This Is Cheshire

Stories for 4 October 2006

Knutsford Guardian News

Patrols lead to success

INCREASED foot patrols in Knutsford town centre may have led to a decrease in incidents of criminal damage.   more...

Friends in good deeds

ALAN Watson could not face walking past the flowerbeds at the end of his street without pulling up the odd weed.   more...

Drivers warned to expect delays

Drivers have been warned of possible delays on one of Knutsford's busiest roads this month.   more...

Office on the move

TOURISTS will soon have a new place to visit in Knutsford.   more...

Knutsford’s woman vicar arrives in Rome for an audience with the Pope

A VICAR from Knutsford who cycled 1,600 miles to Rome will meet the Pope today.   more...

Man crushed under lorry

A MAN on a moped was crushed by a lorry in Knutsford town centre last week.   more...

Knutsford Guardian Sport

Aidan hits late goals

For three quarters of this game Knutsford looked odds-on to succumb to their second defeat of the season.   more...

Bedians thrash Blues

A YOUNG and confident Bedians side beat Knutsford in division five south of the Miller Homes Leagues on Saturday.   more...

Team beat St Joseph's

Cranford earned their first win of the season in a hard-fought cup game at Knights Grange in Winsford.   more...

Knutsford hopeful despite defeat

After an excellent pre-season, Knutsford's men's hockey team were not expecting an easy ride in North West Division One.   more...

Messenger Newspapers News

Charity is counting on you

A CHARITY is hoping to count its support on the fingers of one hand this month.   more...

Messenger Newspapers Sport

Urmston's statement of intent

URMSTON Ladies' Hockey Club second team made a strong statement of intent last Saturday with a 5-1 victory over Moss Park.   more...

Northern exposure for Bowdon

FOLLOWING last week's triumph, Bowdon men's squash team faced the mighty Northern in their first home match of the season.   more...

Deeside delight for Sale

SALE Ladies Hockey have started off the new season in flying form, with the first team victorious in their first two matches, and the second team winning their first game.   more...

Sale suffer dramatic defeat

Leigh 20 Sale FC 19   more...

Ashley drain no longer a pain

PROMOTION celebrations were barely over when Ashley Cricket Club began its preparations for next season in Division One of the Meller Braggins Cheshire Cricket League.   more...

Back in business

MANCHESTER Phoenix bounced back to winning ways in emphatic style on Saturday, inflicting a 6-2 home defeat on last season's play off champions, Newcastle Vipers.   more...

Trafford strike for the second time

Rossendale 9 Trafford MV 26   more...

Kersal enjoy day at the Park

Birkenhead Park 16 Altrincham Kersal 28   more...

Flixton felled by Barrow boys

Flixton 1 Barrow 2   more...

Carrington beaten to the post in derby clash

Carrington 14 Eccles 29   more...

Handy Andy sparks Timperley triumph

TIMPERLEY's men snatched a nail-biting victory on the opening weekend of the North of England League Lacrosse Premier Division.   more...

Injuries curtail Kersal progress

Scunthorpe Women 29 Altrincham Kersal Women 13   more...

Bell rings up opening win

JOHN Bell, the recently appointed director of coaching at Brooklands Manchester University, scored to give the Cheshire club a flying start to their new life in the First Division of the Slazenger England Hockey League.   more...

Preseason push pays off for Hulmeians

BROOKLANDS Hulmeians A's eagerly awaited first home game of the season against Rochdale A started at a tremendous pace and Hulmeians quickly gained the upper hand.   more...

An introduction to forget for Bowdon

Broughton Park 13 Bowdon 3   more...

Bowdon pay the penalty

BOWDON Cricket Club's first XI have been handed a 35-point deduction for fielding four ineligible players.   more...

Trafford win thanks to Glyn

Trafford 5 Glossop North End 0   more...

Middlewich Guardian News

Residents asked to have a say

RESIDENTS' views are vital in a consultation on council plans for the borough's future.   more...

Digging into the past wins town a new accolade

THE residents of Middlewich have even more reason to be proud of their town after it scooped a historic award on Thursday.   more...

Retailers relief over housing

RETAILERS are breathing a sigh of relief after fears over the purpose of a Middlewich housing development proved to be unfounded.   more...

Speed bumps are not the answer to problem

OBJECTIONS have been raised to plans for speed bumps on a Middlewich road.   more...

Bureau has changes in the pipeline

SPACE and time for personal service is the aim of some big changes at Middlewich's Citizens' Advice Bureau.   more...

Force aims to make parking gripes history

POLICE have vowed to make parking problems a thing of the past with a new bid to target a Middlewich hotspot.   more...

Abusive teenagers find new home after ban

RESPECT and compromise are the only solutions to anti-social behaviour in Middlewich, according to town police.   more...

North country boy Tim’s back in town

ONE of Northwich's most famous musical sons is making a return to mid Cheshire with the music mogul who unleashed Oasis on the world.   more...

Trish tastes success for her fine cakes

WINNING recognition was a piece of cake for a Middlewich businesswoman who is enjoying her first mouth watering taste of success to the full.   more...

Boss leaves firm after 40 years

THE chairman of Middlewich development firm Pochin is standing down from his role after 40 years with the company.   more...

Motorist fined after collision led to death of motorcyclist

A MIDDLEWICH motorist has been found guilty of careless driving after a crash on the A530 which resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.   more...

FIGHT THUG BITES OFF PART OF EAR

A MAN had part of his ear bitten off in a fight outside a Middlewich pub on Sunday.   more...

You’re never too old...or too young

ONE of the biggest shake-ups in workplace law for 30 years started on Sunday with the banning of age discrimination.   more...

Newton Guardian News

Vulcan plan in jeopardy

THE redevelopment of Vulcan locomotive works could be in doubt after the Government announced it would be holding a public inquiry.   more...

Winter flower power!

KEEPING your garden blooming during winter was the topic of the day at Newton Library.   more...

Go along to bears' picnic

IF you go down to the library today you're sure for a big surprise.   more...

Dangerous driving crackdown

DRIVERS are being reminded to Switch Off and Belt Up' after police clamped down on illegal drivers.   more...

Teen arrested over bike ride

A TEENAGER from Newton has been arrested and two bikes seized in the latest crackdown on anti-social behaviour by Merseyside Police.   more...

Giant Jenga

CHALLENGE your family to a game of giant Jenga at a family fun day at Newton Library.   more...

£30,000 to spend on environment

YOUR neighbourhood could benefit from a vital cash boost for potential environmental projects.   more...

Cleanse your mind, body and soul at centre

DO you know your Reiki from your reflexology?   more...

'Green' levels are on the up

RECYCLING is on the rise, but there is still plenty that you can do to raise levels even more.   more...

Scooter club riders head off on first rally

THE streets will be filled with scooters today, Sunday, when Warrington Scooter Club sets off on its first rally.   more...

Police: What do you think about us?

IT is now even easier to air your views on the level of service from Merseyside Police.   more...

Company up for top award

A PARCEL delivery company is leading the way in health and safety after being nominated for a top award.   more...

Life at the Town Hall – school council pupils take a tour

SCHOOL council members from St Aelred's Catholic Technology College and Penkford Technology College have been taking a closer look at life at St Helens Town Hall.   more...

Read report on Internet

POLICE have used a revolutionary idea to launch their latest annual report.   more...

We’re green! Community celebrates Mesnes Park award

MESNES Park has flagged up the success of its award winning green space with a special ceremony.   more...

Check out your dog's life

GIVE your pet pooch a check up at the PetCheck caravan, which will be in Newton next week.   more...

Look forward to festivities

GARDENERS will be looking forward to the festive season at Newton-le-Willows Gardeners Association's next demonstration event.   more...

Northwich Guardian Business

Restaurant enjoys taste of success

THERE were celebrations at the Bengal Dynasty Restaurant in Wincham, which has been named in the top 30 in the country.   more...

Hotel boss goes back to the future in bid to succeed

A BUSINESSWOMAN is looking to the past for inspiration by transforming a bed and breakfast into an Edwardian hotel.   more...

Northwich Guardian Letters

Face facts

BARBARA Keelty's letter on immigration (September 13 edition) really does show her ignorance of the current situation.   more...

Missing pictures

ON September 9 I went to Max Spielman's in Northwich to collect my holiday photos. When I looked at them I found one pack of someone else's photos and returned them to the shop.   more...

We lead a dog’s life

HI, I am Molly, the crossbreed, as you so kindly refer to me in your letter in the September 7 edition. I live in Stanthorne with my friends Poppy the doberman and Scooby the jack russell.   more...

An insult to the people

IN accusing the people of Northwich of having a send them all back attitude to immigration, Andy Barrett (Letters, September 20) seems to have delivered an insult that is hard to justify. It is my understanding that immigrants have always been accepted here, as in the case of Polish refugees in the 1940s.   more...

My fears over change in bigamy laws

I SHOULD like to add to the excellent letter from Jill Yarwood in the September 27 edition on immigration.   more...

Minding your language is really not so simple

JILL Yarwood (Letters, September 27) says it is her opinion that to immigrate to England you should be fluent in English. Would the same apply if an English person wished to move permanently to Spain, France of Greece? What if you moved to Wales? Should you be fluent in Welsh before you are allowed to buy a house and live there? And what about the Scottish isles? Scots Gaelic is not the easiest of languages to learn.   more...

Northwich Guardian News

Come feel the noise, says Vince

JIM Vince says he has noisy Wittoners to thank for his side's FA Cup success.   more...

Fans can help poorer players look the part

CHILDREN in Africa could soon be sporting Albion colours.   more...

Vics punished by Peat

NATHAN Peat delivered a classic counter punch to break Vics' hearts in injury time.   more...

North country boy Tim’s back in town

ONE of Northwich's most famous musical sons is making a return to mid Cheshire with the music mogul who unleashed Oasis on the world.   more...

Masked men strike at village shop

MOULTON residents have been left in shock after a masked gang broke into a small village shop and stole cigarettes and alcohol.   more...

Elderly are made a priority

EDUCATING older members of the community in exercise and mobility is being made a priority in Weaverham this month.   more...

Trust welcomes new chairman

WEAVER Vale Housing Trust has appointed James Boyd as its new chairman of the Board of Management.   more...

Public spirited villagers help stop criminals

THE fight against car crime has stepped up a gear in Hartford thanks to help from the public.   more...

Fiona is the new face in Rudheath

RUDHEATH Parish Council has welcomed a new face into the fold with the appointment of a new clerk.   more...

Little Leigh spud is a chip off the old block

A FESTIVAL held in honour of the mighty potato brought the Little Leigh community together at the weekend.   more...

Residents delighted as Old Bakery scheme thrown out

PLANNING chiefs have overturned a recommendation that would have seen The Old Bakery in Lostock transformed into an apartment.   more...

Why fearless duo plan for a rally big adventure

A HUGE challenge awaits two Moulton men who are planning to travel 4,000 miles in a car that cost less than £100.   more...

Your apathy disgusts me

A PARISH councillor has slammed the people who stayed away in their droves from a meeting to discuss their village's future.   more...

Blazing success as fire cadets learn new skills

THE training of young firefighters from Northwich Fire Cadet Unit is proving to be a blazing success.   more...

Police swoop on house in joint

COMPUTER equipment and thousands of cigarettes were among items seized during a swoop at a Moulton house.   more...

Teenage fraudsters foiled

A NORTHWICH supermarket chip and pin system stopped two teenage fraudsters in their tracks.   more...

Transformation leads to success

NORTHWICH rail station has proved it has become a top travel spot by scooping a national award - for its transformation into a place for all the community to beneift.   more...

Oh yes, it really is a battle tank parked outside

STUNNED residents could not believe their eyes when they saw an Army tank rumble past their homes last week.   more...

Police appeal for witnesses as man dies after accident

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a Northwich pedestrian died after he was involved in a collision.   more...

Friends rally round to help little Cieran

KIND-HEARTED workers are raising money for a little Northwich boy who almost died after suffering from meningococcal septicaemia.   more...

Barnton thieves are jailed at last

TWO thieves who were the driving force behind a spate of Northwich car crime are behind bars after dodging court appearances for almost a month.   more...

Is this Davenham lost cat your missing moggie?

A LOST cat who has set up home in a Davenham shed should be returned to its rightful owner.   more...

I can’t play football with my son

ATTACK victim Phillip Rennison says his life will never be the same after the savage beating he received at the hands of Andrew Curbishley.   more...

Jobs go as firm closes

WORKERS at a building material firm in Delamere have spoken of their shock after the company announced it was closing after 59 years of trading - with the loss of 31 jobs.   more...

LEFT FOR DEAD

A WINCHAM man who carried out a vicious attack that left another man for dead on Northwich railway bridge has been sent to prison for eight years.   more...

You’re never too old...or too young

ONE of the biggest shake-ups in workplace law for 30 years started on Sunday with the banning of age discrimination.   more...

Runcorn And Widnes World Letters

Footpath routes at park

IN reply to the Phoenix Park comments, I agree and it's nice to see it being used for leisure rather than housing or shops, etc.   more...

What has happened to

I DO not know if you have had similar issues raised with regard to the state of the refuse collection service in Halton and other areas.   more...

Runcorn And Widnes World Sport

Linnets must polish off chances

RUNCORN Linnets fought back from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw away to Holker Old Boys and maintain their lead at the top of North West Counties League Division Two.   more...

Moore takes over the reins for Runcorn Town

RUNCORN Town Football Club have appointed defender Robbie Moore as first-team player manager.   more...

Weekend results

Courier Post Runcorn Sunday League results:   more...

Calland sinks Maries

Widnes St Maries 12   more...

Wids under 17s keep on rolling

Winnington Pk u17 5   more...

Kids soccer school

A MINI soccer school for kids across Halton is being held every Sunday in Runcorn.   more...

Thomas on fire

KARL Thomas showed all his experience as the 40-year-old's brace for Act R Sports helped them to a 5-3 home win against Croft in Warrington and District Football League Division One.   more...

Hot shot Swales

BRIDGE Boys came from behind to defeat Weston Village 6-2 in the Courier Post Runcorn Sunday Football League First Division.   more...

Runcorn Town bow out of bowl

RUNCORN Town crashed out of the West Cheshire Bowl going down 2-1 at New Brighton Reserves.   more...

Warrington Guardian News

Investigation after 'super bug' case

A WARRINGTON hospital patient has died after contracting a super bug.   more...

Fred, 87, finds his rugby feet at Wolves

THE Wolves oldest former player visited the new boys at The Halliwell Jones Stadium last week.   more...

Fury over ban on firework displays

BONFIRE Night looks set to go out with more of a whimper than a bang this November after the council cancelled it's organised fireworks displays.   more...

Failings at site where man fell to his death

A WORKER fell to his death at a building site riddled with health and safety failings, a court has heard.   more...

Town centre development on the rise

SKYSCRAPER city continues to grow - one floor at a time.   more...

Paedophile's potential life sentence cut

A PAEDOPHILE from Grappenhall who lured a girl into his car by pretending to be a DJ had his potential life sentence lifted.   more...

Pregnant Kerry in crash drama

PREGNANT Kerry Katona is recovering after she was involved in a crash in her Porsche on Monday.   more...

5ive are alive and kicking

POP stardom could be beckoning for the second time for a Warrington singer.   more...

Revamped but reduced, rangers are back

THE revamped but reduced rangers service covering parks across the borough has been launched.   more...

MP calls for rethink

A WARRINGTON MP has called on the council to think again about its decision to cancel organised fireworks displays.   more...

Last orders on drinking

A NEW service has been launched to call time on excessive drinking in the town.   more...

Sale interest

UNITED Utilities has attracted interest in the sale of its outsourcing business Vertex.   more...

Pinners Brow Retail Park

THE Warrington Guardian would like to point out that CSL is based in Pinners Brow Retail Park and not Riverside Retail Park as stated in last week's paper.   more...

So near and yet so far ...

RECORD numbers of Warrington Wolves fans crossed the Pennines on Saturday for the crucial play-off match.   more...

A time to remember

SOLDIERS old and new joined together to commemorate comrades who died in the First World War on Sunday.   more...

School truancy report shows some parents must do better

THE numbers of parents prosecuted for having truanting children can be revealed by the Warrington Guardian.   more...

Jail term for role in choc robbery

A LATCHFORD man admitted conspiracy to handle stolen goods after a massive chocolate robbery.   more...

Warning over knives

KNIVES were seized from four people by police at Warrington Central Train Station.   more...

Did attacker lay in wait?

AN attacker may have lain in wait before pouncing on a woman in Culcheth.   more...

Hygiene hardly a dish of the day

SOME of the worst performers on past food hygiene inspections can be revealed by the Warrington Guardian.   more...

Dad of two collapses at rugby match

A 51-YEAR-old Leigh man collapsed and died during a rugby game against Eagle RUFC at their Thornton Road ground, in Great Sankey on Saturday.   more...

Youth matters

YOUTH Matter! is holding its third annual general meeting and validation awards presentation on Wednesday at the Peace Centre from 6pm to 8pm.   more...

Paul's designs on success

TATTOOIST Paul Saunders is recognised as one of the top artists in the country.   more...

New probe into dogs home

LEIGH Animal Sanctuary is set for a visit from the Charities Commission.   more...

Teen holds chess master to a draw

A TALENTED teenager held one of Britain's top chess players to a draw.   more...

Guilty plea on ecstasy charge

A MAN has pleaded guilty to possessing 34 ecstasy tablets with intent to supply in T2 in Bridge Street, Warrington.   more...

Hospital spent £300k in a bid to solve £10m ‘blackhole’

HOSPITAL bosses have defended paying thousands of pounds to an outside firm for financial advice on saving money.   more...

Man abducted boy, 13, he had groomed on the Internet

A FORMER New Labour high-flyer was yesterday found guilty of abducting a 13-year-old boy he had groomed on the Internet.   more...

Shots fired at Burger King as armed robber strikes

AN armed raider left Burger King staff in fear of their lives after firing a handgun.   more...

The life and times of Kerry Katona ...

KERRY Katona will be meeting her fans following the launch of her autobiography, Too Much, Too Young.   more...

Sick and cruel Internet pranks

IT is the latest craze to take the world by storm, but Internet-based You Tube contains some video nasties of life in Warrington.   more...

Nuts about home

LOUISE Brown has been helping put Warrington on the map - giving a guided tour with a difference to the readers of weekly men's magazine Nuts.   more...

Flu vaccines delayed by problems

WARRINGTON'S flu vaccination programme is running behind schedule because of a manufacturing problem.   more...

Keep warm this winter

A WINTER warmer event takes place today, Thursday, to raise awareness about keeping warm, safe and well this winter.   more...

Where will you find your book?

LIBRARIES across Warrington are joining the worldwide Book Crossing craze, to encourage people to pick up some poetry.   more...

A walk of witness for those in need

DAY care patients at St Rocco's Hospice showed their appreciation this week when they took part in a series of sponsored walks.   more...

Magnificent seven!

PRETTY little Sophie Hilditch has more than most girls her age to smile about.   more...

Home-grown heroes - the TA is now an integral part of the fight

BY day under siege on the battlefield, at night enduring two hours sleep under fire from the enemy.   more...

Home-grown heroes - a military training exercise

WAR has broken out in a corner of Eastern Europe, hostages have been taken as opposing forces attempt to take control.   more...

Campaign to put services on track

THE Warrington Guardian is starting a campaign for better services on the most complained about train service in the north west.   more...

Park and ride scheme from B&Q withdrawn

A PARK and ride facility designed to take cars off Warrington roads has been withdrawn because bosses at the B&Q store in Winwick say it was being abused'.   more...

Smell the coffee

FORGET tea for two - it was coffee for the whole community on Friday as Warrington settled down for a brew to raise cash for charity.   more...

Coff up the cash!

WARRINGTON Borough Council has failed to collect more than £3million in council tax over the past two years.   more...

Another 'fine' mess

RESIDENTS committing environmental crime' such as leaving side waste next to their bins could be handed a fixed penalty notice if they are persistent offenders.   more...

Traffic wardens contract

WARRINGTON Borough Council has named the company it wants to tackle illegal parking in the town.   more...

Closing the gate before the burglars have bolted

CRIMEBUSTING security gates could be on the cards for terraced areas of the town.   more...

Football fun this half term

GOLDEN Gates is staging an exciting football tournament for children - part sponsored by the Warrington Guardian.   more...

Cheers to a Fair Trade town

A CELEBRATION of fair trade has taken place at Warrington Town Hall.   more...

Charity screenings

CHARITY champion Rex Mallett is organising a series of osteoporosis screenings.   more...

Revamp of road safety

SENIOR council staff are working with police on a better road safety system - following an investigation by the Warrington Guardian.   more...

Site visit next week on Omega plans

OMEGA will finally come before the planning committee on October 17.   more...

Sewage floods street after downpours

SEWAGE flooded a Stockton Heath street after heavy rain, said residents - and a pensioner helped to clean up the mess.   more...

Collar and cuffs coughs up £5,000

A COLLAR and cuffs fundraising event, which featured members of Hard Labour Gym, raised more than £5,000.   more...

Firms told: Time to go green

BUSINESSES across Warrington are being urged not just to think about the red and the black but also the green.   more...

Car fire spreads to terraced house

A CAR fire spread to a terraced house in Howley on Thursday.   more...

Widnes to go up in Warrington?

WIDNES Vikings could gain promotion to Super League at Warrington Wolves' home ground when they take part in the National League Grand Finals day on Sunday.   more...

This week's Warrington Guardian

MIKE Wainwright pays tribute to Wolves fans in his exclusive column, The Word From Wedge.   more...

Child porn shame of caretaker

PARENTS are reeling after being told a caretaker was downloading child pornography on Culcheth High School computers.   more...

Winsford Guardian News

Defector is first town Tory for eight years

A WINSFORD Liberal Democrat councillor has defected to the Conservatives claiming he did not receive enough support from his previous party.   more...

Protestors have chance to view flats proposal

A MEETING has been called to discuss controversial proposals to build flats in the horseshoe area on Abbotts Way following an outcry from residents.   more...

Mayor is proud to represent her town

WINSFORD Town Mayor helped to build up relations in Germany during a twinning visit to Nieder-Eschbach at the weekend.   more...

Teenagers tell world they stole festival sign

A GANG of teenagers who stole a banner advertising this year's Winsford Town Festival have posted footage of the theft on the Internet.   more...

Vandals’ victims get a little help

ELDERLY residents at Grange Court in Winsford who have suffered vandalism, including burned out cars and eggs being thrown at windows, have been paid a visit by community wardens.   more...

Yes...that really is a tank outside my house

STUNNED residents in Winsford could not believe their eyes when they saw an Army tank rumble past their homes last week.   more...

YOUNG SOCCER FANS BANNED

TWO teenagers from Winsford have been banned from attending football matches for two years after they threw missiles and incited crowd violence in Portugal.   more...

North country boy Tim’s back in town

ONE of Northwich's most famous musical sons is making a return to mid Cheshire with the music mogul who unleashed Oasis on the world.   more...

Masked men strike at village shop

MOULTON residents have been left in shock after a masked gang broke into a small village shop and stole cigarettes and alcohol.   more...

Trust welcomes new chairman

WEAVER Vale Housing Trust has appointed James Boyd as its new chairman of the Board of Management.   more...

You’re never too old...or too young

ONE of the biggest shake-ups in workplace law for 30 years started on Sunday with the banning of age discrimination.   more...

Wirral Globe News

Naturist club could be forced to close

A NEW private members club in Hoylake that offers "relaxation and adult entertainment" could be forced to close this week.   more...

Fatal car crash in Wallasey

A TEENAGE girl has died and another is seriously injured after the car they were travelling in crashed into a lamppost outside a Wirral golf club early this morning.   more...

  
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