This Is Cheshire

Stories for 25 May 2005

Freetime Arts

Taking the mic at comedy night

COMEDY fans can expect to laugh out loud as the Buzz Comedy Club brings some fine comic talent live to Debees Music Bar in Winsford.  more...

Factory back in production

WINSFORD'S Fame Factory has a busy season ahead with four productions taking place over the next few months.  more...

Freetime Musicgigs

Tribute to Liverpool's Fab Four

THERE will be Birthday-style celebrations at Northwich Memorial Hall when a Beatles tribute act takes the Long And Winding Road to the venue.  more...

Benefit gig for Payne

THE Gladstone Club in Northwich is hosting a benefit night for one of the county's best loved country musicians Les Payne.  more...

It's a soul celebration

A CELEBRATION of some of soul music's biggest legends comes to Winsford Civic Hall in The Motown Show.  more...

Calico Jack's festival

FANS of country, folk and bluegrass music are in for a treat when Calico Jack's charity music festival opens its gates in Comberbach next month.  more...

Bank holidays are Banned!

THE Banned! Network presents a bank holiday weekend extravaganza at the Winnington Rec with seven bands ready to take to the stage.  more...

Knutsford News

Police: Don't forget to call

A POLICE inspector has appealed to residents to report crimes to officers and not just the Knutsford Guardian.  more...

Killers fight for 'justice'

THE CASES of three men serving life for the sadistic torture and murder of a drug dealer at a farmhouse in Tabley have been referred to the Court of Appeal.  more...

Patrols deter yobs who smashed cars

INCREASED police patrols helped to deter yobs who damaged cars during a rampage through Knutsford.  more...

Fear of teenager punched in face

A TEENAGER is too frightened to press charges against a gang who punched him in the face in Knutsford.  more...

Women bare souls to fund research

THOUSANDS of women wearing customised bras will walk through the empty streets of London next month to raise money for breast cancer research.  more...

Knutsford Sport

Going gets tough for Mobberley

MOBBERLEY found the going tough at Bramhall on Sunday, but in many ways only have themselves to blame for a very low score.  more...

MOBBERLEY U9 232 Woodford U9 279

MOBBERLEY travelled to Woodford on Friday evening for their second U9 game.  more...

Cup of joy

Toft CC were at home to Hyde on Saturday in the Murray Smith Cheshire County League and focussed on an improved performance following the previous week's defeat.  more...

Middlewich News

CENTURA WORKERS MAY STRIKE OVER CUTS

UNION officials have slammed the treatment of staff at a Middlewich food manufacturer and say industrial action could be on the cards.  more...

Town prepares for a Norman invasion

THE Romans have already conquered Middlewich and soon it will be the turn of the Normans following news that a cash grant has been awarded to the town.  more...

Charity boosted by store opening

A MIDDLEWICH charity has received a cash boost following the launch of a new supermarket in the town centre.  more...

Fun at the fair

DESPITE the rain Middlewich was a blooming vision at the weekend in an event that proved to be something of a fairground attraction.  more...

Police hopeful they will speak to victim

POLICE have renewed their appeal for witnesses to a violent assault that left a 21-year-old Middlewich man in intensive care.  more...

Traffic meeting

COUNTY council officers will be visiting Middlewich on Friday morning to experience the severity of traffic problems in the town.  more...

Roger set to show support

THE streets of Middlewich will be made even safer when a community support officer takes up his position later this year.  more...

Flooding problem is appalling, says mayor

THE new mayor of Middlewich is demanding to know why nothing has been done to stem a flooding problem that has put the dampeners on a Middlewich family's fun.  more...

Success is on the cards for teenager

A CREATIVE Middlewich teenager has won a card making competition thanks to a little inspiration from one of England's greatest playwrights.  more...

Olympic search is on for a golden local hero

A PAIR of Olympic medallists will be joining a Middlewich councillor in the search for a hero in a new civic awards scheme.  more...

A flash of success for road police

A SAFETY device targeting roads across Congleton borough is proving to be more than just a flash in the pan.  more...

Raising a glass to mark Round Table anniversary

AN EVENING of good fellowship and nostalgia unfolded at the Masonic Hall when Middlewich and District Round Table celebrated its 45th anniversary.  more...

Middlewich Town

FA RECOGNISES TOWN SUCCESS

MIDDLEWICH Town FC are celebrating this week after learning they have achieved the prestigious Charter Mark Award.  more...

Midweek In Brief

All aboard for St Rocco's

CHESHIRE martial arts centre, on Norman Street, will be holding a train-a-thon on Sunday, June 5, from 2pm until 5pm to raise cash for St Rocco's Hospice.  more...

Northwich Business

Sports site gives firm foundation to company

A MID Cheshire concrete specialist is helping to develop one of the country's most prestigious sporting venues.  more...

Mill runners to help charity

WORKERS at the Ponden Mill shop at Blakemere Craft Centre, in Sandiway, have been training for a 5km charity run in aid of Cancer Research.  more...

Northwich Clubs

MIDDLEWICH WI

THERE was a good turnout for the resolutions meeting at the May gathering of Middlewich and District WI.  more...

NORTHWICH ROUND TABLE

NORTHWICH Round Table chose a new chairman at the annual meeting in April. Iain Pemberton took over the chairmanship from Lee Kelly at the meeting held at Hartford Hall.  more...

MID CHESHIRE CAMERA CLUB

TAKING a break from the more serious side of photography, members of Mid Cheshire Camera Club competed for the annual humour award recently.   more...

CROWTON WI

PRESIDENT Kathy Baldwin welcomed members to the May meeting of Crowton WI.  more...

CRANFORD QUILTERS

CHAIRMAN Mandy Hague welcomed members, visitors and speaker to the Cranford Quilters meeting.   more...

ENGLISH SPEAKING UNION

A LUNCHTIME meeting of the Vale Royal (Cheshire) Branch of the English Speaking Union was held on April 5.  more...

WHITEGATE WI

PRESIDENT Jo Jordan welcomed members to the May resolutions meeting.   more...

DELAMERE WI

PRESIDENT Brenda Bailes welcomed members to the May meeting of Delamere WI, which was the resolutions meeting and mini show.  more...

Northwich Emmacameron

Carnival donations restore faith in event

DONATIONS have been flooding in for Rudheath Carnival in response to a desperate plea for help.  more...

Youngstersplead for skate ramp

A GROUP of Wincham youngsters have presented a petition to the parish council asking for a skateboard ramp in the village.  more...

Northwich Ginabebbington

Couple come to the aid of schoolchildren

A BIG-HEARTED husband and wife team from Kingsmead are committed to going a long way to help others.  more...

Stone the crows - a village tradition could be reinstated

MOULTON residents hope to see an old village tradition take off again after an absence of more than five years.   more...

Northwich Housing

Trust in running for honour

WEAVER Vale Housing Trust is in the running for national recognition for the way it tries to promote positive neighbourhoods in Northwich and Winsford.  more...

Northwich Letters

Off-road motorbikers really are a nuisance

I AM writing in response to the article (Guardian, May 11) about off-road bikers.  more...

Ignore the police and contact your MP

SITTING in a friend's house in Lostock Gralam on the afternoon of May 7, I was amazed at what can only be described as highly dangerous antics of off-road motorcyclists.  more...

No excuses

NOW that the NHS has at last discovered that hospitals have to be kept clean instead of just relying on antibiotics, I am hoping that Vale Royal Borough Council will realise that leaving rubbish rotting round housing estates for a fortnight at a time is not a good idea.  more...

We all must share blame

A LOT has been said and written recently about getting to see a doctor and the wait for hospital appointments. There is a tendency to simply blame the system when we cannot get in immediately.  more...

History of Bevin Boys

CALLING all ex-Bevin Boys. If you wish to record your experiences for posterity, please send you written accounts to me. They will then be forwarded to our archivist.  more...

Why won't women vote?

I AM a woman in my 30s and I got chatting about the general election at work with lots of other women ranging from 18 to late 50s.  more...

Northwich Five show how it should be done

AT long last, five local councillors have had the courage of their convictions to stand up and say what most right-thinking people think, that party politics has no place whatsoever in local council business. Can the other tin pot party activist councillors not see? The clue is in the title - local council. All local councillors are elected to represent all local people on all local council matters.  more...

Who is in

the right  more...

Oh dear

OH dear. Passions are obviously running high on Northwich Town Council.  more...

Thundersprintis such a joy

I WOULD like to say how much we enjoyed the Thundersprint this year.  more...

Waiting limit

IN the Guardian, there was a story about car drivers abusing the taxi rank outside the One-Stop Shop, now Tesco, in Middlewich. I agree, it should only be used by taxis, so could someone tell the taxi owner who parks in Seddon Street all day, to use the taxi rank, and advise him that there is a waiting limit on this street.  more...

Northwich News

TWO WHITE TO GET LOTTERY HANDOUT

FURIOUS Cuddington residents will not get funding for a vital community project because they are not ethnic enough.  more...

Mayor says mission is to help fellow diabetics

AROUND 1.8 million people are known to have diabetes in the UK but there may be just as many people who do not realise they have the condition and are suffering in silence.  more...

Vale Royal refuses to join incinerator plan

RESIDENTS in Lostock Gralam may soon be breathing a sigh of relief - instead of toxic gases - after Vale Royal Borough Council's executive committee sent a letter to the Government offering an alternative to building a waste incinerator.  more...

Elderly woman puts a face to a conman

POLICE in Northich have renewed an appeal for witnesses and issued an e-fit following a distraction burglary in Cuddington.  more...

Car washes help finish building

STAFF at Daneside Mews nursing home left cars gleaming to raise funds for the home's new summerhouse.  more...

I'll stay away for the sake of my daughter

PROPOSALS to site an incinerator in Northwich may have a devastating effect on future house sales if the experience of one Knutsford mother is anything to go by.  more...

All quiet on the skateboard front

THE future of a controversial skate park in Barnton is set to be decided this week.  more...

Elliot and his cat are feline great thanks to the Guardian

A CUDDINGTON schoolboy is overjoyed after being reunited with his beloved pet thanks to the Guardian.  more...

How to ensure barbecue

safety  more...

Cabbie's abuser could not remember offence

AN over-indulgence in alcohol led to a Northwich man incurring 60 hours of community service for a crime he cannot remember.  more...

Guardian readers help family to solve postcard mystery

THE mystery of the old postcard from India, which was found in a nursing home in Sandiway, has been solved.  more...

All systems go for Barnton's memorial hall

WORK has officially started to create a new social and cultural hub for the community in Barnton.  more...

The fight starts to save family centre

THE Northwich community is fighting to save an important service after a major funding cut.  more...

Make your summer cooking safe for everyone

EVERYONE enjoys relaxing at a barbecue but with the spring bank holiday on the horizon and potentially hot weather approaching, Cheshire Fire Service is warning sizzling chefs not to be complacent.  more...

Joy as Network Rail drops its application

COMMUNITY celebrations can now officially begin in Weaverham and Acton Bridge after developers failed to appeal against a borough council rejection of their proposals to build an electricity substation between the villages.  more...

Help us prevent footpath deaths

CAMPAIGNERS hope a survey will prove that a footpath and cycleway are vital on a road that has already claimed the life of one pedestrian.  more...

Go walkies for St Luke's

FOUR-LEGGED friends will be the guests of honour at a forthcoming St Luke's Hospice fundraising event.  more...

Report sets out ways to cope with travellers

A REPORT highlighting the challenges facing Vale Royal Borough Council when it deals with gipsies and travellers is to be discussed tomorrow, Thursday.  more...

Artists stand up to the bullies

CREATIVE students are helping to pass on the message that bullying will not be tolerated.  more...

Scheme aims to curb bad behaviour by youngsters

A NEW way of tackling the problem of anti-social behaviour is being tried by Cheshire Criminal Justice Board.  more...

Psychic detectives wait to see what the future holds

PSYCHIC detectives Jackie Dennis and Christine Hamlett have returned from filming a supernatural pilot show abroad - but they are unsure if they will be settling on British shores for the long haul.  more...

Farewell to the ICI man of many talents

A FILM maker and chief photographer for ICI has died, aged 90.  more...

Firefighters try to stop attacks

A SERIES of projects are being set up in Cheshire the hope of tackling concerns about attacks on firefighters.  more...

New teacher Helen is simply top class

A MOULTON teacher will be heading to a glittering awards ceremony after being shortlisted for a prestigious award.  more...

Churches ready for week of prayers

PARISHIONERS in Northwich are being encouraged to get involved in an event that organisers believe will have a positive affect on the community.  more...

Two Davids rise to five peaks challenge

TWO intrepid adventurers from Northwich are heading for the hills this summer to face a new challenge.  more...

Flats plan gets

go-ahead  more...

Station desk revamp shows force's best face

I  more...

Letters are proof that couple had write stuff

A POSTAL romance more than 60 years ago stamped its mark on a Cuddington couple who are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary tomorrow, Thursday.  more...

Ice cream farm aims to please

THERE are great things planned at Great Budworth Ice Cream Farm on bank holiday Monday.  more...

British Gas 'robbing and swindling us all'

A WEAVERHAM resident says he will take his case to the High Court after British Gas won the right to enter his property to alter his gas supply.  more...

Pledge follows attack on teenager

POLICE are hopeful they will catch the person responsible for assaulting a Northwich teenager on Saturday night.  more...

A sunny outlook for May king and queen

DRAMATIC downpours could not deter the crowds who flocked to Whitegate's 51st annual May Fair on Saturday.  more...

Northwich Other Sport

A Euro-star

NORTHWICH table tennis sensation Fiona Dennett has once again been pitting her wits against the best Europe can offer.  more...

Northwich Richardbabington

We must stop drinkers before problem spirals out of control

PROBLEMS with anti-social behaviour in Weaverham are in danger of spiralling out of control, councillors fear.  more...

Concert success for Gordon

A HARTFORD decorator has an excuse to paint the town red after organising a highly successful music concert in aid of victims of the tsunami.  more...

Northwich Schools

Children rush to see their rebuilt school

NORTHWICH children have been eager to jump out of bed and go to school this week after the opening of a new school costing £3million.  more...

Pictures paint many words

PUPILS and staff at Rudheath High School have been celebrating the arts with a stunning exhibition by GCSE students as they reach the end of their course.  more...

Walk to lessons

CHILDREN across Vale Royal have been putting their best foot forward and walking to school this week.  more...

Safety comes first at Cledford

PUPILS at a Middlewich primary school were given some smoke-busting tips when firefighters paid them a visit.  more...

Children get value for money

CHILDREN at High Street Community School have been celebrating after their school received an early learning accreditation.  more...

Northwich Town

Station project gets public airing

RESIDENTS can find out more about the £500,000 redevelopment of Northwich Station at a meeting on Friday.  more...

Northwich Vics

WE ARE KEPT IN THE DARK

NORTHWICH Victoria have refused to comment on the inspections held at the Victoria Stadium this week.  more...

Northwich Vivienkandel

Burial ground sparks new row in villlage

MYSTERY surrounds plans to change agricultural land into a burial ground opposite Gorstage Cemetery in Weaverham Hill, Cuddington.  more...

Praise just made it all worthwhile

A VOLUNTEER youth worker has thanked those who have praised the behaviour of youngsters in Barnton.   more...

Runcorn & Widnes Junior Sport

Satisfying day for Moorfield

Saddleworth Rangers U7's 0 Widnes Moorfield 30  more...

U11s complete undefeated season with win

NW Counties Schools Rugby League  more...

Widnes Cricket Club juniors

The U11's had two matches last week both at Beaconsfield Road.   more...

New clubs are sought

ALTRINCHAM Youth Football League is accepting new applications to join the league for U17s, U18s, U19s, and U20/21s for season 2005/2006.  more...

Safe hands wantedJFC PAVILIONS are looking for two goalkeepers, one in the U8s and one in the U10s a

The managers can be contacted on the following telephone numbers: U8s Alan Butler on 01928-574687 and U10s Dave Butler on 01928-573154. Also JFC Pavilions U10s Pumas are looking for players in any positions and the manager can be contacted on 01928-834503.   more...

Runcorn & Widnes Letters

Expect more fly-tipping

SO the council are going to charge for the collection of unwanted white goods, ie, fridges, furniture, how many times has this been tried?   more...

BBC should pay for the clean up

I READ with interest the item about the travellers and the TV crew on Haddocks Wood.  more...

Gangs of up to 40 hang around

AS a Farnworth resident I am sick and tired of all the hooded hooligan yobs we have hanging around our estate 24/7.  more...

Who is ruder, young or old?

I AM writing regarding the continuing discussion as to whether old people or young people have the most manners.   more...

Alleyways are a disgrace

What another load of rubbish from the council's waste management department. Over the years they have issued all households with wheelie bins.   more...

I am totally satisfied with my son's swimming lessons at Brookvale

I AM writing regarding the article 'Parents pull the plug on kids swimming lessons' in the World on May 11.  more...

Runcorn & Widnes News

Mixed fortunes for Halton teams

Halton Rugby League Service Area  more...

Tyrrell facing charges

OUTGOING Mayor Pat Tyrrell, his wife, a daughter and a grandson are to face criminal charges after an investigation into postal vote irregularities.  more...

Project will preserve West Bank memories

PRECIOUS memories of West Bank are being captured and preserved, thanks to a £45,900 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.  more...

Tyrrell facing charges

OUTGOING Mayor Pat Tyrrell, his wife, a daughter and a grandson are to face criminal charges after an investigation into postal vote irregularities.  more...

New mayor pledges to help young people

YOUNG people are set to benefit from charities chosen by Halton's new mayor.  more...

'Better' surgery following hospital changes

MORE and better general surgery is being carried out at Halton Hospital following emergency admission changes, say health chiefs.  more...

Yobs who sabotaged funeral condemned

ANGER and disbelief at how a gang of yobs attacked a Widnes funeral procession has spread around the world.  more...

Travellers go back on their word

THE travellers said they wouldn't leave a mess. They would put everything in bin bags. They wouldn't cause trouble.  more...

Former Mayor Ted dies following stroke

A CIVIC funeral is being held for honorary freeman, former Mayor and council leader, Cllr Ted Gleave.  more...

He was a 'tremendous servant' to Halton

A PASSIONATE, crusading champion determined to give people a better life.  more...

Man crushed to death

A WAREHOUSE worker was crushed to death between two forklift trucks - and the driver who hit him has disappeared.  more...

Protest singers

MUSIC fans are set to demonstrate over what they believe is a lack of a decent gig venue in Halton, writes Stephen Bailey.  more...

Welcome to Halton High School... in Africa!

FROM Africa to Anfield, the kids at Halton High have been on journeys of both discovery and luxury in recent weeks.  more...

It's easy being green!

YOU pay your rates, so the council collects your waste and dumps it. Right?  more...

A great home needed for Great Danes

CAN you help these pedigree dogs find a good home?  more...

Get on board for the flight of your life with Monarch

WIN a pair of return tickets to one of 10 sunny destinations!  more...

'Flash' in the pan!

SOAK up some culture - while you spend a penny!  more...

Pavilion talks will continue

TALKS to secure the long-term future of a popular Runcorn sports centre are 'progressing well'.  more...

Runcorn & Widnes Other Sport

Dream Team take the trophy in charity match

SKY One's Dream Team beat ex-footballers and other celebrities in a charity football match at Halton Stadium on Sunday.  more...

Cricket fixtures

HALTON Bayer cricket league   more...

Pool fixtures

Widnes Pool League  more...

Football fixtures

Runcorn Sunday League  more...

Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts

The 2005 summer league started on Thursday and the fixture list pitched newcomers to the league Jimmy's Jugglers and Raven against each other.  more...

Vikings ticket winners

CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of our Tetleys-sponsored Widnes Vikings competition who have each won a pair of tickets to this Sunday's home game against Huddersfield Giants.  more...

Widnes Cricket Club

In a game reduced to 88 overs due to poor weather conditions, Widnes won the toss and elected to field.  more...

Change of name for Albion Bulls

WIDNES Albion Bulls ARLFC will be officially changing their name to Widnes Moorfield for the start of next season.  more...

Football bring and buy sale

FOOTBALL memorabilia and programme collectors will have the chance to buy and sell at The Great North West Programme Fair on Monday, May 30.  more...

Runcorn & Widnes Sport

Mixed fortunes for Halton teams

Halton Rugby League Service Area  more...

Runcorn & Widnes Way

l It's one of the great, unsolved mysteries of the universe: the single shoe/trainer lying abandoned

Can anyone tell me how it comes to be there? On two separate occasions recently, I've seen stray footwear lying (usually upside down) in a gutter on a busy road.   more...

IT'S one of the great, unsolved mysteries of the universe: the single shoe/trainer lying abandoned i

Can anyone tell me how it comes to be there? On two separate occasions recently, I've seen stray footwear lying (usually upside down) in a gutter on a busy road.   more...

Runcorn Linnets

Season of hope turned sour

A SEASON of hope for newly-promoted Runcorn FC quickly turned sour with events on and off the pitch ultimately leading to relegation.  more...

Runcorn News

Tributes pour in to crash victim who 'loved life'

THE family of Stephen Coulter, who died in a freak accident on the M6 a fortnight ago, have paid tribute to their son.  more...

British Legion stalwart accused of sex offence

A RUNCORN & Weston Royal British Legion standard bearer has been charged with indecently assaulting a young girl.  more...

'Deaf, not stupid'

'LISTEN to me, I'm deaf not stupid.'  more...

Runcorn Other Sport

Football fixtures

Runcorn Sunday League  more...

Warrington In Brief

Join the barb-queue at the till

WARRINGTON'S Winwick Road Tesco store will be celebrating National BBQ Week by cooking up a storm next week.  more...

All aboard for St Rocco's

CHESHIRE martial arts centre, on Norman Street, will be holding a train-a-thon on Sunday, June 5, from 2pm until 5pm to raise cash for St Rocco's Hospice.  more...

Warrington News

Maureen's cleaning helps babies

STAFF at Warrington Hospital's neonatal unit have this week publicly thanked a window cleaning wonder who took on the massive challenge of polishing the panes of every window in The Halliwell Jones Stadium.  more...

Scout centre opens

A NEW community facility, which has been partly financed through village fundraising, has opened its doors.  more...

Teddy bear to remember children

A TEDDY bear-shaped gift has been erected at the children's section of Burtonwood Cemetery.  more...

Youngsters go bananas over fruit and veg

YOUNGSTERS in many of Warrington's disadvantaged areas struggle to tell the difference between certain fruit and vegetables.  more...

Quiz adds up to a home banker for charity

MASTERMINDS of the business world were put on the spot at a charity quiz night organised by the Royal Bank of Scotland.  more...

Holiday travel warning

RAIL users wanting to travel during the spring bank holiday need to take note of alterations and coach replacements.  more...

Howard ducks into town

HE must be the most well-known bank worker in the country and he could soon be seen at a bank near you.  more...

Sporting triumph for Priestley students

Students at Priestley College held their own version sports personality of the year ceremony.   more...

Widnes Junior Sport

Satisfying day for Moorfield

Saddleworth Rangers U7's 0 Widnes Moorfield 30  more...

U11s complete undefeated season with win

NW Counties Schools Rugby League  more...

Widnes Letters

Have they forgotten old town?

CAN anybody tell me when we are going to get a decent row of shops in the Runcorn Old Town?   more...

Widnes News

Gate chained up in sewage protest

FRUSTRATION drove a man to chain up the sewage pumping station by his house.  more...

Super store staff jet off

FLYING off in a private jet is the glittering prize a team of Asda staff have just scooped - after hitting the highest Easter sales in the entire company!  more...

Villagers campaign to secure parish council status

HALE Bank is trying to become a parish council in its fight against the proposed freight village which villagers think will ruin the area.  more...

Widnes Other Sport

Pool fixtures

Widnes Pool League  more...

Widnes Cricket Club

In a game reduced to 88 overs due to poor weather conditions, Widnes won the toss and elected to field.  more...

Widnes Vikings

Hopes are pinned on Craigie

VIKINGS' star standoff Owen Craigie must get fitter if Widnes are to escape relegation, head coach Frank Endacott has warned.  more...

Vikings ticket winners

CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of our Tetleys-sponsored Widnes Vikings competition who have each won a pair of tickets to this Sunday's home game against Huddersfield Giants.  more...

Winsford Blues

EVENT IS A WINNER

A FIVE-a-side tournament hosted by Winsford United has been hailed a great success by manager Dave Twite.  more...

Winsford News

Warning to estate yobs

HIGH levels of tension on the Over Estate which resulted in petrol bombs being thrown at properties has been met with a powerful reaction from the police.  more...

FOUR ARRESTED IN DRUGS RAID

FOUR people were arrested and Class A drugs seized as police continued their fight to clean up the streets of Winsford on Friday.  more...

Police raid pub as estate tension grows

POLICE officers armed with guns and wearing full protective clothing carried out a firearms warrant at a Winsford pub on Thursday morning.  more...

Girlfriend hit during money row

A WINSFORD man assaulted his girlfriend in a row over money, a court heard.  more...

Work will give land a new lease of life

WORK began on Monday to transform a piece of derelict land in Wharton into a games area to be used by young people in the area.  more...

We'll be watching you so think twice

CCTV cameras will be installed on a Winsford estate within weeks in an attempt to cut down on anti-social behaviour.  more...

Videos of our children have to be destroyed

THE use of cameras on the Over Estate as part of a police crackdown has been slammed by the parents of innocent children.  more...

Why won't you support our club?

WINSFORD United is demanding answers from the town council which it believes has a negative attitude towards the football club.  more...

We are getting a raw deal and it must stop

A SURVEY carried out on bus services across Cheshire has revealed commuters in Winsford are 'getting a raw deal'.  more...

Matthew shows his support

WINSFORD'S new police community support officer (PCSO) has been hard at work getting to know people in the community.  more...

Our cats may be stolen for pit bull training

A WINSFORD woman has started a campaign to trace criminals who she believes steal family pets and use them to train fighting dogs.  more...

Play area out

of bounds   more...

Jobs fair repeats sucess

A SECOND jobs fair has been organised following the success of the event held at Winsford Civic Hall.  more...

Buster the bull terrier attacks debt collector

A DEBT collector was attacked by two dogs in Winsford while trying to do his job, a court heard.  more...

MP takes education role

EDDISBURY MP Stephen O'Brien has spoken of his determination to succeed in his new role as Shadow Minister for Skills.  more...

  
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