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Cheshire | Archive | 2005 | June

Stories for 29 June 2005

Freetime Arts

Don't get in a twist

REHEARSALS for a timeless classic are under way at the Oakwood Lane theatre for Mid Cheshire Amateur Operatic Society Junior's next production. more...

Jane Brown bring legends to the Lowry

IMAGES by legendary Observer photographer Jane Bown will be displayed at the Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays, from Saturday 2 July. more...

Sex, Chips and Rock 'n' Roll, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

THE world premiere of Sex, Chips and Rock'n' Roll has kicked off at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre. more...

Buxton Fringe Festival

BUXTON Opera House brings you the best in stand-up comedy at the Old Clubhouse this month. more...

Tribute to Victor Borge, Buxton Opera House

RAINER Hersch brings comedy and music to Buxton Opera House this month in a hilarious tribute to Victor Borge. more...

Freetime Musicgigs

It's set in the 19th Century

THE Banned! Network bounces into Barnton this Friday with a trio of unsigned rock bands set to storm the stage at the British Legion. more...

A complete tribute to Stone Roses

A TRIBUTE to iconic 90s legends the Stone Roses will be on stage at Debees next Thursday, July 7. more...

Duran Duran / Depeche Mode, MEN Arena

DURAN Duran return to the MEN Arena after playing to more than 30,000 people during more...

Freetime Musicnews

Happy birthday

BLOWING out the birthday candles will be the order of the evening at Debees next Wednesday when jazz celebrates its second anniversary at the Winsford music bar. more...

The best will be at the fest

KINGSLEY is hosting the seventh Munkyfest festival this year, which promises to be the biggest and best yet. more...

Knutsford Canute

Mystery of Queen's missing pony

THE Queen left organisers of this year's Cheshire Show scratching their heads. For Her Majesty's Highland and Dales pony Balmoral Jingle failed to appear in the shire ring. more...

Dad's in driving seat

HOW we love our parents reminding us of things said and done in the past. more...

Corrie star is Exclusively Yours

BRIDES-TO-BE queued outside a Knutsford shop on Saturday to meet Coronation Street star Julia Haworth. more...

Knutsford Focus

LAST week Roger Jepsen briefly told the Knutsford Guardian about the key to a successful life. He said serious effort could produce results beyond a person's own expectations and open up many other opportunities. This week we asked him to explain his experiences with effort and success during the past 68 years. more...

Knutsford News

Missing boy, 15, found safe

A MISSING teenager was found safe and well on Monday after he phoned his mum. Chris Podmore, 15, had disappeared on Saturday afternoon after an argument at a barbecue in Knutsford. more...

Raiders target civic centre

BURGLARS used a rope ladder, metal grinders and sledgehammers during a raid at Knutsford Civic Centre. more...

Party ended in student's death

A PARTY at a Welsh country estate ended in a student's death when his friend lost control more...

Street loses Wares after 11 years

WARES of Knutsford is to close after 11 years because the shop has not made enough money. more...

Why I wanted to be a woman

A GRANDMOTHER who used to be a man this week spoke exclusively to the Knutsford more...

Knutsford Schools

Pupils' test of character

THEY are complicated subjects that even some adults shy away from. But one Knutsford primary school was determined to teach its pupils about the G8 summit, fair trade and Make Poverty History. more...

Knutsford Sport

Town run continues: KNUTSFORD 135 all out Norbury 122 all out

KNUTSFORD'S mid-season revival continued with their third successive victory against Norbury in what proved to be a tense finish at Mereheath Lane on Saturday. more...

Roaring support

KNUTTY the Lion became the new mascot for Knutsford Rugby Club last week. more...

Team finish just short of victory: TOFT 192 for 6 Christleton 195 all out

TOFT travelled to face the league's form team, Christleton on Saturday. more...

Village team climbs league

MOBBERLEY 1st XI travelled to Brooklands on Saturday in the Murray Smith Second Division confident after a resurgence in form over recent weeks. more...

Knutsford Tatton

Butterflies to make a beeline for 'pub'

BUTTERFLIES, it seems, are like men. For they too will travel in search of the perfect pint - as expert George Martin hopes to prove next month when conservationists start building a pub for butterflies in Knutsford. more...

Let town be judge of itself

FOUR people will be the judge if Knutsford has made an effort to celebrate next month's RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park. more...

Knutsford Thought For Week

By the Rev Paul Mason, St Luke's Church, Holmes Chapel

THIS week sees the G8 summit in Edinburgh and coinciding with that conference is the global concert inspired by Bob Geldof to raise awareness of global poverty and the problems of Africa in particular. more...

Middlewich News

Leafy fun at school

PUPILS at Middlewich Primary School proved they had a taste for healthy eating when they took part in the school's Green Action Day. more...

JOB CUTS ARE BAD NEWS FOR SALT FIRM

MASSIVE job cuts at a Middlewich employer will have a major impact on a neighbouring firm. more...

Church vandalism could have cost lives

THOUGHTLESS vandals who targeted a Middlewich church ran the risk of causing a major gas explosion, say town officials. more...

We won't go if you talk to us

POLICE in Middlewich have made moves to reassure residents they will be staying put as long as they keep reporting crime in the town. more...

Investigation into death of fish in canal

ENVIRONMENTALISTS are puzzled about the cause of death of a number of fish in the Trent and Mersey canal. more...

Appeal to trace man who set fire to firm

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a blaze which caused extensive damage to a town centre accountancy firm. more...

Walk in dad's honour

THE son of a Middlewich walker who was killed pursuing the pastime he loved has bravely retraced his father's last steps. more...

Call for an improved bus service

MIDDLEWICH councillors have quizzed county officials about an application to improve a bus service through the town. more...

Fossil fan unearths his childhood dream

AS a boy, Mike Walley became hooked on dinosaurs when a teacher showed him fossils in a classroom cabinet. more...

New term could mark start of some suite work

WORK to transform classrooms at Middlewich High School into state of the art computer suites could start by the next academic year. more...

Waiting allowed

PLANS to propose periodic waiting restrictions to allow markets to go ahead at the Middlewich amphitheatre have been approved by transport officers. more...

Northwich Andrewsimpson

Charity walk will put Dent in a group's cash target

A RUDHEATH man is limbering up for a charity walk to raise money for a children's home in Romania. more...

Schoolgirl Jessica dances for joy

A SCHOOLGIRL from Rudheath is jigging with joy after scooping two first prizes in a disco dancing contest. more...

We have no problems with these travellers, says police inspector

A GROUP of travellers, with about a dozen vehicles and caravans, has transferred its camp to Northwich after leaving another site in mid Cheshire. more...

Northwich Business

Stallholders hope revamp is the start of better times

STALLHOLDERS are hoping plans for a major market redevelopment will ensure they have a bright future. more...

Takeaway and bar have an offer to top them all

DEBEES music bar in Winsford is taking a slice of the restaurant action - by launching a new pizza lounge. more...

Northwich Clubs

VALE ROYAL AND KNUTSFORD RAMBLERS

THE venue for the Vale Royal and Knutsford Ramblers meeting on Sunday, June 19, was Capel Curig in North Wales. more...

DUTTON WI

THE June meeting of Dutton WI opened on a sad note when members stood in memory of past member Mrs Fryer, who died recently at the age of 99. more...

DAVENHAM WI

President Marjorie Whitby welcomed members to the June meeting of Davenham WI. more...

DARNHALL AND WETTENHALL WI

THE speaker at the June meeting of Darnhall and Wettenhall WI was Mrs Pointon. more...

WEAVERHAM WI

THE June meeting of Weaverham WI began with the singing of Jerusalem. more...

Northwich Emmacameron

We take the Highland road to show success

A WEAVERHAM family are celebrating after their Highland entrant to the Cheshire Show trotted to top place in no less than three categories. more...

Window smashed within hours

AN ANGRY Weaverham businessman has spoken out after vandals smashed a window at his Northwich Road restaurant - less than three hours after it was fitted. more...

Northwich Ginabebbington

Boy racers' shortcut will be the death of someone

FRUSTRATED Kingsmead residents have hit out at boy racers using the main road through the village as a racetrack. more...

Crossing may soon be made safer

CAMPAIGNERS are hopeful that a dangerous crossing point in Kingsmead will be made safer in the near future. more...

Northwich History

Bus driver casts his mind back to the 1950s

MOVERS and groovers may recognise these stars of the stage caught on camera at a North West Road Car Company social club event more than 40 years ago. more...

Clubs like ours were a part of life back then

A PROUD chairman has reflected on the 122-year history of one of the oldest establishments in the town. more...

Northwich Indepth

Leftwich tests to start soon

ENVIRONMENTAL investigations into the deaths of two Leftwich babies from an aggressive form of leukaemia will soon start. more...

Northwich Letters

Please just walk a mile in my shoes and see ADHD really does exist

IN answer to Delphine Ryan's question, does ADHD really exist or is it in the mind? Yes it exists and yes it's in the mind. ADHD is a chemical imbalance in the brain. Sometimes this can be settled down with a registered drug called Ritalin. more...

So proud of our son's achievement

FATHERS' Day was amazing. more...

Young do as they please

MY grandmother lives in a semi-detached bungalow. more...

Pub incident disturbed us

WE were disturbed to read of the incident at one of our pubs, the Queen's Arms in Winsford (Winsford Guardian, June 8). more...

Anyone for Australia

DO any of your readers want to travel but have no one to travel with? more...

Socrates had it all sussed

TODAY'S kids are often seen as the worst ever, painted as louts, with no respect for authority. more...

Northwich News

Scout leader was 'every parent's worst nightmare'

A SCOUT leader from Northwich was branded 'every parent's worst nightmare' as he was jailed for five years after using weekend camps as a front for the sexual abuse of teenage boys. more...

Superbug cases rise in hospitals

CASES of superbug MRSA have risen at mid Cheshire hospitals - despite a nationwide decline of more than six per cent. more...

Shock as 999 caller was told to phone the police instead

A FRUSTRATED Winnington resident who called the police to report a crime in progress has branded their response 'a pantomime'. more...

Warning over stolen caravans

POLICE in Cheshire are urging caravan owners not to be complacent this summer, despite the number of thefts of the vehicles falling by 60 per cent this year. more...

Couple's £60,000 fake posh bag swindle

A MARRIED couple traded fake goods including a selection of brand name handbags to a value of more than £60,000 on the auction site eBay. more...

Leftwich tests to start soon

ENVRIONMENTAL investigations into the deaths of two Leftwich babies from an aggressive form of leukaemia will soon start. more...

Decision could be the vital to club's survival

THERE were celebrations at Barnton Royal British Legion as planners approved in principle that housing can be built at the back of Meadow Lane. more...

Priest says please stop vandalism at church

A CATHOLIC priest has spoken out about the 'distressing' effect escalating anti-social behaviour in Weaverham is having on church funds following the latest incident of vandalism at his Church Lane premises. more...

Pupils escape uninjured

A GROUP of Hartford schoolchildren had a lucky escape after the minibus they were travelling in careered down an embankment following a collision with another vehicle. more...

Dawn till dusk school days on the way for pupils

THE sound of a bell ringing at 3.30pm to signal the end of the school day is set to become a thing of the past in mid Cheshire's primary and secondary schools. more...

Woman's £9,000 benefit fraud

A NORTHWICH woman dishonestly claimed more than £9,300 in housing benefits and Council Tax over a three-year period. more...

Town gets ready for a party to remember

FLOATS are being decorated and crowns polished to perfection in readiness for Northwich Carnival this weekend. more...

Parade may be last

POLICE have warned that this year's carnival parade could be the last following guidance discouraging events on public highways. more...

Jessica enjoys royal moment

HUNDREDS turned out for some medieval mayhem at the 51st Comberbach Rose Fete. more...

We need to teach council a lesson

TEACHING assistants across Cheshire will be balloted on industrial action short of a strike in the latest stage of a dispute with the county council over pay cuts. more...

Chefs prove they can cook tasty delights

FUTURE master chefs from Weaverham High School took part in a culinary competition that tested their skills to the limit. more...

Northwich Rural

Join in the fun with farmers

THE Middlewich Young Farmers' group is hoping to expand its membership and is inviting people to join in the fun. more...

Northwich Schools

Fundraisers take plaudits

CHAMPAGNE corks will be popping at a Northwich school which has smashed its target of raising £10,000 to pay for new facilities. more...

Team has the gift of the gab

A TALENTED trio from Antrobus St Mark's School came top of the class in the district final of the Rotary Primary Youth Speaks competition. more...

On your marks

CHILDREN at Hartford Manor Community Primary School energetically celebrated healthy schools week with a gruelling marathon. more...

High school puts on a primary performance

PUPILS at St Chad's Primary School were given an arts experience to remember during a visit by pupils from Verdin High School. more...

Children jump to it during workshop

PUPILS at Middlewich High School busted some moves in the school gym at a dance workshop on Friday morning. more...

Fond farewell

PUPILS at Oaklands School in Winsford celebrated a successful year this week during their annual awards ceremony. more...

Northwich Vivienkandel

You should say sorry for gravestone move

A BARNTON man is furious after health and safety officials pushed over a 2ft high memorial stone in the cemetery where his distinguished father is buried. more...

THERE was devastating news for staff at Ponden Mill Craft Workshop after planners refused an applica

Now the seven staff who work at the shop in Blakemere Craft Centre face an uncertain future. more...

Runcorn & Widnes Junior Sport

Ditton youths take division two title

DITTON Youth FC U13s are celebrating winning division two in the Warrington Junior football league with two games in hand. more...

Players needed

HURRICANES Junior FC need players ageD seven and eight, including a goalkeeper age seven, to play in their U8s and U9s teams in the Halton & District Football League. If you are interested in playing football matches in a competitive league every weekend, please contact Hurricanes managers Kieron Edwards on 07891-663917 or John Fleming on 07791-531075. more...

Runcorn & Widnes Letters

We take road safety very seriously

CHESHIRE police would like to respond to a letter published in the World on Wednesday, June 22, entitled 'Why aren't irresponsible parents prosecuted?' more...

A better future for all

I read every week with a pinch of salt the readers' letters criticising our borough. more...

Unhappy with Tories

AS a Farnworth resident, I would like to say how the Birchfield and Farnworth areas of Widnes have deteriorated since the Tories took over as ward councillors. more...

Rangers always try to respond quickly

I WOULD like to express our appreciation to the local resident for complimenting the work of the rangers cleaning out the pond near Broadfields. more...

Sad state when we're too afraid to go out

IT is sad when you read that people are afraid to go out at night and when they feel safer in New York than in Widnes. more...

How can anyone give a pervert credit?

I am replying to the article, 'Rapist's appeal bid fails', (World, June 15). more...

The old ones are the best

ISN'T it interesting how, with the scientific and medical breakthroughs of the 21st century and so-called 'wonder-drugs', doctors are reverting back to age-old remedies, such as leeches and maggots (World, June 22)? more...

I wasn't criticising Derek Twigg as an MP

I SUGGEST that Mr or Mrs Barber reads my letter to the editor again. more...

Seeking Tracey Littler

WE are looking for Tracey Littler - she may have changed her name to Slater. more...

Going the extra mile...

AVID cyclist Steve Draper would like to correct the mileage bike buddy Bryan Ive's mum said the pair rode from Widnes to Aylesbury last weekend. more...

Runcorn & Widnes News

BREAKING NEWS: Bridge smash backs up traffic

MOTORISTS are being urged to stay away from the Runcorn Widnes bridge following a car smash this morning. more...

Line could reopen for passenger trains

"SMALL though it is, it has an awful lot of potential." more...

Why did it take three months to fix lights?

A POWER company boss got a grilling over how long it takes to repair streetlights in Runcorn. more...

Booked!

IF you went to watch Liverpool during the 70s or early 80s, one policeman probably stood out for his beard - and his 'robust' attitude to troublemakers. more...

Row, row, row your boat...

HALTON Hospital hosted a marathon row by Runcorn man Jim Williams. more...

Emma's living her dream after beating stammer

A DREAM has come true for animal lover Emma Middleton - after courageously overcoming a personal disability. more...

Runcorn & Widnes Other Sport

Runcorn lose, but only after great first half

Warrington Wizards A 52 more...

Double header for Jets against Cartmel Lions

SATURDAY saw the Runcorn Jets Bronco baseball team host a home double header to Cartmel Valley Lions from the Lake District. more...

Polecats struggle to get on base against Saints

Halton Polecats Bronco v more...

Widnes Cricket Club

A BUMPER weekend saw Widnes rise to the top half of the table only 20 points behind new leaders Bowden and progress into the last 16 of the Cockspur National Knockout competition. more...

Great first year

WEST Bank Swan more...

Clarry at the top

Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League more...

Darts results and fixtures

Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League more...

Rugby results and fixtures

Vikings Academy Fixtures for June 30: Senior Academy: First Division: Widnes Vikings v Huddersfield Giants 7.30pm. more...

Golf results

Widnes Golf Club more...

Albert Park

Albert Park ARLFC more...

Jags shut out Brewers

Halton Jaguars 32 Bolton Brewers 3 more...

Runcorn & Widnes Way

THE World received a press release this week promoting National Transplant Week, which starts on Sun

All very worthy, of course, and I would urge anyone who hasn't already done so, to register. more...

Runcorn News

On board for park life

AN EXCITING skate park is being built in Runcorn. more...

Boy cut by glass sparks safety fears

A MUM is calling for the council to clean up quicker after her son cut himself on an abandoned pane of glass. more...

Robber gets jail term cut

ONE of two robbers who violently attacked a pedestrian and left him with a broken leg has won a cut in his jail term. more...

Girl who rode in stolen car loses appeal

A GIRL of previous good character lost her appeal against conviction for being a passenger in a stolen car. more...

Thanks Phillip - you're marvellous!

A GRATEFUL Runcorn mum has proudly named her newborn baby son after the paramedic who helped deliver him. more...

Mark braves the bull run!

THIS is Mark Daly - a man hoping to live up to his Olympic decathlete namesake Daley Thompson as he braves the infamous Pamplona bull run for charity next week. more...

If you go down to the wood today...

WOODS that were seen as a safety hazard have been transformed thanks to a £200,000 grant. more...

Carroll centre for Daresbury

A LEWIS Carroll centre could be coming to Daresbury. more...

A step back to 1945

DUCKING bombs and digging for victory. more...

Warrington News

MAN HAS FACE SLASHED IN VICIOUS ATTACK

A 23-YEAR-old man almost lost his sight after he was stabbed in the face with a kitchen knife. more...

Pubs risk closure as deadline nears

MORE than 75 per cent of Warrington's pubs, clubs and community centres could be heading for crisis, with just six-weeks to go before licensing changes. more...

Sealed with a kiss... apple is rich pickings

CUPID took a shine to this apple long before it was bought in a Warrington supermarket. more...

Magistrates sent on drink driving course

MAGISTRATES in Warrington will soon know a little more about the sentences they are giving out to drink drivers. more...

As the heat rises keep thieves out

in the cold more...

All around the world ... students come from far and wide

GLOBETROTTING students are choosing to come to Warrington to further their studies. more...

Widnes News

Lost in France

DEJECTED Widnes Vikings fans faced more misery yesterday following their side's shock exit from the Challenge Cup after being left stranded in Toulouse by strikes. more...

'We just want to be ourselves'

WIDNES' settled travellers are on the move. more...

Flasher appeal

A FLASHER has been seen in Victoria Park and elsewhere in Widnes in the past few weeks. more...

Race ace proves he's a good sport

RACING driver Matthew Gillbank has already developed fast reflexes due to his passion for motor sport, but thanks to the World he's had to grow broad shoulders as well! more...

Store staff suspended for eating cake

STAFF at Widnes Asda were suspended after tasting a 72p fondant cake. more...

Widnes Vikings

What a peach!

WIDNES have captured legendary NRL fullback David Peachey in a deal hailed as 'the club's biggest signing since Jonathan Davies', ahead of Sunday's derby. more...

Rugby results and fixtures

Vikings Academy more...

'Vikings will survive relegation'

TRIUMPHANT Toulouse coach Justin Morgan has tipped Widnes to survive relegation despite his side's famous shock 40-24 victory over them. more...

Endacott brands Vikings 'amateurs' after Toulouse loss

DEJECTED Widnes boss Frank Endacott branded his side 'amateurs' after they crashed out of the Powergen Challenge Cup by french part-timers Toulouse. more...

Winsford Flashback

Clubs like ours were a part of life back then

A PROUD chairman has reflected on the 122-year history of one of the oldest establishments in the town. more...

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