events held and money raised before the big day. Now in

  • Lucky to be alive

    A DAZED taxi driver says he is lucky to be alive after his car collided with five bollards left blocking Runcorn's Expressway by drunken yobs. His cab bounced off the road into bushes, after his front wheel burst and rolled over an embankment. "I am very

  • Racing car firm visited

    THE Duke of York visited a car racing company in Antrobus as part of UK Trade and Industry year. HRH had gone to Bentley in Crewe and then went to Chevron Racing Cars Ltd in Hollins Lane. The company is producing its first car for the road, and not only

  • Terror law vote divides MPs

    TONY Blair's plans to allow suspected terrorists to be locked up for 90 days without charge have been rejected by Parliament and divided mid Cheshire's MPs. The Prime Minister suffered his first House of Commons defeat when MPs voted against the idea

  • Club sweeps the board

    NORTHWICH CC returned from the Cheshire Cricket Alliance awards evening laden with silverware. Firsts captain John O'Sullivan accepted his team's trophy as Division One winners, which earned the club promotion to the Meller Braggins Cheshire League for

  • Factory's haunting tale

    AN intense and thrilling exploration of memory and identity unfolds at the Davenham Players theatre in Factory Academy of Dramatic Art's next show Moonfleece. Curtis has arranged a secret meeting in a flat of a derelict tower block. Years ago, when he

  • Zodiac Amateur Operatic Society: Calamity Jane

    TAKE a popular musical and a note-perfect orchestra. Add superb choreography and first class direction and great entertainment is almost guaranteed. The Wild West comedy Calamity Jane has wonderful tunes and a witty script and some eccentric characters

  • Northwich double event

    THIS weekend saw a double header at Northwich Anglers' Association with the regular Saturday Open and, on Sunday, the third round of the Northwich AA Winter League. The Saturday Open was fished by 31 anglers, all pegged at the bottom end of the River

  • Unbeaten start to season extended

    WINNINGTON Park Ladies hockey 1sts continued their excellent start to the season with a 7-3 win at Whitchurch. The home side started the stronger and could have been three goals to the good in the opening 10 minutes with several shots at the Winnington

  • Police swoop on 'drug dens'

    POLICE swooped on homes in Knutsford yesterday in search of two suspected drug dealers. Armed officers knocked down the door of a house in Manor Park North and a flat in Longridge. Two men were arrested after a three-week operation by PC Jim Rodgers to

  • Fire centre plans move step closer

    PROPOSALS for a multi million pound North West fire control centre in Warrington have moved a step closer after a planning application was submitted. Around 158 jobs will be based at the centre on the Lingley Mere business park in Great Sankey if the

  • Sentence praised

    FIRE chiefs have praised the sentence of a Warrington man who was recently jailed for deliberately setting fire to his home. Simon John Dilorenzo, aged 32, was imprisoned earlier this month for an indefinite period after he set fire to his ground floor

  • 12-storey flats plan rejected

    PLANS to build two 12-storey tower blocks on the former Howley Quay site were dealt a crushing blow on Wednesday night. Warrington Borough Council's planning committee voted eight-to-one to reject the controversial plans for 111 high-rise apartments,

  • Struggle to find form

    KNUTSFORD Hockey Club's 1st XI are still struggling to get out of their current dip in form, although they did meet an extremely well organised Bramhall team on Saturday. The score was 2-5 with Dave Price scoring both the goals and winning the man of

  • Cup form deserts Northwich at Wirral

    NORTHWICH were cruelly, but all too typically, beaten in the league and Cheshire Vase double header at Wirral on Saturday. Despite being without Rob Heath (broken arm) and Chris Dale (thigh injury), Northwich travelled to the Wirral full of confidence

  • Ferret campaign fails

    A CAMPAIGN to allow ferrets to move freely through Portugal has failed. Halton MEP Chris Davies took up the case two years ago when it was revealed that the EU Pet Passport scheme would apply to ferrets as well as cats and dogs. Ferret owners were concerned

  • Missile-hurling yobs 'should get ASBOs'

    MORE ASBOs should be put in place to tackle the ring-leaders of yob gangs causing motorists misery, Halton's MP Derek Twigg says. The Government's junior transport minister was talking about the problem of missile-hurling youths, which have been blighting

  • Laughter and tears on the air

    A LIGHT hearted look at everyday life growing up in Halton moved people to tears and laughter and raised £1,000 for cancer victims, writes Barbara Jordan. A Life Of Rhyme - a soaring success at The Brindley - has just been recorded on a CD. "There's a

  • Calling all candle rollers!

    WANTED: Fun loving people who love to party! Norton Priory is searching for volunteers to help run medieval Christmas demonstrations for adults and Victorian parties for children. "We would love more people to get involved with running these parties,"

  • Hunt is on for Halton's heroes

    THE hunt is on to find Halton's unsung heroes. The World newspaper is teaming up with Halton Council to reward the person you believe deserves recognition for the selfless contribution he or she makes. That person might be a tireless charity fundraiser

  • Lecturers to strike

    INCENSED lecturers will be picketing Halton College today (Wednesday) on a one-day national strike over pay, writes Barbara Jordan. The National Association of Teachers of Further and Higher Education (NATFHE) are fighting for parity with schoolteachers

  • Drug-users given £20 each to attend health awareness day

    DRUG-USERS were paid cash for turning up at a council-run information day aimed at raising awareness of blood-borne viruses like HIV and Hepatitis. Around 30 people attended the event at Kingsway library last Thursday to meet with members of the council's

  • Lynn fights the invisible odourless, tasteless killer

    YOU can't see it, taste it or smell it but it can kill without warning - in a few hours. That's the warning Runcorn widow Lynn Griffiths is anxious to give about the so-called 'silent killer' carbon monoxide. "I don't want anyone else to go through what

  • Brick yobs are targeted

    YOBS hurling bricks and stones at motorists are being targeted in a police crackdown, with help from local cabbies. It follows a spate of attacks by gangs of youths on taxi drivers. "The drivers have helped us to pinpoint hot spot locations where these

  • Hospital ward closure 'is not to save money'

    A SURGICAL ward is closing at Halton Hospital to help staff cope with the expected rise in winter admissions, say health chiefs. Managers stress it is not a cost-cutting move and patient care will not suffer. "We are expecting and planning for an increase

  • Rugby results and fixtures

    North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Mark Norris Building Services Results for November 12: Division Three: Clock Face 60 Albert Park 0. Division Four: West Bank Swan 46 Cadishead Rhinos 6. Division Five: Wigan Keepers 12 West Bank Bears 18; Glazebury

  • Allstars' shock win

    Leisure League THIS week there was an evening full of goals. Looprevil continued their good form in the premier division with a 7-0 thumping of The Townies. Richard Dodgson starred. Zante suffered a shock defeat this week at the hands of Random Allstars

  • Bridge beat Youth

    Runcorn FC Halton Youth 0 Bridge Timber FC 2 DAVE Tierney cheekily snuck the ball past the keeper for 1-0. In the 30th minute Gary Vaughan's fine run ended with him going close after a good cross from Tierney before Timber had a goal disallowed. Bridge

  • Jolly Brewer break Juggler's unbeaten record

    Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League A 6/3 WIN against Draymen last Thursday night enabled Halfway Mixed to go two points clear of their nearest rivals at the top of section three. Second placed Jimmy's Jugglers were 3/1 up against Jolly Brewer but they lost

  • What's next for Runcorn Town?

    RUNCORN Town are at home this Saturday against New Brighton in a West Cheshire League division one game. Runcorn will be seeking revenge for the 4-0 reversal at New Brighton earlier on in the season. This match has been kindly sponsored by Webbs Builders

  • Youth out of Edgar Webb Cup

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