This Is Cheshire

Stories for 2 December 2005

Knutsford News

Ex-pupil heads high

A YOUNG man who was taught at Knutsford High School wants to pass on his love of English to children at a poor African school.  more...

Police called to country estate

POLICE were called to the grounds of Randle Brooks' estate on Saturday after an alleged skirmish.  more...

Drugs bust man, 30, fined for possession

A MAN arrested during an early-morning drugs bust in Knutsford has been fined £100.  more...

Shop defends sale of toy guns

TOY guns are being sold at a Knutsford toyshop despite some parents refusing to buy them.  more...

Runcorn & Widnes News

Watch out for firefighter con

A CONMAN 'firefighter' who lies about his job to get his train fare home is being hunted by police.  more...

Warrington News

Son admits actions may have contributed to neighbour's death

A FAIRGROUND worker accused of murdering his neighbour admitted in court that his actions may have contributed towards his death.  more...

Lives put at risk by railway yobs

HUNDREDS of people could have been killed when a train travelling at 100mph was forced into an emergency stop.  more...

Lorry driver hijacked at gunpoint

DETECTIVES are urging lorry drivers to stay alert after three men were hijacked at Burtonwood services.  more...

Campaigners fight Lancashire 'hotch potch'

MOTORISTS arriving in Warrington may have been confused to find they were driving through Lancashire on Friday.  more...

Bored meeting

A DEBATE on the Government's new education white paper was halted on Monday with councillors deciding it was too boring to continue.  more...

Police panda car in rush hour 999 crash

A PANDA car on route to a 999 call was involved in a smash on Monday.  more...

Sales 'blight'

THE 'blight' of roadside car sales has left a group of Orford residents exasperated.   more...

Election time

ENCOURAGING young people to get interested in politics is an extremely important issue according to a top councillor.  more...

Bumper year for League of Friends

WARRINGTON Hospital's League of Friends has enjoyed a bumper fundraising year, collecting almost £150,000.  more...

Regiment merger

THE Queen's Lancashire Regiment will be merged next year.  more...