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Stories for 3 May 2006

Freetime Arts

Show reveals a family's dark secrets

A DARK and twisted theatre production that explores the murkiest depth of family relationships unfolds at The Lowry in David Eldridge's Festen. more...

VRAOS: Calamity Jane

WILD west shenanigans unfolded as Vale Royal Amateur Operatic Society saddled up for their latest show, Calamity Jane. more...

Touching love story

A HEART rending contemporary love story unfolds at Bolton's Octagon theatre in Bella And The Beautiful Knight. more...

Middlewich News

Locks are snapped up

THIEVES in Winsford will not be given an easy ride after 100 motorcyclists took advantage of a police scheme to hand out free wheel locks. more...

Putting pen to paper

MIDDLEWICH pupils enjoyed a literary occasion when they welcomed a children's author to their school. more...

Visitors in a flap at body shop

MECHANICS in Middlewich had the surprise of their lives when they opened up a car bonnet to find a family of baby robins nesting underneath. more...

PLEASE DON'T VOTE FOR ME

A MIDDLEWICH election candidate has sparked outrage by admitting she does not want residents to vote for her. more...

Election day dawns for town's wards

ELECTION day dawns tomorrow, Thursday, in Congleton borough and six candidates will be fighting it out for two Middlewich seats. more...

Your children are in good hands, says vicar

A MIDDLEWICH vicar has assured residents that their children's morals are in safe hands after concerns were raised over the suitability of a church pantomime. more...

Smashing salon

A MIDDLEWICH shop was hit by a car for the second time in six months on Saturday and another vehicle crashed into a nearby lamppost. more...

Staff strike at LSC over job cuts

and IQ tests more...

Burglary attempts

BOAT owners in Middlewich are being warned to take extra care after two incidents of attempted burglary over the weekend. more...

Dressing up for festival

TRADERS in Middlewich will be getting into the spirit of a major town event this year. more...

Classes arranged for flower fans

NOVICES to the art of flower arranging can learn to master the craft to competition level with the help of some new classes. more...

Blooming contest

THERE is still time for green-fingered Middlewich residents to show the rest of the town how their gardens grow in an annual competition. more...

Low turnout but bad behaviour gets your vote

TACKLING anti-social behaviour in Middlewich will be the top priority for police after residents voted it their main concern. more...

Pace yourself

FRUSTRATED residents will be able to play their own part in slowing speeding motorists with the help of a new initiative. more...

Flats are opposed

PLANS for a block of eight single bedroom flats have been given the thumbs down by Middlewich councillors. more...

Be smart and make your mark with a free police kit

HUNDREDS of homes in Middlewich will be protected from burglars with the help of a clever marking method. more...

Tanya leads a clean campaign

CLEANLINESS is making its mark across Middlewich thanks to a newly designed sign urging residents to keep the town tidy. more...

Preserve a town's history

HIDDEN gems of Middlewich's history are tucked away in every resident's home and, for one member of the town's heritage society, take up an entire room. more...

Middlewich Town

TIME TO CALL ON RESERVES

MID Cheshire League champions Middlewich Town are turning on the style as the 2005/06 season draws to a close. more...

Northwich Arts

Join Fimbo and the gang for sparkling surprises

CUDDLY characters from popular television series The Fimbles are bringing their wacky world to Stoke later this month. more...

They're really grumpy

THEY'RE heading for the stage and this time they're really angry. more...

Northwich Barnton Fc

Inept second half puts Barnton in mire

AN inept second half performance kept Barnton deep in the relegation dogfight at the foot of Mid Cheshire League Division One. more...

Northwich Cricket

Poor start continues

OAKMERE CC's stuttering start to the season continued on Saturday with a six wicket defeat away at top of the league Runcorn. more...

Kingsley top

KINGSLEY moved to the top of the Cheshire Alliance with victory at Stalybridge. more...

Hartford defeat

HARTFORD suffered a crushing defeat at Woodford on Saturday. more...

Weaverham taught lesson

WEAVERHAM 2nds were taught a lesson at Mere on Saturday as the hosts rattled off a 90-run victory. more...

Ashley in record breaking mood

DAVENHAM'S Dave Ashley (left) was at his hard hitting best on Saturday to break his own league record with 185no against Weaverham at Wallerscote Road. more...

Baker shines in stalemate

WINNINGTON Park travelled to Didsbury on Saturday with a below strength team due to Des Shingler's wedding. more...

Davenham 2nds hit form

DAVENHAM 2nds looked to get the new season back on track against Over Peover on Saturday after their disastrous defeat to Tattenhall the week before. more...

Victory is hard work for Oulton's players

TOFT made Oulton Park work hard for their victory at Little Budworth on Saturday. more...

Northwich Emmacameron

Rubbish pickers

HELPING hands are required in Hartford on Sunday to target village spots riddled with rubbish. more...

Northwich Gemmasproston

Council kicks up a stink about dog owners' actions

INCONSIDERATE dog owners could be barred from using Wincham playing fields if the parish council decides to use powers available under local bylaws. more...

Happy campers

LOSTOCK Scouts will be assured a dry summer's camping this year courtesy of Weaver Vale Housing Trust. more...

Youngsters show star quality

STARLETS from a Great Budworth stage school proved they had all that jazz when they took centre stage in Manchester. more...

Northwich Letters

Paralysed player has not decided to go

to court on a whim more...

Urban village cynics should look at the bigger picture

THE problem with cynics such as Outsider is that they rarely see the bigger picture as they have made up their minds on a topic. more...

Cash should be found for bridge

SO the Wallerscote village is going ahead, supported no doubt by the traffic consultant's favourable report. This report flies in the face of current traffic difficulties and, to everyone's disbelief, said that extra traffic would not make it worse. more...

Is Lostock Gralam filled with Old Gits?

DURING recent months, my family and I have all fallen victim to a small number of residents of Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam. more...

What kind of moral lesson is church panto teaching?

IN May, St Michael and All Angels Church in Middlewich is presenting a 'pantomime for all the family' based on the biblical book of Esther. I would seriously question whether this is suitable material for a family audience. more...

Safety is the key concern over marina plan

MAY I reply to the letter in Guardian April 12 edition, from Puzzled Reader about the marina at Billinge Flash? more...

Urban village is a disaster for the town

WHILE Brunner Mond celebrates its 'victory' for the urban village, I believe it is a disaster for the residents of Winnington, Barnton, Castle and most of Northwich. more...

We need a new bridge

I AM in agreement with the joy expressed in all the Northwich papers about the new village at Winnington. more...

Disgusted at works plan

I AM disgusted with your lead story 'Victory at Last'. This was in regard to the Wallerscote development site. How can Martin Keighley state that the village will replace an eyesore, when the eyesore was made by the company now going to make 140 acres of prime building land available at a cost to the area? more...

The BNP is the party to get Northwich

back on track more...

Northwich News

Building gutted

FIREFIGHTERS in Northwich spent yesterday, Tuesday, morning fighting flames at a derelict town centre building. more...

RALLY TRAGEDY

AN investigation is under way after a leading Northwich rally driver was killed this weekend when another car struck him during the Granite City Rally. more...

Force tries to find the right response

PEOPLE in mid Cheshire who have pondered where the police are when they call for help need wonder no more. more...

Merger could hit pioneering work

PIONEERING work by neighbourhood police in Cheshire could be lost if the county's constabulary is forced to merge with Merseyside. more...

Cadets are winners

AIR cadets in Northwich have won a prestigious trophy for a fourth consecutive year. more...

Help us find conman who preys on women

POLICE have launched a nationwide hunt for a man posing as a firefighter who steals money from lone women. more...

SONIC joins the fight to save infirmary beds

AN official campaign has been launched by a group protesting against the planned closure of the inpatients unit at Victoria Infirmary. more...

Corsa torched

FIREFIGHTERS were unable to save a car after it was set on fire in Comberbach last Wednesday. more...

Nuisance youths targeted

BAD behaviour in Hartford was highlighted as the chief concern at the latest community action meeting. more...

We don't want this blot on the landscape

LEFTWICH residents are hoping people power will convince planning officers to turn down an application for a phone mast. more...

Let's tidy up estate

KINGSMEAD residents disgusted with the poor maintenance of the estate are demanding action to prevent it from becoming an eyesore. more...

Fire crews fit alarm after fire

A CROWTON woman had a lucky escape after an oven fire broke out in her home on Thursday. more...

A matter of life

or death? more...

Mystery as parish chairman resigns

MYSTERY surrounds the comings and goings of members at Weaverham parish council after chairman John Wilson tendered his resignation. more...

Nursery's yellow garden is blooming for love of Charlie

THE springtime sky turned yellow on Friday as balloons were released to mark the opening of a Hartford nursery memorial garden. more...

Thundersprint all set to hit the town's roads

BIKE fanatics will be getting their motors running and heading out on the Northwich highway this Sunday for the annual Thundersprint event. more...

Come along and join in the party

SPONSORS of this year's Thundersprint are set to ensure the event gets of to a roaring start with a party in Northwich town centre. more...

High-flying police set to rise to new heights

R more...

SONIC joins the fight to save infirmary beds

AN official campaign has been launched by a group protesting against the planned closure of the inpatients unit at Victoria Infirmary. more...

Nuisance youths targeted

1BAD behaviour in Hartford was highlighted as the chief concern at the latest community action meeting. more...

We don't want this blot on the landscape

LEFTWICH residents are hoping people power will convince planning officers to turn down an application for a phone mast. more...

Let's tidy up estate

1KINGSMEAD residents disgusted with the poor maintenance of the estate are demanding action to prevent it from becoming an eyesore. more...

A matter of life or death?

ABORTION been a controversial topic for many years, with people willing to commit crimes to stand up for their views on the subject. more...

Hard work has kept Fanny young

HAVING a steady stream of siblings to boss about has kept one Lostock woman young beyond her years. more...

Mystery surround parish council

MYSTERY surrounds the comings and goings of members at Weaverham parish council after chairman John Wilson tendered his resignation. more...

Thundersprint all set to hit the town's roads

Thundersprint all set to hit the town's roads more...

Northwich Other Sport

Season off to a mixed start for club

HARTFORD Ladies had a mixed start to the season, with the 1sts winning comfortably 8-0 away to Nantwich Farmers A, and the 2nds losing at home to Holmes Chapel A 5-3. more...

Lambs hit by late goal

LOSTOCK GRALAM travelled to Broadheath on Thursday, looking to continue their recent return to form against one of the league's promotion candidates. more...

Vale Royal girls claim their best league finish to date

CHESHIRE U16s have completed a successful season in both the Northern Counties League and the English Counties League. more...

Final is sure to be a hoot

OWLEY Wood B reached the final of the Team Knock Out Cup for the second consecutive season, after they deservedly beat rivals Owley Wood A 4-2. more...

Hill too steep for Red Lion

MID Cheshire representative Frodsham Red Lion have been knocked out of the Carlsberg UK Championship at Irlam. more...

Northwich Rugby

Promotion is still elusive for Park

IT seemed most of the town of Beverly turned out to watch their side take on Winnington Park RUFC in the Powergen North Two play off, although there weren't too many Yorkshire accents on the pitch. more...

Park share Stoke trophy

WINNINGTON Park U12s ended the season in fine style last week by winning the Stoke Festival. more...

Northwich Schools

School gets flying visit

PUPILS at a Northwich school were paid a flying visit on Friday as part of a project looking at aerodynamics. more...

Student passes screen test

A STUDENT at Mid Cheshire College has created a multimedia screen to encourage people to choose a career in science. more...

Northwich Stlukes

Group ready to climb three peaks in a day

SCALING the dizzy heights of three of the country's highest mountains will be all in a day's work for a group of charitable mid Cheshire people. more...

Bag packers help centre enter cyberspace

SURFING through cyberspace is the new pursuit of St Luke's Hospice patients after the day care centre was presented with a laptop. more...

Car is a perfect present

REVVING it up in a new Skoda Fabia could become a reality for members of the community taking part in the St Luke's Hospice annual car raffle. more...

Northwich Vics

RE-MARK-ABLE

NORTHWICH Victoria manager Steve Burr has already begun preparing for the new season, by releasing two players. more...

Anti climax as Vics are well beaten

THE sun was shining and 500 travelling Northwich fans were in party mode and all seemed set fair for a 16th consecutive win. more...

Northwich Vivienkandel

Mayor's reward for Rose

AN ANTROBUS woman has been honoured for making the most significant contribution to the community of Vale Royal. more...

Welsh success

VILLAGE policeman PC Paul Welsh is looking into the possibility of having amber warning lights flashing close to Cuddington Primary School in Ash Road. more...

Northwich Witton

Fatigue is the only winner at Wincham

WITTON Albion ended the season with a flourish, scoring two goals that would not look out of place on BBC's Goal of the Month. more...

Reserves' cup final joy

WITTON Albion Reserves secured their place in the President's Cup semi final with a hard fought win in Jam Town. more...

Runcorn & Widnes News

Fax numbers changed

THE fax numbers for Widnes and Runcorn Worlds have changed after our recent office move. more...

Todd's treading the boards

A CUTE dog is making his stage debut this week - in an opera! more...

Pet Idol phone number

IN Last week's World we mistakenly printed the wrong telephone number for our Pet Idol competition. more...

Runcorn News

He was a hero

A MUCH-loved teacher who died in mysterious circumstances has been hailed a hero. more...

Warrington News

Unit to close?

NHS bosses refuse to rule out rumours that a unit caring for elderly people with mental illness could be axed. more...

Making moves

AN ORFORD teenager who returned to college following the birth of her second child is now hoping to step out as a professional dancer. more...

V for vigilante

NUSIANCE youths are pushing residents to take matters into their own hands. more...

Off to France

LEGIONS of Warrington Wolves fans will travel to France this weekend for the club's first European trip for five years. more...

Widnes News

You'll be missed mate

DISTRAUGHT workers at a factory where a young man last week lost his life have only just returned to work. more...

Winsford Blues

BLUES FIND FORM AGAIN

WITH Dave Chambers and Chris Hutchinson adding to Winsford's long injury list, a makeshift team made the long journey to Holker on Monday. more...

Flixton in box seat

WINSFORD United's hopes of promotion to North West Counties Division One were dealt a crushing blow on Saturday with a 3-0 defeat at Flixton. more...

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